We help clients with lipedema manage symptoms like pain, swelling, heaviness, and limited mobility, while working toward greater comfort, body confidence, and improved quality of life. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or have been living with lipedema for years, we are here to support your journey. 

What is Lipedema?

Lipedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder that most commonly affects women and is often triggered or worsened by hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. It is different from obesity and is often resistant to diet and exercise changes. Lipedema can cause: 

• Symmetrical swelling in the legs and/or arms (not affecting the hands or feet) 
• A feeling of heaviness, aching, or tenderness 
• Easy bruising 
• Fat pads or nodules beneath the skin 
• Limited mobility or range of motion 

Lipedema can progress over time and lead to secondary lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency, making early intervention and supportive care essential. 

Services for Lipedema Management 

Our clinic offers a whole-person approach to managing lipedema. We customize your care based on your needs, stage of lipedema, and lifestyle goals. Services include: 

• Physiotherapy: Our physiotherapists help improve discomfort and function while addressing pain and compensatory strain from uneven weight distribution. They provide education and gentle therapeutic exercise to support lymphatic and circulatory health. 
• Massage Therapy: Gentle, specialized massage helps reduce pain, improve tissue quality, and promote relaxation. Therapists are trained to accommodate sensitivity and bruising common with lipedema. 
• Kinesiology: Our kinesiologists create personalized exercise programs focused on low-impact activity, resistance training, and safe cardiovascular conditioning. Movement is carefully introduced to reduce inflammation and support lymph flow. 
• Laser Therapy: Low-level laser therapy may help reduce pain, soften fibrotic tissue, support lymphatic drainage, and improve skin quality. 
• Scar Management: If you’ve undergone liposuction or other related surgeries for your lipedema, our therapists help reduce tightness and adhesions, support tissue healing, and restore mobility. 
• Lymphedema Management: Lipedema often overlaps with lymphedema. Our certified therapists offer manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression therapy, and education to manage swelling and prevent complications. 
• Compression Therapy: We fit and educate you on the use of compression garments that help reduce swelling, provide support, and improve comfort during daily activities. 
• Dietetics: While diet does not cure lipedema, nutrition plays a role in managing inflammation and maintaining overall health. Our registered dietitian provides individualized plans that support wellness and comfort. 
• Psychotherapy: Living with lipedema can affect mental health and self-esteem. Our therapists offer supportive, trauma-informed care to help you feel empowered and heard. 
• Acupuncture: May offer symptom relief, including pain, inflammation, and energy regulation. (Coming soon!) 

We believe that every person with lipedema deserves to feel seen, understood, and supported. You don’t have to manage this condition alone; our experienced team is here to help.