If you are a healthcare professional...
We know you're as passionate as we are about helping people with lipedema live better lives. And we know you're always looking for new and effective ways to do that.
Join us to learn about the most up-to-date treatment strategies you can implement with your patients.
Who Should Attend?
☑️ Individuals with Lipedema and/or Lymphedema
☑️ Caregivers/Loved Ones
☑️ Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs)
☑️ Physical Therapists
☑️ Occupational Therapists
☑️ Massage Therapists
☑️ Medical Doctors
☑️ Nurses
☑️ Psychiatrists/Psychologists
☑️ Naturopaths
☑️ Doctors of Osteopathy
☑️ Any Clinician who wants to help their patients with lipedema and lymphedema
Table of Contents
📘 Introducing the Groundbreaking New Book
“Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment”
Launching in Tandem with the Congress
This long-awaited publication is more than a clinical resource — it’s a compassionate roadmap for both providers and patients navigating the complex world of lipedema.
What Makes This Book Special?
Co-authored by World Experts — and Patients Too (see Table of Contents above)
Insight from top clinicians and those living with lipedema, making it uniquely comprehensive and empathetic.
Clinically Precise, Patient-Friendly
Designed for medical professionals, yet written in a way that patients can clearly understand and use.
Actionable & Empowering
Step-by-step guidance for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care — grounded in the latest science.
Infused with Compassion and Hope
Not just facts — this book speaks to the heart, offering encouragement, validation, and real-world tools.
Be Among the First to Access It
Attendees of the conference will get exclusive early insight into the book’s release — be part of this exciting launch and take home a resource you’ll turn to again and again.
SAVE MY SEATMEET OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS
Our Co-Hosts
Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA
Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Author, Consultant, Lipedema Simplified, USA
Siobhan Huggins
Co-Owner Own Your Labs, Research Specialist, Lipedema Simplified, USA
Catherine Seo, PhD
Founder & CEO
Lipedema Simplified | Lipedema Project, USA
Keynote Speaker
Stanley Rockson, MD
Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine, Stanford Medical Center, USA
Expert Speakers
Gabriele Faerber, MD, PhD
Phlebology, Lymphology, Nutritional Medicine, Germany
Matthew Carmody, MD
Medical Advisor, Lipedema Simplified, Internist, Faculty, Harvard Medical School, Diplomate, Obesity Medicine, USA
Franz-Josef Schingale, MD
Phlebology, Lymphology, Medical Director, Lympho‑Opt Clinic, Germany
Joanna Dudek, PhD
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Assistant Professor, SWPS University, Poland
Ramin Shayan, MBBS, PhD, FRACS (Plastics)
Associate Professor, University of Melbourne; Director, O’Brien Institute, Australia
Sara Dobbins, PhD
Genetics Researcher, Lipoedema Consortium, UK
Corrado Campisi, MD, PhD, MRM
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Director, Campisi Clinic, Italy
Sandro Michelini, MD, PhD
Vascular Rehabilitation, San Giovanni Battista Hospital; Founding President, Lipedema World Alliance, Italy
Rachel Huynh, AB
Student, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, USA
"Bill" William Repicci, MA
President and CEO, LE&RN (Lymphatic Education & Research Network) USA
Cindy Beers, MS, E-RYT 500
Board Certified Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist, Yoga Teacher, USA
Akanksha Daga
Marketing Director, Lipedema Simplified, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, USA
Lipedema Patient & Advocate
Julie Stewart
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Community Muse, USA
Esther Gartner
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Member & Advocate, USA
Marsha Black
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Member & Advocate, USA
Save Time and Learn from Home
- Attend from anywhere with no need to travel. Patients can stay close to loved ones while focusing on their care, and clinicians can grow their knowledge without stepping away from their practice.
Manage Costs with Confidence
- Learn cost-effective strategies for managing lipedema, from conservative care to surgical and holistic options. Make informed choices that match your needs and budget.
Interactive and Supportive Community
- Engage in real-time conversations with patients, clinicians, and experts. Ask questions, share your story, and build meaningful connections in a supportive learning environment.
Practical Takeaways for Immediate Impact
- Gain practical takeaways you can use immediately. Patients will discover holistic tools for daily care and symptom management, while clinicians receive actionable strategies to support whole-person treatment.
Empowerment Through Knowledge
- Stay informed with the latest research and compassionate approaches. Whether you’re on your own lipedema journey or supporting others, you’ll leave more prepared and empowered.
WHAT OUR PAST ATTENDEES HAVE SAID...
"What a wonderful job you all have done, pulling all of this valuable information in one place. Thank you!!"
~ Pam M.
"You all have spearheaded an entire movement and changed the lives of so many. So grateful."
~ April I.
"Phenomenal Event! It really shed a lot of light on things that were happening to my body that internal medicine doctors don't always have answers to."
~ Denise B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this event for?
This event is designed for anyone seeking to explore surgical options and holistic tools for managing lipedema, lymphedema, and other lymphatic or fat disorders.
Whether you're a patient looking to prepare for surgery, enhance your recovery, or adopt a holistic approach to care—or a clinician aiming to expand your expertise and better support your patients—this event is for you.
You’ll gain the opportunity to learn, begin, or refine strategies that positively impact your healing journey or improve outcomes for those you care for.
If you are a patient, therapist, caregiver, healthcare provider, researcher, advocate, surgeon, doctor, or anyone with an interest in advancing the care of lymphatic or fat disorders, this event is your next step forward.
Is this an in-person live event?
This is a virtual event. We previously hosted our conferences in-person, with a smaller group of attendees at a much higher cost. We pivoted to make the conference available to you online, from the comfort of your own home, and at a much more affordable price.
We are able to have a global community event that brings participants from many countries. We hope you take this opportunity while it's available.
What are the event dates and hours?
The event takes place on September 26, 27 & 28, 2025, running from approx. 10 AM to 6 PM (Eastern Time) each day, though session times may vary. We will send the most updated event schedule closer to the event.
Will there be a way to connect with other attendees?
Yes! Our Facebook group is included in your registration. You will receive the link as soon as you register, and your request to join our Facebook group will be accepted within 24-48 hours.
"While I am just starting this journey I would be totally lost without your group and these resources. You really gave me the confidence to seek out care. To say, I am worth it! I care for others but now I need to find a way to care for myself."
~ Christina K.
"What a wonderful event!!! For this first-timer, my mind has been opened to a whole new way of life. Something I've searched for 25 years."
~ Jennifer M.
"You are giving us a voice which is something we have not had in the past. The conference was amazing! Totally amazing! I appreciate being part of it. Again, I can't thank you enough."
~ Peggy W.
"I am so very grateful for ALL that you are doing for those of us with lipoedema, and the information seems to be growing faster throughout the world. Very very well done!"
~ Marion G.
"Thank you so Much! You are a wealth of information. I have been having pain in my saddle bags and I thought I was going to have to get knee and hip replacements. I have almost an identical story."