Lymphatic Therapy Services of San Diego

04/27/2026

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04/11/2026

https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=mGIS35Ji Please join us at the first LIpedema Summit!!
Fascia and Lymphatic Flow: Home Support Strategies
In this talk, I’ll be sharing:
• Why lipedema is not just a fat disorder—but a disorder of fluid, fascia, and flow
• How the lymphatic system and connective tissue work together
• Why symptoms like heaviness, pain, and swelling persist
• Simple, effective home strategies to support lymphatic movement and reduce inflammation

03/22/2026

Join us for Dercums Disease Day April 4th As we share the latest information on the devastating connective tissue disease. Message me for details

03/22/2026

For over 30 years, LInda Anne has been dedicated to supporting those living with lipedema, lymphedema, and Dercum’s disease through integrative lymphatic care.

As a Clinical Aromatherapist and lymphatic therapy expert, She creates customized blends that help reduce inflammation, support lymphatic flow, and restore a sense of ease in the body.

If you’re looking for a personalized, compassionate approach to your care, I invite you to message LInda Anne for an in-person or virtual consultation.

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03/16/2026

✈️ Traveling with Lipedema or Lymphedema: What Patients Should Know

I recently shared strategies on the Juzo Academy for helping people with lipedema and lymphedema travel more comfortably. I’ve attached the article here for clinicians and patients who want practical guidance before flying.

Travel opens the door to connection, exploration, and new experiences. But for individuals living with lipedema or lymphedema, travel can also present physical challenges.

Long flights, prolonged sitting, cabin pressure changes, and dehydration can all affect lymphatic circulation. Without preparation, these factors can increase swelling, discomfort, and the risk of complications such as cellulitis or blood clots.

The good news is that with the right strategies, travel can be safe and enjoyable.

Why Travel Can Trigger Swelling

The lymphatic system depends on movement and muscle contractions to circulate lymph fluid.

When we sit for several hours during travel, lymph flow slows significantly. This can lead to fluid accumulation in the limbs.

Air travel adds another challenge. Airplane cabins are pressurized to the equivalent of 6,000–8,000 feet above sea level, which can influence circulation and contribute to swelling in individuals with compromised lymphatic systems.

Compression is Key

Compression therapy is one of the most important strategies for preventing travel-related swelling.

Properly fitted compression garments help:
✔ support lymphatic flow
✔ reduce fluid buildup
✔ improve circulation
✔ lower the risk of clot formation

For longer flights, many clinicians recommend wearing compression garments before, during, and after travel.

Movement is Medicine

Even small movements can stimulate lymph flow.

During flights try:
• ankle pumps
• gentle knee lifts
• stretching when possible
• walking the aisle periodically

These simple actions can make a meaningful difference.

Hydration Matters

Dehydration thickens lymphatic fluid and can worsen swelling.

Drink water regularly while traveling and try to limit:
• alcohol
• excess caffeine
• high-sodium airline foods

Healthy snacks like nuts, berries, and green tea can support circulation and reduce inflammation.

Helpful Travel Tips

If walking long distances in airports is difficult, wheelchair assistance is available through most airlines and can be arranged in advance.

You can also request a seatbelt extender ahead of time if needed for comfort.

A Final Thought

Living with lipedema or lymphedema should not mean giving up the joy of travel.

With the right preparation—compression, movement, hydration, and self-care—you can support your lymphatic system and travel with greater comfort and confidence.

Travel becomes not just possible… but empowering.

Linda-Anne Kahn, CLT-LANA, NCBTMB, CDT
Lymphatic Therapy Services
www.lymphatictherapyservices.com

Get personalized lymphatic therapy and massage treatment in San Diego. Enjoy customized care tailored to your needs. Book your consultation today!

12/17/2025

Lipedema is finally getting the scientific attention it deserves.
A new large Spanish cohort study (1,803 women, Biomedicines 2025) shows that lipedema is not a cosmetic issue, but a systemic, multisystem disease with major clinical and psychosocial impact. It was formally recognized by the WHO in 2022 (ICD 11 EF02.2), yet remains widely underdiagnosed and often confused with obesity or lymphedema, delaying care and compounding distress.
Key insights from the cohort:
• Most patients were diagnosed in their reproductive years, with a predominantly gynoid (pear-shaped) fat pattern and almost half already in advanced disease stages.
• Pain, tenderness, ligamentous hyperlaxity, and nodular, fibrotic tissue resistant to weight loss were hallmark findings.
• Comorbidities were striking: chronic low grade inflammation, connective tissue fragility, suspected intestinal hyperpermeability, thyroid and other endocrine dysfunction, alongside high rates of anxiety, low self esteem, and depression.
The big takeaway: lipedema behaves as a systemic connective tissue and inflammatory disorder involving vascular, endocrine, and possibly gastrointestinal pathways — not simply “abnormal fat.” That means diagnosis cannot rely on BMI alone; clinicians must look for characteristic pain patterns, fat distribution, and tissue changes.
For healthcare systems, this calls for:
• Earlier recognition and standardized diagnostic criteria
• Multidisciplinary care (endocrinology, nutrition, psychology, rheumatology, rehabilitation)
• More research into the underlying inflammatory and connective tissue mechanisms
Raising awareness among clinicians, payers, and policymakers is crucial if we want to reduce diagnostic delays, prevent progression, and support the women living with this condition every day.
“Clinical Signs at Diagnosis and Comorbidities in a Large Cohort of Patients with Lipedema in Spain” by Simarro Blasco et al., 2025 (Biomedicines, 13, 3049).
Simarro Blasco, J. L., Michelini, S., Andrés-Gasco, M., Lebrero García, A., Ortega Abad, D., Margalejo Lombardo, J., Buj Vargas, J., Sanchéz-Costa, J. T., & Martín Martínez, M. A. (2025). Clinical Signs at Diagnosis and Comorbidities in a Large Cohort of Patients with Lipedema in Spain. Biomedicines, 13(12), 3049. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13123049

Background/Objectives: Lipedema is a chronic disorder that affects almost exclusively women and is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous fat, typically in the buttocks, hips, and lower limbs, and in some cases the arms. The primary objective of this study was to descri...

10/24/2025

I am so excited to be presenting at the World LIpedema Congress in Rome in November. My talk is "The Metabolic Link in Lipedema: Unraveling the Intersections of Inflammation, Metabolic Dysregulation, Obesity and Insulin Resistance". Hope to see you there!!!
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10/22/2025

These two conversations weave together the worlds of fascia, flow, lymphatic system and healing — showing how deeply interconnected our body’s systems truly are. The Hidden Link Between Lymph, Fascia & the Brain
Watch both replays on Instagram:
→Linda-Anne https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHvgZbjiAT/
→ Dr. Satya’s replay post] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQH0S-eEp7h/

If you’re someone who loves exploring how fascia, lymphatics, and the nervous system intersect — you’re going to love these.

09/30/2025

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar, "Lipedema Patient Roundtable," hosted by LymphaPress and moderated by the fabulous, Brenda Viola.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Be inspired by some of the top social influencers and clinical minds in the lipedema world! Our monthly Roundtables offer candid talk, real-life advice, and lots of encouragement.
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Registration link https://lnkd.in/gBpEmXKp

09/06/2025

Linda Anne was proud to present at the International Fascia Confernce on Fascia, lymphatic system and lipedema and Dercums disease.

08/18/2025

The amazing Fabians Silva shared about interoception and the nerve rings and the fascia at the International Fascia Conference in New Orleans.