May 12 — 17, 2025 (Option 1)
May 16 — 21, 2025 (Option 2)
Klose Training is pleased to present 2 exciting Lymphedema Therapy Advanced and Review classes in 2025. Classes are held at the Földi Clinic in Hinterzarten, Germany in cooperation with the Földi College in Freiburg, Germany. This time, our Advanced and Review class will be combined with the International Földi Days, a 2-day conference with high quality presentations and additional workshops.
Course Option 1: Start with our 3 1/2-day Lymphedema Advanced and Review (A&R) class (taught in English) which is held annually at the world-renowned Földi Clinic in beautiful Hinterzarten, Germany. This course is available to health care professionals from around the world who are certified in lymphedema therapy. Part of the emphasis this year will be on patient evaluation and the treatment of patients with multicausal lymphedema and lipedema. We’ll also take “A Look into the Psychological Treasure Chest in Lymphology.” This presentation will provide a variety of helpful tools that will make lymphedema treatment easier, more joyful, and more successful. Methods for avoiding professional burn-out will also be discussed. Participants will have an opportunity to observe expert lymphedema therapists of the Földi Clinic in their treatment rooms. In addition, students will be given the unique opportunity to discuss their own difficult-to-treat lymphedema cases with Dr. Uschi Walz Eschenlohr, MD and a panel of expert lymphedema therapists.
After 3 1/2 days of course activities, you’ll enjoy a 1/2 day off to explore the beautiful environment of the Black Forest.
The International Földi Days are on Friday and Saturday, May 16 – 17, another highlight of this A&R course offer and will feature international experts in the field of lymphedema and lipedema therapy. This portion of the course is offered in nearby Titisee, which is only a 4-minute train ride from Hinterzarten or a 3.5 km (45-minute) walk through a beautiful forest/nature preserve.
Course Option 2: Students registering for course option 2 will enjoy the same curriculum as in option 1. However, course option 2 will start with International Földi Days, on Friday and Saturday, May 16 – 17, and resume with the A&R curriculum after 1/2 day of rest and relaxation. See preliminary course curriculum below.
Course Educational Level: Advanced
Instructional Methods: Lecture, discussion, and observation, and hands-on.
AOTA Classifications: Occupational Therapy Process – Intervention; Professional Issues – Contemporary Issues & Trends
Klose Training is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #6530. This online course is offered at 40 CEUs, educational level is advanced. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
MLD lab with hands-on practice of updated sequences.
BrCa Rehabilitation: Upper quadrant dysfunction with hands-on practice.
Updates in the treatment of patients with obesity associated lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (Tobias Bertsch)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
BrCa Rehabilitation: Upper quadrant dysfunction with hands on practice, continued from previous day.
UE and LE bandaging lab with hands-on practice.
Exercise and empowerment for patients with lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (active participation is encouraged)
Bus trip to nearby Feldberg with dinner (participation optional)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Treatment observations (shadowing a Földi Therapist at work)
Patient case studies and problem-solving session for difficult to treat patients with Uschi Walz Eschenlohr, MD and panel of expert lymphedema therapists.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Compression therapy and measuring updates.
A look into the psychological treasure chest, including tips on how to avoid burnout while working with patients with lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (Gabriele Erbacher)
Enjoy your afternoon off in the beautiful Black Forest and surroundings.
Friday/Saturday, May 16-17, 2025
Participate at the International Földi Days Conference in Titisee. This conference will feature highly qualified presenters from various countries. Conference language: English and German (with simultaneous translation). This exciting program is still being finalized. Details and final program will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
Curriculum and presenters are subject to change without prior notice. NOTE: Morning and afternoon breaks are not listed here.
Participate at the International Földi Days Conference in Titisee. This conference will feature highly qualified presenters from various countries. Conference language: English and German (with simultaneous translation). This exciting program is still being finalized. Details and final program will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Enjoy your morning off in the beautiful Black Forest and surroundings.
Welcome, Introduction, Orientation
MLD lab with hands-on practice of updated sequences.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Exercise and empowerment for patients with lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (active participation is encouraged)
A look into the psychological treasure chest, including tips on how to avoid burnout while working with patients with lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (Gabriele Erbacher)
BrCa Rehabilitation: Upper quadrant dysfunction with hands-on practice.
Updates in the treatment of patients with obesity associated lymphedema and lipedema-syndrome. (Tobias Bertsch)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
BrCa Rehabilitation: Upper quadrant dysfunction with hands on practice, continued from previous day.
UE and LE bandaging lab with hands-on practice.
Compression therapy and measuring updates.
Bus trip to nearby Feldberg with dinner (participation optional)
Wednesday, May 21, 2015
Treatment observations (shadowing a Földi Therapist at work)
Patient case studies and problem-solving session for difficult to treat patients with Uschi Walz Eschenlohr, MD and panel of expert lymphedema therapists.
Curriculum and presenters are subject to change without prior notice. NOTE: Morning and afternoon breaks are not listed here.
In addition to reinforcing existing therapeutic practices including manual lymph drainage (MLD) and garment measuring, upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Effectively perform updated MLD sequences for patients with primary and secondary lymphedema and post-traumatic and post-surgical edema
Effectively perform fibrous tissue techniques for patients with indurated tissue
Apply new approaches to treating lymphedema and lipedema.
Describe an effective treatment plan for medically-complex, multicausal lymphedema.
Identify the most effective lymphedema and lipedema treatment protocols based on current evidence
Identify new compression garment types for day and nighttime use by patients with lymphedema.
Incorporate advanced bandaging strategies for patients with difficult-to-bandage extremities.
Identify surgical considerations for patients with lymphedema
Describe methods for expert assessment of clinically-complex lymphedema cases.
Identify symptoms of, and methods to avoid therapist burnout.
Additional objectives will be made available after confirming conference presentations
This course is open to Certified Lymphedema Therapists who are graduates of a lymphedema training program of at least 100 continuous hours. Registration is not limited to Klose Training and Földi College graduates; however, a copy of the Certificate of Completion of your initial MLD/CDT training course/program must be included with the registration form, along with a copy of your current professional license/diploma.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of all health professionals to know their scope of practice and to work within the limits of their license.
All segments of this class are held in accessible buildings. In addition, Klose Training is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individual students who have a disability. Students should call Klose Training directly (303-245-0333) at least three weeks before the start of your class to discuss your needs.
The total tuition* is $1550.00 (U.S. currency). A deposit of $750.00 is required at the time of registration and will hold your spot until the total amount is due six (6) weeks prior to the first day of class. $375.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than six (6) weeks before the start of the class. For our refund and cancellation policy, please refer to the Student Agreement below.
*Tuition includes all associated fees/admission to the International Földi Conference, including workshop participation and social evening.
This course totals up to 40 contact hours and has been approved for CEUs for Physical and Occupational Therapists by the organizations and states listed here. Contact hours are also approved for LANA recertification. To earn a Certificate of Completion, the therapist must attend and fully participate in all course sessions/activities.
Prof. Etelka Földi, MD 
Martha Földi, MD 
Guenter Klose 
Dr. Tobias Bertsch, MD, PhD 
Gabriele Erbacher
Linda Roherty, PT, CLT 
Elvira Albrecht, PT 
