Lymphatic Drainage Certification Courses
Toronto Lymphatic Academy
Lymphatic Drainage Certification Course
At The Toronto Lymphatic Academy
A course for professionals to learn a
medicalized approach to manual lymphatic drainage.
Learn the medical theory and practical steps of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) from Longév Clinic’s Lymphatic Drainage Team!
Thais Álvs and Cassandra Hope offer a unique experience for certifying their students by taking a more medical approach to this incredible modality.
This course is designed for ND's, RMTs, nurses, PSWs, estheticians, and bodyworkers who want to expand their practice using Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
MLD is one of the fastest-growing self-care practices in the industry due to its immediate effectiveness in improving immune, digestive, and nervous system health. Incorporate this truly transformative style of massage in your practice and increase your repeat client bookings for years to come!
Meet Your Instructors
Cassandra Hope
Co-Founder,
Co-Lead Instructor
Thais Alvs
Co-Founder,
Co-Lead Instructor
Upcoming Trainings
Level 1 Face Neck + Full Body
Our Level 1—two-day certification course is for RMTs, nurses, PSWs, estheticians,
and bodyworkers who want to incorporate manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) into their practice.
Next Course Date: Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Longév Clinic 493 King St East, Toronto
Cost: $2222.00 + HST
**A $600 deposit is due
immediately to secure a spot.
The balance is due on February 1.
There are no refunds after February 1.
Spaces are limited with only
six students per cohort.
Secure your spot today.**
Why should you register?
- It will increase diverse bookings and income using one of the industry’s fastest-growing massage techniques.
- You will learn to support your clientele in deep detoxification and nervous system regulation, using Toronto Lymphatic Academy’s unique approach to MLD.
- Your business will benefit by having an increase in diverse bookings and income due to incorporating the new modality of MLD into your practice.
- The level 1 course is the first of a 3-tiered certification process and it is the foundation course required before registering for subsequent trainings.
- At the completion of the course, you will receive certification from Toronto Lymphatic Academy.
- As a BONUS we offer all alumni to return to future trainings for additional mentorship at no extra cost and ongoing feedback and support on your technique for up to three months post-training.
- Level 2: Post-Op + Fascial Mobility (Get on the waitlist)
- Level 3 Training: Glymphatics + Trauma (Get on the waitlist)
Have More Questions?
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What is the Toronto Lymphatic Academy?
Thais and Cassandra teamed up with Dr. Kate McLaird and Dr. Nadine Khoury,
Naturopathic Doctors and founders of Longév Clinic and established the Toronto Lymphatic Academy.
Thais + Cassandra
Co-Founders + Lead Instructors
Dr. Khoury ND + Dr. McLaird ND
Co-Founders + Medical Team
The Academy was born because they saw a need in the market for medicalized, research-based, progressive trainings
for practitioners looking to diversify their clinical practice by incorporating manual lymphatic drainage.
The Academy’s dedication is to provide the best education for their students, in a deeply nurturing and relaxing environment
(the best for optimal learning and coherence).
We offer private in-clinic trainings around Ontario, and group practitioner trainings at our headquarters, Longév Clinic, Toronto.
Be sure to look out for our retreat trainings offered across Canada and Internationally several times yearly!
FAQs
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No, you don’t need to be an RMT. However, to get the most out of the training, we do recommend having a background in some education on anatomy and physiology.
We teach the medical side of lymphatic drainage and use technical language that might be difficult to follow without prior training.
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Yes! Although you will need to practice on roughly 3 people before confidently using this style of massage, you can in essence use it as soon as you complete the training.
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If you are not an RMT you will not be permitted to have your massages claimed via insurance.
However, if you do have a designation that allows for insurance billing, such as an acupuncturist, and you do some lymphatic massage in your hybrid treatment, you can decide if you’d like to offer a billable receipt to your client.
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The cost of manual lymphatic drainage sessions differ depending on where you live and what your competitors are charging.
We recommend researching your colleagues’ fees in your neighbourhood and deciding from there.
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Be sure to brush up on any training you’ve had on human anatomy and physiology, including the nervous system.
If you don’t do that, you’ll be fine to attend the training with confidence. Your teachers can explain any terms you might need refreshing on.
PS - if you have long nails, we highly recommend cutting them .)
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There is street parking around the clinic.
We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early to be sure you get a spot.
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You bet! We provide a healthy lunch for all students from Impact Kitchen!
There are plenty of gluten and dairy-free options to choose from.
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Workout gear or Sunday comfies :)
What alumni are saying…
“Thaís & Cassandra did not fall short on sharing their wealth of knowledge about the lymphatic system. They have an abundance of information to educate you on and ensure that their students are absorbing the curriculum. Their teaching methods implement guaranteed success for their students! I am so excited to add manual lymphatic drainage massage into my professional practice.I highly recommend this training and enjoyed the personal aspects of lunch and conversation.”
- Taryn S, RMT
“Wonderful course! The content was rich and dynamic. Thais and Cassandra went above and beyond, and I couldn’t have asked for better instructors. Your kindness and attentiveness made a significant impact on my learning experience. Thais, I especially appreciate you reaching out almost every week to check in and offer support—it means so much to me! I feel incredibly lucky to have encountered such talented and special professionals on my journey.”
- Paula F, Aesthetician
Thank you for a great course this weekend! Thais and Cassandra were a dream to learn from. They are both passionate and kind and bring so much knowledge and expertise to this course. I felt very supported throughout the weekend and I am excited now to start incorporating lymphatic massage into my practice.
I highly recommend it!
- Jacqueline Rowland RMT
I recently took the lymphatic drainage level 1 course. I really enjoyed this course! Cassandra and Thais were both amazing teachers. They made learning really easy and enjoyable. They are both very patient, kind, and thorough. They really make sure you understand what you are learning before moving on. When practicing the techniques on each other they make sure each student has enough time to practice and feel confident with the techniques. You can really tell how passionate they are. After taking their course I am feeling confident about adding MLD into my practice. I highly recommend this course and I can’t wait to take level 2! Thank you for everything!
- Sarah R, RMT
