Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification

Basic & Advanced, Vodder Technique

No prior lymphedema certification is required!

Course Description

This engaging 5½ day MLD Certification course is based on the techniques developed by Dr. Emil Vodder, Ph.D., MT. When skillfully applied, this therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization dramatically enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network. MLD effectively reduces traumatic and post-surgical edema, and can provide symptomatic relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), stress, fatigue, and more. MLD also induces general relaxation and detoxification.

During this course, students will be instructed in the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and basic MLD treatment sequences will be demonstrated and practiced. In addition, MLD treatment sequences for mild, medically-uncomplicated upper and lower extremity lymphedema will be taught. Each day will be divided into two sections: theoretical and hands-on application.

After successful completion of the MLD certification class, students will receive their MLD certification from Klose Training. Students will be able to use “Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (CMLDT)“ as one of their professional credentials.

Course Educational Level: Introductory and Advanced
Instructional Methods: Hands-on lab and lectures.

AOTA Klose Training is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# xxxxx. This live activity is offered at 4.5 CEUs, advanced, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Upcoming Schedule

April 18 — 23, 2025 ♦ Chicago, Illinois
Register online at nicolamcgill.com or contact Geri Ruane at 512-758-3811 or admin@nicolamcgill.com.

April 27 — May 2, 2025 ♦ Bloomington, Minnesota
To register, call Northwestern Health Sciences University at 952-885-5446 or click here.
Closed for registration!

May 5 — 10, 2025 ♦ Phoenix (Scottsdale), Arizona
To join waitlist, contact instructor Erin Maranjian at 970-218-1443 or erin@klosetraining.com.
Class is full. Waitlist only!

May 19 — 24, 2025 ♦ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Register online at nicolamcgill.com or contact Geri Ruane at 512-758-3811 or admin@nicolamcgill.com.
Class is full. Waitlist only!

June 2 – 7, 2025 ♦ Providence, Rhode Island
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June 23 — 28, 2025 ♦ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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July 7 — 12, 2025 ♦ Beaverton, Oregon
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July 13 — 18, 2025 ♦ Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica
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August 18 — 23, 2025 ♦ San Diego, California
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September 8 — 13, 2025 ♦ Mequon, Wisconsin
To register, email nbailey@mendstudio.com.

September 12 — 17, 2025 ♦ Boulder (Lafayette), Colorado
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October 3 – 5 & 10 – 12, 2025 ♦ Austin, Texas
Visit tlcmassageschool.com to register.
1 class over 2 weekends!

October 6 — 11, 2025 ♦ Kansas City, Missouri
Click here to register online or contact Kevin Deal at KEVIN.DEAL@wellspring.edu.

October 17 — 22, 2025 ♦ Hyde Park, Vermont
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November 3 — 8, 2025 ♦ Waldoboro, Maine
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November 7 — 9 & 14 — 16, 2025 ♦ Seattle (Everett), Washington
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1 class over 2 weekends!