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Continuing Education Courses

COURSES


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Visit the Center For Integrative Education's website to see all their upcoming courses!

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification (MLD)

April 13-18, 2026

TO REGISTER: Contact the course instructor Erin Maranjian
Phone: (970) 218-1443  or Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCIPTION

This engaging 5½ day MLD Certification course is based on the techniques developed by Dr. Emil Vodder, Ph.D., MT. When skillfully applied, this therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization dramatically enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network. MLD effectively reduces traumatic and post-surgical edema, and can provide symptomatic relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), stress, fatigue, and more. MLD also induces general relaxation and detoxification.

During this course, students will be instructed in the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and basic MLD treatment sequences will be demonstrated and practiced. In addition, MLD treatment sequences for mild, medically-uncomplicated upper and lower extremity lymphedema will be taught. Each day will be divided into two sections: theoretical and hands-on application.
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  • Course Educational Level: Introductory/Intermediate
  • Instructional Methods: Hands-on lab and lectures.
  • Find more information here: https://klosetraining.com/mld/
what are the prerequisites for the course?
This course is designed for actively Licensed/Registered Massage, Physical, Occupational Therapists. Massage therapists must have 500 hours of massage education or be certified through the NCBTMB. The student's license must be in good standing.

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs, and RNs may also take this course but should first consult with Klose Training to ensure it is appropriate for their needs.
What is the cost of tuition?
The total cost of the course is $1,550.00.
how many continuing education credits does this offer?
This course totals 45 contact hours and has been approved for CEUs for Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapists by the organizations and states listed here.

In order to successfully pass this course, students must not be absent for any portion of the course, must pass a multiple-choice exam with a score of 80% or better, and demonstrate proficiency in the techniques learned in the class as determined by the instructor.

what are the times/dates of the class?
April 13 - 18, 2026.  ​Class hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday, 8am-2pm
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A total of 45 hours of instruction over a 6-day period are provided in this MLD Course.
​Students must attend ALL days in order to receive credits for the course.
where is the class being held?
Body Kneads
1050 Main Street, Unit 9
East Greenwich, RI 02818

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251 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906

Phone: (401) 453-4263
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East Greenwich
1050 Main Street #9
East Greenwich, RI 02818

Phone: (401) 884-0600
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Appointment only

walk ins are subject to availability
PROVIDENCE
​​MON - FRI.:  9am - 7pm​

SAT: 9am-6pm
EAST GREENWICH
MON, WED, FRI:  10am - 9pm​
TUESDAY: 10am-6pm
SAT: 10pm - 9pm


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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Policies
    • Join Our Team
    • Local Connections
  • Services
    • Tailored Therapeutic Massage
    • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
    • Reflexology
    • Stretch Therapy
    • Prenatal Massage
    • Reiki Energy Treatment
    • CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
  • Mobile Massage
  • FAQ's
  • Book
    • Book In Providence
    • Book In East Greenwich
    • Mobile Massage
  • Purchase
    • Purchase a Package
    • Gift Cards
  • Continuing Education
  • Contact
    • East Greenwich
    • Providence