women's Lymphatic health:
​breast, reproductive, & Perinatal support
Specialized Training in lymphatic, soft tissue & scar management care

Welcome to Women’s Lymphatic Health a comprehensive manual lymphatic care and support course designed to honour the full spectrum of women’s bodies across life stages and hormonal transitions.

​This thoughtfully curated program integrates women’s health, breast wellness, reproductive support, and pre- and post-natal lymphatic care into one cohesive training. Blending evidence-informed manual lymphatic drainage, soft tissue and fascial techniques, scar management, and anatomy-based education, this course equips you to support pelvic, abdominal, breast, and core wellness with skill and sensitivity.

This training supports therapists who want to offer nuanced, respectful care for women across all reproductive stages ~ from menstruation through postnatal and long-term wellness. With focused attention on menstrual health, reproductive conditions, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding changes, and surgical history, you’ll gain practical tools to improve comfort, circulation, mobility, and confidence for your patients.

​This course blends online learning, hands-on in-person training, and guided partner practice, giving you both the knowledge and the confidence to integrate these specialized techniques immediately into your clinical work.

who this course is for

​This course is ideal for RMTs seeking advanced, women-focused and hormone-informed care. It is designed for therapists who wish to:
  • Support patients experiencing menstrual discomfort, pelvic congestion, and cyclical swelling
  • Work safely with reproductive conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis within scope of practice
  • Address abdominal, pelvic, and breast tissue restriction related to hormonal fluctuation
  • Provide lymphatic support through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding
  • Offer scar management following cesarean birth or abdominal surgery
  • Deliver trauma-informed, consent-based care grounded in anatomy and clinical reasoning​
​Prerequisites:
  • Certification in EluVett Method Foundations course (or equivalent traditional MLD training)* 
  • Practical knowledge of anatomy (muscle + systems) and physiology
  • Comfort with hands-on learning and reciprocal practice
COMING THIS FALL '26
September - London
October - London & Ottawa
November - London

why this training matters

Hormonal and reproductive health directly influence lymphatic flow, tissue congestion, inflammation, and nervous system regulation. Menstrual cycles, reproductive conditions, pregnancy, surgery, and breastfeeding all place unique demands on the pelvic and abdominal lymphatic systems.

​Patients experiencing painful menses, bloating, pelvic heaviness, fertility challenges, PCOS, or endometriosis are often under-supported by conventional care models, particularly when it comes to gentle, non-invasive manual therapies.

This course fills a critical gap by offering within-scope, clinically grounded techniques that help:
  • Reduce cyclical swelling, bloating, and pelvic congestion
  • Support tissue mobility and comfort during menstruation
  • Improve lymphatic circulation related to reproductive and hormonal conditions
  • Ease pregnancy-related swelling and postpartum fluid retention
  • Promote healing and mobility around abdominal and pelvic scars
  • Support breastfeeding comfort and tissue health

​As awareness grows around integrative women’s and reproductive health care, therapists trained in lymphatic-based support are increasingly sought after, making this training both clinically relevant and professionally valuable.

what you'll learn

This hybrid course combines online foundational pre-learning and immersive in-person hands-on instruction. 

Day 1:
Pre-Learning
​Online, On-Demand​

Build a strong foundation before the in-person class:
  • Lymphatic anatomy of the pelvis, abdomen, breasts, and reproductive structures
  • Menstrual cycle physiology and its relationship to lymphatic flow and tissue health
  • Lymphatic considerations for PCOS, endometriosis, and pelvic congestion (within scope)
  • Pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding-related lymphatic changes
  • Breast anatomy, lactation considerations, and axillary drainage pathways
  • Scar physiology and lymphatic involvement in healing
  • Safety guidelines, contraindications, consent, and trauma-informed care​​
Learn at your own pace.
​Must be completed before attending in person.

day 2:
1 Full Day of Hands-On
​In-Person Training​

Learn and practice (with partner) the techniques you’ll use immediately in your practice:
  • Manual lymphatic drainage for pelvic and abdominal congestion
  • Techniques to support menstrual comfort and cyclical swelling
  • Lymphatic care for pregnancy-related edema and postpartum recovery
  • Breast lymphatic techniques for congestion, tenderness, and breastfeeding support
  • Scar management for cesarean birth and abdominal surgery including cupping
  • Fascial mobility work for the pelvis, abdomen, diaphragm, and chest
  • Integrated treatment sequencing for women’s, reproductive, breast, and perinatal care

what you'll walk away with

Upon completion of this training, you will have:
  • Complete, ready-to-use protocols for women’s, reproductive, breast, and perinatal lymphatic care
  • A deeper understanding of how lymphatic health intersects with hormonal and reproductive wellness
  • Confidence supporting patients with menstrual and reproductive concerns within scope
  • Practical tools to address swelling, pelvic congestion, scar restriction, and tissue sensitivity
  • A comprehensive printed workbook to support your learning and clinical integration, including guided reflections, space for note-taking, charts, and quick-reference cheat sheets
  • A Certificate of Completion recognizing your advanced training
Class size is limited to just 10 participants, creating an intimate, hands-on learning environment
​that encourages collaboration, shared insight, and meaningful professional connection.

why small groups matter

This training is intentionally offered in a small-group setting to honour the depth and sensitivity of lymphatic work. With fewer participants, you receive more individualized attention, thoughtful guidance, and the space to learn at a pace that supports true understanding - not just completion.

A limited class size creates a safe, supportive environment where questions are welcomed, hands-on feedback is meaningful, and learning happens through shared experience. Partner exchanges become opportunities for connection and confidence-building, allowing you to feel the work in your own body while refining your clinical skill.

​This level of care, presence, and personalized instruction is what transforms the course from a class into an investment - one that supports your growth, your confidence, and the quality of care you bring to your clients.

FAQ


​Who can take this course?
This course is designed for Registered Massage Therapists and other regulated manual therapy professionals working within their professional scope and local regulations. Therapists must have completed the EluVett Lymphatic Foundations course or have equivalent traditional MLD training.

Is this course trauma-informed?
Yes. Consent, communication, patient autonomy, and sensitive positioning are core principles throughout the training.

Is this course appropriate if I don’t work with pregnant patients?
Yes. While pre- and post-natal care is included, the course also covers menstrual and reproductive support, breast wellness, scar management, and general women’s lymphatic care. Content can be applied selectively based on your practice focus.

Does this course treat medical conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis?
No. This course does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. It teaches within-scope lymphatic and soft tissue techniques that may support comfort, circulation, and tissue mobility alongside medical or pelvic health care.

Will I learn internal pelvic or breast massage techniques?
No. All techniques taught are external, non-invasive, and appropriate for RMTs. This is not a pelvic floor massage or breast massage course.

Is breast and breastfeeding support included?
Yes and No. The course includes breast lymphatic techniques to support congestion, tenderness, and tissue comfort during breastfeeding and post-weaning, taught using respectful, consent-based, and trauma-informed approaches. This is not a breast massage or lactation course.

Is scar management included?
Yes. Scar management is covered for cesarean birth and abdominal surgery, with attention to healing timelines, tissue sensitivity, and lymphatic involvement.

How are menstrual and hormonal concerns addressed?
The course explores how menstrual cycles and hormonal fluctuations affect lymphatic flow and tissue congestion, with techniques to support cyclical comfort and pelvic or abdominal tension.

What is the course format?
This is a hybrid course with required online pre-learning followed by in-person, hands-on training.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion of the course.

Can I use these techniques immediately in practice?
Yes. The training provides practical, immediately applicable protocols while emphasizing safety, clinical reasoning, and professional boundaries.

YOUR investment

We believe in being transparent about what this training requires—financially, time-wise, and experientially—so you can enrol with confidence and clarity.

INVESTMENT
$TBD + HST 
Includes access to all online course materials, in-person instruction, and supporting resources for immediate clinical integration.

TIME COMMITMENT
  • One day of independent study via on-demand online learning (self-paced)
  • One full day of in-person training focused on practical application and clinical insight

PREREQUISITES*
Participants must have completed EluVett Foundations or prior traditional Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) training.
* If neither has been completed, a condensed online Foundations course is available and may be taken in advance to meet this specific requirement for Women's Lymphatic Health.

WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a focused, depth-driven course that blends theory with practice. The in-person day is highly hands-on, with guided technique practice and partner exchange throughout, allowing you to both experience and refine the work.

Class size is intentionally limited to a maximum of 10 participants, creating an intimate learning environment that supports collaboration, discussion, and shared clinical insight. Presence, openness, and active participation are essential—and part of what makes this experience so impactful.

​You’re encouraged to arrive ready to engage, ask questions, and learn alongside your peers in a supportive, professional setting.

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