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What has changed over the last ten years of breast cancer reconstruction?
In the article 'A Decade of Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Lessons Learned in 3035 Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstructions,' surgeons...
Kathleen Lisson
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Before and after Explant Plastic Surgery
by Kathleen Helen Lisson, CLT Massage to Reduce Anxiety before Explant surgery It’s a week before your explant surgery, and you are...
Kathleen Lisson
Jan 25, 202413 min read
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Certified Lymphedema Therapist Review of Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
I'm so glad to share this review of the book Stress Reduction for Lymphedema from Certified Lymphedema Therapist Karen Ashforth!
Kathleen Lisson
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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Stress Reduction for Lymphedema Book Interview with Jasveena from Malaysia
I was interviewed by Jasveena from Malaysia for her Book Promotion YouTube channel.We spoks about my latest book, Stress Reduction for...
Kathleen Lisson
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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Yoga and Lymphedema
My new article from Alternative Balance blog on Yoga and Lymphedema includes information on: *Yoga as a stress reduction practice that...
Kathleen Lisson
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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Book review for Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
The reviews are coming in for Stress Reduction for Lymphedema. Here is one from a Certified Lymphedema Therapist Find Stress Reduction...
Kathleen Lisson
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
Stress Reduction for Lymphedema takes a look at published research on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress...
Kathleen Lisson
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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What Causes Lymphedema?
What typically causes lymphedema? Lymphedema is the result of a disturbance of the flow of lymphatic fluid in the body. Common causes for...
Kathleen Lisson
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Is MLD just for Swelling?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle, skin stretching massage technique that can be used to treat lymphedema and help the body...
Kathleen Lisson
May 18, 20231 min read
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Creating a Healing Space
I spoke about the concept of creating and spending time in healing spaces at the 2022 FDRS Conference. Healing spaces are specifically...
Kathleen Lisson
May 18, 20231 min read
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Portable Labyrinth walk in San Diego
I debuted my new, smaller portable labyrinth for meditators after a session of chanting and breathwork. Walkers shared that it was easier...
Kathleen Lisson
May 6, 20231 min read
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How to start meditating
One big barrier to starting a meditation practice is figuring out how to fit it into a busy schedule. If we don’t have a set time for...
Kathleen Lisson
May 6, 20232 min read
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Stress Reduction: Yoga for People with Lymphedema
Kathleen Helen Lisson, CLT Lymphedema therapists - our clients may already be practicing yoga! Australian researchers sent a survey to...
Kathleen Lisson
Apr 15, 20233 min read
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Kathleen Lisson
Mar 29, 20230 min read
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What is Yoga?
Yoga is a system of living that gives me the tools and puts me in the right place mentally to achieve my deepest, richest goals in life....
Kathleen Lisson
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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Lymphapress Leadership Interview
https://lymphapress.com/interviews/alchemy-in-action-the-kathleen-lisson-interview/The folks at LymphaPress interviewed me for their...
Kathleen Lisson
Feb 17, 20231 min read
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Half Day Mindfulness Retreat for Foster Families
I recieved this thank you letter from Grossmont College Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Care Program On behalf of the Foster, Adoptive and...
Kathleen Lisson
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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Nail Board / Sadhu Board at Yoga Expo
I bought a nail board from Gravity Mind Boards at the Yoga Expo in Pasadena.
Kathleen Lisson
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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Labyrinth Walk at San Diego Winter Solstice Gathering
I brought the portable labyrinth out for a walk on De Anza Cover for the Winter Solstice
Kathleen Lisson
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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Autoimmune diseases and mindfulness - a quick introduction for the mind/body professional
What are autoimmune disorders? Autoimmune disorders are “a group of conditions in which structural or functional damage to...
Kathleen Lisson
Jul 17, 20223 min read
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