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About me
I have been a Complementary Health Practitioner since 2002, and then specialised in Lymphatic Management in 2009 and trained at the prestigious Dr Vodder Schule for Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Decongestive Lymphoedema Therappy (DLT or CDT) based in Austria, followed by several studies in Lymphoedema Management. I am also certified to practice FG-MLD from the Lymphoedema Training Academy.
Areas of interest
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Lymphoedema (Primary and Secondary); Lipoedema; Venous ulcers, Liposuction (Pre and Post-Operative Vaser), Multi-Layer Compression bandages (CDT Combined Decongestive Therapy also known as DLT Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy), Compression Garment fitting service, THOR Low level laser treatment and infrared therapy, Physiopod (Deep Oscillation Therapy), Kinesio taping and Moisture Meter (to measure extra lymph volume). Lymphorrhea (Wet Legs). Post-operative therapy for Lymphatic Vessel Anastomosis (LVA) with FG MLD.
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
From Jan 2009 I worked at NHS St Georges Hospital, Dermatology Department specialising in lymphoedema, for their IN patients on the wards and OUT patients service. Here I treated patients suffering from lymphoedema (primary & secondary), lipoedema, venous ulcers and other lymphatic related problems.
Currently: I run 3 clinics covering the Bristol, Stroud, Cheltenham to Gloucester area.
Courses offered to GPs
I regularly attend many Conferences and Meetings to keep updated with current medical changes in the world of Lymphatics.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Vodder, MLD UK, Vodder Body Cert, Vodder Cert 1,2 & 3.
MLD UK 2009
- I practised at NHS Cheltenham General Hospital in the Oncology Department from 2009 to 2010. On Rendcomb, Lillybrook and Rendcomb Annex (Neutropenia Ward) with M’Tech.
NHS Cheltenham General Hospital 2009
- On the Dermatology Ward, specialising in Lymphatics. This is the Centre of Excellence for Lymphoedema in the UK, working with in-patients and out-patients.
NHS St Georges Hospital 2010
- Vodder Schule, Walchsee, Austria. MLD & DLT Review Cert and also worked as a therapist in the Therapezium.
MLD UK 2011
- Kinesio Taping Advanced KT3 - Lymphoedema Certificate
MLD UK 2013
- Vodder Academy, Austria, Professional Review Certificate.
MLD UK 2013
- Gained certificate in Fluoroscopy Guided (FG) Lymphatic Drainage Course.
Lymphoedema Training Academy 2015
- Breast Health and Breast Thermography/Thermology. International Thermography Conference, Frankfurt, Germany International Thermography Conference 2015
International Thermography Conference 2015
- Full Certificate in Fluoroscopy Guided (FG) Lymphatic Drainage Course and Professional Review.
Lymphoedema Training Academy 2016
- Dr Vodder Schule, Austria. Review certificate.
MLD UK 2016
- Certificate in Full Body Massage
- 2002
- Diploma in Aromatherapy at GLOSCAT
- 2004
Affiliations / memberships
Affiliations / memberships: MLD UK, British Lymphology Society (BLS), Lipoedema UK, Vodder International Academy and FG-MLD Lymphoedma Training Academy
My private practice
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details
Susanna Priest 07867 934677
