Lipoedema Clinician Directory

Getting a diagnosis for lipoedema shouldn’t take 14 years. And getting the right care shouldn’t be a choose-your-own-adventure story.
Whether you’re seeking a formal diagnosis, looking for conservative management to reduce pain, or researching surgical options to regain mobility, who you see matters.

This directory is a curated, national resource of practitioners who actually understand the complexity of Lipoedema and its common co-morbidities like EDS and POTS – from GPs and Specialists to MLD Therapists and Nutritionists.

Note: at this stage, this directory only covers Australia. I’ll endeavour to broaden it out to cover other countries in the future! Are you a clinician who wants to be added to the list? Contact me here.

How to Use This Directory:

Filter by State: Find your local practitioners
Search by Specialty: Look for ‘Endocrinologist” or “Plastic Surgeon’ for specific clinical needs.
Check the Notes: Practitioners with specific expertise have been highlighted. E.g. lymph-sparing surgery, Dr. Vodder training, broader connective tissue disorder expertise.

	First Name	Last Name	City / Town	State	Clinic / Hospital			Website URL	Medical Specialty	Care Type	Notes
	Leah	Dumas	Watson	ACT	Northside Massage Clinic		info@northsidemassageclinic.com.au	https://www.northsidemassageclinic.com.au/about-1-1	Nutrition / Massage	Conservative Treatments	Specialized MLD and nutritional support.
Dr	Melanie	Sung	Canberra	ACT	The Art of Vein Care		info@theartofveincare.com.au	https://www.theartofveincare.com.au/	Phlebologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Lead practitioner for the Canberra location.
	Megan	Pfeffer	National	NAT	I Feel Good Nutrition			https://ichoosehealth.com.au/about	Clinical Nutritionist	Conservative Treatments	Specialist in RAD/Keto anti-inflammatory diets.
	Michelle	Akiva	South Wollongong	NSW	South Coast Lymphatic		info@lymphaticclinic.com.au	https://www.lymphaticclinic.com.au/about/	Lymphatic Therapist	Conservative Treatments	Principal; MLD, LLLT, and compression pump expert.
Dr	Adrian	Brooks	Sydney	NSW	Dr Adrian Brooks		info@drbrooks.com.au	https://www.dradrianbrooks.com.au/lipoedema/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	General diagnostic support and guidance.
	Dorothy	Cheng	Wyong	NSW	Physio 4 You	02 4344 4355	physioforyouwoywoy@outlook.com	https://www.physioforyou.com.au/about-us/	Physiotherapist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Diagnosis and assessemnt, Conservative management (lifestyle, diet, exercise), Compression therapy, Manual lymphatic drainage
	Courtney	Clapham	Miranda	NSW	Restore Oncology & Lymph.		hello@restore.physio	https://restore.physio/meet-the-team/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Certified Lymphoedema Therapist; oncology focus.
	Vanessa	Ereaux	DeeWhy	NSW	Purposeful Psychology	0427 767 449	vanessa@purposefulpsychology.com.au	https://purposefulpsychology.com.au	Psychology	Conservative Treatments	I offer psychological therapy and support for people with Lipoedema.
Dr	Monika	Fazekas-Lavu	Chatswood	NSW	Sunrise Endocrinology	02 9159 9158	info@sunriseendo.com.au	https://www.sunriseendo.com.au/doctors/dr-monika-fazekas-lavu	Endocrinologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Expert in metabolic drivers of lipoedema.
	Peta	Gatward	South Wollongong	NSW	South Coast Lymphatic		info@lymphaticclinic.com.au	https://www.lymphaticclinic.com.au/about/	Lymphatic Therapist	Conservative Treatments	Accredited practitioner in conservative management.
Dr	Meaghan	Heckenberg	Crows Nest	NSW	Be Sculptured		info@besculptured.com.au	https://besculptured.com.au/lipoedema/	GP / Cosmetic Phys.	Diagnosis \| Surgical Treatment	Specialized micro-cannula technique since 2012.
	Axel	Hellwinkel	Surry Hills	NSW	Axel Hellwinkel \| Massage, Lymph and Lipoedema Therapist	0494 045 389	axel@lymphatic-drainage.com	https://axelhellwinkel.com/	Massage, Lymph and Lipoedema Therapist	Conservative Treatments	MLD (Dr Vodder Trained) \| Photobiomodulation \| Post-op care \| Compression Garments
	Joanna	Hogno	South Wollongong	NSW	South Coast Lymphatic		info@lymphaticclinic.com.au	https://www.lymphaticclinic.com.au/about/	Lymphatic Therapist	Conservative Treatments	Accredited practitioner for complex oedema.
Dr	Amanda	Hor	Chatswood	NSW	Sunrise Endocrinology	02 9159 9158	info@sunriseendo.com.au	https://www.sunriseendo.com.au/doctors/dr-amanda-hor	Endocrinologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Metabolic and hormonal specialist.
Dr	David	Huber	Wollongong	NSW	The Art of Vein Care		info@theartofveincare.com.au	https://www.theartofveincare.com.au/dr-david-huber/	Phlebologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Specialist in lipoedema-related vein issues.
Dr	Gisselle	Hull	Byron Bay	NSW	Mercato Medical		reception@mercatomedical.com.au	https://mercatomedicalbyronbay.com.au/staff/dr-gisselle-hull/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	EDS & Mast Cell expert; manages complex connective tissue cases.
Associate Prof	Thomas	Lam	Westmead	NSW	Westmead Private		alert@mq.edu.au	https://www.mqhealth.org.au/health-professionals/thomas-lam	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical	Lead surgeon for the ALERT university program.
Dr	Stephanie	Lam	Macquarie Park	NSW	MQ Health (ALERT)		reception@drthomaslam.com.au	https://www.mqhealth.org.au/health-professionals/stephanie-lam	Rehabilitation Physician	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Specialist in managing complex oedemas.
Dr	Peter	Laniewski	Penrith	NSW	Dr Peter Laniewski	1300 322 337	reception@drpeter.com.au	https://www.drpeterlaniewski.com.au/lipoedema/	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical Treatment \| Conservative Treatment	Specialist in lymph-sparing body contouring.
Dr	Helen	Mackie	Macquarie Park	NSW	MQ Health		alert@mq.edu.au	https://www.mqhealth.org.au/services/find-a-service/lymphoedema-clinic	Rehabilitation Physician	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Established the Macquarie lipoedema protocol.
Dr	Luqman	Nasar	Wollongong	NSW	The Art of Vein Care		info@theartofveincare.com.au	https://www.theartofveincare.com.au/for-doctors/	Phlebologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Expert in venous disease assessment.
Dr	Quan	Ngo	Macquarie Park	NSW	MQ Health		alert@mq.edu.au	https://www.mqhealth.org.au/health-professionals/quan-ngo	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical	Part of the MQ surgical team for lipoedema.
	Kristin	Osborn	Newcastle	NSW	Newcastle Lymph. & Lipoedema		info@newlymphclinic.com.au	https://www.newlymphclinic.com.au/	Lymphoedema Therapist	Conservative Treatments	Author of Lymphatic-Friendly Diet; nutrition focus.
	Sal	Petrassi	Floraville	NSW	Sal Petrassi Muscle, Myotherapy & Lymphatics	0438 487799	salpetrassimt@gmail.com	https://salpetrassi.com.au	Myotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Lymphatics Services - Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Management, Dr Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage, Decongestive Therapy, Pre & Post Surgery, Compression Garments measure & prescription, Pneumatic Compression Pump, Scar Therapy & Inflammatory Diseases Muscle Services - Myotherapy, Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, Cupping, Joint Mobility, Stretch Therapy
Dr	Naveen	Somia	Bondi	NSW	Naveen Somia	02 9387 2110		www.naveensomia.com.au	Plastic Surgeon	Diagnosis \| Surgical Treatment
Dr	Jason	Toniolo	Gregory Hills	NSW	The Art of Vein Care		info@theartofveincare.com.au	https://www.theartofveincare.com.au/for-doctors/	Vascular Surgeon	Diagnosis \| Surgical Treatment	Specializes in lipoedema-related vein disease.
Dr	Kim	Jackman	Darwin	NT	Vein Doctors Group		info@veindoctorsgroup.com.au	https://veinclinic.com.au/team/dr-kim-jackman/	GP / Phlebology	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	NT Diagnostic Lead; venous and mobility expert.
Dr	Adam	Bradley	Chirn Park, Gold Coast	QLD	Chirn Park Health Group	07 5679 1362	info@chirnparkhealthgroup.com.au	https://www.chirnparkhealthgroup.com.au/our-team/adam/	Osteopath	Conservative Treatment (Shockwave)	Adam holds a Master of Osteopathic Medicine and Bachelor of Clinical Sciences. He offers shockwave treatment for lipoedema patients.
	Shannon	Chandler	Sydney	QLD	Medimassage	0402 110 526	remedialtherapist@gmail.com	https://medimassage.com.au	Lymphatic Specialist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	With over 15 years experience I specialise in pre and post operative care and MLD. I also provide consults for patients considering surgery for lipoedema.
	Lisa	Higgins	Ashmore	QLD	Lisa Higgins MLD		lisa@lisahiggins.com.au	https://www.lisahiggins.com.au/treatments/manual-lymphatic-drainage/	Remedial Massage	Conservative Treatments	Vodder trained; manual drainage specialist.
Dr	Chris	Lekich	Miami	QLD	Lipoedema Surgical Sol.		help@walkwithfreedom.com.au	https://veinclinic.com.au/conditions/swollen-legs-lipoedema/	Phlebologist	Diagnosis \| Surgical Treatment	Vascular-led surgical approach; national clinics.
Dr	Alison	Muller	Buderim	QLD	On Point Family Practice		reception@onpointfamilypractice.com.au	https://www.onpointfamilypractice.com.au/services/lipoedema	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Specialist in complex diagnostics (Sunshine Coast).
	Tamara	Purcell	Townsville	QLD	The Restore Clinic		hello@therestoreclinic.com.au	https://www.therestoreclinic.com.au/lipoedema	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Co-Director; Women's health and chronic swelling.
	Nicole	Sorbello	Townsville	QLD	The Restore Clinic		hello@therestoreclinic.com.au	https://www.therestoreclinic.com.au/lipoedema	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Co-Director; Level 1 Lymphoedema accredited.
	Genevieve	Topalov	Toowoomba	QLD	TDOC		info@tdoc.com.au	https://tdoc.com.au/	Dermal Clinician	Conservative Treatments	Laser massage and bioimpedance (BIS) monitoring.
Dr	David	Topchian	Brisbane	QLD	The Doctors' Studio		info@thedoctorsstudio.com.au	https://thedoctorsstudio.com.au/lipoedema/	Cosmetic Surgeon	Surgical	High-volume Water-Assisted Liposuction specialist.
	Anne	Wright	Townsville	QLD	The Restore Clinic		hello@therestoreclinic.com.au	https://www.therestoreclinic.com.au/lipoedema	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Focus on oncology and lipoedema management.
	Anna	Baggoley	Adelaide	SA	SA Health		anna.baggoley@sa.gov.au	https://www.lipoedema.org.au/who-we-are	Registered Nurse	Advocacy	Leadership in lipoedema policy and awareness.
Dr	George	Balalis	Adelaide	SA	Morphē Clinic		reception@morpheclinic.com.au	https://www.morpheclinic.com.au/treatments/lipoedema-surgery/	Surgeon	Surgical Treatments	Lead of integrated bariatric/lipoedema team.
	Robbie	Blackwell	Norwood	SA	PhysioXtra		norwood@physioxtra.com	https://www.physioxtra.com/services/lymphoedemalipoedemaphysiotherapy/	Occupational Therapist	Conservative Treatments	ALA-accredited; member of MQ ALERT team.
Dr	Adelaide	Boylan	Adelaide	SA	Morphē Clinic		reception@morpheclinic.com.au	https://www.morpheclinic.com.au/about/our-team/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Specialized assessment for surgical candidacy.
Dr	Alex	Cameron	Adelaide	SA	Morphē Clinic		reception@morpheclinic.com.au	https://www.morpheclinic.com.au/treatments/lipoedema-surgery/	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical Treatments	Reconstructive and aesthetic lipoedema specialist.
	Leah	Collins	Norwood	SA	PhysioXtra		norwood@physioxtra.com	https://www.physioxtra.com/services/lymphoedemalipoedemaphysiotherapy/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	ALERT accredited; lifestyle and swelling focus.
	Megan	le Clercq	Hallett Cove	SA	PhysioXtra		norwood@physioxtra.com	https://www.physioxtra.com/services/lymphoedemalipoedemaphysiotherapy/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Focus on molecular perspective and education.
	Fiona	Tisdall Blake	Norwood	SA	PhysioXtra		norwood@physioxtra.com	https://www.physioxtra.com/services/lymphoedemalipoedemaphysiotherapy/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	ALA-accredited; member of MQ ALERT team.
	Tabitha	Webb	Victor Harbor	SA	PhysioXtra		norwood@physioxtra.com	https://www.physioxtra.com/services/lymphoedemalipoedemaphysiotherapy/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Specializes in pelvic health and lipoedema.
	Sally	Baker	Melbourne	VIC	La Trobe University		sally.baker@latrobe.edu.au	https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announcements/2024/supporting-women-with-lipoedema	Registered Nurse	Women's Health	Advocacy and nursing education lead.
Dr	Avi	Charlton	Wantima, Prahran, Pascoe Vale South & Telehealth	VIC	Melbourne Low Carb Clinic	0411 883 829	avi.charlton@mlcclinic.com.au	https://www.mlcclinic.com.au	General Practitioner	Conservative Treatments	Conservative management (lifestyle, diet, exercise)
	Mara	Di Domenico	Fairfield	VIC	Fluent Mobility		info@fluentmobility.com.au	https://fluentmobility.com.au/	Lymphoedema Therapist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Vodder trained; diagnostic & pneumatic compression specialist.
Dr	Pushkara	Epa	Wodonga	VIC	Hospital Street Doctors		admin@hospitalstreetdoctors.com.au	https://hospitalstreetdoctors.com.au/lymphoedema/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Leads dedicated border-region lipoedema clinic.
Dr	Jackie	Fankhauser	South Melbourne	VIC	Doctors of South Melbourne		info@doctorsofsouthmelbourne.com.au	https://www.doctorsofsouthmelbourne.com.au/lipoedema-treatment/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Leading Australian diagnostic GP.
	Giovanni	La Rocca	Brunswick	VIC	Melb. Massage & Treat.		info@melbournemassageandtreatment.au	https://melbournemassageandtreatment.au/mld/lipoedema/	Myotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Pre- and post-surgical MLD specialist.
Dr	Shannon	Manly	Wodonga	VIC	Hospital Street Doctors		admin@hospitalstreetdoctors.com.au	https://hospitalstreetdoctors.com.au/lymphoedema/	Registered Nurse	Conservative Treatments	Accredited practitioner; Casley-Smith MLD specialist.
Dr	Stefania	Roberts	Melbourne	VIC	Victoria Vein Clinic		info@victoriaveinclinic.com.au	https://victoriaveinclinic.com.au/	Phlebologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Leading diagnostic phlebologist.
	Amelia	Santos	Kew	Vic	Lymph and Floor Clinic	0411 629 929	amelia@lymphandfloorphysio.com.au	https://www.lymphandfloorphysio.com.au	Lymphatic Specialist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Diagnosis and assessemnt, Conservative management (lifestyle, diet, exercise), Compression therapy, Manual lymphatic drainage, Shockwave
Dr	Ramin	Shayan	East Melbourne	VIC	Plastic Surgery Australia		info@plasticsurgeryaustralia.com	https://plasticsurgeryaustralia.com/lipoedema-treatment-melbourne/	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical	Lead on lymphatic health and surgical research.
Dr	Elaine	Sung	South Melbourne	VIC	Doctors of South Melbourne		info@doctorsofsouthmelbourne.com.au	https://www.doctorsofsouthmelbourne.com.au/lipoedema-treatment/	GP	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Specialized diagnostic and women's health GP.
Dr	Beryl	Tan	Wantirna	VIC	Plastic & Recon. Melb		reception@plasticreconstructivesurgery.com.au	https://plasticreconstructivesurgery.com.au/about/dr-beryl-tan/	Plastic Surgeon	Surgical	Focus on functional restoration in advanced stages.
Dr	Rosie	Worsley	Melbourne	VIC	Epworth / Private		info@plasticsurgeryaustralia.com	https://www.healthed.com.au/clinical_articles/lipoedema-mythbusting-a-mysterious-condition	Endocrinologist	Diagnosis \| Conservative Treatments	Major educator and lipoedema advocate.
	Tanya	Gardner	Perth	WA	Perth Lymphoedema Clinic		info@perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au	https://perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au/about-us/	Occupational Therapist	Conservative Treatments	Focus on rehabilitation and ADL support.
Dr	Pia	Jorgensen	Bunbury	WA	Aspire Physiotherapy		admin@aspirephysiobunbury.com.au	https://www.aspirephysiobunbury.com.au/pia-jorgensen/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Titled Musculoskeletal Physio in South West WA.
Dr	Linda	Khong	Nedlands	WA	LK Lymphoedema		enquiry@lk-lymphoedema.com	https://www.lk-lymphoedema.com/about-us/	Physiotherapist (PhD)	Conservative Treatments	Dr. Vodder trained; specialist in complex rehab.
Dr	Glenn	Murray	Perth	WA	Absolute Cosmetic		reception@absolutecosmetic.com.au	https://www.absolutecosmetic.com.au/procedures/lipedema-treatment/	Cosmetic Surgeon	Surgical Treatments	Ultrasound-assisted fat reduction to protect lymphatics.
	Jino	Simon	Perth	WA	Perth Lymphoedema Clinic		info@perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au	https://perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au/about-us/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Accredited Practitioner; MLD and compression expert.
	Sujatha	Simon	Perth	WA	Perth Lymphoedema Clinic		info@perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au	https://perthlymphoedemaclinic.com.au/about-us/	Physiotherapist	Conservative Treatments	Principal Physio; complex oedema management.