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Welcome to the Coast-to-Coast School of Lymphedema Management’s Website!

This is the Coast-to-Coast School of Lymphedema Management’s Website. Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman, founder, offers several courses each year in order to provide PTs, OTs and MDs with detailed knowledge of lymphedema management techniques. We began offering seminars in this specialty in 1994 and to date, over 1400 Physical and Occupational Therapists as well as Medical Doctors have attended them.

New Courses in 2017!

  • RESEARCH-BASED CERTIFICATION INITIAL COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT LEDUC METHOD

    • FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2017 AT THE BAY CLUB HOTEL IN SAN DIEGO, CA.

  • RESEARCH-BASED INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE IN Lymphedema management leduc method (MORE INFO TO COME)

    • March 30, 31, APRIL 1, 2, 3, 2017 in new york, ny.

 EXTRAORDINARY:

  •  RESEARCH-BASED CERTIFICATION INITIAL COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT LEDUC METHOD:

              AUGUST 23,24,25,26,27 AT:Memorial hospital miramar, FL

  • RESEARCH-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVANCED COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT LEDUC METHOD

               AUGUST 26, 27, 28, 29, 2017 AT:MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR, FL

  • PROFESSOR Jean-paul belgrado, PT, Master in Health Sciences, PhD,  Principal Researcher at the Lymphology Research Unit Faculty of Motor Sciences – Free University of Brussels – Belgium,  WILL TEACH A PART OF EACH COURSE!  NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Lymphedema Management?

Lymphedema, an impairment of the lymphatic system, may develop after cancer surgery and/or radiation therapy. This condition results in chronic and debilitating limb or trunk swelling. The same symptoms are observed in primary lymphedema, which is a congenital condition. Management of lymphedema consists of a combination of manual lymph drainage, intermittent compression therapy, multi-component bandaging, and family and patient education regarding the etiology and treatment of this chronic condition.

Our Story

Lymphedema Management Leduc method started in 1994. From 1994 to 2004 professor Albert Leduc and Professor Olivier Leduc taught the Initial and Advanced Courses; I assisted them. I started teaching the Initial and Advanced courses in 2004. My mentors: Professor Albert Leduc started performing research in the field of physical treatment of lymphedema in 1970. The initial studies were published in 1973-1974. You may read more details on the work of Professor Leduc clicking on “News” on the home page and reading the article written by Professor Leduc “ Encounter with Emil and Astrid Vodder”. Professor Olivier Leduc defended his thesis in 1987. The Leduc method is research-based: the effectiveness of their manual lymph drainage techniques and bandaging techniques has been demonstrated through fundamental research. I attended my first course in Lymphedema Management Leduc method with Professor Albert Leduc in 1985. click here to continue reading

Course Guide is Available Now!

An E-book that accompanies the course has officially been published! It contains the explanations and illustrations of the techniques of Lymphedema Management Leduc Method. It is a great tool to assist you in your practice. It provides the information necessary to keep your techniques honed to perfection, many years after you've completed the course.

This E-Book is available for past students and current students whom have attended and completed one of our courses.

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Our Speakers:

It is a great honor for me to welcome all these world renowned guest speakers at the courses and the conference.
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Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman

Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman, P.T., M.A.
Member of the International Society of Lymphology Member of the European Society of Lymphology Master of Arts, Teacher College – Columbia University. Former student of Professor A. Leduc.

Stanley G. Rockson

Stanley G. Rockson, MD, FACP, FACC,
Chief of Consultative Cardiology. Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine. Professor of Medicine. Director, Center for Venous and Lymphatic Disorders Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.

Irene L. Wapnir, MD, F.A.C.S

Irene L. Wapnir, MD, F.A.C.S.,
Associate Professor of Surgery. Chief of Breast Surgery. Stanford University School of Medicine.

Melinda L. Telli, M.D.

Melinda L. Telli, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine Stanford University Division of Medical Oncology

Jean-Paul Belgrado

Jean-Paul Belgrado, Master in Physiotherapy
Master in Health Sciences, PhD student, Principal Researcher at the Lymphology Research Unit Faculty of Motor Sciences – Free University of Brussels – Belgium.

Maria Josette MULLINS

Maria Josette MULLINS, P.T.
Director of Rehab Services at Memorial Hospital Miramar, Florida Member of the International. Society of Lymphology. 17 years of expertise in Lymphedema Management Leduc method.

Dung Nguyen, MD

Dung Nguyen, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Director, Breast Reconstruction Stanford Women's Cancer Center

Our Mission:

Our purpose is to teach Physical and Occupational Therapists as well as Medical Doctors methods for evaluating, treating and educating patients at risk of developing lymphedema or suffering from lymphedema. Emphasis is on prevention and research-based treatment as per the Leduc method.

Our Core Values:

We are committed to excellence in teaching professionals how to restore, using scientific principles, the health, function, and hope to those patients afflicted with lymphedema.