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Swelling Solutions Lymphatic Health Centre
Your Partner in Change
Swelling Solutions
Lymphatic Health Centre
Facilitating Positive Outcomes as Your Partner in Change
NEW
2-Day Workshops:
November 15 & 22, 2025
A first-of-its-kind educational program for people living with lymphedema.
This two-part masterclass is designed for breast cancer survivors managing lymphedema. It introduces a unique, therapist-developed approach that goes beyond traditional self-care, teaching you how to assess your own progress across all aspects of management.
Led by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with over 20 years of experience, this interactive program blends evidence-based education, guided practice, and personalized reflection.
At the core of this workshop is the traditional Four Pillars of Lymphedema Self-Care, and a new self-assessment system ( the 5th pillar of self-care) that allows you to monitor your own progress, recognize early warning signs, and know when to seek help from your lymphedema team — giving you independence and confidence in your daily care
You’ll Receive
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Self-Assessment: The 5th Pillar of Lymphedema Maintenance, written by Catharine Burt RN, BScN, RMT, CDT
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A Workbook to guide your practice and reflection produced by Catharine Burt RN, BScN, RMT, CDT
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Hands-on instruction in movement, MLD, skin care, and compression
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Personalized support in a small-group setting
🗓️ Workshop Schedule
Two Saturdays (one week apart)
Day 1: Understanding Lymphedema, Exercise & Self lymphatic drainage massage
Day 2: Compression, Skin Care & making a self-care plan
Each day: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Refreshments available. Bring your own lunch.
Location: Swelling Solutions. 564 Belmont Ave. Kitchener, ON.
Call Cathy with any questions.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS
Conquering Lymphedema Challenges with Knowledge.
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WATCH MY NEW VIDEO!
This new approach to your self arm lymph drainage routine can be very effective in clearing your central pathways before doing your massage. Try it out for a bit and let me know what you think! Visit my YouTube channel for other videos in my Work Smarter, Not Harder series.
HAVE YOU JUST STARTED TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER?
BE PROACTIVE
What is a seroma? What is cording? I have swelling, what now? The answers to these questions and more are given to you in my Proactive Measures program. You can choose one-on-one consultations (in person or online) or in person group workshops.
Contact me for more information and to book!
Swelling Solutions Offers Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Surveillance
Catharine Burt RN, BScN, RMT, CDT has designed an early awareness program for individuals going through treatment for breast cancer. The PROACTIVE MEASURES PROGRAM is the first program in Ontario designed to help detect complications of breast cancer treatment early. Ideally, you would be seen before treatment begins for assessment of shoulder range of motion and limb circumference. Our research grade BIA machine helps to assess fluid levels and body composition as you regain strength. Following you through treatment allows us to pick up on changes and give you education about lymphedema, getting ready for radiation treatments and identify complications that may need referrals to other healthcare professionals. Lymphedema, a chronic condition of swelling can occur anytime after treatment depending on your risk factors. However, research has shown that it occurs within the first two to three years after treatment. Therefore, we will assess anyone at anytime after treatment as well. The possibility of getting lymphedema can cause anxiety and lead some people to start wearing compression garments when they may not be needed. We help you to navigate through this decision and only recommend compression when the evidence tells us you need it. Contact Catharine Burt for more information. (519) 749-0102
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATIONS
Catharine recently received her Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N) designation from The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. As a cancer survivor herself, Catharine is aware of the many side effects and nutritional challenges that are faced during treatment and getting back to life after treatment is over. Her own journey initiated her enthusiasm to help others discover how nutrients from food can play a large role in how one feels physically and mentally. In addition to her work with cancer survivors with lymphedema, she has now added nutritional consultations to her service list. Catharine's focus is pre- treatment nutrition and nutrition for recovery.
Questions about booking can be sent to Cathy at:
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564 Belmont Ave. Unit 102A
Kitchener, On.
N2M 5N6
Open Monday to Friday by appointment. Closed for all major holidays.
Phone: (519) 749-0102
Fax: (519) 340-6827
