The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy is the premier educational
institution for training PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, RNs, LPNs/LVNs, MDs,
DOs, ATCs, DCs, and MTs to become expert in the treatment of pathologies
related to the lymphatic system. Taught by the finest and most experienced
faculty in the field, Norton School students receive thorough and rigorous
training in the Foeldi Method of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT),
a therapeutic system regarded by the International Society of Lymphology
(ISL) as the "Gold Standard" for the treatment of lymphedema.
Students become qualified to treat lymphedema (both primary and secondary),
lipedema, phlebo-lymphostatic edema, chronic venous insufficiencies,
and post-traumatic edema. Additionally, as graduates fully certified
in the treatment of lymphedema, Norton School alumni are eligible to
sit for the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA®) Examination® for lymphedema therapists.
Founded by Steve Norton, Complete Decongestive
Therapy Instructor, Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), and renowned
authority in the field of lymphedema therapy, the Norton School offers
lymphedema therapy certification courses throughout North America within
prestigious hospital and out-patient clinical settings.
As an approved Continuing Education Provider with
the FPTA and NCBTMB, the Norton School also offers advanced-level programs
and specialized workshops to assist the practicing lymphedema clinician
in maintaining theoretical and practical expertise in the constantly-evolving
field of lymphedema management.