MLD Healthcare - Qualifications

Nicole de Havilland - MLD UK - BUPA Registered

Nicole has been a qualified therapist since 1991. She holds certification in Anatomy & Physiology, Remedial Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapy. In order to become a MLD Practitioner she trained at the Dr Vodder School, in North America and Austria. As a member of MLD UK, Nicole is also registered as a practicing member of Lymph Drainage and is listed on the Lymphœdema Support Network. Nicole has presented a case study to the MLD UK conference and is involved in many talks to doctors and nursing staff. She has worked within St. Margaret’s N.H.S. Hospital Epping for the last twelve years and within the Private Hospital for the past seven years.

1991	Anatomy Physiology and Remedial Massage - International Therapy Examinations Council Diploma. (I.T.E.C)
1994	Basic M.L.D. Therapy.
1995	Therapy 1 in M.L.D, Post Graduate Level, at the Claire Maxwell Hudson School in London.
1996	Therapies 2 and 3 at Dr. Vodder School, North America.
	Upon completion of these modules Nicole was awarded a Diploma in the 'Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Combined Decongestive Therapy' from the Dr. Vodder School, North America. Nicole is also BUPA recognised.
	To remain a fully qualified therapist it is necessary to continue your studies with continued professional development.
1998	MLD Review Course, at the Dr Vodder School, Walshee, Austria.
2000	MLD Review Course, at the Dr Vodder School, Victoria, Canada.
2002	MLD Review Course at Claire Maxwell Hudson School in London.
2004	MLD Review Course at Claire Maxwell Hudson School in London (all review courses were taught by Professor Hildegard Whittlinger of the Vodder School, Austria).
2005	Bandaging and Sleeve Fitting Course B.S.N. London
2006	Bandaging and Sleeve Fitting Course London
2007	Beirsdorf Course