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If you are a healthcare professional...
We know you're as passionate as we are about helping people with lipedema and lymphedema 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?
âď¸ Individuals with Lipedema and/or Lymphedema
âď¸Â Caregivers/Loved Ones
âď¸Â Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs)
âď¸Â Physical Therapists
âď¸Â Occupational Therapists
âď¸Â Massage Therapists
âď¸Â Medical Doctors
âď¸Â Nurses
âď¸Â Psychiatrists/Psychologists
âď¸Â Naturopaths
âď¸Â Doctors of Osteopathy
âď¸Â Any Clinician who wants to help their patients with lipedema and lymphedema
What's Included in our Heart to Heart Event...
Join this highly interactive virtual conference to gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of lipedema care.
Whether you're a clinician supporting patients, a patient preparing for surgery, navigating insurance approvals, or exploring holistic strategies, youâll gain actionable insights to enhance outcomes and improve quality of life.
DAYÂ 1
SURGICAL OVERVIEWÂ - A Holistic Approach
 Set yourself up for success by learning how to prepare mentally, physically, and logistically for lipedema surgery.
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MedPlast, a lipedema hospital in Berlin, shares itâs holistic approach through each step of the process.
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Pros and cons of surgery/ Why surgery?
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Understand the anatomy of lipedema and how surgery can address its effects.
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Prepare by organizing, learning, and empowering yourself.
Key Focus Areas: Plan, Prepare, Prevent
DAYÂ 2
EXPLOREÂ - Navigating Your Choices
 Day 2 offers in-depth exploration of:
- Â Learn about the various surgical options in the USA and in Europe
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Explore preparation & recovery tips, including nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness.
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Community discussions to share experiences and practical advice for navigating the surgical journey.
Key Focus Areas: Prioritize, Provide, Pursue
DAYÂ 3
PLAN - Thriving Beyond Surgery
 Bring everything together with a personalized action plan for long-term success and well-being.
On Day 3, you will:
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Create a roadmap for YOUR surgical care and management.
- Steps to secure insurance preauthorization, including documentation, appeals, and advocacy tips.
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Learn strategies for healing and recovery.
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Plan your finances and logistics.
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Gain tools for lifelong health and follow-up care.
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Stay motivated with community and expert support.
Key Focus Areas: Protect, Promote, Persist
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Our Co-Hosts
Catherine Seo, PhD
Founder & CEO
Lipedema Simplified | Lipedema Project, USA
Matthew Carmody, MD
Medical Advisor, Lipedema Simplified, Internist, Faculty, Harvard Medical School, Diplomate, Obesity Medicine, USA
Siobhan Huggins
Co-Owner Own Your Labs, Research Specialist, Lipedema Simplified, USA
 Keynote Speakers
Dr. med. Frank Labschies
CEO and Medical Director, Med-Plast
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, DE/ES
Berlin, Germany
Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA
Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Author, Consultant, Lipedema Simplified,
California, USA
Stanley Rockson, MD
Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine, Stanford Medical Center,
California, USA
 Surgeon Speakers
Alexandre Amato, MD, PhD, MBA
Vascular Surgeon, President Associação Brasileira de Lipedema, Brazil
Boris Volshteyn, MD
Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon,
New Jersey, USA
Daniel Hagerty, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician, Founder & Medical Director Premier Lipedema Clinic,
Washington, USA
Karol A Gutowski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,Â
Chicago, USA
John Larson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,Â
California, USA
Sebastian Michel, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Lipedema Specialist, Germany, Dubai, UAE
Dr. med. Birgit JungehĂźlsing
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin, Germany
Dr. med. Georg Reumuth
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin, Germany
 Expert Speakers
Ajit Muley, PhD
Director of Science & Medicine, LE&RN, USA
"Bill" William Repicci, MA
President and CEO, LE&RN (Lymphatic Education & Research Network) USA
Bryan Hayward, ChE
Pain Management Specialist, Founder, Natural Wellness Boston, Chemical Engineer, Boston, USAÂ
Carrie Reedy, BHSc (Nut Med) FNLP
Functional Nutrition & Keto Coaching, Lipedema Simplified, Australia
Cecilia Dupecher, PhD
VP of Scientific Affairs, LE&RN, USA
Jaclyn Delrosario, MOT, OTR/L, CLT, CORE
Occupational Therapist, One River Massage Therapy, USA
Lea Fowler
ERISA health claim appeals expert, USA
Michelle Jaqua, RN, CCM
Certified Nurse Case Manager, Surgery Insurance Expert, USA
Lipedema Patients & AdvocatesÂ
Andrea Dowds
Lipedema Patient and Passionate Advocate for Womenâs Empowerment, Dubai, UAE
Ashley Fisher
Co-Host of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, Lipedema Advocate, USA
Debra Jerszyk
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Community Member, USA
Eman Alsammak
Lipedema Patient, Bahrain
Gerri Hammill
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Community Member, USA
Heddy Pugh
Immersive Coach, Guided Meditation Facilitator, USA
Julie Stewart
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Community Muse, USA
Kristen Wiegand
Lipedema Simplified TRIBE Community Member, USA
Kathy Chatham
Lipedema Patient, USA
Mags Skinner
Lipedema Patient
Scotland, UK
Sara Nalley
Lipedema Patient, USA
Shawn Bigby
Co-Host of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, Lipedema Advocate, USA
Susanna Yampolsky
Lipedema Patient, Canada
Zoe Dixon
Lipedema Advocate, UK
Save Time and Learn from Home
- Participate from the comfort of your home and eliminate the need for travel. Patients can focus on managing their lipedema while staying close to family, and clinicians can enhance their practice without the added cost or time of traveling.
Manage Costs Effectively
- Discover cost-effective approaches to navigating lipedema care, including surgery and holistic tools. Gain insights into making informed decisions about treatments that align with your needs and budget.
Interactive and Supportive Community
- Engage in a dynamic virtual environment where patients and clinicians connect in real time. Share questions, experiences, and solutions with a supportive community of peers and experts while fostering deeper understanding for both patients and practitioners.
Practical Takeaways for Immediate Impact
- Leave with actionable insights tailored to your journey. Patients will learn practical tools for pre- and post-surgery care, while clinicians will gain evidence-based strategies to better support their patients.
Empowerment and Confidence Through Knowledge
- Equip yourself with the latest research and resources to navigate lipedema care confidently. Whether preparing for surgery or expanding clinical expertise, youâll gain the knowledge needed to take meaningful steps forward.
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!!"
~Â Pam M.
"You all have spearheaded an entire movement and changed the lives of so many. So grateful."
~Â 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."
~Â Denise B.
"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."