Lipedema Canada Conference 2026

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Session 7: Physical and Compressive Therapies, and Lipedema-Safe Movement

September 12, 2026 @ 8:50 am - 10:05 am

  • LipCan Conference
  • Treatments

About Session

An examination of conservative and movement-based approaches that support symptom management and safe physical activity for people with lipedema.

8:50 AM — Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema — Susan O'Hara

9:00 AM — The Athletic Lipedema Patient: Navigating the Intersection of Multimorbid Conditions through Self-Advocacy — Katerina V. Pappas

9:10 AM — Lipedema Management: A Rehabilitation Framework from Foundational Principles to Evidence-Informed Practice — Marie-Eve Letellier PhD

9:25 AM — Resistance activity to control inflammation and lipedema using the Pilates method — Larissa Musso de Magalhães; Dr. Lusanere Cruz, MD

9:40 AM — Hypermobility and Lipedema: Physiotherapy Perspectives on Safe and Sustainable Movement — Kelsi Abbott BMRPT, CLT

Interactive Learning

Speakers

Kelsi Abbott

Kelsi Abbott

Physiotherapist - Certified Lymphatic Therapist
Dr. Lusanere Cruz

Dr. Lusanere Cruz

Professor of Endocrinology, Lipelife Instituto de Tratamento e Pesquisa do Lipedema Ltda
Larissa Musso de Magalhães

Larissa Musso de Magalhães

Dermatofunctional Physical Therapist, and Internationally Certified Pilates Instructor, Lipelife Instituto de Tratamento e Pesquisa do Lipedema Ltda
Marie-Eve Letellier

Marie-Eve Letellier

Kinesiologist, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Researcher, Lymphedema Association of Quebec
Susan O'Hara

Susan O'Hara

Person with lived experience, American Lipedema Association

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