Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gessica Perugini specialises in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). Her initial training in manual lymphatic drainage according to the Vodder method, at therapeutic level, included a 252-hour course.
Since completing her initial training, Gessica has continued to develop and update her professional knowledge through regular continuing education. A significant part of this training focuses directly on manual lymphatic drainage, as well as post-operative care and scar treatment.
This continuing education also forms part of the requirements associated with maintaining her professional recognition with the relevant organisations.
Below is a list of the main training courses and continuing education completed throughout her professional career.
Training and Continuing Education
2026
Stretching Techniques & Joint Mobilisation
I.M.A. — Fribourg, Switzerland
2025
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Prof. Jean-Paul Belgrado — Epalinges, Switzerland
2024
Post-Surgical Care and Scar Treatment
Dr Saja Scherer, K. Taboada and D. Schmuki — Epalinges, Switzerland
2023
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Prof. Jean-Paul Belgrado — Epalinges, Switzerland
3D Treatment for Headaches and Migraines
Aurélien Larvet, D.O. Osteopath and Physiotherapist — Medi Academie — Renens, Switzerland
2022
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Dr Jean-François Luthi — Epalinges, Switzerland
2021
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Prof. Jean-Paul Belgrado — Online training
Visceral Abdominal Reflexology
Richard Ferrari — Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Indian Head Massage
Centre Holoïde — Le Landeron, Switzerland
2020
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Didier Tomson — Chexbres, Switzerland
Stick Massage Training
Certificate of participation — Medi Academie — Renens, Switzerland
2019
Seated Massage Training
Training certificate — Espace Orenda — Provence, Switzerland
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Didier Tomson — Chexbres, Switzerland
2018
Scar Treatment Training
Certificate of participation — CSTM — Taverne, Switzerland
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Didier Tomson — Chexbres, Switzerland
2017
Cupping Therapy: Treatment Techniques and Benefits
Certificate in Cupping Therapy — Level 1, basic training — Swiss Wellness Academy
Five-Day Internship and Seminar at Földiklinik Hinterzarten
Certificate of participation — Hinterzarten, Germany
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Didier Tomson — Chexbres, Switzerland
2016
Sports Massage and Trigger Points
Certificate in sports massage and trigger point treatment — Espace Orenda — Provence, Switzerland
Palpatory Anatomy
Certificate in palpatory anatomy, Courses I–V — 70-hour course — Kerkour Khelaf — Chexbres, Switzerland
ESSR – École de Santé de Suisse Romande
Certificate in academic medicine: anatomy, physiology and pathology — 150-hour course — Lausanne, Switzerland
Continuing Education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Didier Tomson — Chexbres, Switzerland
2015
ESSR – École de Santé de Suisse Romande
BLS-AED certificate — Lausanne, Switzerland
Taping in Lymphology
Certificate in practical kinesiotaping application — Kerkour Khelaf — Chexbres, Switzerland
Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Bandaging – Therapeutic Level
Diploma in manual lymphatic drainage according to the Vodder method — 252-hour course — Formation Drainage — Chexbres, Switzerland
Ongoing Professional Development
Gessica’s training did not stop after obtaining her initial qualification. Continuing education in manual lymphatic drainage, together with training in post-operative care and scar treatment, has remained an important part of her professional development.
The aim is to continue developing her knowledge and to provide care adapted to each person’s individual needs, within the scope of her professional practice.
For more information about the manual lymphatic drainage offered at the practice, please visit the Manual Lymphatic Drainage page.