The Canadian Lymphomaniac

04/03/2026

If you are living with lipedema, we want to hear from you.
English survey: https://forms.gle/1WdWkGEbGag46FbA9

Lipedema Canada is applying for accreditation for our upcoming conference to offer continuing education credits to clinicians learning about lipedema. We are collecting experiences from our community around accessing care, diagnosis, and interactions with healthcare providers to help demonstrate where better education can make a real difference.
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Participate in whichever language you are most comfortable with.

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Si vous vivez avec le lipœdème, nous voulons vous entendre.
Sondage en français : https://forms.gle/pR4khmhPkH69bWmT7

Lipœdème Canada présente une demande d'agrément pour sa prochaine conférence afin d'offrir des crédits de formation continue aux cliniciens qui apprennent sur le lipœdème. Nous recueillons des témoignages de notre communauté sur l'accès aux soins, le diagnostic et les interactions avec les professionnels de la santé, afin de démontrer là où une meilleure éducation peut vraiment changer les choses.
Prenez quelques minutes pour répondre à notre sondage. Participez dans la langue avec laquelle vous vous sentez le plus à l'aise.

04/03/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Dr.Jessica Underwood

"MPS Lymphatic Therapy – Scar Release, Autonomic Regulation, and Fascial–Lymphatic Flow"

MPS Lymphatic Therapy is a targeted neuromyofascial approach designed to restore lymphatic flow by addressing autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation, scar interference, and fascial restriction. Surgical and traumatic scars are known to disrupt local neurovascular signaling, upregulate sympathetic tone, and mechanically tether fascia—creating barriers to effective lymphatic drainage. These disturbances often persist long after tissue healing and contribute to chronic inflammation, edema, pain, and immune dysfunction.

This presentation will outline how Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) can be used to first normalize autonomic balance through deep scar release and neural down-regulation. Once sympathetic overactivity is reduced, specific acupoints and neurovascular access points are stimulated to facilitate fascial glide and enhance intrinsic lymphatic vessel contractility.

The autonomic nervous system plays a critical role in lymphatic function—modulating lymphangion contraction, valve coordination, and immune signaling within lymph nodes. By restoring parasympathetic dominance and reducing nociceptive noise, MPS therapy supports both mechanical lymph movement and immune regulation.

Attendees will gain a practical, physiology-based framework for integrating scar release and acupoint stimulation into lymphatic therapy protocols, improving outcomes for patients with post-surgical swelling, chronic pain, inflammatory conditions, and autonomic imbalance.

Join us in Calgary.
🔗 https://bit.ly/lymphycon2026registration

04/02/2026

Some people don’t realize this…

If you live with lymphedema, something as simple as redness or warmth in your skin could be the start of cellulitis — and it can escalate FAST.

🚨 Early signs to watch for:
• Redness & heat
• Sudden swelling
• Pain or tenderness
• Fever or chills
• Flu-like symptoms

This is why awareness matters.

So many in our community have experienced this — and too often it’s misunderstood or missed early.

👉 Have you ever experienced cellulitis with lymphedema?
👉 What were your first signs?

Your story could help someone else recognize it sooner.

Let’s look out for each other. 🩷

04/02/2026

Move That Lymph Barbie is back! Compression before coffee… always. 💗

Some mornings take a little extra time—and that’s okay. This is what strength looks like in real life.

As we kick off April, we’re celebrating Occupational Therapy Month and sending so much love to our incredible certified lymphedema therapists—OTs, PTs, and every specialist who helps us move, manage, and live better every single day. You are truly life-changing. 🩵

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03/30/2026

Attention Canadian students!

If you've been wanting to enhance your knowledge in the Brain curriculum, now's your chance. Join Mike Applebee and Robin Devine in Calgary, Alberta, from April 9th to 12th, 2026, for the first class of our exciting Brain series.

It's a perfect opportunity to grow and dive into an engaging educational experience.
Don't let this chance pass you by!

https://bit.ly/4s9GelL