Lipedema Canada Conference 2026

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Session 1: Lipedema in the Canadian Context – Barriers and Bridging

September 11, 2026 @ 8:15 am - 9:05 am

  • LipCan Conference
  • Foundations

About Session

An overview of the state of lipedema care in Canada and the obstacles patients face in accessing diagnosis and treatment.

8:15 AM — Lipedema in the Canadian Context, Barriers, and Bridging Lipedema Canada Board of Directors

8:35 AM — Patient Keynote Speaker: The Matriarchal Lineage of Lipedema: One Family’s Journey of Ancestral Healing through Resilience, Laughter and Advocacy — Erica Sullivan

Speakers

Erica Sullivan

Erica Sullivan

Patient Keynote Speaker
Holly Hedd

Holly Hedd

Co-founder and Director of Communications at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada
Angel Anderson

Angel Anderson

Vice President, Treasurer, Co-founder at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada
Dr. Delphine Boury

Dr. Delphine Boury

Phlebologist; Director of Clinical Education at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada
Dr. Kaitlin Cyr

Dr. Kaitlin Cyr

Family Physician specialized in Lipedema and Obesity Medicine; Medical Director at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada
Emma Cloney

Emma Cloney

Women's Health Nurse; and President, Co-Founder at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada
Raena Zapp

Raena Zapp

Registered Psychiatric Nurse, and Director at Lipedema Canada, Lipedema Canada

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