Monarch Continuing Education

03/14/2026

Congrats to Monarch grad starting at fire speed! Starting a program at WVU clinic Ashley Pruett.

03/06/2026

Happy Lymphedema Awareness Day! Thankful for all of our therapists extending the care to others around the globe.

03/06/2026

03/02/2026

02/14/2026

Learn more about the glymphatic system of the brain and implications on the body in our Neuro-Lymphatic course.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41377-024-01450-0

02/02/2026

Congratulations to our latest CLT graduates!!

01/29/2026

CLT skills class starts tomorrow!

01/26/2026

LE&RN extends deep gratitude to Dr. Gary Gibbons as he retires from federal service and his current position as director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

For too long, lymphatic diseases have struggled for recognition and research investment. Dr. Gibbons helped to change that. He listened, engaged with our community, and helped ensure lymphatic diseases had a place in national research conversations. Most notably, his leadership helped make possible the first-ever national commission on lymphatic diseases — a historic step that will shape progress in this field for years to come.

We are grateful for Dr. Gibbons' partnership and vision, and we remain committed to carrying the momentum forward. Read NHLBI’s announcement:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2026/nhlbi-institute-update

(Pictured: LE&RN spokesperson Kathy Bates with Dr. Gibbons, 2019, photo by Mariah Miranda)

01/25/2026

Amazing progress since I started in this field 20 years ago.

Weill Cornell Medicine has received a $5.2 million, initial two-year award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Lymphatic Imaging, Genomics, and pHenotyping Technologies (LIGHT) program to develop a comprehensive and innovative approach to diagnosing lymphatic disease.

01/24/2026

Learn the manual protocol with me on February 3rd and 4th! Monarchce.com

A groundbreaking discovery in brain health has revealed that facial lymphatic vessels play a crucial role in draining toxins from the brain. When massaged, these vessels help clear out waste, which is vital for the prevention of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's. Scientists are excited about the possibility of using this technique as a non-invasive treatment for brain health.

By targeting these facial lymphatic pathways, researchers believe they could slow down the progression of diseases that impact memory and cognition. Early intervention with this method may provide an effective and natural way to protect against diseases that lead to dementia.

This discovery also emphasizes the importance of regular facial massages, not just for relaxation, but for overall brain wellness. It’s a promising avenue for future treatments and something that could change the way we approach neurodegenerative diseases. 💆‍♂️🧠

01/18/2026

All new for 2026!

11/27/2025