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Detox Touch — The Academy

CDI-accredited training pathway

The Detox Touch Certification Programme

A three-day blended training pathway combining online lymphatic drainage theory with two days of intimate practical training, followed by three supported case studies for final certification.

Programme overview

Three days of core training. Supported through certification.

Learn the theory, build your technique under close supervision, then prove it through three supported client case studies before receiving your final certificate.

Core training
One online theory day · Two in-person practical days
Practical venue
Everything Retreat, Mellor
Cohort size
Maximum of 6 students
Final certificate
Certified Detox Touch Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner
Four-stage training pathway

Theory at home. Practical training in person. Case studies with support.

  1. Day 1

    Online Theory & Assessment

    01

    Completed from home before attending the practical training.

    • Anatomy and functions of the lymphatic system
    • Consultation, contraindications and precautions
    • Client aftercare, health and safety
    • Professional standards
    • Online theory assessment
    • Assessment pass required before practical training
  2. Day 2

    Practical Training

    02

    In person at Everything Retreat, Mellor.

    9:45am to 3:45pm

    • Full treatment demonstration
    • Pumping, activation, hand position, pressure and rhythm
    • Supervised hands-on practice
    • The Detox Touch Method and Brazilian Drainage techniques
    • Full-body treatment and peer practical assessment
  3. Day 3

    Advanced Practical Training

    03

    In person at Everything Retreat, Mellor.

    9:45am to 3:45pm

    • Wood Therapy tools, selection and safe application
    • Combining Wood Therapy with lymphatic drainage
    • Fluid movement, tissue health and inflammation
    • Evidence-based practice
    • Final practical assessment and tutor feedback
  4. Post-course

    Case Studies & Final Certification

    04

    Completed independently with ongoing tutor support.

    • Three client case studies
    • Consultation and treatment notes
    • Before-and-after photography and video evidence
    • Written reflection
    • Final certificate after all assessments are complete
Botanical foliage representing the body’s natural systems

Anatomy-led · working with the body

Curriculum modules

Three disciplines, taught as one complete method.

01

Signature lymphatic drainage

Brazilian Drain Techniques

The featherlight, contour-sculpting drainage method the studio is known for. You will learn to move lymph with intention — a precise, product-light touch that works with the body rather than against it.

Massage oil on a wooden surface
02

Detox wood-therapy sculpting

Wood Therapy

Traditional wooden implements meet lymphatic technique. A hands-on module in maderoterapia — using contoured tools to decongest, sculpt and stimulate circulation as part of a complete detox treatment.

Folded towels in the treatment studio
03

The signature finish

The Detox Touch Method

The academy’s own method — the finishing artistry that ties drainage and wood therapy into one unmistakable Detox Touch treatment.

Treatment oil beside a plant
What students will learn

Understanding first. Confident technique follows.

Brazilian Drain Techniques

  • Full lymphatic anatomy and the drainage pathways that govern every movement
  • The signature half-circle “C-stroke”, effleurage, scooping and pumping techniques
  • Working proximal-to-distal — clearing the terminus and nodes first to create space
  • The featherlight ~1mm-depth pressure that defines true manual lymphatic drainage
  • Client consultation, consent, contraindications and written aftercare

Wood Therapy

  • Safe, effective use of each wood-therapy implement and when to reach for it
  • Combining wood therapy with manual drainage for a complete detox sequence
  • Pressure, pace and directional work that respects lymphatic flow
  • Reading the body and tailoring the tools to each client
  • Hygiene, maintenance and professional presentation of your kit

The Detox Touch Method

  • The full Detox Touch philosophy and where the signature finish fits
  • Layering breathwork, drainage and sculpting into one seamless treatment
  • Elevating the client experience from procedure to signature ritual
  • Building a consistent, repeatable signature treatment sequence

Included with the programme

Everything needed to learn, qualify and begin with confidence.

Training and certification

  • Online MLD theory training
  • Two full days of in-person practical training
  • Brazilian Drain Techniques
  • Wood Therapy
  • The Detox Touch Method
  • Comprehensive professional training manual
  • Treatment protocols and aftercare guidance
  • Theory workbook
  • Practical workbook
  • Practical assessment
  • Three supported post-course case studies
  • Ongoing tutor support
  • Final certification after successful completion

Professional tool kit and launch support

  • Professional wood therapy tool kit
  • The tool kit is presented to each student at the end of the training
  • Professional marketing content created by Elevated Socials
  • Marketing content designed to help students launch and promote their new business

Retreat and small-group experience

  • Final-day sound bath experience
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Drinks and refreshments throughout the training
  • Free parking
  • Maximum of six students per cohort

Accreditation & final award

A CDI-accredited route to Detox Touch certification.

The programme is accredited by CDI. Your final certificate — Certified Detox Touch Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner — is issued by Detox Touch The Academy after the theory assessment, practical assessment and three case studies have all been completed successfully.

Botanical foliage in low light
A peaceful retreat setting
Practical training venue

Everything Retreat, Mellor

The two practical training days take place at Everything Retreat in Mellor.

  • Peaceful retreat setting
  • Free parking
  • On-site accommodation available
  • Breakfast and dinner included
  • Drinks and refreshments available throughout the day

On-site accommodation is available and is not included in the programme price.

Upcoming practical training dates

Choose your in-person cohort.

Online theory and its assessment must be completed successfully before attending the practical training dates.

September 2026

14 and 15 September 2026

Days
Monday and Tuesday
Practical hours
9:45am to 3:45pm

Maximum of 6 students in this cohort.

October 2026

21 and 22 October 2026

Days
Wednesday and Thursday
Practical hours
9:45am to 3:45pm

Maximum of 6 students in this cohort.

Before you request a place

Clear answers, before you commit.

When do I receive my certificate?

After you have completed the theory assessment, practical assessment and all three post-course case studies successfully. The final award is Certified Detox Touch Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner.

What does the Founding Price apply to?

The £1,750 Founding Price is available to the first six confirmed bookings shared across the September and October 2026 dates. This is separate from the maximum of 6 students in each cohort.

How do I request and secure a founding place?

Send a programme request first. Once your cohort is confirmed, the £500 deposit secures your place and locks in the Founding Price where applicable.

What must I complete before practical training?

Online theory and its assessment must be completed successfully before attending the practical training dates.

Is accommodation included?

No. On-site accommodation is available separately. Breakfast and dinner, drinks and refreshments, and free parking are included with the programme.

Founding offer · first six bookings

Begin for £1,750. Save £745.

The Founding Price is shared across the September and October dates and applies to the first six confirmed bookings — separate from the maximum of 6 students in each cohort.

Founding Price

£1,750

Save £745 against the future standard price.

Available to the first six confirmed bookings across the upcoming programme dates.

Future Standard Investment

£2,495

Applies after the first six founding bookings have been secured.

Deposit

£500

After your cohort is confirmed, a £500 deposit secures your place and locks in the Founding Price where applicable.

Founding offer · first six bookings

Train for £1,750. Save £745.

After your cohort is confirmed, a £500 deposit secures your place and locks in the Founding Price where applicable. Each cohort is limited to 6 students.