LYMPHATIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Transform your Practice
Learn the art and science of lymphatic therapy — and build a practice that’s as sustainable as it is impactful. Start with our Foundational MLD Training, then grow your skills through specialized, alumni-only courses.
Why This Training Matters
You got into this work to help people feel better in their bodies — not to run yourself into the ground.
Whether you’re a manual therapist with overworked wrists or a holistic practitioner looking to deepen your impact, the lymphatic system is one of the most powerful (and underutilized) systems in the body. Our programs give you the tools to support real transformation — for your clients and for your career.
Common challenges our students face:
You're working hard, but feel capped financially.
Your body is burning out from hands-on work.
You’re ready to offer more than surface-level results.
You want a niche that sets you apart — and pays you what you’re worth.
Who It’s For
We train professionals who are ready to deepen their impact, increase their value, and build a more sustainable practice.
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RMTs & Manual Therapists
You're booked solid — but your body is paying the price. Learn a technique that’s powerful for your clients and gentler on your body.
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Aestheticians & Spa Therapists
You want to go deeper than just beauty — and create real results that justify premium pricing.
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Holistic Practitioners & Health Professionals
You see the link between lymph, inflammation, and vitality — now you need the tools to address it clinically.
Your Training Pathway
Your journey begins with our Foundational MLD Training — a 2-day, in-person course that teaches you the core skills of lymphatic therapy.
From there, you’ll unlock access to specialized trainings designed to help you refine your skills, serve niche client needs, and deepen your clinical understanding.
This is not a one-off course. It's a career-elevating path.
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Inside the Foundation Training
In this intensive, hands-on training, you’ll learn:
Full-body, face, and neck MLD protocols
The anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic, nervous, and circulatory systems
How to select the right tools, oils, and products
How to integrate MLD into your existing services
How to position and price yourself as a lymphatic specialist
Format: In-person, 2 days (10am–5pm)
Investment: $2288.00 + HST
What our alumni have said…
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 differs 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 :)
Ready to begin?
You don’t have to push harder or do more to grow — you just need the right tools, the right knowledge, and the right support. Our foundational training gives you all three.
Alumni-Only Advanced Trainings
Once you complete the Foundation, you’ll get access to advanced trainings that help you specialize, differentiate, and master new clinical applications:
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Functional Lymphatics
This hands-on training will teach you how to clear adhesions, optimize fluid dynamics, and safely access your clients’ deep lymph—transforming the way you support clients with chronic pain, inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation.
Prerequisite
Foundational MLD Training -
Post-Op + Fascial Releases
Learn how to confidently support clients recovering from surgery, whether a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, liposuction, or C-section. Fascial release techniques address adhesions inhibiting proper drainage and healing, delivering incredible results for reduced scarring and improved recovery.
Prerequisite
Foundational MLD Training -
Glymphatics + Trauma Informed Practice
Your brain and spinal cord have their own lymphatic system, called glymph, responsible for cleansing the central nervous system during sleep. Learn to support clients’ brain and spinal cord health through glymphatic drainage, including how to create a trauma-informed practice.
Prerequisite
Foundational MLD Training
Functional Lymphatics
Advanced courses are only available to alumni, please fill out the form below to join our waitlist:
Bundle & Save:
1 Course: $2288.00 + HST
2 Courses: $3433.00 + HST (Save $1143.00)
3 Courses: $5144.00 + HST (Save $1720.00)
4 Courses: $6855.00 + HST (Save $2297.00 – one course is free!)
Choose the courses that match your goals, or go all in and get certified in every offering—from foundational full-body lymphatic drainage to post-op recovery and glymphatic support.
Foundational MLD Training is required before enrolling in any advanced courses. Once completed, you're free to choose the rest in any order!
Want to Bundle Your Courses?
Invest in your growth—and save while you do it! When you bundle multiple courses at the Toronto Lymphatic Academy, you unlock major savings and even get a course for free when you register for all four.
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