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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 application of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) through LINFA™ —our Brazilian–Canadian method— from the founders of the Toronto Lymphatic Academy. Thais Alvs and Cassandra Hope provide a uniquely medicalized approach to certification in this powerful 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!
Earn Your Title as A
Lymphatic Drainage Specialist
Practitioners who complete all four levels of training within the LINFA™ framework will receive an exclusive Lymphatic Drainage Specialist Certificate—a powerful credential that sets you apart as a leader in lymphatic therapy.
This title reflects comprehensive training in our Brazilian–Canadian method where you’ll learn foundational manual lymphatic drainage to advanced functional, post-operative, and fascial applications. It represents clinical depth, nervous-system-informed care, and a commitment to safe, physiology-led outcomes.
Rather than a single technique, this designation recognizes fluency in a structured method developed through years of clinical practice and research.
For practitioners building sustainable practices rooted in long-term metabolic health and tissue integrity, this is the complete training pathway.
Complete the journey. Claim the title. Elevate your practice.
Why register?
Our four-stage, medically informed Manual Lymphatic Drainage training gives you the skills to deliver real results, and the certification to grow your practice with confidence.
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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.
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Comprehensive Certification & Expert Training
Gain a strong foundation with level 1 of our 4-tiered certification. Learn our unique LINFA™ approach to deep detoxification and nervous system regulation, and receive official certification from The Toronto Lymphatic Academy upon completion.
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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 is the Toronto Lymphatic Academy?
The Toronto Lymphatic Academy provides medicalized, research-informed trainings for practitioners who want to integrate manual lymphatic drainage into their clinical practice with confidence and clarity.
All of our programs are grounded in LINFA™ — our Brazilian–Canadian lymphatic drainage method. Developed through years of clinical practice and research, LINFA™ blends Brazilian technique with a nervous-system-first philosophy, prioritizing safety, tissue integrity, and sustainable outcomes.
We are committed to delivering high-level education within a deeply supportive learning environment — because regulated practitioners create better results.
We offer private in-clinic trainings across Ontario, group trainings in downtown Toronto, and immersive retreat-style courses held across Canada and internationally throughout the year.
Join our email list to stay informed about upcoming trainings and course announcements.
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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.
What our alumni have said…
Ready to take your holistic practice to the next level?
Train within the LINFA™ framework and earn your Lymphatic Drainage Specialist designation.
Practitioners who complete all four levels of our curriculum receive the Lymphatic Drainage Specialist Certificate — recognizing comprehensive training in our Brazilian–Canadian method, from foundational MLD to advanced functional, post-operative, and fascial applications.
Grounded in nervous system regulation and long-term physiological outcomes, this designation reflects method-based mastery — not trend-based technique.

