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Erika Schlick

Host of The Lipedema Summit | Founder of The Trail to Health | Host of This Healthy Life PodcastErika Schlick is an IIN Certified Health Coach,…

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Dr. David Amron

Dr. David Amron is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon with over 25 years of experience and is internationally recognized as one of the leading specialists in lipedema…

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Dr. Jose Carlos Martinez

Dr. José Carlos Martínez López is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon dedicated to advancing surgical care for patients living with lipedema. His journey in lipedema treatment…

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Dr. Max Sirota

Dr. Max Sirota Toporek is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in advanced lipedema care with international training across Israel, Germany, Spain, France, and Mexico. His…

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Aimee Buchanan

Aimee Buchanan is a Clinical Nutritionist and the founder of The Lippy Nutritionist, dedicated to supporting women living with lipoedema through practical, evidence-informed nutrition strategies. Diagnosed with…

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Alexandria Christman

Serving as a dedicated health advocate, Alexandria Christman is a powerful voice for the lipedema community, utilizing her firsthand perspective as a Stage 1-2 lipedema patient.…

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Allison Jacobs

Allison Jacobs is a dedicated Lipedema advocate, dancer, and content creator who has turned her personal health journey into a powerful movement for awareness and body…

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Ana Rosa Fernández Mora

Ana Rosa Fernández Mora is a leading international expert in Dermatofunctional Physiotherapy, with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and specialized education across Europe…

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Angela Villella

Angela Villella is a leading Kinesiologist and specialized Lipedema expert based in Chile, recognized for her integrative and non-invasive approach to adipose tissue disorders. As a…

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Angelica Vanessa

Vanessa is a certified post-operative specialist with over a decade of experience in the medical field. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, she is dedicated…

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Ashley Fisher

Ashley Fisher, known as The Lipedema Lady, is a passionate lipedema advocate dedicated to helping women feel informed, supported, and less alone in their journey.After navigating her…

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Bonnie Newlin

Bonnie Newlin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist, and the founder of Crave Nourishment, where she specializes in personalized, science-based nutrition strategies for women living…

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Boris Paul Roelandt

Boris Paul Roelandt is a medical professional and researcher from Belgium with a dedicated focus on the fields of general and plastic surgery. Currently advancing his…

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Carla Whorton

Carla Whorton is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over 46 years of healthcare experience spanning laboratory medicine, critical care nursing, and advanced practice roles. She…

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Carmen Rene

Carmen Rene is a leading voice in the body confidence and lipedema awareness space. After publicly sharing her own journey with lipedema, Carmen became known for…

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Christiane Tofoli

Chris Tofoli is a Brazilian physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, internationally recognized for her work in non-invasive body and facial harmonization and the…

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Courtney Mascio, MS, CLT

Courtney holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University and a M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.…

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Danielle Giordano

At 49 years old, Danielle balances her life as a dedicated mother and professional airline pilot with her journey of managing and advocating for those with…

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Dr. Ana Carolina de Nadai, MD

Dr. Ana Carolina de Nadai, MD, is a distinguished plastic surgeon based in São Paulo, Brazil, who has become a leading voice in the South American…

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Dr. Aria Vazirnia

Dr. Aria Vazirnia is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologic surgeon and a leading specialist in lymph-sparing lipedema surgery through the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) Program at…

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Dr. Boris Volshteyn, MD, ASPS

Dr. Boris Volshteyn, MD, ASPS, is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in West Long Branch, New Jersey, with over 20 years of surgical…

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Dr. Burgos de la Obra

Dr. Burgos de la Obra, medical director and chief surgeon of Lipemedical, was the first Spanish surgeon to devote himself exclusively to lipedema treatment using and developing the…

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Dr. David Smart

Dr. David Smart is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and a specialist in lymph-sparing lipedema surgery with the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) program at The Roxbury Institute…

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Dr. Emily Iker

Dr. Emily Iker is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic disorders. She is the Director of the Lymphedema Center…

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Dr. Fábio Kamamoto

Dr. Fábio Kamamoto is a board-certified plastic surgeon and internationally recognized specialist in Lipedema surgery, known for combining advanced surgical expertise with a deeply humanistic approach…

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Dr. Jason Sonners

Dr. Jason Sonners is a leading expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), blending advanced knowledge in molecular biology, regenerative medicine, performance optimization, and chiropractic care. His…

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Dr. José Luis Simarro

Dr. José Luis Simarro is a Spanish physician and researcher dedicated to the clinical study of Lipedema and disorders of adipose and connective tissue. In 2007,…

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Dr. Juliana Bicca

Dr. Juliana Bicca is an endocrinologist, researcher, and international authority in women’s hormonal health, with a special focus on estrogen metabolism, menopause, metabolic disorders, and lipedema.She…

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Dr. Karen Herbst

Dr. Karen L. Herbst is a board-certified endocrinologist and internationally recognized authority on lipedema, Dercum’s disease, and adipose connective tissue disorders. She serves as Head of…

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Dr. Kelly Schroeder, DPT

Dr. Kelly Michelle Schroeder is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of The WellNest Physical Therapy & Wellness, a private practice dedicated to holistic…

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Dr. Michael Schwartz

Dr. Michael Schwartz is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He practices at Pasadena Plastic Surgery, serving patients in…

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Dr. Myra Ahmad

Dr. Myra Ahmad is a visionary leader in the healthcare space, dedicated to redefining how patients access specialized medical treatment. As the CEO and Founder of…

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Dr. Patricia Froes Meyer, PhD

Dr. Patricia Froes Meyer is a distinguished physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte…

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Dr. Sara Al-Ghadban, PhD

Dr. Sara Al-Ghadban is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Virginia, where she focuses on uncovering the biological…

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Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, ABIHM

Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, ABIHM, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Integrative & Holistic Medicine and Founder of the AIM Center for Personalized Medicine.…

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Dr. Thomas Su

Dr. Thomas Su is the founder of Artistic Lipo in Tampa, Florida, where he has led a full-time clinic specializing exclusively in awake liposuction since 2007.…

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Dr. Vincenza Cifarelli

Dr. Vincenza Cifarelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where she leads a…

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Dr. Vitor Gornati

Dr. Vitor Cervantes Gornati is a vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders, including Lipedema and lymphedema.He earned his…

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Dr. Vivek Bhatt, MD

Vivek Bhatt, MD is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician and Principal Investigator with deep expertise spanning clinical research, digital health, and medical technology. Currently serving…

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Drew Cadriel

As the Regional Sales Director for Tactile Medical, Drew Cadriel is a dedicated leader focused on expanding patient access to advanced at-home therapies and comprehensive clinical…

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Hilary Stowers

Hilary Tarkington Stowers is the founder of Holistic Health and Nutrition, LLC, DBA Hilary Stowers Counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor, and Board-Certified Resident-in-Counseling in…

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Jacqueline Ruiz

Serving as the dedicated Insurance Processor for Lipedema at The Roxbury Institute, Jacqueline Ruiz is a highly skilled clinical advocate for patients navigating complex healthcare pathways.…

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Josh Perkins

"Joshua Perkins doesn't just work in wound care and lymphedema, he's built the standard for it."With 26 years of elite sales and management experience and an…

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Judy Grant

Judy and her daughter Lindsey share a powerful mother-daughter perspective on Lindsey's diagnosis of Lipedema after years of unexplained symptoms, diagnosis and needed treatment. After Lindsey's…

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Kee L

Kee is the voice behind @keetolipedema, her social media account dedicated to empowering women to advocate for their health while navigating Lipedema and endometriosis. A former Division…

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Kemberli Anderson

Kemberli Anderson joins the Lipedema Summit 2026 as a featured panelist to share her personal testimony of living with Lipedema. Moving beyond clinical definitions, Kemberli focuses…

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Kristin Richards

Kristin Richards is a certified menopause coach and Lipedema advocate dedicated to helping women break free from the cycle of inflammation, exhaustion, and self-blame that often…

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Kristy Dellacroce, MS, OTR/L, MLD-C

Kristy Dellacroce, MS, OTR/L, MLD-C is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage practitioner, lipedema advocate, and the founder of Della Luna Wellness in Phoenix. Through…

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Leah Hope

Leah Hope is a content creator and wellness advocate who has lost 215 pounds naturally and built a thriving community centered on sustainable habit change. Her…

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Linda Anne Kahn

Linda-Anne Kahn is an internationally trained and board-certified lymphedema therapist with over 35 years of experience in lymphatic care. She is the founder and president of…

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Lindsay Huelse

Lindsay is the founder of The Fitt Cycle, a fitness and nutrition platform designed specifically for women navigating weight-loss resistance, inflammation, hormonal shifts, and Lipedema. With…

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Lindsey Grant

Judy and her daughter Lindsey share a powerful mother-daughter perspective on Lindsey's diagnosis of Lipedema after years of unexplained symptoms, diagnosis and needed treatment. After Lindsey's…

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Melissa Seaton, MSN, FNP-C

Melissa Seaton, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in healthcare, specializing in integrative and preventative medicine. Her approach blends…

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Michelle Gutierrez

Michelle Gutierrez is a resilient Lipedema advocate whose story is a testament to the power of a correct diagnosis and specialized surgical intervention. Although she lived…

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Nicole Steiner Bejar

Nicole Steiner is a Physical Therapist and Vascular & Lymphatic Rehabilitation Specialist at Lipedema Team, where she plays a central role in guiding patients through conservative…

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Rachael Shiel

Rachael Shiel is a lipedema advocate, educator, and creator dedicated to helping women feel seen, informed, and empowered throughout their lipedema journey. After undergoing six lipedema…

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Sarah Whitlow

Sarah Whitlow is the founder of Lipedema Movement & Fitness and creator of a gentle, body-aware approach to weight management for women living with lipedema. After…

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Shaughna Phillips

Shaughna Phillips is a prominent British television personality, influencer, and tireless advocate for Lipedema awareness. She first captured the public’s attention on the 2020 series of…

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Special Guest

This special guest joins the Lipedema Summit to share her firsthand experience navigating fertility preservation and egg freezing while living with Lipedema.In this candid conversation, she…

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Susan Rausch

Susan Rausch is a Senior Clinical Specialist at Tactile Medical, a leader in developing advanced home-based therapies for patients with chronic swelling conditions. With extensive experience…

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Tina Tsan, DAOM, CLT

Tina Tsan is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) and Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) specializing in post-surgical recovery and lymphatic care. As the founder…

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Virginia Ziulu

Virginia Ziulu is an internationally recognized Lipedema Nutritionist, speaker, and women’s health advocate specializing in female hormones, immune health, metabolic balance, and chronic inflammatory conditions.Originally from…

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Wendy Moore, PhD

Wendy Moore, PhD, founded Connective Truth under the Moore Family Charitable Foundation. A cognitive scientist by training, she self-diagnosed in 2024 on Instagram after three decades…