MLD Foundations: Anatomy, Physiology & Core Concepts
Lymphatic structures, fluid movement, drainage pathways, watershed territories, edema, introductory lymphedema concepts, and the physiological principles that make safe MLD practice possible.
Live CE courses for licensed massage therapists.
Three structured courses covering lymphatic anatomy, hands-on technique, and clinical safety — taught by an Occupational Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist who brings both clinical and manual therapy experience to the classroom.
Dual LicensureTaught by an OTR/L and LMT — clinical and manual therapy training in one instructor.
Live CoursesAll three courses are delivered in person — hands-on, real-time instruction and practice.
Based in FloridaCourses designed for Florida's licensed massage therapy community, Orlando-based.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialized skill. Learning it well requires more than a quick technique overview — it requires understanding anatomy, recognizing precautions, and knowing when not to work.
These courses are designed to give licensed massage therapists a complete educational foundation: the anatomy and physiology behind the work, the hands-on skills to do it correctly, and the safety framework to practice responsibly.
Each course addresses a distinct layer of competency. Together they cover everything a massage therapist needs to practice MLD with confidence and clinical grounding.
Lymphatic structures, fluid movement, drainage pathways, watershed territories, edema, introductory lymphedema concepts, and the physiological principles that make safe MLD practice possible.
Technique principles, body mechanics, stroke delivery, introductory sequencing, post-operative considerations, and selected application areas including sports, orthopedic, cosmetic, and recovery settings.
Absolute and relative contraindications, precautionary conditions, referral awareness, compression garment concepts, skin integrity, and decision-making when working with medically complex presentations.
Eric's dual background — spanning occupational therapy and licensed massage therapy — shapes how he approaches continuing education. He teaches technique with the physiological and clinical context that responsible practice requires.
Read About EricOTR/L, LMT · Founder, Lymphatic Lab Continuing Education
Eric Raldiris is an Occupational Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist based in Orlando, Florida. He holds the OTR/L credential — Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed — alongside his LMT license, a combination that shapes how he approaches continuing education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Most continuing education in MLD is taught from a single-discipline perspective. Eric's background spans both clinical occupational therapy and licensed massage therapy, which means his courses reflect not just technique, but the anatomy, physiology, and clinical decision-making that responsible MLD practice requires.
He teaches from the position that technique without context is incomplete. Understanding why a sequence is structured a certain way, what physiological mechanisms are at work, and when not to apply a technique — these are as important as learning the strokes themselves.
His courses through Lymphatic Lab Continuing Education are designed for licensed massage therapists who want to learn MLD with real depth — not a one-day workshop that leaves gaps in anatomical understanding or safety awareness.
Lymphatic Lab is Eric's continuing education practice, built around three core live courses covering the foundational anatomy, hands-on technique, and safety considerations that define competent MLD practice. The program is designed for Florida's licensed massage therapy community, with an eye toward building a structured curriculum that holds up in real practice settings.
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Three live courses for licensed massage therapists, covering anatomy, hands-on technique, and clinical safety. Taught by Eric J. Raldiris, OTR/L, LMT in Orlando, Florida.
Licensed massage therapists who are new to MLD or who want to build a more complete anatomical and physiological understanding before — or alongside — technique training. No prior MLD coursework is assumed.
Technique without anatomical grounding is unreliable. Understanding the actual structures you're working with — their location, their function, and how fluid moves through them — makes technique decisions clearer and safer.
Live course. Contact us for current scheduling and location details.
Licensed massage therapists. No prior MLD experience required.
Licensed massage therapists who have a working anatomical and physiological foundation in lymphatic function and are ready to develop hands-on technique competency. Prior completion of MLD Foundations or equivalent background is recommended.
MLD is a low-pressure, highly specific technique. Poor body mechanics, incorrect stroke delivery, or misapplied sequence structure can reduce effectiveness or, in certain presentations, cause harm. This course trains technique with the precision the modality requires.
Live, hands-on course. Contact us for current scheduling and location details.
Licensed massage therapists. Foundational anatomical knowledge recommended.
Licensed massage therapists at any stage of MLD education who want a clear, clinically grounded safety framework. This course is valuable as a standalone offering and as a complement to technique training.
MLD is often sought by clients managing lymphedema, post-surgical recovery, or other medical conditions. Working responsibly in these contexts requires more than technique skill — it requires clear thinking about when, how, and whether to work at all.
Live course. Contact us for current scheduling and location details.
Licensed massage therapists. Relevant at any stage of MLD education.
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