Empowering Journeys: A Journey with Jennifer GoretzkiIn this episode of 'Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy welcome Jennifer, an occupational therapist with extensive experience in lymphedema and lipedema treatment. Jennifer shares her journey into the field, insights on the conditions, and emphasizes the importance of consistent self-care. The conversation covers the differences between lipedema and lymphedema, common misconceptions, and introduces Jennifer's tool, Track My Lymph, designed to help patients manage their condition effectively. The episode underscores the value of education, advocacy, and the evolving landscape of treatment options.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:55 Meet Jennifer: An Occupational Therapist's Journey05:31 Understanding Lymphedema and Lipedema14:43 Creating a Self-Care Tool for Patients20:57 Key Self-Care Routines and Habits22:27 The Importance of Consistency in Therapy23:43 The Role of Compression in Managing Symptoms25:02 Travel Tips for Managing Lymphedema28:16 Knowledge and Advocacy in Lymphedema Care29:47 Future Innovations in Lymphedema Treatment34:38 Hereditary Factors and Early Detection38:17 Resources and Community Support40:22 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us on Social media!!!Kristy's Contact information:IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/⁠FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠Website is below  Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-CSunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ Dellalunawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠Jennifer Goretzki: Trackmylymph trackmylymph.comhttps://www.instagram.com/trackmylymph?igsh=YzdoZTY2NXZmMnRwLink for trackmylymph journal on amazon: https://a.co/d/72Ldi4b

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