Lymph Massage
Understanding Lymphedema: Working with the Lymphatic System after Cancer Treatment: Wilmington, NC
Discover effective techniques to assist clients managing lymph-related issues post-cancer treatment, focusing on redirecting lymph fluid through alternative pathways.
Navigating new pathways
This course explores the impact of disrupted lymphatic pathways resulting from cancer treatments such as radiation, surgery, and lymph node removal. Discussions will focus on understanding the onset of lymphedema and techniques for navigating alternate lymphatic routes.
Key topics include methods for managing soft tissue edema in patients recovering from breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. For massage therapists, the course provides specialized insights into effectively treating individuals with compromised lymphatic systems. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have a comprehensive grasp of optimizing lymphatic pathways to enhance client outcomes.
Juul Bruin, the course instructor, comes from a strong clinical lineage that has instilled in her a deep responsibility to preserve the integrity, precision, and therapeutic depth of Manual Lymph Drainage. In this course, she emphasizes both technical accuracy and embodied sensitivity, ensuring that students understand not only the “how,” but the “why” behind each technique.
Additionally, the class introduces the basics of utilizing compression wear for client management. This course builds upon the foundation of Lymph Massage for Minor Pathologies, welcoming practitioners of all backgrounds, whether or not they have completed the initial class.
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Juul (“Julie”) Bruin, MA, RN, LMBT brings a rare and deeply integrated perspective to the healthcare field, with over four decades of experience spanning both traditional and holistic modalities. A native of the Netherlands, she began her career as a psychiatric and hospice nurse before relocating to the United States, where she graduated from the Body Therapy Institute and became a North Carolina Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (#630).
In 2001, Juul trained at the original Dr. Vodder School in Walchsee, Austria, under the guidance of Hildegard Wittlinger, a close colleague of Dr. Emil Vodder who co-developed modern lymphedema treatment and carried forward the clinical foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). Training within this direct lineage profoundly shaped Juul’s clinical practice, teaching philosophy, and reverence for this highly specialized therapy. This strong clinical lineage instilled in her a deep responsibility to preserve the integrity, precision, and therapeutic depth of Manual Lymph Drainage. In her classes, Juul emphasizes both technical accuracy and embodied sensitivity, ensuring that students understand not only the “how,” but the “why” behind each technique.
She became a LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2001 and is also credentialed in the First Line Therapy modality as an integrative health coach through the Functional Medicine Institute. Juul holds a Master’s degree in Holistic Health from the American Institute of Holistic Theology.
Juul is passionate about health promotion and enjoys sharing her 35-year journey in integrative wellness, guiding fellow massage therapists toward a more enriching, balanced, and sustainable professional and personal life.
This course is approved by the NCBTMB and you will receive 21 CE hours at the end of the course. Your certificate will be sent to you electronically promptly after completion of the course. This course is sponsored by Cultivating Inner Stillness Workshops and Retreats.
This advanced Lymph Massage course is open to participants who have not taken the first course, Lymph Massage: Protocol for Detoxification and Minor Pathologies. However, it provides the essential foundation that makes it easier to understand and integrate the more advanced concepts and techniques. That said, many participants are successful in the advanced course without the prerequisite, provided they are comfortable with a faster pace and a greater volume of new material.
Shea’s River View is nestled in historic downtown Wilmington with breathtaking views of Cape Fear River. The classroom space has an abundance of natural light and hardwood floors, creating a warm and welcoming learning environment. There are plenty of accommodations close by for every budget.
You will receive a confirmation email after registering with a list of what to bring. This email arrives immediately upon registration. If you didn’t receive it, please check your spam box first and add the email [email protected] to your contacts. We’ll need one massage table for every two people attending.
Reach out to Sharon at [email protected] or call 919-907-0579. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Shea's River View
North Carolina: Wilmington
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