Manual Lymphatic Course Training

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LMT, CMLDT, CLT/CDT, CCST, MTI

 License Numbers: 

• Licensed Massage Therapist – TX #MT129702

 • Massage Therapy Instructor – TX #4403 Professional Certifications: 

• Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (CMLDT) – Klose Training, Vodder Method

 • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT/CDT) – Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy

 • Certified Cosmetic Surgery Therapist (CCST) – Post-Operative Recovery Specialization

 • Certified Massage Therapy Instructor (MTI) – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Experience:

 • Over 7 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in lymphatic drainage, post-operative recovery, and swelling reduction.

 • Owner and Lead Practitioner at Lymph in Motion by Criselda White, providing advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), and post-op recovery treatments.

 • Experienced in developing structured training materials and hands-on learning modules for MLD education. 

• Extensive experience integrating MLD into medical and wellness settings, collaborating with plastic surgeons, post-op care providers, and rehabilitation specialists. 

Teaching Philosophy:

 Committed to evidence-based instruction and hands-on competency, ensuring each participant graduates with both theoretical knowledge and the ability to perform MLD techniques with precision and safety. Dedicated to maintaining high professional standards and ethics in compliance with TDLR regulations. 

The lymphatic system is a vital component of the human body’s circulatory and immune systems, functioning as a one-way drainage network. Its primary role is to collect excess interstitial fluid—the fluid that surrounds tissue cells—and return it to the bloodstream, thereby maintaining fluid balance. In addition to this crucial transport function, the lymphatic system also supports immune surveillance by transporting immune cells, particularly lymphocytes, and filtering harmful pathogens, toxins, and debris through a network of lymph nodes.

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•Lymph originates as plasma that leaks out of the capillaries during normal nutrient and gas exchange. Once in the interstitial space, a portion of this fluid is reabsorbed by the blood capillaries, but the remainder is taken up by lymphatic capillaries, becoming lymph. This lymph is transported through increasingly larger lymphatic vessels and eventually returned to the venous circulation via the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct.

Proposed Course Structure:

• Phase 1 – Online Theory (29 hours, 3 months): Self-paced online learning with weekly quizzes, reading assignments, and instructional videos. Printed course manual mailed to each student and available in digital format. Covers lymphatic anatomy, physiology, pathology, MLD theory, safety, and application protocols. • Phase 2 – In-Person Practical (16 hours, 2 days): Hands-on training, technique refinement, and case-based application. Final written exam and practical skills evaluation, both requiring a minimum score of 80% to pass 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Course Structure and Enrollment Process

The Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Certification Course is designed as a two-phase structured program totaling 45 continuing education hours, combining both online learning and in-person practical training:

• Phase 1 – Online Learning (29 Hours):
  Students begin with online modules that cover the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, lymphatic pathophysiology, indications and contraindications, history and theory of the Vodder Method, and other foundational topics. Weekly quizzes are included to reinforce comprehension and ensure retention.
   
• Phase 2 – In-Person Training (16 Hours):
  After completing the online portion, students attend in-person practical sessions where they learn and apply MLD techniques through supervised hands-on training. This phase emphasizes proper application of Vodder strokes, treatment planning, and client care strategies for post-operative recovery and lymphedema support.
   

Enrollment and Payment Policy

To secure a spot in the course, students are required to submit a $300 non-refundable deposit through Venmo or PayPal.

• Once the deposit is received, students will receive an email confirmation along with their course materials mailed directly to them.
   
• The remaining tuition balance must be paid in full before access to the online classes and quizzes is granted.
   
• Only students who complete payment in full will be granted entry into the online portal and included in the in-person training roster.
   

This structured approach ensures that every student has the necessary preparation, resources, and accountability to succeed in completing the program and earning their certification.