Lipedema, Lymphedema, and Obesity… Putting an End to the Confusion

When
07 Jul 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Zoom

Registration

LAO Member
Non-Mmber

Lipedema, Lymphedema, and Obesity…
Putting an End to the Confusion

COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR
-- OPEN TO ALL --

JULY 7, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET)
ZOOM WEBINAR

DESCRIPTION:

Lipedema, lymphedema and obesity are three chronic distinct medical conditions that are frequently confused, leading to delayed diagnoses and ineffective treatments that significantly impact patients' quality of life. Through a detailed comparison of their definitions, signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria, this webinar equips healthcare professionals with the tools to accurately distinguish each condition and apply the most appropriate therapeutic approaches. Special attention is given to the role of compression therapy in management, including a presentation of Bauerfeind's Curaflow garments and Lympha-mat compression device.

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

Distinguish the key characteristics of the three conditions
Understand their similarities and differences
Clarify the diagnostic challenges
Review the therapeutic approaches suited to each condition
Explore the role of compression in management, including a presentation of Curaflow compression garments and the Lympha-mat compression device

SPEAKERS:

Marie-Eve Letellier, PhD

Marie-Eve is a kinesiologist and certified lymphedema therapist whose work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and education. With experience spanning non-profit organizations, hospital-based settings, private practice, the compression industry, and academic teaching, she brings a uniquely multidimensional perspective to lymphatic health and lipedema care.

As a clinician-researcher, Dr. Letellier is committed to both developing and translating evidence-based best practice guidelines into real-world, patient-centered care. Her clinical and scholarly interests encompass lymphedema prevention and management as well as the assessment and conservative treatment of lipedema — two conditions that remain significantly under recognized within the Canadian healthcare landscape. Driven by a belief that rigorous science and compassionate care are inseparable, she works to bridge the gap between emerging research and the lived experiences of those she serves.

Lymphedema Association of Ontario

Mailing Address: 262-2869 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M8X 1B3 Canada

1-877-723-0033 | 416-410-2250 | info@lymphontario.ca