Klose Training

What Klose Training does

Klose Training & Consulting, LLC is a privately held continuing education company founded in 2003 by Guenter Klose and headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. The company trains licensed healthcare professionals — primarily physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, and physicians — in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) for the treatment of lymphedema, a chronic condition affecting approximately 3.5 million Americans. Its flagship offering is a 135-hour hybrid Lymphedema Therapy Certification (75 hours online home-study plus 60 hours in-person lab) priced at $3,300, which awards the Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential and is AOTA-approved for 13.5 CEUs and eligible for LANA exam sitting.

The product portfolio spans four in-person/hybrid certification courses and 13 self-paced online continuing education courses covering specialized clinical topics such as breast cancer rehabilitation, head and neck lymphedema, obesity-related lymphedema and lipedema, wound management, and axillary web syndrome. Course venues are distributed across 15+ U.S. states plus international locations in Canada, Germany (Földi Clinic), and Singapore (scheduled January 2027). A key strategic asset is the long-standing exclusive working relationship with the Földi Clinic and Földi School in Hinterzarten, Germany, where founder Guenter Klose received his original 1984 training and where annual Advanced & Review courses are held on-site.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer professional services model with publicly disclosed pricing, multi-channel organic marketing (website, blog, social media), and instructor-led direct registration. Revenue derives from course tuition (main certifications $1,550-$3,300, advanced/skill builder courses $695-$1,650), a $900 deposit model, and a freemium Therapist Directory that converts graduates into a patient referral network. The company maintains a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offers lifetime graduate access to 250+ reference articles, 75+ instructional videos, and proprietary clinical resources including the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS). No external funding, acquisitions, or parent company ownership have been disclosed.

Name

Klose Training

Legal name

Klose Training & Consulting, LLC

Website

https://klosetraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klose Training is a private continuing education company founded in 2003 that certifies licensed healthcare professionals — primarily physical and occupational therapists — in Complete Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage for lymphedema treatment, via hybrid online and in-person courses delivered across the U.S., Germany, Canada, and Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD)

Keywords

• Lymphedema therapy certification
• Manual lymph drainage training
• Complete decongestive therapy
• Continuing education courses
• Breast cancer rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Courses: Primary revenue from lymphedema therapy certification courses (135 hours, $3,300 tuition) and MLD certification courses ($1,550 tuition) for healthcare professionals including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Massage Therapists.
2. Continuing Education Courses: Advanced & Review courses at Földi Clinic ($1,650), Skill Builder courses ($695), and online specialized courses generating continuing education credits for licensed professionals.
3. Course Deposits and Registration Fees: $900 deposit required at registration for certification courses to hold spot and receive home study materials, with balance due 3 weeks prior to classroom start.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Klose Training provides evidence-based lymphedema therapy certification and continuing-education courses for licensed healthcare professionals, delivered through a hybrid online home-study and in-person classroom/lab model. The flagship offering is the 135-hour Lymphedema Therapy Certification that awards the Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential, supplemented by Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification, the Földi Clinic Advanced & Review course, the 30-hour Skill Builder, and a catalog of self-paced online specialty courses. The company also provides supporting graduate resources including the proprietary Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) outcome measure and a therapist directory.

Product overview

Klose Training is a lymphedema therapy education company offering a portfolio of certification courses and continuing education programs. The core product is the 135-hour Lymphedema Therapy Certification (hybrid online/in-person format), which upon completion awards the CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) credential. Supporting the certification are add-on modules including the Lymphedema Therapy Skill Builder (30-hour advanced skills course), Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification (5.5-day Vodder-based course), and the Lymphedema Advanced and Review at Földi Clinic (Germany-based advanced training). The company also offers 13 self-paced online courses covering specialized topics such as breast cancer rehabilitation, head and neck lymphedema management, obesity-related conditions, and exercise protocols. Supplementary resources include a free Therapist Directory for patient referrals and the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) quality-of-life assessment tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lymphedema Therapy Certification 135-hour hybrid certification course (75 hours online home-study + 60 hours in-person classroom/lab) teaching Complete Decongestive Therapy for lymphedema treatment; graduates earn the Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential. Includes course manual, bandaging materials, MLD videos, compression garment training, product samples, and lifetime graduate resources. Priced at $3,300 with a $900 deposit required at registration.
• Lymphedema Therapy Skill Builder 30-hour advanced skill-building course for practicing lymphedema therapists to improve Manual Lymph Drainage and compression therapy techniques, update clinical knowledge, and network with peers. Priced at $695.
• Lymphedema Advanced and Review at Földi Clinic 3.5-day advanced course held annually at the world-renowned Földi Clinic in Hinterzarten, Germany, taught in English. Includes observation of expert therapists, case discussion sessions, and the International Földi Clinic Days conference. Priced at $1,650.
• Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification 5.5-day certification course based on Dr. Emil Vodder's MLD techniques covering therapeutic soft-tissue mobilization for lymph formation, edema reduction, and treatment of conditions including migraine, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Priced at $1,550 with registration handled directly through the instructor.
• Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Online Self-paced online course covering rehabilitation protocols for breast cancer patients, including treatment techniques and patient management strategies.
• Breast Cancer Rehabilitation II Online Advanced self-paced online course continuing breast cancer rehabilitation protocols beyond the initial Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Online course.
• Strength After Breast Cancer Online course focusing on evidence-based exercise and strength training protocols for breast cancer survivors.
• Obesity and Obesity-Related Lymphedema & Lipedema-Syndrome Online course presented by Dr. Tobias Bertsch exploring the relationship between obesity and lymphatic function, differentiation of lipedema, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches for obesity-associated lymphedema.
• Head and Neck Lymphedema Management Self-paced online course covering evaluation and treatment techniques for head and neck lymphedema.
• Elastic Taping for Lymphedema Online course on the use of elastic taping techniques for lymphedema treatment and management.
• Wound Management for Lymphedema Online course covering wound care protocols for patients with lymphedema and associated skin complications.
• Axillary Web Syndrome Online course addressing identification and treatment of axillary web syndrome (cording) commonly seen post-breast cancer surgery.
• A Physician's Lecture on Lymphedema Online physician-led lecture series on lymphedema diagnosis and medical management.
• Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymphatic System Foundational online course covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system.
• The Role of Exercise in Lymphedema Management Online course on evidence-based exercise protocols for lymphedema prevention and management.
• Differential Diagnosis: Identifying the Etiology of Edema Online course teaching differential diagnosis techniques to identify the underlying cause of various types of edema.
• Impacts of Breast Cancer Treatment Online course covering the various impacts of breast cancer treatment modalities on patient outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earn CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) credential and can immediately start working with patients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Földi Clinic and Földi SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKlose Training maintains a current and long-standing working relationship with the world-renowned Földi Clinic and Földi School in Hinterzarten, Germany. Founder Guenter Klose received his MLD/CDT training at the Foeldi Clinic in 1984. The partnership enables annual Advanced & Review courses held at the clinic, access to expert physicians and therapists for instruction, and integration of the latest international lymphedema treatment methodologies into Klose Training's curriculum.
• Kathleen Francis, MDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Kathleen Francis serves as Medical Director for Klose Training. She is one of the few physicians in the U.S. specializing in lymphedema and provides comprehensive lectures on diagnosis and differential diagnosis as part of the lymphedema therapy curriculum. She was recognized among top 1% of physicians in her specialty by U.S. News & World Report.
• Jan Weiss, PT, DHS, CLTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS), a validated quality-of-life outcome measure. Faculty member and presenter at national/international conferences. Served on LANA Board of Directors 2003-2009.
• Washington University Program in Physical TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourse venue partner for Lymphedema Therapy Certification in St. Louis. Faculty member Stacy Tylka, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT is a Professor at Washington University's Program in Physical Therapy.
• Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, FACSMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor at University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and online course instructor. Led the Physical Activity and Lymphedema Trial (PAL) and has published 160+ peer-reviewed papers with continuous NIH funding since 2001.
• Dr. Tobias Bertsch, MD, PhDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior consultant at Foeldi Clinic and online course instructor for Obesity and Obesity-Related Lymphedema & Lipedema Syndrome course. Developed unique multi-disciplinary therapy program for morbid obesity and obesity-associated lymphedema.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxYMOFgbSkn3VtvNUr3Zmww
• Facebookfacebook.com/klosetraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klose-training-&-consulting-lymphedema-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/klose_training
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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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