Therapist Training

For excellence in training and quality results, the Dr. Vodder School offers the best possible combination of didactic and practical experience.  Through careful, systematic training of your hands and a thorough training in the scientific basis of lymphology you will gain all the skills necessary to excel in this work.

The post-graduate training offered by the Dr. Vodder School is the most extensive and thorough program on Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). The Dr. Vodder School - International teaches the original Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage, a full lymphedema management program and many more applications for MLD. 

Therapist Course Schedule

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"Dr. Vodder School - International" is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.