Supported Body Massage Therapy

20/08/2025

💖 What a fantastic day at the Community Connect Day in Muswellbrook by Aurora Supports!

💫It was great to see what a fantastic range of services that we have in our local area!

Thanks to medi Australia and Medi-Rent for providing everyone with some free goodies and to Medi-Rent for supplying the compression pumps!

🏆Congratulations to Katrina Mears who was the winner of our 60 minute treatment give away! We look forward to seeing you in clinic! 🙂

03/08/2025

⚡️ NEWSFLASH! ⚡️
On Wednesday the 20th of August Supported Body Massage Therapy will be heading to the Community Connect Day at the Muswellbrook PCYC, brought to you by Aurora Supports!

🙋‍♀️ Come say g’day and find out how we can help you manage conditions like lymphoedema, lipoedema, and venous oedemas.

Treatments we offer in clinic to manage lymphatic conditions include:

🌸 Compression pumping (SIPC)
🌱 Compression garment prescription and supply
🌼 Manual Lymphatic Drainage
🪻 Scar therapy
🌿 Deep Oscillation therapy
🌻 Negative Pressure therapy (Lymphatouch)
🪴 Empowering you to manage your condition through education and self-care

🤑 FREE STUFF!
On the day there will be give aways, and you will have the opportunity to try compression pumping for FREE thanks to Medi-Rent!

MORE FREE STUFF!
😉 Come visit our stand and find out how to go in the draw to win a free 60 minute treatment/consultation!

I look forward to chatting with you! Tracey 🙂

🔹Lymphoedema, lipoedema and venous oedema support
🔹Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
🔹Scar therapy
🔹Oncology massage
🔹Remedial massage

Book an appointment online here ⬇️
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

0419 877 702
supportedbodymassage.com.au

03/07/2025

🗣️ Let’s talk lipoedema management.

🤷‍♀️ Although people can have common lipoedema symptoms, not everyone finds the same therapies helpful, or possible, or even affordable.

🎓 Knowledge is power - learn about the condition and discover what might work for you.

🌱 Start off small by trying one new thing at a time. Build it into your routine until it becomes a habit. Don’t get overwhelmed by trying to do all of the things, all of the time, straight off the bat.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Get support - you don’t have to go it alone.
Talk to others about things that are working for them.
Join the Lipoedema Australia page or attend a lipoedema lunch or coffee catch up. Feel comfortable sharing experiences in a safe space.
https://www.lipoedema.org.au/lunches

Visit the Lipoedema Australia website for a great source of information and printable resources.
https://www.lipoedema.org.au

At Supported Body Massage Therapy we offer a welcoming, non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable in discussing your condition and the treatment options we offer to support you.

Feel free to reach out if for further information.

Tracey 🙂

Make an appointment online here ⬇️
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

17/06/2025

📢 Let's talk LIPOEDEMA DIAGNOSIS.

😫 It's not always easy to get an official diagnosis, and can sometime feel like a grey area.

➡️ Swipe through as we shed some light on the subject.

🤲 Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, or visit the Lipoedema Australia website for further information and some great downloadable and printable resources to help spread the word and raise awareness of lipoedema.

https://www.lipoedema.org.au

Tracey 🙂

www.supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

01/06/2025

🌸 June is Lipoedema Awareness Month! A time to share knowledge and understanding of a disease that often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and passed off as 'you just need to eat less and exercise more.' Not always that simple.

🧬 Lipoedema is a connective tissue disorder that predominantly affects women and is characterised by a disproportionate accumulation of adipose tissue (fat) in the body.

👉 It is categorised into different 'types' which are differentiated by where the affected tissue is found.

Type I - Buttocks and hips
Type II - Buttocks, hips and thighs
Type III - Buttocks, hips, thighs and lower legs to the ankle
Type IV - Arms
Type V - Lower legs

💡You might most readily recognise lipoedema in women that have a small waist which expands out to a disproportionately much larger hips and thighs, or in thick calves that stop abruptly at the ankle and lead into unaffected feet.

🪧Some signs and symptoms that may accompany lipoedema include:
- pain, aching or heaviness
- easy bruising
- affected tissue sensitive to touch
- affected tissue contains hard nodules with the texture of grains of rice or hard peas
- weight loss results in minimal impact to affected areas
- tissue growth and other symptoms often exacerbated at times of increased hormonal change eg puberty, pregnancy and menopause
- fat pads around the knees or ankle bones
- cuffing at the ankle
- joint hypermobility
- spider veins and varicose veins
- relatives with a similar body shape

Management strategies include:

⛽️ Compression therapy including garments and pumps
🥦 Nutritional management
🏊‍♀️ Exercise
💧 Manual lymphatic drainage
🤲 Remedial massage
👨‍⚕️Specialised liposuction for tissue reduction

👍 If this post has resonated with you, please like and share to spread the word, and stay tuned for more information on lipoedema this month.

If you would like to find out more about how we can help you manage lipoedema, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Tracey 🙂

supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

12/04/2025

With so many pneumatic compression devices on the market it can be confusing when it come to choosing which one to use for treating oedema (tissue swelling.)

In our clinic we choose to use Medi-Rent products.

Medi-Rent are an Australian company who provide TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approved products that are backed by evidence-based research.

If you are looking for a comfortable and effective way of treating oedema/lymphoedema/lipoedema please do not hesitate to reach out to find out more adding this method into your support regime.

Tracey 🙂

supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

Book an appointment online⬇️
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

05/04/2025

📣 Appointments available next week

🌸 Lymphoedema and lipoedema support including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, compression garment prescription and more...
🤲 Oncology massage
🌸 Scar tissue massage and therapy
🤲 Lymphatic drainage massage
🌸 Remedial massage

⭐️ Private health care rebates available may be applicable for you.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Tracey 🙂
supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

Online bookings⬇️
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

28/03/2025

⁉️ Do I have lymphoedema, or lipoedema?? (Or both!)

🌸 Lipoedema is a not so well known connective tissue disorder that presents as an abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue (fat) in the body.

🦵Fat deposits are most commonly found in the hips, legs and upper arms, and can give the body a disproportionate appearance.

💧 Lymphoedema is a build up fluid in body tissues that happens when the lymphatic system is overloaded.

🧬 This may be a congenital issue, or
can occur when the lymphatic system is damaged eg lymph node removal as a part of cancer treatment.

❓Lipoedema, lymphoedema and obesity, are often confused for one another, and misdiagnosis is not uncommon.

😵‍💫 To add further confusion to diagnosis, these three conditions can all be found alongside each other.

👩‍🎓Below is a great video that explains some of the differences between lipoedema and lymphoedema.

https://youtu.be/_gm-ecrXcfc?si=-W2rx5Zl3kclRAkg

🫶 At Supported Body Massage Therapy have a qyalified lymphoedema therspist support you to gain control over managing uour lymphoedema and lipoedema condition.

Please do not hesitate to reach out for further information.

Tracey 🙂
supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

Have you been told you have Lymphedema? Or maybe Lipedema? Or both? How do you know which one you have when many doctors don't understand the difference? In ...

06/03/2025

Lymphoedema is a condition you don’t have to manage on your own. There is a wealth of information available if you know where to look.

🏥 A range of healthcare professionals can help you manage various aspects of your condition. These include:

👉 Lymphoedema therapists
👉 Physiotherapists
👉 Massage therapists
👉 Exercise physiologists
👉 Podiatrists

To find an accredited Lymphoedema Therapist, visit the Australasian Lymphology Association's "Find a Practitioner" page below ⬇️

https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/accreditation-nlpr/find-a-practitioner/

🤝 Support group meetings are available in various locations across Australia, as well as online for those in remote areas. Attending these meetings is a great opportunity to connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. Here you can learn about helpful techniques and products that have worked for others to manage their lymphoedema.
For more information about support group meeting locations and dates, visit the Lymphoedema Association of Australia webpage.

https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/events/support-group-meetings/

🫶 The Lymphoedema Association of Australia is a passionate community of volunteers dedicated to ensuring that no one walks their lymphoedema journey alone. With a small annual membership fee, you can stay connected, informed, and supported throughout your journey. To become a member, visit:

https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/events/support-group-meetings/

If you need support with your lymphoedema, or have any questions or concerns about this condition, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Tracey 🙂
supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

🔗 Online bookings
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

✅ Lymphoedema and lipoedema support
✅ Scar tissue massage
✅ Manual lymphatic drainage
✅ Oncology massage
✅ Remedial massage

⭐️ Private health care rebates available for applicable treatments.

05/03/2025

💗Lymphoedema negatively affects the physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing of individuals living with the condition.

Lymphoedema risk factors:
👉 Family history
👉 Radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments
👉 Removal of lymph nodes during cancer surgery
👉 Surgeries or other types of tissue trauma
👉 Recurrent cellulitis infections
👉 Obesity
👉 Lipoedema

The incidence of lymphoedema after cancer treatment:
🌸 Breast cancer (20%)
🚺 Cervical cancer (24%)
🚺 Vulval cancer (36-47%)
☀️ Melanoma (9-29%)

🧑‍🦰 1 in 6000 people are born with lymphoedema

If you need support with your lymphoedema, or have any questions or concerns about this condition, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Tracey 🙂
supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

🔗 Online bookings
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

✅ Lymphoedema and lipoedema support
✅ Compression garments
✅ Scar tissue massage
✅ Manual lymphatic drainage
✅ Oncology massage
✅ Remedial massage

⭐️ Private health care rebates available for applicable treatments.

04/03/2025

Cellulitis can be a serious complication of lymphoedema that is often caused by a bacterial infection.

🏥 If cellulitis is suspected, it's crucial to seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms can progress quickly, leading to severe complications such as blood infections (sepsis), bone infections, or even death due to the systemic nature of the condition.

Signs and Symptoms of Cellulitis:
🔴 Redness of the skin
🔥 Skin that feels hot to the touch
😫 Pain and tenderness in the affected area
😵 Feeling unwell
🤯 Headache
🤒 Fever
🤮 Nausea and vomiting
🦴 Joint and muscle aches
🥱 Fatigue

Risk Factors:
🎈Uncontrolled swelling – Stagnant lymphatic fluid can serve as a breeding ground for infection.
❌Cracked skin, cuts, insect bites – pathways for bacteria to enter the body.
🦠 Previous occurrences of cellulitis – Recurring infections increase the risk.
😷 Weakened immune systems
❌ Diabetes
🩸 Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – Poor circulation can make infections more likely.

Prevention:
✅ Control lymphoedema swelling – Use methods that are effective for you to manage swelling.
🧴 Skin care – Keep skin moisturised, wear protective clothing, and use insect repellent.
🥦 Nutrition – Maintain good gut health to support immune function.
💊 Preventive antibiotics – For those with frequent cellulitis infections, a doctor may recommend antibiotics to prevent recurrence.

If you need support with your lymphoedema, or have any questions or concerns about this condition, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Tracey 🙂
supportedbodymassage.com.au
0419 877 702

🔗 Online bookings
https://supported-body-massage-therapy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

✅ Lymphoedema and lipoedema support
✅ Scar tissue massage
✅ Manual lymphatic drainage
✅ Oncology massage
✅ Remedial massage

⭐️ Private health care rebates available for applicable treatments.