
We are here for every step of your lymphatic career
Lymphatic Drainage
Certification Courses
Diversify your holistic offerings by incorporating a medicalized approach to manual lymphatic drainage.
Courses for practitioners to confidently learn and incorporate functional lymphatics into their practice.
Learn the theory and practical steps of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) from the founders of the Toronto Lymphatic Academy. Thais Alvs and Cassandra Hope offer a unique experience for certifying their students by taking a more medicalized approach to this incredible modality.
The Toronto Lymphatic Academy offers comprehensive trainings for Naturopathic Doctors, RMTs, Nurses, Chiropractors, PSWs, as well as Holistic Practitioners.
MLD is one of the fastest-growing modalities in the industry due to its comprehensive and immediate effectiveness in improving immune, digestive, and nervous system health. Incorporate this truly transformative style of supporting your clients’ physiology into your practice and increase your repeat client bookings for years to come!
Why register?
Because you’re ready for more. Our four-stage, medically informed MLD training gives you the skills to deliver real results — and the certification to grow your impact with confidence.
-
Increase Your Bookings & Income
Master any of our various trainings and become a leader in the industry’s fastest-growing modality, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), to attract a diverse clientele, deeply support their health and boost your revenue.
-
Comprehensive Certification & Expert Training
Gain a strong foundation with level 1 of our 4-tiered certification. Learn our unique approach to deep detoxification and nervous system regulation, and receive official certification from The Toronto Lymphatic Academy upon completion.
-
Ongoing Support & Mentorship
Enjoy exclusive alumni benefits, including return access to future trainings with no additional fee, hands-on mentorship, and up to three months of personalized feedback to refine your technique.
What our alumni have said…
What is the Toronto Lymphatic Academy?
The Toronto Lymphatic Academy was born because we saw a need in the market for medicalized, research-based, progressive trainings for practitioners looking to diversify their clinical practice by incorporating manual lymphatic drainage.
Our dedication is to provide the best education for our students, in a deeply nurturing and relaxing environment (the best for optimal learning and coherence). We offer private in-clinic trainings around Ontario, and group practitioner trainings in downtown Toronto.
Be sure to look out for our retreat trainings offered across Canada and Internationally several times a year! Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates about upcoming courses.
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.
{sync=/upcoming-courses}
Meet your Instructors
Thais and Cassandra teamed up with Dr. Kate McLaird and Dr. Nadine Khoury, Naturopathic Doctors and founders of Longév Clinic and established the Toronto Lymphatic Academy.
