SPA Kur Therapy Training Instructional Courses

Spa Kur Therapy Development Education & Training

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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our company's various seminars, workshops, lectures; our training supporting workbooks, publications and videos, and educational library.

On-Site Training Available Spa Kur Therapy TRAINING DESCRIPTION

It is my goal to provide an intensive education and training in the theory and practical application of Spa Kur Therapy.

The training content follows standards in Spa Kur Therapy based on clinical research and applications set by the International Society of Medical Hydrology ISMH Rheumatology Mineral Water Drinking Climatology Balneo Dermatology, the German Society of Balneology and Kur Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association and many more other organizations promoting wellness program procedures based on ongoing clinical research. Upon completion of this training we are confident that you will return to successful clinical practice in Spa Kur Therapy.

THEORY AND PRACTICE

How to "BUILD A SPA" facility financial and architectural planning square footage, set up-payroll- expense calculations, return on expenses, net profit analysis break-even analysis cash flow projections.

How to "OPERATE A Spa Kur Therapy FACILITY", management human resources job descriptions policies and procedures including continuous education training med spa clinic programs and physical therapy program.

How to "Do Spa Kur Therapy TREATMENTS." It is the objective to provide basic theoretical and practical instruction in various Spa Kur therapies designed for allied health professionals Spa operators, physical therapist massage therapists estheticians. Sincerely yours,Dr Reinhard R. Bergel

Director
H-e-a-t Inc
(Health-enhancement-accessories-training)
Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc

TARGET GROUP

This basic training offers didactic and practical instruction of spa therapies designed for Spa operators physical therapist allied health professionals massage therapist and esthetician

TRAINING TIMES

The training consists of thirty (30) classroom contact hours of theory and practicum, lasting three (3) consecutive days plus thirty (30) home study hours before the start of the classroom training. A home study knowledge test will be administered on day 1 of the classroom training

TRAINING PREREQUISITS

The didactic and practical instruction of the training is designed for allied health professionals massage therapist and esthetician requiring anatomy and physiology basics

HOME STUDY

The Spa Kur Therapy textbook will be provided before the training. The training participant is expected to complete 30 hours home study before the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of a large variety of Spa Kur therapies, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the classroom training

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The 30 hours classroom training involves hands-on work with simple applications of hydrotherapy and pelotherapy. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the vascular and nervous system, indications and contraindications.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

It is the objective to provide basic theoretical and practical instruction in various Spa-Kur Therapies designed for allied health professional spa operators physical therapists massage therapists and estheticians. At the conclusion of the sixty (60) hours training, participant will have learned the basics of Spa Kur Therapy physiology and visceral anatomy recount indications and contraindications, perform and reproduce selective Spa Kur Therapy treatments.

TRAINING PARTICULARS

due to hands-on training time enrollment is limited wear comfortable clothes sports bra 2 piece swimsuit.

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 6 hours Home study didactics 30 hours The vascular and nervous system anatomy physiology Classroom Practicum 24 hours all of the following topics will be included in the training.

HYDROTHERAPY

Theory and practice baths showers affusions ablutions underwater massage steam sauna thalasso therapy equipment operations and business management.

AROMATHERAPY:

Theory and practice herbal and seaweed baths wraps packs loofah dry brushing equipment operations and business management.

PELOTHERAPY

Theory and practice mud baths wraps packs parafango (paraffin mud) treatment equipment operations and business management.

WELLNESS (KNEIPP) and SPA THERAPIES

Hydrotherapy herbal therapy exercise diet lifestyle and wellness practices equipment operations and business management.

HOW TO "BUILD A SPA"

Financial and architectural planning square footage set up-payroll- expense calculations return on expenses net profit analysis break-even analysis cash flow projections.

HOW TO "OPERATE A SPA "

Management human resources job descriptions policies and procedures including continuing education training med spa clinic programs and physical therapy program.

H-e-a-t Spa LDC 50 Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage TRAINING

It is my goal to provide an intensive continuous education and training in the theoretical & practical application of Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage.
The training content follows standards in Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage based on clinical research and applications set by the International Society of Medical Hydrology, Rheumatology, Climatology, Balneology, Dermatology, the German Society of Balneology and Kur Therapy,
International Society of Lymphology, American Physical Therapy Association and many more other organizations, promoting spa programs based on ongoing clinical research.
Upon completion of this continuous education training I am confident that you will return to continued successful clinical practice in Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage.

THEORY AND PRACTICE

How to "BUILD A Spa Kur Therapy” facility financial and architectural planning square footage, set up-payroll- expense calculations, return on expenses, net profit analysis break-even analysis cash flow projections.
How to "OPERATE A Spa Kur Therapy facility” employee management and job descriptions, policies & procedures including continuous education training, spa clinic and physical therapy programs.
How to "Do Spa Kur Therapy TREATMENTS." basic theoretical and practical instruction in various Spa Kur therapies designed for the allied health professional, Spa operator, physical therapist, massage therapist, skin and body care trained beauty care technician.

Sincerely yours,
Dr Reinhard R. Bergel
Director
H-e-a-t Inc
(Health-enhancement-accessories-training Inc)
Spa Kur Therapy Development

TARGET GROUP

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage training offers basic didactic and practical instruction of spa therapies designed for the allied health professional, Spa operator, physical therapist, massage therapist, skin and body care trained beauty care technician.

TRAINING TIMES

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage training consists of fifty (50) classroom contact hours of theory and practicum, lasting five (5) consecutive days plus sixty (60) home study hours before the start of the classroom training. A home study knowledge test will be administered on day 1 of the classroom training

TRAINING PREREQUISITS

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage didactic and practical training is designed for the allied health professional, Spa operator, massage therapist, skin and body care trained beauty care technician requiring anatomy, physiology, neurology and lymphology basics

HOME STUDY

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage text & DVD/video, respectively will be provided before the training. The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage training participant is expected to complete 60 hours home study before the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of a large variety of Spa Kur therapies & Lymphology of anatomy, physiology, neurology and patho physiology of the vascular, nervous & lymphatic system, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the CLASSROOM training.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage 50 hours classroom training involves hands-on work with systematic applications of hydrotherapeutic modalities & procedures, manual & instrumental lymph drainage, garment applications as it applies in a slimming cellulite treatment and post surgery edema treatment. Topics include inner cleansing-tissue mineralizing & decongesting, exercise physiology and the physiological conditions for proper slimming, cellulite & edema reduction, recommendation of the application of pressotherapy, compression pumps, bandaging and fitting of compression garments benefiting slimming cellulite; edema reduction and venous insufficiencies following internationally accepted standards. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the blood vascular, lymphatic and nervous system, treatment indications and contraindications.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage training objective is to provide basic theoretical and practical instruction in various Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage procedures designed for the allied health professional, Spa operator, physical therapist, massage therapist, skin and body care trained beauty care technician. At the conclusion of the fifty (50) hours classroom training, participant will have learned the basics of Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage, physiology and visceral anatomy, recount indications and contraindications, perform and reproduce selective Spa Kur Therapy & Lymph Drainage treatments.

TRAINING PARTICULARS

due to hands-on training time enrollment is limited wear comfortable clothes swimsuit sports bra 2 piece swimsuit

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 15 hours Home study didactics 60 hours. The vascular and nervous system anatomy physiology Classroom Practicum 35 hours all of the following topics will be included in the training

HYDROTHERAPY

Theory and practice baths showers affusions ablutions underwater massage steam sauna thalasso therapy equipment operations and business management

AROMATHERAPY

Theory and practice herbal and seaweed baths wraps packs loofah dry brushing equipment operations and business management

PELOTHERAPY

Theory and practice mud baths wraps packs parafango (paraffin mud) treatment equipment operations and business management.

WELLNESS (KNEIPP) & SPA THERAPIES

Hydrotherapy herbal therapy exercise diet lifestyle and wellness practices equipment operations and business management.

MANUAL & INSTRUMENTAL LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY Cellulite & post surgery edema treatment theory and practice of systemic microcirculation, lymph drainage techniques, science of compression content follows the world wide accepted standards and consensus of the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF LYMPHOLOGY((ISL Consensus Documents on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Lymphedema http://www.u.arizona.edu/~witte/ISL.htm),

HOW TO "BUILD A SPA" financial and architectural planning square footage set up-payroll- expense calculations return on expenses net profit analysis break-even analysis cash flow projections

HOW TO "OPERATE A SPA " management human resources job descriptions policies and procedures including continuing education training med spa clinic programs and physical therapy program.

TARGET GROUP

This introduction & demonstration workshop offers practical information of manual and instrumental lymph drainage compression therapy techniques designed for Physiotherapist, massage therapist and skin care specialist.

DESCRIPTION

Participant will learn fundamentals of skin and systemic physiology, anatomy and microcirculation of the vascular system, about techniques of manual and instrumental lymph drainage and compression therapies as it applies in a slimming cellulite edema treatment program. This introduction covers issues of detoxification-fasting-cleansing-exercise physiology and the physiological conditions for proper slimming cellulite and edema reduction. Recommendations of the application of compression pump, bandaging and fitting of compression garments benefiting slimming cellulite; edema reduction and venous insufficiencies follow internationally accepted standards.

OBJECTIVE

At the conclusion of this introduction participant will have a basic understanding of: anatomy, physiology and fluid dynamics of the lymphatic system, compression pump and bandaging wrap procedures, principles and specific uses of compression garments. Manual & instrumental lymph drainage techniques (throat-abdomen-leg)

PARTICULARS

Short time hands-on practice, enrollment is limited to 40. Wear comfortable clothes (sports bra or 2 piece swim suit)

TARGET GROUP

This demonstration & training offers practical instruction and of manual & instrumental lymph drainage designed for physiotherapist, massage therapist and skin care specialist.

TRAINING TIME

is two (2) consecutive days, twenty (20) classroom hours of theory and practicum, plus thirty (30) home study hours before the start of the classroom training. A home study knowledge test will be administered on day 1 of the classroom training.

TRAINING PREREQUISITS

The didactic and practical instruction of the training is designed for physiotherapist, massage therapist and skin care specialist requiring anatomy, physiology basics.

HOME STUDY

The text and video will be provided before the training .The training participant is expected to complete 30 hours home study prior to the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the training.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

During the twenty (20) hours classroom training participants will learn fundamentals of skin and systemic physiology, anatomy and microcirculation of the vascular system, manual & instrumental lymph drainage techniques and compression bandaging, garment applications as it applies in a slimming cellulite treatment and post surgery edema treatment. The training covers issues of detoxification-fasting-cleansing-exercise physiology and the physiological conditions for proper slimming cellulite and edema reduction. Recommendation of the application of compression pumps, bandaging and fitting of compression garments benefiting slimming cellulite; edema reduction and venous insufficiencies follow internationally accepted standards.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the fifty (50) hours educational training participant will have learned the basics of: anatomy, physiology and fluid dynamics of the lymphatic system, compression pump and bandaging wrap procedures, principles and specific uses of compression garments, manual & instrumental lymph drainage techniques (throat-abdomen- flank-leg).

TRAINING PARTICULARS

Due to hands-on training time, enrollment is limited to 20. Wear comfortable clothes (sports bra, 2 piece swim suit).

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 4 hours
Home study Didactics 30 hours
The lymphatic and venous systems: anatomy & histology; physiology & pathophysiology; fluid dynamics of lymphatic system
Classroom Practicum 16 Hours Client evaluation, Manual Lymph Drainage, hand stroke technique of throat, abdomen, flank, leg.

TARGET GROUP

This training offers didactic and practical instruction of manual & instrumental lymph drainage designed for the physiotherapist, massage therapist and skin care specialist.

TRAINING TIME

is three (3) consecutive days, thirty (30) classroom contact hours of theory and practicum, plus thirty (30) home study hours before the start of the classroom training. A home study knowledge test will be administered on day 1 of the classroom training

TRAINING PREREQUISITS

The didactic and practical instruction of the training is designed for the physiotherapist, massage therapist and skin care specialist requiring anatomy, physiology basics.

HOME STUDY

The text and video will be provided before the training. Participant is expected to complete 30 hours home study before the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the training.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The 30 hours classroom training involves hands-on work with application to head, face, neck, throat and chest as well as instruction on compression pump use The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of lymph drainage, indications and contraindications. Edema & Lymphedema are described with emphasis on how lymph drainage can affect them.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the sixty (60) hours training, participant will have learned the basics of anatomy, physiology and fluid dynamics of the lymphatic system, recount indications & contraindications, perform & reproduce the treatment specifics of manual lymph drainage (ad modum Vodder & Asdonk, MD) and become prepared for a subsequent advanced five (5) day class room entire body training.

TRAINING PARTICULARS

Due to hands-on training time, enrollment is limited to 20. Wear comfortable clothes (sports bra, 2 piece swim suit)

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 6 hours
Home study Didactics 30 hours
The lymphatic and venous systems: anatomy & histology; physiology & pathophysiology; fluid dynamics of lymphatic system
Classroom Practicum 24 Hours client evaluation, Manual & Instrumental Lymph Drainage, hand stroke technique of throat, neck, face, chest

TARGET GROUP

This training offers didactic and practical instruction of Manual & Instrumental Lymph Drainage designed for physiotherapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse, and skin care specialist.

TRAINING TIME

five (5) consecutive days fifty (50) classroom contact hours of theory and practicum, plus thirty (30) home study hours before the start of the classroom training. A home study knowledge content test will be administered on day 1 of the classroom training.

TRAINING PREREQUISITS

The didactic and practical instruction of the training is designed for massage therapists, estheticians, and medical and allied health professionals, requiring basic knowledge in anatomy, physiology.

HOME STUDY

The text and video will be provided before the training . The training participant is expected to complete 30 hours home study prior to the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the training.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The fifty (50) hours classroom training involves hands-on work with application to each body part. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of manual lymph drainage, indications and contraindications. Edema, lymph edema and venous insufficiencies are described with emphasis on how lymph drainage & compression therapy can affect them.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the eighty (80) hours training, participant will be able to describe basic principles of anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of edema lymph edema, the venous system and fluid dynamics of the lymphatic system, recount indications & contraindications for therapeutic intervention, and systemic fluid retention, reproduce the treatment specifics of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) (ad modum Vodder & Asdonk, MD), perform full treatment applications of manual lymph drainage & simulated case presentations by regional anatomy of the body, advise clients regarding specifics of ADL, exercise and augmentive therapies (hydrotherapy) and skin care, and become prepared for a subsequent advanced twelve (12) day class room training , covering specifically Compression Physiotherapy (CPT) - lymph drainage & lymph edema hand stroke methods, compression bandaging, garment fitting, remedial exercise procedures & skin care) in the treatment of lymph edema and venous insufficiency edema.

TRAINING PARTICULARS

Due to hands-on training time, enrollment is limited to 20. Wear comfortable clothes (sports bra, 2 piece swim suit)

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 10 hours
Home study Didactics 30 hours
The lymphatic and venous systems: anatomy & histology; physiology & pathophysiology; fluid dynamics of lymphatic system
Classroom Practicum 40 hours
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Client evaluation & history, hand-stroke techniques, treatment application of hand stroke patterns by regional anatomy of the entire body.

TARGET GROUP

This program offers didactic and practical instruction of Edema-Lymph Edema Management/Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) & Compression Physiotherapy (CPT) designed for PT, OT, MD, PTA, and RN, MT. This training meets requirements to sit for LANA (Lymphology Association of North America) examination

TRAINING TIME

is one hundred twenty (120) classroom contact hours of theory and practicum, lasting twelve (12) consecutive days, plus thirty (30) home study hours before the start of the training. A home study knowledge content test will be administered on the first of the classroom training.

TRAINING PREREQUISITES

The didactic and practical instruction of the training is designed for medical and allied health professionals involved in direct patient care This training is suitable for the professions of PT, OT, R.N, MT. State licensed massage therapists * will be considered to enroll in the training with proof that the applicant works under the direct supervision of a physician (M.D., D.O.) or licensed health professional. * Massage therapists much show proof of completion of a minimum 500 hours training program or be certified through the NCBMTB.

HOME STUDY

The text and DVD/video will be provided before the training. The training participant is expected to complete 30 hours home study before the first day of class. This will develop an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, as it will facilitate a smooth entry and progression of the training.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The fifty (50) hours classroom training involves hands-on work with application to each body part. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of manual lymph drainage, indications and contraindications. Edema, lymph edema and venous insufficiencies are described with emphasis on how lymph drainage & compression therapy can affect them.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The 120 hours classroom training involves hands on work with application to each body part. Compression Physiotherapy is the most successful treatment for acute and chronic extremity and full body lymph edema. The training participant will be trained in the four components of CPT: 1.Manual lymph drainage hand stroke methodology, 2.Lymphedema hand stroke methodology; lymph quadrant anastomoses), 3. Compression bandaging, garment fitting, compression pump application 4 Skin care. The training content follows the worldwide accepted treatment standards in edema lymph edema management and compression physiotherapy based on the clinical research and applications set by Vodder, Asdonk, M.D., Fischer, M.D., Foldi, M.D., Kubik, M.D., Partsch, M.D., Puetter, M.D., Van D. Mohlen, M.D., Staudinger, R.N. Upon completion of this 150-hour training , I am confident that you will return to clinical practice with the means to manage edematous conditions with measurable results. The training meets requirements to sit for LANA examination (Lymphology Association of North America).

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the training , participants will be able to 1.describe basic principles of anatomy, physiology/pathophysiology of edema-lymph edema and fluid dynamics of the human lymphatic system, 2. Recount indications/contraindications for physical therapeutic intervention, 3. Differentiate from among varying presenting conditions of edema-lymph edema and systemic fluid retention, 4. Reproduce the specifics of manual lymph drainage ad modum Vodder, Asdonk, MD, Foeldi, MD and edema-lymph edema hand stroke (lymph quadrant anastomoses). Methodology ad modum Foeldi, MD, Asdonk, MD, 5. Perform full treatment applications of manual lymph drainage edema lymph edema hand strokes, apply compression bandages, garments and compression pump treatments in simulated case presentations, by regional anatomy of the body. 6. Advise patients regarding specifics of A.D.L.'s, bandaging, garment fitting, exercise and augmentive therapies and skin care.

TRAINING PARTICULARS

Due to hands-on training time, enrollment is limited to 20. Wear comfortable clothes (sports bra, 2 piece swim suit)

TRAINING CONTENT

Classroom Didactics 24 hours
Home study Didactics 30 hours
The lymphatic and venous systems: anatomy & histology; physiology & pathophysiology; fluid dynamics of lymphatic system
Classroom Practicum 40 hours
The lymphatic, and venous system: anatomy/histology, physiology/pathophysiology microcirculation fluid dynamics of edema-lymph edema, compression/pressure/fluid dynamics, pathology edema-lymph edema: history & current status medical indications/contraindications patient counseling regarding A.D.L.'s, nutrition, exercise, augmentive therapies.

CLASSROOM PRACTICUM 96 Hours Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)/Edema & Lymphedema Therapy/Compression Physiotherapy (CPT) Patient evaluation/history, patient positioning for treatment, hand-stroke techniques, treatment application of hand stroke patterns by regional anatomy, bandaging, compression pump & garment fitting, exercise

Manual Lymph Drainage is an advanced manual therapy technique developed in Europe in the 1930’s by Dr Emil Vodder, native of Denmark. Manual Lymph Drainage is a unique method within the broad framework of classic massage, whereby very light manual strokes stretch the skin to bring about a gentle lymph vessel pumping action in the soft tissue, stimulating the movement of fluids. The gentle, rhythmic, pumping massage movements follow the anatomical direction of lymph flow and produce rapid tissue cleansing results.

Manual Lymph Drainage is used primarily to promote the optimal functioning of the superficial lymph capillaries, vessels, nodes and ducts that lead to the blood circulatory system.

Manual Lymph Drainage facilitates initial lymph vessel and venous capillary actions, which are responsible for carrying excess water, large protein molecules and metabolic wastes from the connective tissue back to the circulatory venous system. During the transportation process the lymph is cleaned, filtered and concentrated and many immune reactions occur in the lymph nodes. If the pathways become congested, blocked, damaged or severed, then fluids can build up in the connective tissue leading to edema. Eventually cell pathology may begin. If there is damage in the connective tissue (e.g. burns, chronic inflammation, ulceration, hematoma), then the lymph vessel system must transport the damaged cells, inflammatory products and toxins away from the area. The quicker this can happen, the faster recovery will occur. Through the pumping and stretching effect on the lymph vessels, this special Manual lymph drainage method based on Dr. Vodder’s findings and method, stimulates the contraction of lymph vessels, helping lymph fluid to move. Scientific research in Europe for nearly sixty years by Dr’s Vodder, Hutschenreuter, Mislin, Foldi, et al. has made this procedure a well documented therapeutic technique used in the successful treatment of over sixty pathologies.

Manual Lymph Drainage is effective in the treatment of acute and chronic edema (e.g. lymph edema, edemas following strokes and local edemas of traumatic origin such as dislocations, tears and fractures), neuromuscular disorders and facial dysfunction, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, sclerodermas, burns, scar therapy, acne, local chronic inflammations in the respiratory tract (including sinusitis and allergies), periodontal disease, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine, and digestive tract disorders. Used as pre-and post-operative procedure, manual lymph drainage removes congestion and minimizes scar formation. Manual lymph drainage therapy of edematous soft tissue causes skin tissue fluid volume reduction. Subsequent compression therapy with bandages, compression stockings, and pneumomassage is used to preserve the therapeutic success. Compression results in increased tissue pressure with the following consequences: Reduction of abnormally increased ultra filtration into the interstitium. Improved reabsorption from the interstitium. Joint- and muscle pump becomes more effective. Reduction of fibrosis or sclerosis of the interstitium. Compression results in higher drainage activity –motoricity- of the lymph vessels as well as the initial Lymphatic and lymph capillaries in the epidermis. The extent of these effects depends upon compression pressure, the used compression and the mobility during compression.

The Lymphatic Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization whose mission is to ad­vance re­search of the lymphatic system and to find the cause of and cure for lymphatic dis­eases, lymphedema, and related disorders.

The lymphatic system is vital to the health of every individual. Scientific investigation of the lym­phatic system will pro­vide preventive and therapeutic benefits for a broad array of diseases. As an integral part of the immune system, it is both critical to the body's surveillance against cancer, and it can provide pathways for cancer to metastasize.

Unraveling the mysteries of the lymph­atic system is vital to understanding many other disease processes. It plays a role in inflammatory and auto-immune disorders such as arthritis and systemic lupus, and is key to understanding the spread of AIDS and many infections. The Lymphatic Research Foundation fosters and supports research to discover the links between lymph­atic function, diseases, and levels of wellness.

LRF's immediate goals are to increase public and private funding for lymphatic research and to increase public awareness.