Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a distinct, highly specialized technique — not to be confused with general lymphatic massage. Certified through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in the Vodder Technique and Advanced MLD for post-surgical care, this modality is built for bodies in active physical recovery: healing from surgery or physical injury, and often more fragile and sensitive than usual. Every stroke is slow, light, and deliberate, working with tissue that needs extra care rather than pressure. This is not a substitute for Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), the specialized treatment for lymphedema, which falls outside this certification.