This is an advanced, post-graduate level course for therapists who already have a solid foundation in manual lymphatic drainage.

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It builds on your existing knowledge and takes you into the practical, real-world application of working with post-surgical clients.

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You will learn how to:

• Support the body safely following surgery

• Adapt lymphatic drainage techniques for different stages of healing

• Understand swelling, inflammation and fluid dynamics post-surgery

• Work around incisions, fibrosis and healing tissue

• Communicate confidently with clients who may feel vulnerable or anxious

• Recognise when to treat, modify or refer

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This is not a routine-based course.

It is designed to help you think, assess and adapt your work in a safe and informed way.

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A Realistic Approach

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Post-operative work is often presented online as quick results and visual transformations.

In practice, it is slower, more considered, and requires a deeper level of responsibility.

Clients may arrive feeling:

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• Physically uncomfortable

• Emotionally vulnerable

• Unsure of what is normal in their recovery

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Your role is not just to perform a treatment, but to create a space where they feel supported, safe and informed.

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This training reflects the reality of that work.

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How the Course Works

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Online Theory
You will be provided with learning materials to support your understanding of post-operative care, healing processes and treatment considerations.

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Practical Training Day
A hands-on training day focused on real application, technique adaptation and building confidence in working with post-surgical clients.

We focus on:

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• Safe positioning and comfort

• Adapting techniques for healing tissue

• Working with swelling and fibrosis

• Professional boundaries and communication

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Case Study Submission
You will complete a case study to support your transition from training into real client work, ensuring you feel confident and supported as you begin.

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Prerequisites

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This course is not suitable for beginners.

You must have:

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• A recognised manual lymphatic drainage qualification

• Confidence in delivering full lymphatic treatments

• An understanding of contraindications and safe practice

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Courses such as sculpting or “lymphatic-style” treatments without full lymphatic training are not sufficient preparation for this course.

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Who This Course Is For

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This training is suitable for therapists who:

• Already practise manual lymphatic drainage

• Want to expand into post-operative care

• Are ready to work with more complex client needs

• Are comfortable working with healing tissue, swelling and visible trauma

• Value a thoughtful, informed approach to treatment

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Who This Course May Not Be For

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This course may not be the right fit if you:

• Are new to lymphatic drainage

• Are uncomfortable working with post-surgical clients

• Prefer routine-based treatments

• Are looking for quick or surface-level techniques

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This training requires both professional responsibility and emotional awareness.

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Your Learning Experience

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This course is built from real clinical experience.

At The Secret Garden Rooms, post-operative care is a core part of our work. We support clients through different stages of recovery, often when they feel at their most vulnerable.

This experience shapes how this training is delivered.

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You will learn not only how to treat—but how to hold space, communicate clearly, and work safely within your scope of practice.