This 5-day, 40-hour certification course is a careful balance between lecture topics and hands-on lessons. This course is ideally suited to serve as an introduction to the techniques and applications of the treatment known as Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), as developed by Emil Vodder, Ph.D.
This course does NOT train therapists to treat patients with Lymphedema. Participants are educated on the applications of Manual Lymph Drainage pertaining to the pathologies listed below. For courses specific to Lymphedema, please see our Lymphedema Management Seminar (31 hours) or Complete Lymphedema Certification (135 hours).
This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction and others. During this course, the participants will learn to perform techniques that will assist patients and clients in general relaxation, health support and detoxification.
This 5-day certification course is open to Licensed Healthcare Professionals or healthcare students only.
The tuition for this course is $995.00. We offer an early registration discount of $100 if registered 60 days or more in advance. Full-time students must provide proof of enrollment with number of hours and graduation date. Financial assistance program 50% down payment and 6 months interest free financing for Massage Therapy students currently enrolled in an accredited school. Call ACOLS for more information.
This course is 5 days in length (40 contact hours). The classroom hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm daily. There will be approximately one hour for lunch every day.
This course is 40 Contact Hours. CEU's are available. Each state and profession is different, so please contact our Admissions Department for more detailed information regarding CEU approvals. Academy of Lymphatic Studies is an approved provider for the AOTA, NCBTMB and various state professional boards. Please call for details.
| Name | Date | City | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) | Oct 11, 2017 | Orlando | FL | Register |
| Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) | Feb 21, 2018 | San Diego | CA | Register |
| Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) | Mar 14, 2018 | Portland | OR | Register |
| Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) | Apr 11, 2018 | Colorado Springs | CO | Register |