2025 Pfrimmer Convention

2025 International Association of Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapists Annual Convention

Elevate Your Practice. Transform Your Impact.

September 6, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Hamilton County Fire Fighters Union Hall (399 S 14th St, Noblesville, IN 46060)

Join us for a transformative day dedicated to advancing the practice of deep muscle therapy. This convention brings together professionals from across the nation to enhance their skills, network, and participate in the election of IAPDMT Board Members.

7 Hours of CE Instruction

We’re thrilled to welcome Certified Lymphedema Therapist and seasoned educator Rob Kelly for a full-day training designed to expand your clinical skills and enhance your therapeutic results. This immersive seven-hour session offers targeted education in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, tailored for experienced massage therapists looking to elevate their practice.

Class Description

This Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) class is designed for massage therapists with established hands-on experience. It will help you enhance your practice and broaden your therapeutic toolkit. Building on your refined palpation skills and heightened sense of touch, this course will elevate your ability to assess and treat what lies beneath the skin, focusing on the lymphatic system's critical role in maintaining optimal health.

The class will delve into the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, offering an in-depth understanding of its functions and significance in addressing various conditions. Also, gain practical skills to assess and treat the lymphatic system across the body using effective techniques on the head, neck, torso, and limbs.

About Your Instructor: Rob Kelly, LMT, CLT

With over 27 years of experience in clinical massage therapy and more than two decades as an educator, Rob Kelly brings both deep expertise and passionate instruction to this year’s Pfrimmer Convention. A Certified Lymphedema Therapist trained through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Rob specializes in manual lymph drainage, CranioSacral Therapy, neuromuscular techniques, and fascial mobilization. Through his private practice and his teaching with Rob Kelly Seminars, he is known for blending evidence-based techniques with the art of healing touch to help clients and students alike reduce pain, improve function, and elevate their practice. Rob’s extensive background—ranging from sports and orthopedic massage to oncology and lymphatic care—makes his teaching especially relevant for Pfrimmer practitioners seeking to expand their skills in addressing inflammation, swelling, and tissue health through effective lymphatic techniques.