Compression Therapy
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…
It’s nearing the end of the year, and Pretty in Pink Boutique would like to remind you that it’s time to place any orders for custom garments before your insurance benefits reset! Most re-orders can be placed without an appointment, so we have a simple online process to get started with your annual custom re-order.…
With the start of the 2023 holiday season, it’s time to plan your annual re-order. Insurance benefits reset once the new year rolls around, so it’s essential to schedule your appointment and place your order before the end of the year. You might not need an appointment with your re-order! Save yourself a trip 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…