Certified Training and Tuition in Manual Lymphatic
Drainage (Original Dr Vodder Method)
This is the only validated course run in Ireland to teach the Dr Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. (MLD)
Meadbh Mac Sweeney, Director of The Lymph Clinic, facilitates and teaches a postgraduate course in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)and Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT). The post-graduate training offered by the The Lymph Clinic is the only Dr Vodder certified programme on Manual Lymph Drainage in Ireland and Meadbh is the only certified teacher in the country.
Courses are open to qualified healthcare professionals, e.g. Nurses, Doctors, Physiotherapists, OccupationalTherapists, Physical Therapists, Osteopaths and experienced Massage Therapists (with a min of 260 hours training.)
Course outline as follows:
Required book for the course is “Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage; A Practical Guide” by the Wittlinger’s which can be purchased directly from the Dr Vodder Akademie or from Amazon | ![]() |
The practical sessions include special techniques for the joints, the head (including intra oral) and deep abdominal work, introducing the student to therapeutic applications. Advanced theory and current research is discussed as well as a review of techniques and theory from Basic module.
Therapy 1 concludes with an exam and if passed successfully, an internationally recognized certification, allowing the therapist to treat skin conditions; fluid retention; muscle tension; sinus congestion; traumas; headaches; minor burns and scars; cellulite; bruising; constipation and minor arthritic conditions; chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, acne and acne rosacea.
Lymphoedemas are introduced in a didactic manner to bring awareness of the condition clinically and highlight to therapists that pathologies such as lymphoedema require further training.
Successful completion of the Therapy I exam enables the student to continue to these final two courses which are taught consecutively. The modules cover primary & secondary Lymphoedemas, vascular oedemas and other lymphatic related disorders and their treatment in the context of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT).
Theory instruction is given by a medical lymphologist affiliated with the Dr Vodder Akademie. Recent instructors include Prof Horst Weissleder & Dr Melanie Wohgennant
Recommended Textbook
Lymphoedema “Diagnosis and Therapy™ Prof Horst Weissleder & Prof Christian Schuchhardt. ISBN:3-934371-24-8
Bandaging and specific MLD treatments are taught.
At the end of the course, students take a written and practical exam to demonstrate competence in techniques, treatment and bandaging. Students who successfully complete the examinations may then describe themselves as Dr Vodder-Certified MLD / CDT Therapists which is an internationally recognized certificate of 160 hours training.
NEXT COURSE STARTING –
Module 1: MLD Tuition 6th - 9th March 2020 OR 16th - 19th October 2020DR VODDER REVIEWS / RECERTIFICATION: 2.5 DAYS
Reviews are organized on an bi- annual basis for certified therapists at Therapy 3 level. This is an invaluable opportunity to have hands checked by Prof Hildegard and Maria Wittlinger. It is also an opportunity to hear an invited speaker or be given an update on happenings in the clinical field. It is a recommendation of the school to attend a review and is accredited for CPD points.
Class time: 16 contact hours
For further information, please contact:
MEADBH MAC SWEENEY, Clinic Director
CNS Lymphoedema,
Certified Dr Vodder MLD Instructor
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