The Lipoedema Support Hub

Welcome to the Lipoedema Support Hub where we aim to support you on your lipoedema journey with clinical nutrition and lymphatic care. 

Lipoedema is a chronic condition causing painful fat and fluid build-up, usually in the legs, hips, or arms. While it cannot be cured, a multi-modality approach can help reduce swelling, ease discomfort, and improve tissue health.

The Lipoedema Support Hub is a place of wellness and support for lipoedema through nutrition and gut health support, lymphatic drainage, deep oscillation therapy and the use of compression garments and pumps. 

We provide nutrition services for lipoedema patients via Leah Dumas at Northside Massage and Nutrition and lymphatic drainage and compression pump/garment services via Mary Nougher at Mangata Massage. Both businesses are run in the same clinic space and Leah and Mary work together closely to support lipoedema patients. Leah is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with a BHSc (Nutritional Medicine) and Mary Nougher is an Accredited Decongestive Lymphatic practitioner.

How can we help?

Leah Dumas

Clinical Nutritionist, BHSc (Nutritional Medicine)

How can a nutrition consultation provide support for lipoedema?

Nutritional therapy can assist with reducing and managing inflammation associated with lipoedema and therefore can help to reduce associated pain and heaviness. A change in dietary practices can also assist with weight loss and prevention of further development of lipoedema. 

​Many foods and dietary practices can often further exacerbate lipoedema without the patient even being aware. This is not always due to poor dietary habits as often ordinary dietary practices and foods we consider to be healthy can be further increasing lipoedema symptoms. Digestive health also has a huge impact on lipoedema due to food intolerance, consistent digestive upsets or even the way we process certain foods in our gut. Most of our overall health and wellbeing is impacted by our gut health and lipoedema can be hugely impacted by what is going on in our digestive system.

​Lipoedema consultations are provided with a holistic approach as Leah strives to address all aspects of health, diet and lifestyle in order to provide appropriate and individualised care for patients with lipoedema.  

Book a consultation today to discuss a personalised lipoedema management plan.

Our lipoedema care combines Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Oscillation Therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy, Compression Garments, and Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (SIPC) to provide holistic support.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) gently stimulates lymph flow, reducing swelling, heaviness, and tenderness. Deep Oscillation Therapy works deep in tissues to soften fibrotic areas, calm inflammation, and improve circulation. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) promotes cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and enhances tissue quality.

Compression garments provide continuous support, preventing fluid build-up and maintaining comfort throughout the day. Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (SIPC) applies rhythmic pressure to the limbs, boosting lymphatic drainage, reducing swelling, and complementing manual therapies.

Together, these therapies form a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to managing lipoedema, improving mobility, comfort, and overall wellbeing.