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.
Klose Training is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 13002. 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.
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Certificate/Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
If you have any additional questions about the Manual Lymph Drainage course, please contact Ashley at Klose Training at 303-245-0333 or email mld@klosetraining.com.
Upcoming Schedule
July 7 — 12, 2025 ♦ Beaverton, Oregon
Register online at nicolamcgill.com or contact Geri Ruane at 512-758-3811 or admin@nicolamcgill.com.
Closed for registration!
July 13 — 18, 2025 ♦ Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica
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Closed for registration!
August 18 — 23, 2025 ♦ San Diego, California
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Class is full. Waitlist only!
September 8 — 13, 2025 ♦ Mequon, Wisconsin
To register, email nbailey@mendstudio.com.
September 12 — 17, 2025 ♦ Boulder (Lafayette), Colorado
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Only 2 seats open!
October 3 – 5 & 10 – 12, 2025 ♦ Austin, Texas
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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!
November 8 – 13, 2025 ♦ Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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January 29 – February 3, 2026 ♦ Jacksonville, Florida
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February 23 – 28, 2026 ♦ Atlanta, Georgia
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March 26 -31, 2026 ♦ Boulder (Lafayette), Colorado
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April 13 — 18, 2026 ♦ Providence, Rhode Island
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April 20 — 25, 2026 ♦ Chicago, Illinois
Register online at nicolamcgill.com or contact Geri Ruane at 512-758-3811 or admin@nicolamcgill.com.
May 4 — 9, 2026 ♦ Phoenix (Scottsdale), Arizona
To register, contact instructor Erin Maranjian at 970-218-1443 or erin@klosetraining.com.
