Description:
This one day workshop will give you an introduction to understanding the treatment and management required to assist a client with Lymphoedema within your scope of practice. Demonstrating the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Massage and other forms of massage techniques suited to treat soft and fibrotic tissue. Discuss the use of Cupping, Kinesio taping as other forms of treatment appropriate in the management of Lymphoedema. We will discuss ways to further develop your training to keep in line with a Massage Therapists/Myotherapist guidelines and work within your scope of practice. This will be a very visual workshop with patients being presented to highlight the many challenges we face in treatment and management outcomes. It is important to remember this workshop does not allow you to treat Lymphoedema clients on completion. This is only an introductory approach highlighting the requirements needed to become accredited if wishing to proceed with the qualification requirements.
About the Presenter
Susan has been a Lymphoedema Accredited Specialist with the Australasian Lymphology Association for 12yrs. Working in the health industry for over 20yrs. In that time there has been many developments in the way we need to treat and manage Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Venous Disease. Susan has treated patients with all varying degrees of lymphatic issues and knows firsthand how this effects the body, having a lymphatic dysfunction herself. Her vast knowledge in this field has seen her present abroad and nationally highlighting the changes and awareness required to improve outcomes.
Susan currently heads a team of therapists at The Oedema Institute - a comprehensive, state of the art clinic in Monash Melbourne, purpose built for the treatment and management of oedema associated issues. Leaders in education, treatment and expert fitters of compression and specialty garments.
Susan enjoys working with other health professionals and entities to highlight important issues and factors affecting the way we view Lymphoedema and Lipoedema in the health sector.
Members are eligible to claim 15 CPE points upon successful completion.
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