Summary of RLD Training
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a ground breaking and multi-award winning technique, which can be used to help reduce lymphoedema after treatment for breast cancer. RLD is also useful for clients with other (non-cancer related) more common conditions. 

The aim is to stimulate the function of the lymphatic system and drain excess lymph from the damaged area, using a unique sequence. 
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The course teaches specific reflexology techniques for lymphatic drainage via the feet. Day 1, focuses primarily on reducing secondary lymphoedema, a swelling in the arm following treatment for breast cancer.  You will learn how to measure the fluid volume of the arm before and after draining of the excess lymph via reflexology. Day 2,  is about using RLD with other conditions, auto-immune disorders and lymphoedema in the lower limbs. 

This is an evidence based course that includes the results from the existing research.  You will learn how to conduct a case study or series, using arm volume measurements as the primary outcome measure and a method of collecting and analysing additional subjective data. 
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Day 1  - Part 1  Introduction
  • Summary of existing RLD research
  • Review of the Lymphatic system
  • Lymphoedema causes & treatment
  • RLD for Breast cancer related secondary lymphoedema
  • Measure & calculate the volume of the arm 
  • Demonstration & practical
Day 2 - Part 2 Advanced 
  • Review of the Immune system
  • Auto-immune disorders and the inflammatory response
  • Using RLD with other conditions 
  • RLD and lymphoedema in the leg, & other areas
  • RLD hand reflexes
  • Demonstration & practical

*Course fee includes the following 

*Course handbook & Footmap
Support material
Data files for limb volume calculation (sent by email after the training)
Certificate of Attendance
Guidelines for a Case-study
The RLD Case-study is submitted by email and you will receive feedback with a Certificate within 28 days of submission
A free listing on the 'RLD Practitioner' web-page on successful completion of the Case-study
Use of RLD Approved Practitioner logo on your website or printed material
*Face to face training only
Lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) can be used to treat conditions other than lymphoedema, and RLD may be used similarly. 
MLD may be useful with the following conditions 
RLD is a unique evidence based course for reflexologists.
Comments from previous RLD course evaluations include, “very exciting new techniques with powerful results” – “fantastic technique”– “will recommend to other reflexologists”