Lipedema Care Directory
Connecting you with lipedema-informed care providers including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, mental health professionals, and nutritionists dedicated to your wellness journey.
Disclaimer: Listings are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any specific provider or service.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Sarah Jenkins
OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Austin, TX
Specializes in conservative management and pre-surgical optimization for lipedema patients.
Emily Chen
MS, OTR/L, CLT
Seattle, WA
Expert in custom compression garment fitting and daily activity modification strategies.
Rebecca Miller
OTD, OTR/L
Denver, CO
Focuses on pain management and ergonomic support for women in early stage lipedema.
Linda Thompson
OTR/L, CLT
Charlotte, NC
Providing manual lymphatic drainage and skin care education for comprehensive care.
Karen White
MSOT, CLT
Chicago, IL
Integrates myofascial release with standard OT protocols for improved patient outcomes.
Physical Therapy (PT)
Dr. Elena Rossi
DPT, CLT-LANA
Denver, CO
Specializes in manual lymphatic drainage and compression garment fitting for late-stage lipedema.
Marcus Thorne
PT, CLT
Austin, TX
Focuses on myofascial release and localized pain management techniques for lipedema patients.
Sarah Jenkins
MSPT, WCS
Seattle, WA
Expertise in postural correction and low-impact aquatic therapy programs for inflammatory fat tissue.
Dr. Linda Chang
DPT, CCS
Boston, MA
Provides whole-body vibration therapy and individualized exercise plans to improve lymphatic flow.
Javier Mendez
PTA, CLT
Miami, FL
Passionate about education and helping women understand safe movement with lipedema symptoms.
Mental Health Support
Dr. Elena Vance
PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Seattle, WA
Specializes in chronic illness trauma and body image resilience for women navigating lipedema diagnostics.
Marcus Thorne
LCSW
Austin, TX
Focuses on health-related anxiety and developing sustainable coping strategies for chronic pain management.
Sarah Jenkins
PsyD
Chicago, IL
Integrative therapist working with women to address the emotional distress linked to progressive fat accumulation.
Dr. Amara Okafor
Licensed Psychologist
Atlanta, GA
Provides supportive counseling centered on self-compassion and navigating the social stigma of lipedema.
Julianna Rossi
LMHC
Boston, MA
Holistic mental health support focusing on the intersection of physical mobility and psychological well-being.
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dr. Elena Vance
PhD, RDN
Chicago, IL
Specializes in anti-inflammatory protocols tailored for lymphatic health and stage 1-2 lipedema.
Sarah Jenkins
MS, RDN, LDN
Austin, TX
Focuses on ketogenic and low-carb strategies to manage lipedema-related inflammation and fluid retention.
Dr. Marcus Thorne
CNS, LDN
Seattle, WA
Integrative nutrition specialist helping women balance hormones that trigger lipedema flare-ups.
Maya Rodriguez
RD, CLT
Miami, FL
Expert in LEAP protocol and identifying food sensitivities that exacerbate lipedema pain and swelling.
Claire Beaumont
MPH, RDN
Denver, CO
Holistic dietitian providing nutritional support for surgical lipedema recovery and long-term maintenance.
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