ASTECC-Advanced Spa Therapy Education Certification Council

04/29/2026

Dr. Vodder's MLD: The Legacy That Crossed Continents and Why It Still Matters.

Henry Ford once declared, “History is bunk.” He said it to a Chicago Tribune reporter in 1916; bold words from a man who would go on to build a museum dedicated to preserving exactly that. What he clarified, though, was this: the only history that truly matters is what we create today. I’ve be...

12/04/2025

Want to join me for this talk and the following conversation - "Manual Lymph Drainage - The Practice"
URL to hyperlink to : https://bit.ly/3yiiIXD

Tuesday, December 9th
Starts at 6pm Eastern

11/25/2025

Dedicated Students, NYC - MLD Vodder technique...exam day, working to achieve Manual Lymphatic Drainage Neck and Face Certification through ASTECC. Find qualified practitioners on our website. www.astecc.com

11/14/2025

New York MLD completely sold out - taking names for our next workshop

11/11/2025

I have one place left in my New York class beginning Monday.Join me at Atelier Esthétique who are offering this workshop.

11/11/2025

The joy found in sharing with like minded individuals - MLD, Beautiful and now cold days in Hot Springs

11/05/2025

Here’s a shout out to Kohler Spas, under the leadership of Nikki Miller (Spa Director extrordinaire) who continues to demonstrate commitment in excellence and education. A great class in Chicago with the Kohler team, Thrilled to be with them delivering the MLD full body protocol, a wonderful group of students who really stuck with us as they endeavored to master the Vodder techniques.

07/03/2024

https://astecc-2.ck.page/posts/astecc-s-dynamic-duo-mld-ctm

06/13/2024

https://astecc.com/2024/06/10/mastering-dr-vodders-manual-lymphatic-drainage-a-journey-of-patience-and-precision/

Why we don't teach MLD online.

Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) has been, without a doubt, the most difficult modality I have ever learned. Trust me. These are not just my words …but the words of so many therapists I have trained over the years. I have witnessed the struggle and the determination it takes to maste...

02/21/2024

I AM EXCITED It is done - I taught my first workshop featuring the MLD 60 minute and 90 minute full body protocols and it was so well received. Such a big shift after teaching the 9 basic routines for almost 30 years. I was so honored, Dale Alexander, Hall of Fame Master Therapist opened his space in the heart of Lake Worth for the class and joined as a participant.
Thank you Dale! In truth I did feel a little intimidated - but soon got over it as he is
such a great guy, open to sharing and also very humble and kind. Overall I am so very happy with this move as I know my students will now immediately be able to put this into practice without having to explain to questioning clients why only certain sections
of the body can be treated within the hour. In fact I have already heard from one who on returning to work
gave the treatment and got such great feedback and results. In the end all graduates of the Clinical Wellness program will end up with the same information and be able to treat specific areas for specific issues, however, the full body protocol is powerful and offers a way for us to determine what the clients needs are and craft a treatment program.
It feels like the leap will be well worth it.