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 10% if registered 60 days or more in advance. Financing options and payment plans are available if needed. Full-time students must provide proof of enrollment with number of hours and graduation date. Full-time students should call to register.
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.
AOTA Approved Provider #4063 - AOTA CEU/Contact Hours- 4.0 - Category 2
"The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition."
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Jan 18, 2020 | Atlanta | GA | The registration deadline has passed for this class. |
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Feb 08, 2020 | Baltimore | MD | Register |
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Mar 21, 2020 | Orlando | FL | Register |
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Apr 23, 2020 | Portland | ME | Register |
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Jun 13, 2020 | Denver | CO | Register |
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Jul 18, 2020 | New York | NY | Register |
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Oct 17, 2020 | Chicago | IL | Register |
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Dec 05, 2020 | Palm Beach Gardens | FL | Register |
Direct contact during our certification courses, small groups, highly trained and certified instructors with many years of experience in education and treatment, as well as up-to-date teaching technologies assure a maximum learning experience for participants in our programs.
Learn MoreOur founder, Joachim Zuther, has remained an integral part of our course development and ensuring the future education of lymphedema treatment is at the forefront of scientific discoveries.
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