Lymphedema Support Group

The Lymphedema Support Group provides a safe place for anyone dealing with lymphedema as the result of impaired lymph system from birth or from an injury or illness. The group is run by certified lymphedema therapists who understand the challenges limb swelling can present. During monthly meetings, we’ll discuss ways to minimize symptoms and enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from each other’s experiences.

Monthly Meetings:

This group meets virtually on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Email invites will be sent with meeting details for that month.

Cost:

Free

Contact:

[email protected]

2023 Meeting Schedule and Topics:

All meetings will be led by lymphedema specialists unless otherwise noted.

January 17, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Sarena Banas PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CERT-MDT
• Topic: CDT, Complete Decongestive Therapy-Game Changer, Back to Basics

February 21, 2023

• Special Guest Speakers: Robin Kauffman PT, CLT-LANA
• Topic: Genital Therapy

March 21, 2023 – Lymphedema Awareness Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Guenter Klose MLD/CDT, Certified Instructor CLT-LANA
• Topic: Lymphedema

April 18, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Rebecca Everetts PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA
• Topic: Pelvic Floor and Lymphedema

May 16, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Erin Fazzari MPT, CLT, CWS and Donald Thomas PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CWT
• Topic: Wound Care

June 20, 2023 – National Lymphedema Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Catherine Seo PHD, Founder & CEO Lipedema Simplified, LLC and Leslyn Keith OTD, OTR/L, CLT LANA and Author
• Topic: Lipedema Month; What is Lipedema? New Research

July 18, 2023 – Head and Neck Awareness

• Special Guest Speaker: Donald Thomas PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CWT
• Topic: Head and Neck

August 15, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Tia Gray PTA, CLT, CWT
• Topic: Cording: Questions: Why? What? And Where?

September 19, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Patient Perspective
• Topic: Lymphedema Challenges/Self Reflection

October 17, 2023 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Special Guest Speaker: Dana Donofree, Anano Founder and CEO
• Topic: Anano Bra’s My Story

November 21, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Erica Dawkins PsyD, MED, CSP
• Topic: Body Image

December 19, 2023

• Special Guest Speaker: Vendor Presentation
• Topic: Garments