Lymph Drainage
Therapy 2 (LDT2)
Chikly Health Institute / Course information
Hong Kong · 2027
Course code
LDT2
Hong Kong / 2027
Registration information
Lymph Drainage Therapy 2 (LDT2)
Date: 29 October - 1 November 2027 (4 days)
Instructor: Beverly Cook
Fee:
HKD9600 (Early bird: HKD8600 payment by 28 February 2027; retake: HKD4800)
Pre-requisite:
LDT1
CPD:
HK Physiotherapist CPD: Preparation in progress
HK Occupational Therapists CPD: Preparation in progress
Courses location:
Surson Commercial Building, 140-142 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Class language:
English
Course information
In LDT2, you\’ll review and hone existing skills plus learn valuable refinements and advanced drainage techniques for all surface areas of the body, along with numerous pathological conditions. You will learn the foundational principles of lymphedema care. At the end of the course, you should be able to drain the superficial lymphatic circulation over the entire body as well as the cisterna Chyli, the breast tissue, and perform Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) on some viscera.
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Advanced face techniques, including the tracheal rings, nose, upper eyelids, and skull
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Advanced body techniques, including deeper lymph circulation, extensive protocol for the upper extremities and the entire back
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Manual lymphatic mapping (MLM) to assess superficial lymphatic circulation over the entire body
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Possible applications to acupressure points, foot and hand reflexology, Chapman reflexes
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Examination of edema and lymphedema. Principles of rerouting for edema and lymphedema
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The second lympho-venous rhythm, the \”directional impulse technique and \”the switch\” technique to help reroute lymph flow
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Maneuvers to access the cisterna chyli
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Extensive drainage of the breast (Lymphatic Breast Care)
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Exploration of edematous and fibrotic tissues
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Lympho-fascia release (LFR)
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Techniques to alleviate wrinkles and \”cellulite\” (bariatrics)
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Drainage of the lobes of the liver and the lungs
Preparation
Please read the following sections in Silent Waves:
Part 3 chapters 1,2, and 5 – Part 4 – Part 5 chapter 11.
To be best prepared for LDT2, be sure you clearly understand the following words and, as applicable, know where to locate them in the body:
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Anterior and posterior triangle of the neck
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Cephalic vein, axillary vein
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Cisterna chyli
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Antecubital and supracubital fossa
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Aplasia, hypoplasia, hyperplasia, atrophy, congenital or connatal
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Ipsilateral and contralateral
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Concave, convex
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Parenchyma of an organ
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Lymphotome, lymphatic watershed
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Pitting edema
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Lymphedema, lipedema
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
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Diffusion, osmosis, hydrostatic pressure, phagocytosis, exocytosis
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Lumpectomy, mastectomy
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Filariasis
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Hyperkeratosis, elephantiasis
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Lymphangioscintigraphy
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Erysipelas
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Sarcoma, lymphangiosarcoma
Instructional Methods
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Lecture
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Study Guide
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Question & Answer
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PowerPoint Slides
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Demonstration
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Practice sessions
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Review
Videos / Demos
Dr Chikly\’s Lymph Drainage Level 2 Technique (LDT2): Neck Release
Dr Chikly\’s Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT): Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM)
Dr Chikly\’s Overview of Lymph Drainage Therapy 2 (LDT2)
Course information