Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) This 5-day, 40-hour certification course is a careful balance between lecture topics and hands-on lessons. This course is ideally suited to serve as an introduction to the techniques and applications of the treatment known as Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), as developed by Emil Vodder, Ph.D. PLEASE NOTE: This is a gentle, non-invasive manual technique that has a powerful effect on the body. Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies. Developed in France in 1932 by Emil and Estrid Vodder MLD has grown to be the most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues. Alternative and holistic health, acupuncture and acupressure, alternative health services, personal care and services, lymphatic drainage massage, manual lymphatic drainage, health and personal care, Developed in Europe in the 1930's by Dr. Emil and Estrid Vodder, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®) is a safe, effective, and gentle approach to cleansing the body's tissues and has a detoxifying effect. It can benefit a healthy person as well as be applied to more than 60 different conditions. Welcome to MLD Hertfordshire the website of Veronica and Deborah Priest. We are both Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioners having trained with the Vodder Clinic in Austria. This is a Postgraduate course and we are medically trained and reassessed every two years to enable us to keep the high standard that is required of us to validate our Lymphatic drainage is the natural function of the lymphatic system, which is an essential part of immunity.If this function isn't working properly, it can cause a build-up of fluid in tissues as well as more serious medical problems like lymphagitis and lymphoma.Though most of the conditions caused by poor lymphatic drainage are treatable, some require prompt hospitalization and immediate Lymphatic drainage massa