I got my Vodder certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage because I was a patient for years receiving these therapies, and I know first hand how helpful lymphatic work, Chinese herbs, and acupuncture can be.

I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LIPEDEMA IN 2018 BY DR. PEREZ IN PORTLAND, OR.

SINCE THEN, IT’S BEEN A JOURNEY.

I’VE TRIED SO MANY CONSERVATIVE THERAPIES: VIBRATION, CUSTOM-FITTED COMPRESSION, PNEUMATIC PUMPS, MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE, KETO AND LOW-CARB DIETS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EATING, PEPTIDES, CHINESE HERBS, ACUPUNCTURE, HEAVY WEIGHT LIFTING, SWIMMING…

IN 2023 I HAD FULL ARMS AND LOWER LEG SURGERY.

LIVING WITH LIPEDEMA HAS GIVEN ME A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL JOURNEY THAT CAN COME WITH THIS CONDITION.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PROVIDER WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH LIPEDEMA AND UNDERSTANDS THE JOURNEY FROM BOTH A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE, I’M HERE FOR YOU.

I PROVIDE A NON-JUDGMENTAL SPACE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, OFFER SUPPORT, AND CREATE TREATMENTS THAT TAKE YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS INTO ACCOUNT. MOST OF ALL, I HOPE TO HELP YOU FEEL MORE SUPPORTED AND LESS ALONE ON YOUR JOURNEY.

HOLLY POLINKUS, LAC / MLD-C