Complex Lymphatic Therapy Courses

Learn an effective way to treat patients with lymphedema, chronic venous edema, post-op swelling, or post-traumatic swelling, and how to enhance wound healing.

Complex Lymphatic Therapy is a method for treating lymphedema and other edemas. It was developed by John and Judith Casley-Smith of Australia. The Casley-Smiths were pioneers in the field of lymphology. Their groundbreaking research included the study of the microcirculation, use of the benzo-pyrones to treat filarial and other high protein edemas, and the development of exercise sequences and a variation of manual lymph drainage for the treatment of lymphedema. They were the founders of the Lymphoedema Association of Australia. John Casley-Smith died in 1997; Judith Casley-Smith resides in Adelaide, Australia.

Training in the Casley-Smith method of Complex Lymphatic Therapy (which is comparable to the European protocol of Complete Decongestive Therapy) is available in the United States.

DeCourcy Squire, PT, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, was certified as an instructor by Judith Casley-Smith in 1998 and has been teaching these courses since 1999.

What Is Special About This Course?

--Is 135+ hours for full and comprehensive certification in the treatment of lymphedema and other edemas

--Covers MLD, compression wrapping, exercises, skin care, home programs and more...

--Incorporates the latest research on the lymphatic system and effective treatment techniques

--Meets the standards set by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)

--Provides lots of individual attention, with small class size (4-10 participants)

--Is taught by an experienced instructor who is also a hands-on therapist

--Gives the opportunity to practice with actual patients

--Includes certification in compression garment fitting and tour of compression garment factory

--Supplies the textbook (Modern Treatment for Lymphoedema); extensive course notes; programmed calculator; posters of the lymphatic system; bandaging materials

--Emphasizes problem solving

--Offers follow-up consultations and mentoring by phone and/or email