Course Open To: Only licensed massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a powerful therapeutic skill that increases the exchange of nutrients and toxic compounds on a molecular level. This light, repetitive technique stretches the skin to increase the uptake and transport of macromolecules from the tissue, making way for better nutrient intake. The benefits for your clients are tissue detoxification and rejuvenation, edema reduction and a better regulated immune response. There are many applications for treatment including orthopedic injuries, inflammatory conditions, chronic and autoimmune diseases, perinatal and post-surgical. On a more advanced level MLD is vital in the treatment and potential improvement of lymphedema. The benefit for the therapist is increased longevity due to the light touch nature of this work.
Level 1, Part 1:
Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System
Winter 2024
5 Saturdays: February 24, March 2, March 9, March 16 & March 23
10:00am-6:15pm each day
36 CEUs
*This course is the pre-requisite and Part 1 of “The Swedish Institute Certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Lymphedema Management”
This course is an in-depth introduction to basic Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques in preparation for full body therapeutic and esthetic treatments. Comprehensive anatomy and physiology of the Lymphatic System is presented, and students will learn and practice basic and auxiliary MLD strokes and apply them to treatments for the face, torso and upper and lower extremities using the MLD principles of clearing and drainage of lymph.
*Students who are not seeking Certification in MLD may take this “Foundations” course as an individual Continuing Ed course separate from, and independent of, the full Level 1 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification. CEUs and a certificate of completion (but not Certification) will be awarded for this individual class. There is no discount if you register for only part 1, the discount only applies if you register for the full certification on this page. If you want to register only for the intro course with no discount, you can call the Continuing Education department at (212) 924-5900 x245.
** Students who are seeking Certification in MLD must successfully complete both “Foundations”(part 1/the pre-requisite) and “Therapeutic and Esthetic Applications” (part 2). Participants will then receive Certification to practice MLD for nonclinical, therapeutic purposes. Scroll down to continue reading and register accordingly.
Level 1, Part 2:
Therapeutic and Esthetic Applications of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Summer 2024
5 Saturdays: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 & June 29
10:00am-6:15pm each day
36 CEUs
This course is Part 2 of “The Swedish Institute Certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Lymphedema Management”.
This course follows “Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage” (which is the pre-requisite) to culminate in the Certification in full body Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatments for non-clinical, therapeutic and esthetic applications.
Students will learn advanced techniques and perfect their skills from Foundations training. Additional training in more comprehensive “Structures” for full body detoxification. These structures provide a foundation upon which a therapist can build their MLD practice creating individualized treatment protocols for each client. Applications include localized edema, athletic and occupation overuse, contour enhancement surgeries, esthetic treatments auto-immune treatment support; perinatal; pain management; pre- and post-surgical, stress reduction, general detoxification and many more.
Course Agenda:
- Full Body Detoxification
- Esthetic Treatment of the Face and Perinatal Treatment of the Breast and Edema of the Lower Extremities
- Full Body Spa Treatment, Written and Practical Exams
Upon completion of this part 2 course, students will be required to pass both written and practical exams to complete Certification in the Alatriste Method. Participants will then receive Certification to practice Manual Lymphatic Drainage for nonclinical, therapeutic purposes. (Please note that you will be given the opportunity to retake exams if you do not pass).
Registration and Pricing:
If you are interested in getting Certified in MLD, then you can click on the link on this page to register for the full program (both Part 1 “Foundations” in Spring 2023 and Part 2 “Applications” in Summer 2024) for the price of $1800. In order to receive this discounted price for the full 72 CEU Certification, you must sign up for the full Certification by February 3, 2024.
If you are not interested in getting Certified and only want to take the Foundations course for 36 CEUs, you can call the Continuing Education department at (212) 924-5900 x245. The price for the individual course is $1090. There is no discount if you sign up for just the Foundations course. The discount only applies if you sign up for the full 72 CEU Certification by February 3, 2024.
Required materials:
Supplies: You must bring nitrile (not latex) gloves, 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet and 1 face cradle cover.
