Shape FX. Method
vancouver - november 28
kelowna - November 29
Learn the art & science of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, as taught by an RMT
A one-day, in-person certification in the ShapeFX® Method for licensed bodyworkers. Small group and hands-on correction, with Lena Fontaine, RMT and founder of ShapeFX®.
The ShapeFX® Method of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage is grounded on a responsibility to my clients to deliver a session that positively impacts their health; and more than that, a responsibility to the ShapeFX® graduates to confidently empower their own practices with knowledge.
A new standard in Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage
Five years ago, almost nobody in North America had heard about Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage. Only a handful of practitioners in Canada knew what it was, and none of them was an RMT.
My clients were looking for a treatment that went beyond the surface, something that would truly make them feel better from the inside out. I could see the esthetic devices were not delivering true wellness.
That’s what drew me to Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage. I looked high and low for a course that would deliver more than choreography. Something that was anatomically grounded. I needed to bring excellence to my clients.
After much consideration, I decided to take my first course. I was scared to invest $500 when I didn’t have them, and completely lose that money. The massage worked, but I didn’t understand much. So I learned Portuguese and travelled for the second course. Then the third… fourth… fifth. At some point they all started to look identical. No scientific basis whatsoever. That’s when I went back to the clinical lymphatic drainage books, the myofascial techniques, the hormonal and intestinal anatomy. Slowly, the work started making sense and after 1,000+ sessions, the ShapeFX® Method was born.
The ShapeFX Method is THE clinical standard in aesthetic wellness
- Evidence-based lymphatic drainage, myofascial release and peristaltic massage.
- Taught by a Registered Massage Therapist, bound by a regulated code of ethics.
- The only Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage method in North America with a breath-guided sequence specifically designed for the deep abdominal lymphatic system.
- Over 1,000 clients treated with this method before it was taught.
- Graduates practicing in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain.
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You already know how to provide an exceptional massage.
What you're looking for is the one addition to your menu that clients talk about. Something you can confidently provide your clients, knowing they will refer and re-book.
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage does that. The demand is already there, and it isn't coming from marketing. Clients are asking for it by name.
The harder question is which course.
Nowadays, almost anyone has decided to call themselves a “trainer” or “educator”. There are so many now, and from the outside they look alike. You're being asked to choose between courses based on marketing alone, and to be right the first time, because your clients will feel the difference during their session.
The stakes are high, because it’s not only your investment, but your reputation on the line. Rather than tell you myself, I’d like to show you what the graduates are saying.
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The ShapeFX® difference
These are the lymphatic vessels in the abdomen.
Notice on the right side, the superficial lymphatics are just beneath the skin and above the abdominal muscles. They're responsive to manual work, and that’s what's taught in every MLD and BLD course.
The deeper abdominal vessels (circled in red) are behind the organs, closer to the spine than to the skin. These are the vessels most inter-connected to the digestive system. However, there is no way to manually access them without hurting the organs.
Our breath-guided peristaltic and diaphragmatic sequences are designed to access further into the abdomen, resulting in a deeper release.
What’s included
01
Lymphatic anatomy and the physiology behind every movement
05
Adaptations for different bodies and presentations
02
The complete ShapeFX protocol, body and abdomen
06
The illustrated ShapeFX® manual, with the research it's drawn from
03
Our exclusive breath-guided deep abdominal sequence
07
Your ShapeFX® certification, trademarked in Canada and the United States
04
Safety, contraindications and when to decline a client
08
Lifetime access to the filmed course, so you can revisit any sequence
meet the founder
Lena Fontaine, RMT
I left a corporate job for a wellness practice that's since treated over 1,000 clients and trained therapists across Canada. But I promise you, none of it came easy.
In my first year as a business owner, I spent $60,000 on body-sculpting equipment, certain it would sell itself. Instead, it gave me an empty calendar and a feeling of dread. To the point that I would get palpitations, and I thought I actually had heart problems.
I finally put the machines away (they're still in my basement) and found Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage instead.
My first BLD course got me four clients in a week. Soon after, I had a month-long waitlist. But that first course only taught me half of what I wanted to know. I learned Portuguese, took eight more courses, flights to Brazil and Europe before I learned the other half.
Now I'm teaching the knowledge collected across those courses, research trips, reading articles, and over 1,000 client sessions.
The ShapeFX® graduates are the ones who have taken my method beyond my wildest dreams: growing from solo to clinic owners, saving their businesses from the brink of closing, making $100k the first year out of school. They are the ones inspiring me to teach and keep growing.
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FAQ
Do I need to be a massage therapist?
This course is specifically designed for RMTs, any non-RMTs taking this course must have significant prior massage education and experience.
How long is it and what's the format?
There are 3 hours of online self-study before the class. The in-person portion is one day, 8 hours. After graduating you will have lifetime access to the online course for technique review.
Do I need to bring a model?
No, students will practice on each other to know what it's like.
What do I bring?
Only a pen to take notes is needed.
I've already taken a BLD course. Is this a repeat?
Certainly not. The ShapeFX abdominal sequence is evidence based, and includes peristaltic and diaphragmatic breathing techniques not found in other courses.
Retake Policy
You're welcome to join any future classes for free for a year if you feel you still need more practice.
Financing
Financing is available through Affirm. Rates and terms are personalized based on your selections. Contact me directly at lena@shapefx.ca to arrange financing.
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage is growing quickly,
and we're setting the standard.
Seats are limited to protect the quality of the learning experience.
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ShapeFX Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage
by canada's lead trainer
