Lymphatic Massage Therapy
and
Stress Reduction
Kathleen Helen Lisson
Lymphedema Therapist,
Yoga and Meditation Teacher,
Health Coach,
Board Certified Massage Therapist
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Author, Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
Reducing the Effects of Chronic Stress
through Simple Mindfulness Interventions
Kathleen Helen Lisson is an ACE certified health coach, yoga and meditation teacher.
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She has taught mindfulness at IPSB Massage College and given presentations on mindfulness for Lympha Press,
Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative and at the American Venous and Lymphatic Society, International Society for Lymphology and Fat Disorders Resource Society conferences.
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She is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, the Labyrinth Society, San Diego Caregiver Coalition
and the San Diego Trauma-informed Guide Team.
Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
Available in Paperback and Kindle on Amazon
Stress Reduction for Lymphedema takes a look at published research on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress in people with lymphedema, with step-by-step instructions so you can try many of the practices yourself or with a caregiver or loved one.
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Stress reduction activities include:
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* Breathwork protocols recommended for people with lymphedema
* Mindfulness exercises from a lymphedema program in India
* Holistic practices including acupuncture for people with lymphedema and a progressive muscle relaxation routine that may improve the effects of decongestive therapy
* Movement-based activities like qi gong and taiso for upper limb lymphedema and yoga for upper and lower limb lymphedema
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"An inspirational, accessible handbook emphasizing self-compassion and effective stress reduction." - Kirkus Reviews
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Lymphedema Care
Please contact me directly for more details about
Manual Lymphatic Drainage for lymphedema.
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Lymphedema Support Resources:
Online Support Group: https://www.lymphapress.com/roundtables/
Join a LE&RN Chapter: https://lymphaticnetwork.org/chapter-page
Lymphie Strong FB support groups: https://lymphiestrong.com/support-communities/
My resume is here: Kathleen Lisson Resume
Let’s Connect
Learn More
Videos on Mindfulness and Yoga
Guest Posts
4 Stress Reduction Practice you can do with a Care Partner (Brighter Magazine)
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Juzo Blog - Practices to Reduce Chronic Stress https://juzousa.com/Juzo-Blog/Article/Chronic-Stress
LymphaPress blog - Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress and Chronic Disease
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PDF from Webinars
​Oncology Massage after Breast Reconstruction
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Yoga for Oncology Massage Therapists
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Feeling Lymphatics (CCC at Medi Bayreuth, Germany)
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Feeling-Lymphatics-CCC.pdf
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Stress Reduction Practices for Lymphedema (CCC at Medi Bayreuth, Germany)
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Breast Implant Illness Awareness for Massage Therapists (Alternative Balance)
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PPTBII-Webinar-Slides_2024.pdf
Foundation 96 Advancing Cancer Survivorship Care Conference
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Foundation96_2024.pdf
Canadian 'Bridging the Gap' Symposium 2024
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CanadaLymphedema.pdf
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LE&RN Online Symposium: Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LissonLERN2024.pdf
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Integrating Manual Lmyphatic Drainage into your Holistic Massage Practice
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AB-MLDWebinar-Slides_2023.pdf
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Sponsored Sessions for Lympha Press at National Lymphedema Network Conference 2023
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https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LymphaPressBothNLNslides2023.pdf
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Instructional Courses from ISL 2023
https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1-2-3-ALL-TOGETHER.pdf
Lymphedema Awareness: Before and After Diagnosis
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Stress Reduction for the Lymphatic System
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Stress Reduction for Caregivers
Mindfulness for the Massage Therapist (Biotone) https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/biotonemindfulness2023.pdf
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The Art of Self-Care (FAKCE indfulness class handout)
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Breathwork and Mindfulness https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/breathwork/
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Mindfulness Interventions for Toxic (and Chronic) Stress https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/mindfulness/
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Healing Spaces - Creating an optiminal environment in our homes https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/healing-spaces/
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Epigenetics - The Case for Stress Reduction after Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Mindfulness & Breathwork for Lymphatic and Venous Practices https://sandiegolymphaticmassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kathleen-AVLS-Slides_2022-1.pdf
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress and Chronic Disease
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Invite Kathleen to speak to your organization - email solacesandiego@gmail.com
Relationships matter: the currency for systemic change was trust, and trust comes through forming healthy working relationships. People, not programs, change people.