Learn Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Michigan
A course for Massage Therapists, curated by a Massage Therapist.
We are excited to introduce our upcoming lymphatic drainage course designed specifically for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs)*.
This course will cover both the Macro and Micro components of the lymphatic system, equipping you with valuable skills in lymphatic drainage techniques. You will not only gain confidence in your new skill set but also acquire essential business acumen to introduce this specialized service into your practice.
The hybrid course format will include engaging online lectures alongside hands-on practical education in-person.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Course 55 hours — Summer 2026
Virtual Lecture Phase (Live via Zoom)
Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays, June 29-30, 2025
7/6 & 7
7/ 13 & 14
7/ 20 & 212
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET (3 hrs / night)
Cumulative: 25 hours
Attendance: Live participation is required; 2 absences allowed**, but students must make up time by rewatching class recorded live video, quiz and written assignment.
In-Person Intensive (Ann Arbor, MI)
Dates: Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (7.5-hour days with a 1-hour lunch)
Cumulative: 30 hours
Total Cumulative Time: 55 Hours
Tuition
$1,000
$200 Deposit Payment is non-refundable.
Payment Plans will be made available - 1/2 Due Before Virtual Series; Full tuition Due before Day 1 of Hands-on
Instructor Credentials
Course creator Samantha Oetting, LMT, MLD-C, BCTMB is licensed in Michigan and in good standing with the NCBTMB.
*This course is exclusively for Licensed Massage Therapists in good standing.
What Makes Our MLD Course Different
Designed for busy massage professionals, this hybrid program delivers only the essentials you need—exactly when you need them. You’ll get:
Flexible scheduling (evening Zoom lectures + a focused four-day intensive) that fits around client hours.
Ready-to-use skills so you can start booking MLD sessions the day you earn your certificate.
Business-building modules on pricing, marketing, and documentation to turn new expertise into revenue.
Real-world case studies from an instructor who practices MLD daily and knows what really works.
Client-centered strategies that help you integrate MLD seamlessly into treatment plans and grow your practice.
This is Certification Course to be issued by the Massage & Bodywork Academy/Samantha Oetting. Students must pass a written and hands on practical exam to demonstrate competency in A&P, Pathologies, Contraindications, and Hands-On Service.
Registration will open in January
Meet Your Instructor: Samantha Oetting, LMT, MLD-C, Owner of Bodhi Work.
With three years of dedicated Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) practice and dual certifications in MLD and Advanced Post-Op MLD, Samantha Oetting has quickly become a trusted authority in lymphatic therapy. After teaching coast-to-coast for a major national continuing-education provider, she chose to refocus on her Ann Arbor clientele and pour her expertise into creating a region-specific course for Michigan and Midwestern massage therapists.
Samantha’s trainings weave clinical excellence with real-world business strategies, equipping you to integrate MLD seamlessly—and profitably—into your own practice. As soon as the course receives NCBTMB accreditation, she will also be available for on-site staff trainings at spas and wellness centers.
Join Samantha to elevate your skills, expand your service offerings, and bring proven lymphatic-care results to your community.