Bruno Chikly, M.D., D.O. (hon.) 
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.), is a graduate of the Medical School at Saint Antoine Hospital in France, where his internship in general medicine included training in endocrinology, surgery, neurology and psychiatry. Dr. Chikly also earned the United States equivalent of a master''s degree in psychology from Paris XIII University.
His doctoral thesis, which addressed the lymphatic system, its historical evolution and the manual lymphatic drainage technique, was awarded a Medal of Medical Faculty of Paris VI, a prestigious acknowledgment for in-depth work and scientific presentation.
He extensively studied osteopathic techniques and other hands-on modalities, both in Europe and the United States, including Manual Lymphatic Therapies, Osteopathy in the Cranial field, CranioSacral Therapy, Biodynamics of Osteopathy program, Visceral Manipulation, Mechanical Link, Muscle Energy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release®, Orthobionomy, Chi Nei Tsang, Zero Balancing®, Reflexology, Polarity Therapy, and Homeopathic and Oriental medicines. He was also a long-time practitioner of Aikido.
Dr. Chikly co-created a school of Manual Lymphatic Therapy in Europe. This resulted in the creation of the Lymph Drainage Therapy curriculum in the United States in collaboration with The Upledger Institute. Lymph Drainage Therapy workshops have been taught in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Tunisia and the United States.
Dr. Chikly is a member of the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) and an associate member of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), the Cranial Academy and is listed in the millennium edition of Marquis'' Who''s Who in the World. He is also Adjunct Professor of the Union Institute and University Graduate College (University of Ohio).
In his definitive text, "Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy," 2nd Edition, Dr. Chikly addresses the applications for lymphedema, chronic pain and inflammation. "Silent Waves" is carried by Stanford University Medical Library and is the first comprehensive book on the lymphatic system and lymphedema in North America.
Dr. Chikly, is an international seminar leader, lecturer and writer. He has spoken to most North American professional medical and health-related groups and to many lymphedema support groups. He lives in Arizona with is wife and teaching partner Alaya Chikly, CMT. She is curriculum director of Heart Centered Therapy (HCT).
Please note: Dr. Chikly regrets that he cannot respond to requests for specific medical information of any sort outside of a regular professional relationship. Thank you for your understanding.
