Lymphedema
As a parallel component to the post-surgery breast cancer care we provide our patients, Pretty In Pink Boutique offers services to help patients manage their lymphedema symptoms. While lymphedema can develop in many ways, damage to the lymphatic system from cancer treatments is one of the leading causes, making these services a natural progression in…
While lipedema and lymphedema might outwardly appear to be similar disorders, they are two very distinct medical conditions. Though they share some similarities, including treatment methods and potential symptoms, it’s important to distinguish between them. Learn more about Lipedema and how it differs from Lymphedema: What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a medical condition that…
You may have heard that starting January 1, 2024, Medicare launched coverage of compression garments for the treatment of lymphedema. While it’s great that we will now have access to this coverage, we caution patients and providers that many questions remain about how it will work. At Pretty in Pink Boutique, our team is working…
How Medicare’s Implementation of the LTA Will Affect Your Patients in 2024 As you are probably aware, Medicare will commence coverage of compression specifically for lymphedema in 2024 when the Lymphedema Treatment Act goes into effect. A lot of information is racing through the industry right now, so we wanted to take a moment to…
Getting ready for summer can be an exciting time, but for women who have undergone a mastectomy, it can also be a time of uncertainty and insecurity. The good news is that with the proper planning and preparation, it is possible to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin, and Pretty in Pink Boutique…
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Claudia Dixon: My name is Claudia, and I am a Certified Compression and Mastectomy fitter for Pretty in Pink Boutique and I’ve been with the company for six years now. Was lymphedema part of your breast cancer journey? CD: I do not have lymphedema, thankfully. With…
Pam Ludwig: I’m Pam Ludwig. I’m the owner of Pretty in Pink Boutique, founded in 2005. We have three locations in the Middle Tennessee area: Franklin, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro. We are a combined business. We are a breast cancer boutique providing all necessary post-surgery items after breast cancer and then also a compression garment and…
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? John Jordi: My name is John Jordi. I am a lymphedema therapist but I have been in physical therapy for the past 30 years. I’ve been a lymphedema therapist for about the past 24 years. I’m a certified instructor for the academy. I’ve been a senior…
Certified Lymphedema Therapist Talks About Profession in Honor of Lymphedema Awareness Month Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Jennifer Kirkpatrick: My name is Jennifer Kirkpatrick and I am a physical therapist and a certified lymphedema therapist. I graduated from physical therapy school in 1996 and I obtained my lymphedema certification in 2001…
Compression garments are a necessity for many people. Whether you are born with lymphedema or receive a diagnosis later in life, compression garments are a large part of your life. As your compression garments are medical grade, you will need to wear them as often as prescribed, and they are something you have to think…