Host advanced lymphatic training @ your college
bring the eluvett method to your students & alumni

The EluVett Method: Lymphatic Foundations course is a 2-day, hands-on continuing education course designed to bridge the gap between foundational lymphatic education and real-world clinical application for massage therapists.

This course is offered as a complementary educational opportunity, designed for senior massage therapy students and program alumni seeking to expand their clinical skillset beyond core curriculum training.
This partnership allows colleges to provide advanced, clinically relevant lymphatic education that complements current lymphatic curriculum and support learners as they transition into practice or continue developing professionally.

target audience

  • Senior massage therapy students (final year)
  • Registered Massage Therapists (alumni)

why bring the eluvett method to your program?

Colleges are increasingly seeking ways to prepare graduates for complex patient presentations
and evolving healthcare expectations.
​
This continuing education course supports that goal by:
  • Expanding student competence in lymphatic system function and dysfunction
  • Supports continued learning for alumni
  • Expands confidence in working with complex presentations
  • Reinforcing clinical reasoning and palpation skills
  • Providing immediately applicable techniques within scope
  • Supporting graduate readiness for diverse patient populations
  • Adds value to your program without modifying existing curriculum
​Hosting this course allows your school to support the next generation of therapists, foster lifelong learning, and demonstrate a meaningful commitment to advancing the profession.

about the course

The EluVett Method: Lymphatic Foundations course provides a focused introduction to:
  • Functional lymphatic anatomy and physiology
  • The role of the lymphatic system in common clinical presentations
  • Foundational manual lymphatic techniques
  • Clinical decision-making within an RMT scope of practice
The course is designed to translate theory into practical, usable skills that participants can apply immediately in practice.

course highlights

  • Duration: 2 days (in-person, hands-on)
  • Focus: Practical lymphatic techniques, clinical decision-making, and adaptable treatment strategies
  • Format: In-Person, hands-on
  • Target Audience: Senior massage therapy students & Alumni
  • Regular Tuition: $595 + HST
  • Preferred Pricing to Host College: Senior Students 20% off, Alumni 15% off

learning outcomes

Participants will:
  • Apply lymphatic anatomy to assessment and treatment planning
  • Recognize indications and considerations for lymphatic care within RMT scope
  • Demonstrate foundational manual lymphatic techniques
  • Modify approaches for post-surgical and general patient populations
  • Identify precautions and contraindications and appropriate referral structures
  • Integrate lymphatic strategies into full-body massage sessions
Read more about supporting MT Competencies including STRiVE below.

why this matters to your students & alumni

For many therapists entering the profession, lymphatic work can feel conceptually clear but clinically uncertain.
The Lymphatic Foundations course allows students and early-career therapists to:
  • translate anatomy + physiology into practical treatment strategies
  • ​full day of hands-on partner exchange learning
  • build confidence using gentle therapeutic techniques
  • explore clinical decision-making through case discussion
  • ask questions that arise as they prepare to enter practice
  • support students as they enter practice, and alumni in building their practice toolkit

This environment is particularly supportive for students transitioning into clinical practice and for newer therapists (alumni) refining their treatment approach or broadening their services.

what makes this course different

This course is grounded in a clinically focused, healthcare-informed approach to lymphatic care ~ distinct from aesthetic-driven (e.g., Brazilian) techniques.

It emphasizes:
  • Alignment with RMT scope and established lymphatic frameworks ~ supporting safe, accountable practice your program can stand behind
  • A strong, clinically relevant foundation in lymphatic anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies
  • Assessment-driven, evidence-informed clinical reasoning ~ moving students beyond rote protocols to confident decision-making
  • Adaptive, patient-centered techniques based on real tissue presentation and clinical context
  • Clear differentiation between clinical MLD and aesthetic approaches ~ reinforcing professional standards
  • Patient safety at every step, including sound judgment around indications, contraindications, and referral pathways
  • Integration within a collaborative circle-of-care model ~ preparing graduates for real-world interdisciplinary practice

​Participants leave with practical tools they can integrate immediately into their treatments.

be part of Strengthening
the Professional massage therapy Community

Offering advanced training opportunities through massage therapy schools also supports the broader professional community.
​​BY HOSTING THIS COURSE AT YOUR INSTITUTION, YOU CAN:
  • Enhance student readiness for clinical practice – translate theoretical knowledge into applied, evidence-informed treatment strategies.
  • ​Support alumni engagement – offer meaningful continuing education that strengthens ongoing connections with your graduates
  • Elevate your program’s reputation – Hosting specialized training demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional development within the massage therapy community (without administrative or financial burden).
  • Inter-professional collaboration – support collaboration among healthcare therapists in the region
  • ​Encourage lifelong learning – reinforce the importance of continuing professional development​
  • ​Reduced travel for learners - bringing training to the school allows participants to access continuing education without travel costs
​By partnering with educational institutions, EluVett Method aims to
​contribute to a culture of lifelong learning within the massage therapy profession.

next steps: let's bring this to your school!

We invite you to partner with us to deliver this course to your senior students and alumni.

​Get started today:
  • Request the full course outline
  • Explore scheduling options that fit your academic calendar
  • Submit an online hosting request
  • Book a meeting (virtual or in-person in the London area)

partnership structure

The EluVett Method: Lymphatic Foundations course is offered in collaboration with your college & massage therapy program as a hosted continuing education opportunity for students and alumni.
​

ELUVETT PROVIDES:

  • on-site course instruction & delivery
  • registration and payment management
  • all course materials provided for participants
  • Certificates of Completion
  • professional liability insurance
  • work with teaching team to meet their goals

optional outreach:

Introductory guest lecture and Q&A for students to support learning and integration.

college PROVIDES:

  • classroom or clinic teaching space
  • treatment tables and rolling stools 
  • basic linens or draping, bolsters, pillows* 
  • promotion to students & alumni
*therapists may be asked to bring these items themselves

preferred partner pricing

  • 20% off for current students (senior cohort)
  • 15% off for alumni

host priority registration

By hosting the workshop, your College will bring valuable continuing education opportunities to your student body, alumni and local therapist community while demonstrating leadership and support for the profession.

Host schools have first opportunity to fill the workshop with their students or alumni.

Workshops require a  minimum of 10 participants and are limited to 20 participants  to maintain a strong hands-on learning environment. 

If the host school has not filled the minimum enrolment by four weeks prior to the course, the host agrees to:
     • assist in sharing the course with alumni networks or local therapists
     • allow the course to be promoted more widely
     • allow EluVett Method to open registration publicly*

This helps ensure the workshop can proceed while still prioritizing participation for the host school.  

If the school already anticipates that the minimum enrolment may not be reached internally, public promotion* may begin earlier while reserving spaces for students or alumni.

* The course will be offered at a regular rate to public enrolment ​

Why lymphatic therapy matters
​in modern massage therapy practice

Massage therapy education provides a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and therapeutic treatment planning as outlined by the standards of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and other professional colleges across Canada.
Within this framework, the lymphatic system plays an important role in several key areas of massage therapy education and clinical practice, including:
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• inflammation and tissue healing
• immune and systemic fluid balance
• edema and swelling 
• post-surgical recovery
• chronic pain and systemic congestion

While students learn the structure and function of the lymphatic system, many therapists graduate wanting greater clarity on how to apply this knowledge clinically through hands-on treatment approaches.
EluVett Method lymphatic courses help bridge this gap by connecting foundational education with practical clinical skills.

supporting MASSAGE THERAPY COMPETENCIES

Lymphatic-focused training supports several competency areas (including STRiVE)
emphasized within Ontario massage therapy education, including:
ASSESSMENT AND CLINICAL REASONING
Understanding patterns of swelling, congestion, and inflammatory presentation can help therapists better interpret findings during assessment.

TREATMENT PLANNING
Lymphatic techniques provide an additional approach when working with presentations such as post-injury inflammation, post-surgical recovery, and chronic fluid congestion.

SAFE AND APPROPRIATE APPLICATION OF TREATMENT 
Therapists learn when lymphatic approaches may be beneficial and when referral or caution is required.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND SELF-CARE 
Patients often benefit from understanding lifestyle and self-care strategies that support healthy lymphatic function.
SUPPORTING THE PROFESSION 
​These workshops are designed not only as continuing education, but also as a way to support massage therapists as they develop confidence in their clinical work. 

Schools play a vital role in shaping the profession, and partnering with educational programs helps ensure therapists continue learning throughout their careers.

about the eluvett method

The EluVett Method is a clinically grounded approach to lymphatic treatment and manual lymphatic drainage that integrates anatomical knowledge, palpation and mobility skills, and critical thinking into practical application.

It is designed specifically for massage therapists who are not practicing traditional (medical) MLD or full Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), but who want to safely and effectively incorporate lymphatic strategies (MLD) into general and clinically indicated treatments.

​Key principles include:
  • Practicing within RMT scope while respecting established lymphatic frameworks
  • Applying a strong foundation in lymphatic anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies
  • Using assessment and clinical reasoning to guide individualized, evidence-informed treatment (not protocol-driven care)
  • Adapting techniques to tissue presentation and the patient’s overall context
  • Distinguishing clinical MLD from aesthetic approaches
  • Prioritizing patient safety, including recognizing indications, contraindications, and when to refer out
  • Integrating MLD within a collaborative circle-of-care approach

about the instructor

Anne Käärid, AMT, RMT
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist & Educator
Registered Massage Therapist
Ontario, Canada

Anne brings nearly 20 years of clinical experience in manual and massage therapy with a focused practice in lymphatic health, post-surgical care and lipoedema management. Her work spans patients at varying stages of lymphatic dysfunction, including pre- and post-operative care, chronic swelling presentations, and general clinical populations.

She is the creator of the EluVett Method, an approach based on Vodder and post-surgical lymphatic techniques - designed to translate lymphatic anatomy and physiology into practical, clinically applicable treatment techniques and strategies for Registered Massage Therapists. Her teaching emphasizes clinical reasoning, adaptability, collaborative care and safe integration into RMT scope-appropriate everyday practice.

​read more about Anne here

interested in hosting?

If your massage therapy program would like to explore hosting a Lymphatic Foundations workshop for students or alumni, we would be happy to discuss available course options.

Hosting requests are reviewed individually to align with your location, class + clinic size, and learning goals.

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