Webinar Series: Fascia & Lymphatics in Bodywork: Advancing Clinical Reasoning - Parts 1 & 2

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This is a two part webinar series:

Please join us on:
Part 1 - Fascia & Lymphatics in Bodywork: Advancing Clinical Reasoning - Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm AEST
Part 2 - Fascia & Lymphatics in Bodywork: Advancing Clinical Reasoning - Tuesday 29th September 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm AEST

Where: Online

CPE: 3 CPE points

In this webinar we will explore the powerful relationship between the fascial and lymphatic system and how they influence pain, swelling, mobility, and recovery. Designed for massage and bodywork practitioners, this session provides a clear framework for assessing tissue presentations and making informed treatment decisions across all modalities.

You will learn how fascial tension, scar tissue, and fluid dynamics interact, why 70% of the lymphatic system lies in the superficial layers, and how to adapt your pressure and direction for improve clinical outcomes.

We will cover:

• The relationship between fascia and lymphatics

• Tissue Assessment including tissue quality and responsiveness, tension lines, temperature variations and texture changes.

• The 5 core principles of lymphatic drainage

• Clinical patterns commonly seen after surgery, inflammation and chronic conditions.

This training will strengthen your clinical understanding of the relationship between fascia and lymphatics, enhance your ability to interpret complex presentations, and support safer, more effective decision-making across all bodywork modalities.

Presenter: Karen Robertson

Karen Robertson has been a massage therapist for 22 years and a lymphatic practitioner since 2015. Karen has trained extensively in leading global methods of manual lymph drainage and continues to deepen her expertise in lymphoedema care, fibrosis management, and decongestive therapy.

Karen has built a reputation for translating complex concepts into clear, practical frameworks that therapists can confidently apply in clinical practice. Karen has taught hundreds of practitioners across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada through workshops, online programs, and clinical mentorship, with a strong focus on therapist longevity, evidence informed practice, and sustainable hands on careers.

Karen is passionate about helping therapists understand the role of lymphatics in recovery, pain, swelling, and systemic health – and how this knowledge elevates clinical reasoning and treatment outcomes across all bodywork modalities