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Level 1 Lymphatic Drainage
18 CE Hours • Limited to 12 students.
Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Traditional Vodder-influenced techniques with modern clinical application
3-Day Hands-On Certification of Completion
This course includes a video reference for the Vodder-inspired hand movements, core techniques you will learn in class, if you ever need to reference!
12 Student Maximum
only 12 seats per class. Classes fill quickly.
$500 for the course- $100 depoist required.
Reserve your seat by selecting a class date below.
REMAINING BALANCE ($400) DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRAINING
Classes are limited and fill up before the training date.
Level 1: Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals
Course Description and Content Overview
This foundational course provides comprehensive instruction in the anatomy, physiology, and functional principles of the lymphatic system, with an emphasis on safe and effective application of manual lymphatic drainage techniques. The course is designed to establish a clear understanding of lymphatic structure, fluid dynamics, and drainage pathways while developing foundational hands-on skills, using Vodde-based principles.
Lecture Content
The lecture component presents an in-depth overview of the lymphatic system, including its structure, function, and relationship to the cardiovascular and immune systems. Instruction covers lymphatic anatomy and physiology, lymph formation, fluid balance, lymphatic load, and the role of the interstitium in fluid movement.
Participants will study lymph nodes, lymphotomes, watersheds, and primary drainage pathways, with attention to flow direction and regional sequencing. Core principles of manual lymphatic drainage are addressed, including appropriate pressure, speed, rhythm, and safety considerations.
Additional topics include a brief history and theoretical foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), absolute contraindications and precautions, and client safety protocols. The course introduces the three stages of edema: healthy, mild, and chronic, and discusses factors that influence lymphatic function, including exercise and movement.
Introductory education is provided on lymphatic-related conditions such as lymphedema and lipedema, focusing on causes, risk factors, and differentiation, without extending into advanced treatment protocols. Scope of practice, informed consent, and professional boundaries, particularly related to breast and chest work, are emphasized.
Hands-On Training
The hands-on component consists of supervised practical instruction in foundational manual lymphatic drainage techniques. Participants will learn and practice lymphatic hand movements with attention to direction of flow, pressure application, stroke speed, and rhythm.
Practical training includes instructor demonstration and guided practice of lymphatic drainage protocols for the face, neck, chest, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Students will apply techniques in both supine and prone positions while developing palpation skills and proper client positioning.
Emphasis is placed on integrating anatomical knowledge into effective sequencing, recognizing tissue response, and maintaining client comfort and safety. Supervised practice allows for instructor feedback and skill refinement throughout the course.
Assessment and Learning Integration
Knowledge acquisition is supported through lecture review, instructor-led discussion, and a written assessment to evaluate understanding of foundational lymphatic concepts, safety considerations, and technique principles. The course prepares participants for progression into advanced lymphatic and post-surgical training.
Target Audience and Prerequisites
This course is designed for licensed massage therapists, PT's, Occupational Therapists, Master Aestheticians, and healthcare professionals seeking foundational education in manual lymphatic drainage. No prior lymphatic training is required. Completion of this course is recommended prior to enrollment in advanced lymphatic or post-surgical coursework.
Level 2 Lymphatic Drainage Post-Surgical Massage
18 CE Hours • Limited to 12 students.
Advanced Clinical Lymphatic Drainage plus Post-Surgical Massage, including Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage and other Lymphatic modalities.
Advanced protocols rooted in Vodder foundations and modern recovery care.
Completion of Level 1 Lymphatic Drainage is required prior to enrolling in Level 2 Advanced Training
3-Day Hands-on Certification of Completion
12 STUDENT MAXIMUM
only 12 seats per class. Classes fill quickly.
$500 for the course- $100 depoist required.
Reserve your seat by selecting a class date below.
REMAINING BALANCE ($400) DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRAINING
Fibrosis Treatment After Surgery
6 CE Hours
Advanced Fibrosis Treatment after Liposuction
Lymphatic-informed techniques for scar tissue, tissue restriction, and recovery support
6-Hour Hands-On Certification of Completion
12 STUDENT MAXIMUM
only 12 seats per class. Classes fill quickly
$250 for the course- $100 depoist required.
Reserve your seat by selecting a class date below.
REMAINING BALANCE ($150) DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRAINING
Classes are limited and fill up before the training date.
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Level 2: Advanced Lymphatic Drainage PLUS Post-Surgical Massage, and Fibrosis Management
Course Description and Content Overview
Level 2: Advanced Lymphatic Drainage and Post-Surgical Massage
This course combines two powerful modalities into one comprehensive training: Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Post-surgical recovery treatment.
Developed after extensive hands-on training in post-surgical programs across the country, this class brings together the most effective techniques into one cohesive, clinically focused approach. Practitioners learn to integrate MLD with lymphatic cupping, Brazilian Lymphatic drainage, lymphatic taping, lymphatic IASTM, MLD-based myofascial techniques, and supportive tools to achieve optimal outcomes. What sets this training apart is its practical, real-world framework. You'll gain a clear treatment timeline outlining how and when to safely address swelling and tissue changes following various surgical procedures, so you're not guessing, and you're not piecing methods that don't work together. This is not a single-technique course. It's a complete system designed to help you deliver better results, support surgical recovery, and confidently treat complex post-surgical cases.
Lecture Content
The lecture component examines the relationship between the lymphatic system and fascia and their roles in post-surgical recovery. The instruction includes an overview of common plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures and their physiological effects on lymphatic flow, tissue integrity, and healing timelines.
Topics include wound recognition, post-operative considerations, drainage bulbs and post-surgical devices, and common post-surgical conditions such as edema, seromas, fibrosis, and scar tissue formation. Students study the stages of inflammation and wound healing, principles of post-surgical myofascial massage, and the therapeutic role of compression therapy.
Additional instruction covers surgical recovery timelines, anesthesia considerations, client positioning and bolstering, sanitation and infection control, post-surgical contraindications, and informed consent requirements, including considerations for breast and chest massage. Changes to lymphotomes and watersheds following surgical intervention are addressed, along with the use of compression garments, foams, and adjunctive lymphatic support techniques such as dry brushing.
Advanced lecture topics include fat transfer procedures and lymphatic considerations, vibration therapy in post-surgical recovery, and the selection and safe use of tools, supplies, and equipment commonly utilized in post-operative care.
Fibrosis Education
The course includes focused lecture instruction on fibrosis assessment and management. Topics include the definition of fibrosis, physiological mechanisms of formation, differences between post-surgical and post-inflammatory fibrosis, and expected timelines of development. Students learn how fibrosis impacts circulation, mobility, nerve function, and tissue health, as well as visual and palpatory characteristics of fibrotic tissue.
The instruction emphasizes clinical judgment, including when fibrosis should or should not be treated, client safety considerations, informed consent, pressure guidelines, treatment frequency, and the appropriate use of compression garments, foams, and tools. Sanitation protocols and client positioning are reviewed to support safe application.
Hands-On Training
The hands-on component consists of supervised practical training in advanced lymphatic drainage, post-surgical massage, and fibrosis management techniques. Participants practice lymphatic kinesiology taping, manual lymphatic drainage, post-surgical myofascial massage, Brazilian Lymphatic Massage, and the application of compression therapy.
Training includes the use of adjunctive tools such as Gua Sha instruments, lymphatic cupping, and vibration devices, with emphasis on proper technique, pressure control, tissue response assessment, and client comfort.
Practical application addresses post-surgical protocols for the abdomen, flanks, breasts, face, arms, thighs, knees, back, and submental region. Students also receive instruction in advanced lymphatic drainage protocols for procedures such as abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast surgery, facelift recovery, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), and fat transfer procedures, within the scope of practice guidelines.
Hands-on fibrosis training includes treatment of the abdomen, back, lateral torso, arms, inner thighs, and submental area, with attention to practitioner ergonomics, client communication, and treatment progression.
Assessment
Student competency is evaluated through a multiple-choice hands-on examination covering lab material learned, safety principles, contraindications, and treatment guidelines. Ongoing instructor observation and feedback during hands-on training support skill development and clinical integration.
Target Audience and Prerequisites
This course is designed for licensed massage therapists and healthcare professionals who have completed foundational lymphatic drainage training. Prior completion of Level 1 lymphatic education is required. This course prepares participants for advanced clinical application while maintaining professional scope, safety, and ethical standards.
Classes are limited and fill up before the training date.
Fibrosis Treatment
Course Content Overview
Lecture
This lecture component provides the scientific and clinical foundations necessary to safely assess and manage fibrotic tissue within the professional scope of practice. Instruction includes an overview of fibrosis, the physiological mechanisms involved in its development, and the timing of fibrotic changes following surgical or inflammatory processes.
Students examine how fibrosis forms as part of the body’s healing response, including the roles of inflammation, fibroblast activity, collagen deposition, and altered fluid dynamics. Emphasis is placed on when fibrosis typically develops, factors that influence its progression, and how early intervention strategies may support tissue mobility and circulation.
The lecture addresses different types of fibrosis, including post-surgical fibrosis, post-inflammatory fibrosis, and localized versus diffuse fibrotic patterns. Instruction explores how fibrosis can affect circulation, lymphatic flow, mobility, nerve function, and overall tissue health, and how these changes may present clinically.
Participants learn to recognize fibrotic tissue through visual observation and palpatory assessment while maintaining an appropriate scope of practice. Clinical judgment is emphasized, including indications and contraindications for treatment, client safety considerations, and informed consent.
Additional lecture content includes the role of compression therapy in fibrosis management, including the use of compression garments and specialized foams to support tissue remodeling, fluid movement, and swelling control. Sanitation protocols, client positioning, pressure guidelines, treatment frequency, and the appropriate selection and use of commonly utilized tools are reviewed to support safe and effective practice.
Lab (Hands-On Training)
(unchanged, but included here for continuity)
The hands-on component consists of supervised practical application of fibrosis treatment techniques with emphasis on precision, safety, and client comfort. Participants practice techniques addressing fibrotic tissue of the abdomen, back, lateral torso, arms, inner thighs, and submental (chin) region.
Instruction focuses on practitioner ergonomics, controlled pressure application, assessment of tissue response, and effective client communication throughout treatment. Instructor feedback supports skill development and reinforces safe technique progression.
Assessment
Participant comprehension is evaluated through a multiple-choice written examination covering lecture material, safety principles, contraindications, and general treatment guidelines.
Learning Objectives – Fibrosis Training
Upon completion of this fibrosis training, participants will be able to:
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Describe the physiological processes involved in the development of fibrotic tissue, including inflammation, collagen formation, and changes in fluid dynamics.
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Identify the differences between post-surgical and post-inflammatory fibrosis, including typical timelines and presentation patterns.
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Recognize visual and palpatory characteristics of fibrotic tissue while maintaining appropriate scope of practice.
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Explain how fibrosis can impact circulation, lymphatic flow, mobility, nerve function, and tissue health.
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Determine appropriate indications and contraindications for manual intervention based on client presentation and safety considerations.
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Apply appropriate pressure, pacing, and technique progression when performing fibrosis management techniques.
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Demonstrate safe and effective use of compression garments and specialized foams to support fibrosis management and fluid control.
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Implement proper sanitation, positioning, informed consent, and client communication when providing fibrosis-related care.
2026 Class Dates
Location: Sandy, Utah
How to register on registration page
Level 1 Lymphatic Drainage
18 CE Hours
12 Students per class
April 9th, 10th, 11th
July 9th, 10, 11th
October 9th, 10, 11th
Starts: 9:00 am
Lunch
Ends: 4:00 pm
This course includes video reference demonstrations of the Vodder-inspired core hand movement techniques taught in class, allowing you to review and reinforce your learning whenever needed.
Fibrosis Treatment after Surgery
6 CE Hours
April 15th
July 15th
October 15th
Starts: 9:00 am
Lunch
Ends: 4:00 pm
Level 2 Lymphatic Drainage
plus
Post Surgical Massage
18 CE Hours
April 12th, 13th 14th
July 12th, 13th, 14th
October 12th, 13th 14th
Starts: 9:00 am
Lunch
Ends: 4:00 pm
12 Students per class
This course includes video reference demonstrations of the Vodder-inspired core hand movement techniques taught in class, allowing you to review and reinforce your learning whenever needed.
12 Students per class
Local Lodging
Accommodations Near Sandy, Utah
Hotels and Lodging Options (conveniently located near 1-15 and just a short drive from the event site.)
Popular and comfortable stays:
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Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy – Highly rated full-service hotel with modern rooms and amenities. Great for business and leisure travelers.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City, an IHG Hotel. Great mid-range choice with complimentary breakfast and an indoor pool.
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Residence Inn Salt Lake City Sandy – Extended-stay style hotel with spacious suites and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Mid-Range & Budget-Friendly Options
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Best Western Plus Cotton Tree Inn – Comfortable choice with free Wi-Fi and fitness room. Ideal for travelers on a moderate budget.
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Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy – Reliable chain hotel with complimentary breakfast and easy access to dining/shopping.
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Extended Stay America Select Suites- Salt Lake City - Sandy – Simple extended-stay option with kitchenettes, good for longer stays.
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Sleep Inn South Jordan-Sandy and Super 8 by Wyndham S Jordan/Sandy/Slc Area – Budget stays if you just need a clean room and solid nightly rate.
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Majestic Rockies Motel – Classic motel option with straightforward amenities and easy access to local roads.
Nearby Alternatives (short drive)
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Quality Inn Draper near Salt Lake City – Convenient choice a few minutes away in Draper.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Jordan – Well-reviewed pick just west of Sandy.
Tips for Attendees:
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Most hotels in the area offer complimentary breakfast, free parking, and Wi-Fi — nice perks for out-of-town guests.
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If you’re coming for skiing or outdoor activities, Sandy is an ideal home base with quick freeway access to the mountains.
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Sandy is well-located for trips to the mountains, downtown Salt Lake City, and local shopping/dining, so you can pick based on price, comfort, or proximity to attractions
