Meet Your Instructors
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 at our headquarters, Longév Clinic, Toronto.
A Message from Your Instructors
We’re Thais and Cassandra, the co-founders of the Toronto Lymphatic Academy and your course facilitators.
We first met at Longév Clinic, the Academy's headquarters and home to our private practices. After discussing our unique approaches to manual lymphatic drainage, we knew we were aligned and had to collaborate.
Our massage style emphasizes the medical side of lymphatic drainage, prioritizing health benefits over aesthetics. While a reduction in water weight and a leaner appearance are welcomed effects, we focus on the nervous system and optimizing clients’ overall health.
From the pace of our speech to the environment we create in the clinic, every detail is designed to calm the nervous system. This approach enhances metabolic function, detoxification, and repair, which are key reasons clients seek us out.
In the winter of 2023, inspired by our passion, we collaborated with Dr. Kate ND, and Dr. Nadine ND, founders of Longév Clinic, to create an Academy certifying holistic practitioners in lymphatic drainage massage with a focus on nervous system regulation. By spring, we launched our first cohort, welcoming students from Windsor to Vancouver!
We’re now hosting group and private trainings across Canada and hope to teach you our unique approach, helping you elevate your wellness practice and support your clients for years to come!
With love and gratitude,
Cassandra + Thais
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.
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