Learn the art and science of Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, as taught by an RMT

A one-day, in-person certification in the ShapeFX® Method for licensed bodyworkers and allied health practitioners. Small groups 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.

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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, with a professional and regulatory standard to uphold
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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Trusted By

A client during a lymphatic drainage session

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. The treatment a woman books for herself and then books for her sister. The one that fills up your schedule without lengthening it.

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 a lot of them 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 whether or not they can name it.

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.

Our Graduates

Student testimonial from Emily, body contourist

Student testimonial from Carissa and Becca, owners at FORM Facial Studio

Student testimonial from Vikki, esthetician

Student testimonial from N, body contourist in Ontario

Student testimonial from A, RMT in Alberta

Student testimonial from Jenn, medical esthetician

A short anatomy lesson

Look at the green vessels in this diagram.

The superficial lymphatics are just beneath the skin. They’re responsive to manual work, and that’s what every MLD and BLD course covers.

The deeper abdominal vessels are behind the organs, closer to the spine than to the skin. There is no way to manually access the deeper lymphatic system in the abdomen without hurting the organs.

After being approached with questions by many trained BLD practitioners, I decided to create a course specifically tailored to what makes ShapeFX different. My breath-guided peristaltic and diaphragmatic sequences are designed to access the deep lymphatic system.

Diagram of superficial and deep abdominal lymphatic vessels

What’s included?

01
Lymphatic anatomy and the physiology behind every movement
02
The complete ShapeFX protocol, body and abdomen
03
The breath-guided deep abdominal sequence
04
Safety, contraindications and when to decline a client
05
Adaptations for different bodies and presentations
06
Ergonomics built to protect your hands, wrists and back over a full career
07
The illustrated ShapeFX manual, with the research it’s drawn from
08
Intake and consent forms, and room setup
09
Pricing, packaging and the consultation conversation
10
Your ShapeFX® certification, trademarked in Canada and the United States
11
Lifetime access to the filmed course, so you can revisit any sequence

Meet the founder

I’m Lena Fontaine, Registered Massage Therapist

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 in practice, I spent $60,000 on body-sculpting equipment, certain it would sell itself.

Instead, it gave me an empty calendar and a year of chasing disappointed clients.

I finally put the machines away; they’re still sitting in a room I don’t open, 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 the method. I learned Portuguese, took eight more courses, flights to Brazil and Europe before I found the other half.

Now I’m teaching because other practitioners asked me to, and then their colleagues asked, and then their clinic owners did. Watching those women reorganise their practices around work they’re proud of is the part I didn’t anticipate and wouldn’t give up.

Upcoming dates

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Course

Lena Fontaine, RMT

Vancouver · $2,149

November 15 2025

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Course

Lena Fontaine, RMT

Online · $1,297

Learn at your own pace

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Course

Lena Fontaine, RMT

Online · 3x $433

Split the cost in 3 payments

Already trained in BLD elsewhere?

If you’ve completed another certification and only want the piece that’s missing, take the Abdominal Deep Dive on its own for $349 online. It covers the breath-guided deep sequence and the anatomy behind it. If you later enrol in the full certification, the $349 is credited toward it.

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FAQ

1. Do I need to be a massage therapist?

No, but you do need existing hands-on massage training and experience.

2. How long is it, and what’s the format?

Ten hours in one day, in person, in a small group.

3. Do I need to bring a model?

No. You’ll work on each other, which also means you’ll receive the treatment and know what your clients should be feeling.

4. What do I bring?

Clothing you can work in. Tables, linens, product and your manual are provided.

5. I’ve already taken a BLD course. Is this a repeat?

The superficial work will be familiar and you’ll be faster through it than a beginner. The anatomy, the reasoning and the deep abdominal sequence will be new.

6. Retake policy

Graduates may repeat the full day at no cost within six months, subject to seat availability.

7. Financing

Contact lena@shapefx.ca for payment plans.

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage is growing quickly, and we’re setting the standard

Seats are limited to protect the quality of the learning experience