About Session

A focus on the psychological dimensions of lipedema and on compassionate, trauma-aware approaches to care.

2:00 PM — The Centaur: A Hybrid-Poetic Investigation of Lipedema — Alyssa Woodbridge

2:10 PM — An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Lipedema Care — Cindy Campbell OT and Katie Young OT

2:30 PM — From Survival to Thriving: How a deep dive into the research on Lipedema uncovered the missing link — Laura Kerr

2:40 PM — Beyond Borders: Understanding the Fears, Complexities, and Nervous System Needs of Patients Travelling Abroad for Lipedema Surgery — Dr. Norina Cornelius

3:15 PM — Your Body is Still on Your Side – Learning to Trust Your Body Again with Lipedema - Julie Newbry