What comes first? Listening. That's what comes first. So many women with Lipoedema have never been heard - by the medical fraternity, their families/partners or their friends. Sometimes, being able to tell your story, the whole story, is the beginning of a slow process of healing and learning to love and accept yourself. Having your […]
I'm sharing the story of one of my clients. She posted this in a lipoedema group to show others what can be done conservatively alongside lipoedema surgery so that the best results can be achieved. I'm seeing a huge increase in numbers of newly diagnosed, or even undiagnosed, lipoedema clients who "just want it gone". […]
Well that didn’t take too long did it? Massage therapy clinics have received clearance to reopen by the NSW government. This information was released a week and a half ago but I have been waiting to see if there were further changes before reopening. I have now received numerous communications from both of my Associations […]
In this swiftly changing time we are all having to adapt to doing what we used to do face-to-face online instead. This can be confronting to begin with but it can be done. Even for a manual therapy like lymphatic drainage. Lisa is offering an online package for new clients. The sessions will cover a range […]
I’ve been really busy this week, taking delivery of a painting and some new, recycled, furniture. I’ve also cleaned from top to bottom using low-tox cleaning products. Once I finished the physical cleaning I cleared the whole clinic energetically using sage, sound and diffusing Thieve’s Oil and intention. It’s all feeling pretty amazing now. What […]
These are such strange times and we’re all trying to navigate our way in a completely changed world. I’m not in the habit of sending newsletters and I promise I’m not about to send them regularly now. I do feel, however, it is important to tell you what’s happening here at The Oasis during this […]
I was at a Lipoedema group lunch last week and got chatting with the ladies and the discussion came around to how difficult it is sometimes for Stage 1 Lippy Ladies to see themselves in the photos and literature online. There really is very little out there for the early stages. So I interviewed Aimee, […]
In about February of this year, in the middle of Sydney summer, my hands started to swell. And I mean, seriously swell. Both of them. To the point where you couldn't see the ligaments or veins, just puffiness. In fact, I had gained 2kg almost overnight (I know, that doesn't sound like much but for […]
Chat with my friend Annie, a two-time breast cancer survivor. Here is an important message "chemo brain" sifted out of the conversation but which Annie would really like people to hear: "Most importantly, CONTINUE TO CHECK YOUR BREASTS LADIES (AND MEN), both personally and professionally - have your mammogram and ultrasound annually, because without it, […]
