Lymphoedema & Chronic Oedema Management Services
We provide specialised assessment and management of lymphoedema and chronic oedema for clients across the Sunshine Coast. Our mobile-based service delivers care directly in the home environment, supporting individuals with complex and chronic oedema conditions.
Specialist Clinical Team
Our team includes experienced therapists with two clinicians holding advanced lymphoedema practitioner qualifications. We have extensive experience in the assessment and management of complex oedema presentations in upper and lower limbs, head and neck, abdominal and genital oedema.
We support a wide range of conditions including:
- Chronic oedema
- Primary lymphoedema
- Secondary lymphoedema (including post-surgical and cancer-related presentations)
- Lipoedema
- Vascular-related oedema
Our Services
We provide comprehensive lymphoedema management, including:
- Full lymphoedema assessment and staging
- Individualised treatment planning and goal setting
- Compression therapy prescription, fitting, and review (day and night garments)
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (SIPC) therapy
- Skin integrity management, education, and infection prevention strategies
- Functional rehabilitation to support mobility, independence, and participation in daily life
- Ongoing review and modification of treatment programs in response to clinical change
Our approach integrates both symptom management and functional rehabilitation, ensuring care is tailored to the individual’s goals, environment, and level of independence.
Evidence supports early intervention and ongoing management in slowing progression, reducing flare-ups, and minimising hospital admissions.
Referrals
Carlicia Mellick
Occupational Therapist (BSc 2010)
Lymphoedema Practitioner – Head & Neck, Abdominal, Genital, Upper and Lower Limb
Emily Coningham
Physiotherapist (BSc Hons 2005)
Lymphoedema Practitioner – Upper and Lower Limb