Hosting lymphatic foundations training
for students and alumni
A CLINICALLY GROUNDED, in-scope TRAINING EXPERIENCE


​Supporting RMTs for Today’s Healthcare Landscape
The EluVett Method Lymphatic Foundations program equips emerging and professional RMTs with practical skills in an often underutilized but highly impactful system ~ the lymphatic system.

Designed to complement existing anatomy, physiology, and technique training, this program fills gaps many therapists face due to cost, program length, or uncertainty about relevance. Students benefit from a special rate for accessibility, while alumni gain ongoing, sought-after learning that strengthens clinical confidence and patient outcomes.

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.

Massage therapy education provides an essential foundation for clinical practice, yet many therapists graduate with only limited exposure to the lymphatic system beyond basic anatomy and introductory techniques. 

The EluVett Method Lymphatic Foundations Course was created by a Registered Massage Therapist and Applied Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapist specifically for massage therapists to help fill this gap. It serves as a bridge between massage therapy curriculum, hands-on clinical application, and more advanced traditional MLD training. As awareness grows around inflammation, post-surgical recovery, and chronic swelling and auto-immune conditions, many new graduates and working RMTs are seeking practical skills they can confidently apply in practice.

This workshop complements the lymphatic anatomy and physiology taught within Ontario massage therapy programs by focusing on practical and in-scope clinical application and early professional development.

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:
• 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.
Small-group lymphatic workshops help bridge this gap by connecting foundational education with practical clinical skills.

who this course is for

Courses may be offered to:
• second or third-year massage therapy students
• recent graduates beginning practice
• alumni therapists seeking continuing education
Schools may choose to offer the workshop:
• exclusively to their students
• exclusively to alumni
• or as a combined student–alumni learning opportunity

Supporting Students as They Enter Practice

For many therapists entering the profession, lymphatic work can feel conceptually clear but clinically uncertain.
Small classes allow students and early-career therapists to:
• translate anatomy + physiology into practical treatment strategies
• build confidence using gentle therapeutic techniques
• explore clinical decision-making through case discussion
• ask questions that arise as they prepare to enter practice

​This environment supports the transition from theory to clinical application, helping therapists feel more confident when encountering complex presentations in practice.

supporting MASSAGE THERAPY COMPETENCIES

Lymphatic-focused training supports several competency areas emphasized (including STRiVE)
​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.

2-DAY lymphatic course format

Workshops are intentionally kept small to allow meaningful hands-on learning.

Minimum participants: 10 therapists  |  Maximum participants: 20 therapists

​This format allows for:
• significant hands-on learning
• individual guidance during technique practice
• clinical discussion and case-based learning
• time for questions and professional mentoring

​This environment is particularly supportive for students transitioning into clinical practice
​and for newer therapists refining their treatment approach.

WHAT HOST PROVIDES:

Host schools typically provide:
  • classroom or clinic teaching space
  • treatment tables and rolling stools 
  • basic linens or draping, bolsters, pillows* 
  • assistance in sharing course with students & alumni
*therapists may be asked to bring these items themselves

what ELUVETT PROVIDES

EluVett Method provides:
  • on-site course instruction
  • all course materials provided for participants
  • Certificates of Completion
  • registration management, receipts + promotion
  • work with teaching team to meet their goals

host school recognition

Hosting a workshop provides several benefits for massage therapy programs:

​Support student transition into practice
Students gain a deeper understanding of lymphatic function and practical techniques relevant to many clinical presentations.

Continuing education for alumni
Workshops offer an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with the school while advancing their clinical skills.

Professional reputation
Hosting specialized training demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional development within the massage therapy community.

Community engagement
Courses help strengthen relationships between students, alumni, and local therapists.

​Reduced travel for learners
Bringing training to the school allows participants to access continuing education without travel costs.

host benefits

Host schools receive the value of one course registration.

This may be used in one of two ways:

OPTION 1: Complimentary Seat* ​
for a faculty member or teaching assistant, or

OPTION 2: Shared Discount
Schools may also choose to offer a team bundle, allowing multiple alumni to attend at a reduced rate.

NOTE: Senior students are automatically eligible for a preferred student rate for the course, supporting their transition from massage school into clinical practice.​

These flexible pricing options help make advanced training more accessible while supporting the transition from school into clinical practice.
* If the institute seeks the option to open remaining seats to fill the entire clinic space (typically 10 tables, accommodating up to 20 students), additional seats/discounts are offered.

host priority registration

By hosting the workshop, clinics help bring valuable continuing education opportunities to their 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 unless the host wants to pass on their complementary seat or student/alumni discount.​

be part of Strengthening
the Professional massage therapy Community

Offering advanced training opportunities through massage therapy schools also supports the broader professional community.

WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY SCHOOLS CAN: 
• strengthen connections between students and alumni
• encourage ongoing learning after graduation
• support collaboration among therapists in the region
• reinforce the importance of continuing professional development

By partnering with educational institutions, EluVett Method aims to contribute to a culture of lifelong learning within the massage therapy profession.

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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