Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage (Paperback)

by Ramona Moody French (Author) "Lymph drainage massage (LDM), a gentle, rhythmic style of mas that mimics the action of the lymphatic system, uses precise rhythm and pressure to open..." (more)
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Product Description
Text provides a scientifically accurate explanation of the lymphatic system, the theory behind lymph drainage massage, and when it should be performed. Includes step-by-step procedures for facial, upper and lower body, and cellulite massage treatments; photos for visual reinforcement of each step; and in-depth instruction for self-massage. Softcover.

About the Author
Ramona Moody is a graduate of Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, California. She also trained at the California College of Natural Therapy in San Diego, and Guang An Men Hospital in Beijing, PRC. She has extensively studied lymph drainage massage, acupressure and deep tissue massage over the last 27 years. Ramona is the director of Somatherapy, a massage training institution in Rancho Mirage, California and a member of the International Society of Lymphology(ISL). She currently offers certification training in lymph drainage massage and provides continuing education classes on various hands-on modalities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Milady; 1 edition (July 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401824722
• ISBN-13: 978-1401824723
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,503 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage, September 10, 2005

By	Mary AnnCross (Spring Branch, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

Not at all for lymphedema patients but otherwise a good view of lymph drainage for peoplele with less compromised or healthy lymph systems.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars CONFUSING - INCOMPLETE - POORLY LAID OUT, September 8, 2008

By	L. Furrow "Electrologist, Master Esthetician,... (VIRGINIA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After purchasing and reviewing several books, I have found this one to be the poorest. I train estheticians in LDM, and cannot use this book for my text. Flipping back and forth through the book, I had a hard time finding the information I needed in one place for a specific topic, such as the major nodal groups and their names - I gave up - no diagram, missing nodal groups. On page 11 (diagram)- some nodal groups are noted, but many are missing - aren't there lymph nodes in the legs? and in the arms?? Many people with lymphedema (or just edema) have swelling in the legs, feet, or ankles, and in the arms... How will this help them? The instructions for "massage" are easy to understand with great pictures for each step, but much of the instruction leads one to use their own personal definition of massage rather than skin stretching.
A good picture book, but not a good reference or study book.
But - I will say it is a good step-by-step instruction for anyone with a family member that needs LDM - with caution: follow the instructions carefully, step by step.
Personally, I like the "Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage" - by Michael Foldi and Roman Strossenreuther much better. A little scientific for the novice, but has much more information for better understanding, and the chapters are more complete, which saves much time flipping back and forth searching in the Milady's book. Also, the DVD by Sean Riehl is very educational.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 7, 2005

By	N. L. Hahn "min pin luver" (Bloomfield, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book to help with my husbands lymph drainage problem. His sister is a Physical Therapist and has looked over the book and says it is a great book. I also like it for the pictures that it includes and the "self Help" section so that he can do the exercises without always having to have me to do them. Thanks for such a great book.