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Class Pictures & more... Minneapolis, MN
Many of the newly certified Lymphedema Therapists are from the Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis, MN. Klose Training would like to acknowledge the generous assistance of Dr. Nancy Hutchison and other members of the Allina Hospital and Clinic's team to make this course a success. Also, a big Thank you to Linda Roherty for her expert instructions. Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “Excellent lecture style..." "Nice to get MD perspective with extensive knowledge & team approach to treatment." "Fun to listen to. Very willing to answer questions. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic." "Really appreciate the practicality / clinical relevance and research updates." Nice to have MD perspective." Very informative and important part of the course." "Excellent speaker, engaging knowledgeable, as well as humorous. Made long lectures easy to follow and stay awake for." About Linda Roherty: “Excellent presenter – I very much appreciated the positive reinforcement during the teaching." "Excellent presenter – very professional, yet personal and personable. Emphasized knowledge, practical skills, & best of patient care." "Linda is amazing." "Excellent instructor, made atmosphere conducive to learning, laid back." "She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and was extremely approachable." "Linda was wonderful. Great instructor, always good feedback. Positive personality and encouraging to students. Immense knowledge base. Great communicator." Linda is an excellent instructor – knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. Developed excellent rapport with students..." Santa Fe, New Mexico
2007 marks the 5th year that Klose Training has offered an MLD Certification Course in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This training is part of the core curriculum for the Oncology Massage Certification Program offered through the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training (formerly conducted by the Scherer Institute of Natural Healing.) It is wonderful to work with an organization so dedicated to educating therapists about safe and effective massage therapy for those living with cancer and the role that Manual Lymph Drainage plays in creating a more complete picture of care. Class Comments: About Rene’ Janiece: “Rene’ covered a vast amount of very technical material in a manner that allowed for the cumulative understanding and integration of the theory and application of MLD techniques. Masterful job!!””Rene’ Janiece was very thorough and detailed and was able to personalize her advice individually which was especially helpful.””Loves the material and loves to teach it! Very responsive to individual student needs.””Very impressed with patience in responding to questions and diligence in discussion until subject matter is understood thoroughly.” About the Course: “The breadth and the depth of the knowledge and skills I acquired over this short period of time greatly exceeded my expectations of this course!!””Hand out material and manual were exceptionally well thought out and organized.””MLD was something I did not have much information on and so it has given me a great perspective into my work. I will never look at bodywork in the same manner as a massage therapist. . .””I feel very confident of the foundational knowledge I have gained and my ability to apply the techniques.” Springfield (Nixa), Missouri
Thank you to the School of Massage Arts (SOMA) in Nixa, Missouri, for once again hosting an MLD Certification Course led by Klose Training instructor Jan Weiss. SOMA’s interest and enthusiasm in promoting this course is greatly appreciated! We look forward to returning in 2008. Class Comments: About Jan Weiss: “Jan is a fantastic instructor. She knows her stuff and her ability to communicate was excellent.””She provides a well structured class with a conducive relaxing atmosphere which also helps the learning process.””Sincere interest in students’ questions and conerns.””Very fun – great sense of humor.””It’s a challenge for instructors to make learning fun; Jan has seemed to master that.” About the Course: “This is the best class I have taken in the past several years.””I feel this class has given me a lot more insight on lymphedema.” American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
We would like to extend our thanks to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association for inviting Klose Training to take part in their 2007 State Conference. This 12 hour Introduction to MLD Workshop gave participants a background in the theory and application of Manual Lymph Drainage, and encouraged further study of this technique. Our thanks to all of those who attended. We hope to see many of you in the future! Class Comments: About Guenter Klose: “Clear presentation; knowledgeable on theory and technique.””Relaxed, patient; made sure that each student “got it” during hands on section.” About the Course: “Good presentation. Audio/Visuals were a fine choice.””Class was extremely informative. Instruction great!” Red Bank, New Jersey
In May, Klose Training returned to its former business location in Red Bank, New Jersey to conduct this Lymphedema Therapy Certification Course. This was an enthusiastic and easy-going group of therapists! Thank you for making the course such a fun experience for all involved! Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “It was great to get the perspective of a physiatrist! She was brilliant and grounded at the same time. I could listen to her all day!””Dr. Francis was great! Very real and down to earth, extremely knowledgeable.””Able to communicate clearly and simply.””It was wonderful to get the doctor’s input.” About Guenter Klose: “How great to learn from such an accomplished expert in this field! He had so much to share and did so in a comfortable and flexible fashion.””It was an honor and privilege to learn from a person who has been a leading proponent of CDT for all of his professional career.””Thank you for enriching my life and my professional development as a clinician.” About Joanne McGillicuddy: “Joanne’s ease of presentation and friendliness combined with her knowledge of CDT helped to start the process very nicely.””Joanne’s energy was uplifting and helpful.””Joanne started the program out on a nice calm pace. She was very patient with us and demonstrated clean, precise MLD strokes/techniques.” About Chris Cobb: “Chris was a welcome assistant during practice time.””Chris was very helpful and always ready to answer all questions.””Patient, knowledgeable, communicates well and professional.””Chris has good attention to detail and provides alternative explanations/solutions.” About the Course: “Great mix of lab and lecture. Solid feedback from instructors.” ”There was a substantial amount of lab practice which was very helpful.””The course was well worth it and I would highly recommend this course to others interested in this specialty.””Everyone was very interested in our success as students and future lymphedema therapists.””It was a great course. . .very informative, interesting and fun. I would recommend it to everyone.”
Davis, California
In April, the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, California, hosted its first MLD Certification Course as part of its Oncology Massage Therapy Program. Thanks to Director, Julie Stenzel and to Instructor Isabel Adkins for asking Klose Training to be involved in their addition to this important and developing field. Congratulations to all of the attendees, and thanks to the group for your hard work, long commutes, and sense of humor!!
Class Comments: About René Janiece: “Critical thinking was nurtured & encouraged allowing better understanding and grasp of material.””It felt so good to be in a class with an instructor that didn’t talk at me but to me.””The instructor knows material (as well as additional complimentary & tangential info) so well that she was able to provide quick & accurate responses to questions, and able to be flexible with her teaching style to accommodate different learners.” “I came into this class with mixed feelings & slight anxiety regarding the difficulty factor & Rene’ immediately put those concerns to rest with a relaxed and supportive, yet a very clear & organized teaching style.” About the Course: “The entire week really ended up being such a joy and I learned so much more than I had anticipated.” “Of all of the courses I have taken, at the end of this one I feel more completely prepared and confident to do the work at the end of this class then in any other.”“The materials, course content and mixture of lecture and hands-on were intelligently and knowingly determined.””In the future I will always refer to Klose Training and Consulting for all MTs and other professionals who wish to do training & continuing education.”
Boulder, Colorado
Another sunny day in Colorado!! The group poses in front of the training facility in Boulder – their home away from home.
Instructors Jodi Winicour and Guenter Klose compare notes before class.
Bandaging is FUN! The class models their new wardrobe additions. Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “Very dynamic.””An excellent, enthusiastic presenter with a perfect balance of academic information and human concern.””Informative and entertaining! What a great asset to the lymphedema community.”Very approachable.”” About Jodi Winicour: “She’s very helpful and makes it all seem so easy! A great strength as a part of your team.””Her expertise and professionalism, sprinkled with a sense of humor was great. Admire her attention to detail.””She appears to enjoy teaching which makes the class fun, informative and just awesome!””It is great to talk about real life patients when learning techniques.” About Guenter Klose: “You were so present with us, even when the hours were long. Thanks for creating this course for us to put to good use.””Appreciated his patient and reassuring nature. Good to be instructed by someone with such a wealth of experience.””Clearly passionate about his work.” About Karen Martin: “Very knowledgeable, kind and approachable.””Positive and encouraging feedback.””Very helpful with manual techniques and always available for questions.””Karen was very appreciated – patient and also humorous – a bonus.” About the course: “Overall a very well thought-out and organized course. Good mix of lecture and practical.””Appreciated the “stuff” we received! Learned an enormous amount to help my patients and my confidence in managing Lymphedema.””Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and expertise in such a “user friendly” way!” About Registration: “Smooth, very organized – answered questions in a timely manner.””The office staff was great! Efficient, helpful and cheery. They were a pleasure to work with.””I had many questions/concerns – everything was addressed in a timely, professional manner and all questions were answered. This process was what made my final decision. Lisa and Rene’ are awesome!!!”
Chicago (Elgin), Illinois
In February, Sherman Hospital hosted our first US Lymphedema Therapy Certification Course of 2007! We had 23 students in the group, who showed their dedication commuting through winter snow and sub-zero temperatures!! Thank you all for a very enjoyable experience! Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “So down to earth – easy to approach – I could listen to her all day.””She was an engaging speaker and obviously good clinician.””Very fun, light.””She made it interesting and kept us all involved!””Dr Francis was an excellent addition to this course.” About Linda Roherty: “Linda is highly professional and extremely thorough. I look to her as an expert lymphedema therapist and a very caring person. She is an excellent teacher.””Truly Linda has found her niche in teaching – she’s fabulous!””Excellent, smart, professional, thorough.””Always energetic, good constructive criticism and encouragement.””Phenomenal!” About Rene’ Janiece: “Excellent teaching style. Very constructive and encouraging to our class.””Helped a lot with technique. Professional. Appreciated her demeanor, very patient, focused.””Rene’ was an excellent instructor and has a great teaching method.””Her Lab Practical help was beyond excellent.” About Guenter Klose: “Guenter’s personal experience added to the knowledge and information learned in the class.””Approachable, very professional.””I felt very honored to have listened to Guenter’s lecture and to have attended his school.””Great to meet the man behind it all!” About the course: “I liked that the day was broken into lecture, bandaging, and labs. It prevented overloading on any one subject in a day.””The class was stimulating and challenging. I felt well prepared to treat patients.””Really like the course materials (DVDs, manual), guest speakers. . .””The course was very organized with sufficient practice provided.” About Registration: “No complaints. I was pleased with how quickly my books and supplies arrived.””Rene’ was extremely supportive.””Rene’ was very helpful with my short notice and expedited the process wonderfully.”
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In January of this year, The Penyayang Foundation of Malaysia hosted its first Lymphedema Therapy Certification Course. This course was conducted by Julia Rodrick, OTR/L, CLT-LANA. The therapists attending this course were hand-selected to represent each of Malaysia’s states. Their completion of this course marks the beginning of Malaysia’s countrywide Lymphedema Therapy Treatment Program, and honors the legacy of the late Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood, the wife of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, and founder of the Penyayang Foundation. Our sincere congratulations to the newly certified Lymphedema Therapists and to the Penyayang Foundation for its continued support of cancer patients and their families.
Boulder, CO - March 2006
Congratulations to the newly Certified Lymphedema Therapists. The participants enjoyed the course held in the college town of Boulder, CO. Some of the activities they pursued on their day off were: snowshoeing, four-wheeling, a visit to Celestial Seasonings Tea Company, a stroll and dinner at Pearl Street Mall.
Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “Very informative and good to hear an MD’s point of view.” “Really enjoyed and appreciated her presentation, it was lively, at times humorous, but very informative, wonderful to have a physician like her, am hopeful that more will be educated.” “She was wonderful to listen to!” “Talked at our level of understanding so we clearly understood.” About Jodi Winicour: “Professional & relaxed manner to make learning enjoyable. She is quick to provide needed feedback & open to questions.” “Jodi demonstrated her knowledge and expertise, she is really good at what she does – her experience showed she was patient and answered questions yet continued to move on with all the info.” “Very easy to listen to.” “Great sense of humor & relaxed attitude, yet was professional & taught effectively.” “Jodi was excellent!” “She makes me want to learn more! You can feel she truly cares about her patients!” About Guenter Klose: “Provides great feedback & additional insight to increase the learning experience & clinical problem solving skills needed for use back home.” “I liked your calm demeanor, your skill to explain something complicated and make it very clear, was appreciated – your ethics and interest in keeping this pt population and training people was very evident.” “He cares about his students!! He offers so much in this course. I feel it is a very good value. He gives so much time & energy! I will recommend him & his course in the future.” About the Course: “Excellent educational materials. The three-ring binder was very well organized and comprehensive. Posters and DVD’s very much appreciated. Overall, very pleasant experience with the course. Would highly recommend it. So much more to learn and practice! Thank you!” “I really enjoyed this class and now feel confident in treating my patients with lymphedema. Thanks!” “Appreciate all the products and extra encouragement during the course. Very helpful to see actual patients and hear their side of treatment & life.” “Great work Jodi & Guenter!” “This course was well worth the cost and my time. Handouts and learning materials excellent.” “You went above and beyond with all the information, products, etc. I felt like this was a very high quality course with more information that I ever expected. I liked that the emphasis was on understanding the material – the individual approach to each patient.” About Registration: ”Very easy – Pat was very helpful and nice.” “Pat was very helpful and easy to reach. I received a quick response and all questions answered.” “This has been the best Continuing Ed course in my 30 years of continuing education.”
Thank you Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
From left to right Colleen McQuillan, PT, Michelle Hustead, PTA,
Wheaton, IL - February 2006
We started 2006 with an exceptional group of talented therapists in Wheaton, IL. Congratulations to the entire class for your hard work and accomplishment in becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. It’s been a great pleasure working with all of you.
Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “Dr. Francis has a wealth of knowledge & having an MD speak was very helpful.” “So glad Dr. Francis gave us more information & spoke to us about research – treated us like true medical professionals. “ “Very encouraging having an MD speak at a level that was relevant.” “Dr. Francis is a pleasure to listen to.” “Dr. Francis rocks – can she work with us?” About Linda Roherty: “Linda is a great instructor. She is very knowledgeable re: lymphedema & explained everything in ways that it can be understood.” “Took extra time from her personal schedule to assist with questions.” “Outstanding & dynamic - truly passionate about her profession.” “Linda is a wonderful presenter/instructor. She made the difficult information easy to understand.” “She is an awesome instructor! She was consistent in her excellence throughout the course.” “I can’t say enough about how great Linda was, she is clear, concise, knowledgeable & makes you feel very comfortable to ask questions.” “Linda rocks – can she work with us?” About Registration: “Very easy, excellent response time. It was great to receive a confirmation of registration.” “Pat was extremely kind & encouraging while I was placed on the waiting list.” “I spoke with Pat often at Klose – very helpful, answered all financial/reimbursement questions and APTA CEU questions. She even called to say my info had been shipped out.” “My employer handled this mainly but my contact with the Klose office was excellent.”
Instructor’s Meeting
The Lymphedema Certification Course Instructors of the Klose Training faculty Furthermore, we would like to thank Marianjoy Rehab Hospital for hosting this
Royersford, PA - December 2005
A sunny day and cheerful faces after a night of heavy snowfall during our Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “Very energetic & inspiring to us therapists! Good to know physicians can get enthusiastic about lymphedema also!” About Linda Roherty: “Linda was an excellent teacher. She presents as professional, knowledgeable and compassionate.” “Linda did a fantastic job – her enthusiasm for her profession is evident & infectious.” “Great instructor! Patient & responsive to all questions. Has a wealth of knowledge re: lymphedema & knows how to teach it.” About the Course: “Excellent course – I really enjoyed it & gained so much knowledge. Would recommend your course to anyone considering working in the Lymphedema field! Linda was an excellent instructor & really cared about our learning & the patients we are going to see.” “What I found most helpful was watching the instructors work with actual patients. All instructors were very patient and supportive of everyone’s different learning curve.”
Red Bank, NJ – October 2005
Greetings to our participant Kiren from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia – you did very well! Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “It was great to hear a referring physician’s perspective.” “Dr. Francis presented the material in an entertaining and memorable way.” “She was an excellent speaker.” About Guenter Klose: “You explained complicated material very well and made it easy to understand.” “This seminar has opened a whole new world to me. The material was extremely thorough and well presented.” “Great class.” About the Course: “The materials received before the course was essential and very helpful.” “Thank you for a wonderful class. I knew from the first day that I did the right thing when I took your class, which was given in Red Bank. Hope all your hard work teaching me will help others in the future.”
Anchorage, AK – September 2005
Thank you Linda for making the long trip from Chicago to Anchorage Class Comments: About Linda Roherty: “This was one of the best learning experiences I’ve encountered. I feel very prepared to start treating lymphedema patients. Thank you!” ”Linda was patient and responsive. Awesome teacher.” “Superior instruction: excellent hands-on (technique, body mechanics, etc.) skills (a Master!). The most helpful and effective instructor I have ever had in 20 years of continuing education.” About the Course: “Linda is an excellent instructor. Her experience level allows her to give excellent insight into clinical situation. Great class.”
Boston, MA - August 2005
Thank you Jean O’Toole, Diane Nolan and Nora Hutton for your help Class Comments: About Dr. Francis: “It was fantastic to have a physician’s perspective as well as to have them also participate in the class Q/A.” “Excellent healing environment / attitude of teachers.” “Dr. Francis has a great presentation style – very funny with great real life experiences mixed in with the lecture.” “We were encouraged to ask questions and our questions were always eagerly/completely answered.” About Guenter Klose: “Guenter presented extensive amounts of practical clinical information supplemented with research information which we will all be able to use to improve our lymphedema treatment.” “Guenter’s high standards and passion for his work are obvious throughout this course.” I really enjoyed your class, Guenter! You are an inspiration to my practice.” About the Course: “Great course! Appreciated mix of positive feedback along with constructive criticism and demonstration of how techniques can be modified to make more effective.” “This course was easily the most thorough and enjoyable course I have taken since graduation. Guenter makes himself available to the class after the course for advice, which is comforting! I would recommend this course highly to any colleague with an interest in lymphedema treatments. Thank you.”
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