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. We anticipate launching this lymphatic drainage training in the Winter 2026.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Pilot Course 60 hours — Fall 2025

Virtual Lecture Phase (Live via Zoom)

  • Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays, October 6 – November 4, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET (3 hrs / night)

  • Cumulative: 30 hours

  • Attendance: Live participation is required; sessions are not recorded.

In-Person Intensive (Ann Arbor, MI)

  • Dates: Monday, November 10 – Thursday, November 13, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (7.5-hour days with a 1-hour lunch)

  • Cumulative: 30 hours

  • Total Cumulative Time: 60 Hours

Tuition (Pilot Cohort)

  • $800 (pilot rate) — future accredited cohorts will be $1,300

  • $200 Deposit Payment is non-refundable.

Why the Pilot Rate?

  • Your enrollment helps us finalize NCBTMB accreditation.

  • You’ll complete a brief post-course survey that becomes part of our accreditation submission.

  • CE hours will be awarded retroactively once accreditation is approved.

  • Even if accreditation is delayed, you’ll still graduate fully trained to perform MLD (Vodder Technique). Payment is non-refundable.

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 course is officially closed for registration. Next cohort planned for early 2026

If you are interested in joining future cohorts, please add you information below to our ongoing student inquiry form. You will receive exclusive email updates regarding upcoming trainings, before any public announcements made on social media platforms.

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.