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Informational Lipedema Videos
Lipedema is a condition that is caused by abnormal fat cells disproportionately located in the lower body, and sometimes in the arms, that almost exclusively affects women. The fat is abnormally increased in the hips and legs but significantly less in the abdomen – nearly the opposite of obesity.
Lipedema is a condition that is caused by abnormal fat cells disproportionately located in the lower body, and sometimes in the arms, that almost exclusively affects women. The fat is abnormally increased in the hips and legs but significantly less in the abdomen – nearly the opposite of obesity.
If you notice unnatural fat deposits and an abnormal enlargement of your legs or arms, you should visit a doctor for a diagnosis right away. Lipedema can worsen if left untreated, which can eventually lead to complications such as pain and a lack of mobility.
Symptoms of lipedema include:
A smaller upper body and a much larger lower body, particularly the buttocks and legs’
Large, column-like legs Unexplained weight gain in the lower body
Legs that are tender and painful and bruise easily
Inability to lose weight in the lower body through diet and exercise
Symptoms of lipedema include: A smaller upper body and a much larger lower body, particularly the buttocks and legs’ Large, column-like legs Unexplained weight gain in the lower body Legs that are tender and painful and bruise easily Inability to lose weight in the lower body through diet and exercise
A lipedema-trained physician, using history and physical examination, can diagnose lipedema if a constellation of many signs and symptoms are present.
A lipedema-trained physician, using history and physical examination, can diagnose lipedema if a constellation of many signs and symptoms are present.
A lipedema-trained physician, using history and physical examination, can diagnose lipedema if a constellation of many signs and symptoms are present.
We leverage 20+ years of European expertise to provide our patients with world-class care, here at home. Utilizing lymphatic-sparing liposuction, time tested technique, specialized and caring staff, postoperative Lipedema Hybrid Massage and prescriptive medical grade compression garments, we are here to improve function, reduce pain and stop the progression of Lipedema in our patients.
Hear the inside story from a Lipedema patient.
Hear the inside story from a Lipedema patient
Lipedema-Aware Providers
Premier Lipedema Clinic is grateful for our regional clinicians partnering with us to provide excellence in care and compassion for Lipedema patients. Premier is always looking to partner with more care providers.
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Enrica Basilico, MD, Board Certified in Obesity and Internal Medicine
Swedish Weight Loss Services – First Hill
1124 Columbia Street Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
206-215-2090
https://swedish.org/doctors/bariatric-medicine/wa/seattle/enrica-basilico-1053348896
Drake Hinkins, PA-C
Multicare Rockwood Clinic
3016 E 57th Ave Unit 27
Spokane, WA 99223
509-342-3300
https://multicare.org/provider/drake-hinkins/
Jessica LaPlante FNP-C
Functional Medicine of North Idaho
8382 N Wayne Drive Suite 204
Hayden, ID 83835
208-635-5265
https://functionalmedicine-ni.com
Amelia Mahoney, DNP Family Care and Preventive Care
Confluence Health – Moses Lake
840 E Hill Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-764-6400
https://confluencehealth.org/our-providers/amelia-mahoney-dnp/
Savitha Subramanian, MD, Board Certified in Endocrinology
UW Medicine Lipid Clinic
750 Republican Street Bldg F
Seattle, WA 98109
206-744-9200
https://uwmedicine.org/bios/savitha-subramanian
Kerry Traugott, DNP Obesity and PCOS Specialist
A Community Wellness Clinic
2405 E 17th Ave Stuie 113
Spokane, WA 99223
509-720-8516
https://drtraugott.com
Jamie Van Tine, FNP-C Family Medicine
Whitman Medical Clinic
1210 W Fairview St
Colfax, WA 99111
509-397-4717
https://whmc.org/provider-directory-module/providers/jaime-van-tine/
Christine White-Deeble, ND focused on complex family medicine
Natura Health and Wellness Clinic
1805 Bancroft St.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-317-1965
https://natura.health
Enrica Basilico, MD, Board Certified in Obesity and Internal Medicine
Swedish Weight Loss Services – First Hill
1124 Columbia Street Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
206-215-2090
https://swedish.org/doctors/bariatric-medicine/wa/seattle/enrica-basilico-1053348896
Drake Hinkins, PA-C
Multicare Rockwood Clinic
3016 E 57th Ave Unit 27
Spokane, WA 99223
509-342-3300
https://multicare.org/provider/drake-hinkins/
Jessica LaPlante FNP-C
Functional Medicine of North Idaho
8382 N Wayne Drive Suite 204
Hayden, ID 83835
208-635-5265
https://functionalmedicine-ni.com
Amelia Mahoney, DNP Family Care and Preventive Care
Confluence Health – Moses Lake
840 E Hill Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-764-6400
https://confluencehealth.org/our-providers/amelia-mahoney-dnp/
Savitha Subramanian, MD, Board Certified in Endocrinology
UW Medicine Lipid Clinic
750 Republican Street Bldg F
Seattle, WA 98109
206-744-9200
https://uwmedicine.org/bios/savitha-subramanian
Kerry Traugott, DNP Obesity and PCOS Specialist
A Community Wellness Clinic
2405 E 17th Ave Stuie 113
Spokane, WA 99223
509-720-8516
https://drtraugott.com
Jamie Van Tine, FNP-C Family Medicine
Whitman Medical Clinic
1210 W Fairview St
Colfax, WA 99111
509-397-4717
https://whmc.org/provider-directory-module/providers/jaime-van-tine/
Christine White-Deeble, ND focused on complex family medicine
Natura Health and Wellness Clinic
1805 Bancroft St.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-317-1965
https://natura.health
John F Beckwith, PT
Turning Point Lymphedema Clinic
1577 Pearl St Suite 125
Eugene, OR 97401
541-344-1038
https://phppd.providence.org
Tara Branson, Carrie Brown, LMT
Premier Lipedema Clinic
307 W 6th Ave Suite 104
Spokane, WA 99204
509-608-3000
https://premierlipedemaclinic.com
Jennifer Briant PT, DPT
Kitsap PT
19505 7th Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-3777
https://Kitsappt.com
Melissa Carlton, PT, CLT
Central Oregon Lymphedema & Oncology Physical Therapy
2669 NE Twin Knolls Dr Suite. 104
Bend, OR 97701
541-241-0223
https://colophysicaltherapy.com
Flow Lymphatic Health Clinic
805 W Broadway Unit 1803
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
604-875-8695
https://lymphatichealthclinic.com
Maria Iles, DPT, CLT
Three Rivers Physical Therapy
2875 Tina Avenue Suite. 2
Missoula, MT 59808
406-541-8778
https://threeriversphysicaltherapy.com
Jeana Kaufman, OTR/L, CLT
Lymphedema Therapy of Alaska
2804 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-250-9260
https://lymphedematherapyofak.com
Wanju Kellams, LMT specializing in injury treatment
Kellams Massage
677 Woodland Square Loop SE Suite A19
Lacey, WA 98503
425-289-8727
https://kellemsmassages.com
Shelagh Lane, LMT CLT
1918 E 26th Ave
Seattle, WA 98112
206-526-8013
https://shelaghlane.amtamembers.com
Ruth Ashley Lewing, LMT
105 N. 200th Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-920-6978
https://myhandsmassage.com
Alanna Nelson, LMT
Value of Touch
139 S. Main Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
503-468-6383
https://valueoftouch.com
Jane Sereda LMT, CLT, Kara Brown LMT, Laura McGuckin MPT, CLT, Sara Nelson PT, DPT, CLT
Therapy Solutions
1455 Columbia Park Trail Suite 102
Richland, WA 99352
509-369-3707
https://therapy-solutions.us
Shannon Smith OT, CLT
Valley Medical Center – Northwest Pavillion
400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055
425-690-3650
https://valleymed.org
Colette Swain, RMT, CLT
Kamloops Massage Matters
260-546 St Paul Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 5T1
250-299-3636
https://kamloopsmassagematters.ca
Taryne Thomas PT, DPT Lymphedema Management, Lipedema Functional Capacity Exam
North Idaho Physical Therapy – Hayden
1172 W Hayden Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
208-762-3332
https://nipt.us/team-members/taryne-thomas/
Janet Todd MPT
Olympic Sports & Spine
16222 Meridian Ave East Suite 101
Puyallup, WA 98375
253-864-7595
https://osstherapy.com/locations/south-hill
Megan Vogel, LMT and Mind Coach
Akasha Bodyworks
6869 NE Woodlawn Ave.
Seattle, WA 98115
206-351-0390
John F Beckwith, PT
Turning Point Lymphedema Clinic
1577 Pearl St Suite 125
Eugene, OR 97401
541-344-1038
https://phppd.providence.org
Tara Branson, Carrie Brown, LMT
Premier Lipedema Clinic
307 W 6th Ave Suite 104
Spokane, WA 99204
509-608-3000
https://premierlipedemaclinic.com
Jennifer Briant PT, DPT
Kitsap PT
19505 7th Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-3777
https://Kitsappt.com
Melissa Carlton, PT, CLT
Central Oregon Lymphedema & Oncology Physical Therapy
2669 NE Twin Knolls Dr Suite. 104
Bend, OR 97701
541-241-0223
https://colophysicaltherapy.com
Flow Lymphatic Health Clinic
805 W Broadway Unit 1803
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
604-875-8695
https://lymphatichealthclinic.com
Maria Iles, DPT, CLT
Three Rivers Physical Therapy
2875 Tina Avenue Suite. 2
Missoula, MT 59808
406-541-8778
https://threeriversphysicaltherapy.com
Jeana Kaufman, OTR/L, CLT
Lymphedema Therapy of Alaska
2804 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
907-250-9260
https://lymphedematherapyofak.com
Wanju Kellams, LMT specializing in injury treatment
Kellams Massage
677 Woodland Square Loop SE Suite A19
Lacey, WA 98503
425-289-8727
https://kellemsmassages.com
Shelagh Lane, LMT CLT
1918 E 26th Ave
Seattle, WA 98112
206-526-8013
https://shelaghlane.amtamembers.com
Ruth Ashley Lewing, LMT
105 N. 200th Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-920-6978
https://myhandsmassage.com
Alanna Nelson, LMT
Value of Touch
139 S. Main Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
503-468-6383
https://valueoftouch.com
Jane Sereda LMT, CLT, Kara Brown LMT, Laura McGuckin MPT, CLT, Sara Nelson PT, DPT, CLT
Therapy Solutions
1455 Columbia Park Trail Suite 102
Richland, WA 99352
509-369-3707
https://therapy-solutions.us
Shannon Smith OT, CLT
Valley Medical Center – Northwest Pavillion
400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055
425-690-3650
https://valleymed.org
Colette Swain, RMT, CLT
Kamloops Massage Matters
260-546 St Paul Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 5T1
250-299-3636
https://kamloopsmassagematters.ca
Taryne Thomas PT, DPT Lymphedema Management, Lipedema Functional Capacity Exam
North Idaho Physical Therapy – Hayden
1172 W Hayden Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
208-762-3332
https://nipt.us/team-members/taryne-thomas/
Janet Todd MPT
Olympic Sports & Spine
16222 Meridian Ave East Suite 101
Puyallup, WA 98375
253-864-7595
https://osstherapy.com/locations/south-hill
Megan Vogel, LMT and Mind Coach
Akasha Bodyworks
6869 NE Woodlawn Ave.
Seattle, WA 98115
206-351-0390
Ellen Derrick, MD
Boxbar Vascular
3216 NE 45th Pl Suite 207
Seattle, WA 98105
206-596-3976
https://boxbarvascular.com
Shawn Isaeff, MD Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
ProVas Labs
5974 Fashion Point Dr. Unit 110
South Ogden, UT 84403
801-917-2270
https://provaslabs.com
Yi Soo Robert Kim, MD
Northwest Vein & Aesthetic Center of Gig Harbor
4700 Point Fosdick Dr. Unit 307
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-857-8346
https://nwveins.com
Adnan Rizvi, MD, FACS, Board Certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Providence Vein Center
1923 S Grand Blvd
Spokane, WA 99203
509-626-9484
https://providence.org/locations/wa/vein-center-spokane?ls=location
Christopher Rubato, MD, Board Certified Surgeon
Vancouver Vein & Surgical Center
13115 NE 4th St. Suite 230, Tower V
Vancouver, WA 98684
360-448-2047
https://vancouversurgicalcenter.com
Sandra Tidwell, ARNP Internal and Vascular Medicine
Providence Vein Center
1923 S Grand Blvd
Spokane, WA 99203
509-626-9484
https://providence.org/locations/wa/vein-center-spokane?ls=location
Ellen Derrick, MD
Boxbar Vascular
3216 NE 45th Pl Suite 207
Seattle, WA 98105
206-596-3976
https://boxbarvascular.com
Shawn Isaeff, MD Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
ProVas Labs
5974 Fashion Point Dr. Unit 110
South Ogden, UT 84403
801-917-2270
https://provaslabs.com
Yi Soo Robert Kim, MD
Northwest Vein & Aesthetic Center of Gig Harbor
4700 Point Fosdick Dr. Unit 307
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-857-8346
https://nwveins.com
Adnan Rizvi, MD, FACS, Board Certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Providence Vein Center
1923 S Grand Blvd
Spokane, WA 99203
509-626-9484
https://providence.org/locations/wa/vein-center-spokane?ls=location
Christopher Rubato, MD, Board Certified Surgeon
Vancouver Vein & Surgical Center
13115 NE 4th St. Suite 230, Tower V
Vancouver, WA 98684
360-448-2047
https://vancouversurgicalcenter.com
Sandra Tidwell, ARNP Internal and Vascular Medicine
Providence Vein Center
1923 S Grand Blvd
Spokane, WA 99203
509-626-9484
https://providence.org/locations/wa/vein-center-spokane?ls=location
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