LYMPHOEDEMA & REMEDIAL THERAPIES CLINIC
About Heidi
Heidi is a highly experienced registered nurse who began her nursing career in 1991. Her time in oncology provided the opportunity to develop specialised expertise in lymphoedema, leading her to a role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the multidisciplinary team at the Cancer Institute (PMQ MNC CI). She has now been working in the field for 19 years, building extensive experience in managing complex lymphatic conditions.
Eleven years ago, Heidi further expanded her skills by completing a diploma in remedial massage, allowing her to combine her nursing and massage expertise to provide holistic care in the private sector. She remains committed to professional development, maintaining accreditation with the Australian Lymphoedema Association (ALA) and regularly attending conferences and symposiums to stay at the forefront of lymphatic research, education, and training.
Why Lymphoedema?
While working in the chemotherapy suite in oncology, Heidi saw an opportunity to move into a more personable field where she could combine her nursing expertise with complementary therapies to support patients who acquired this condition from their cancer treatments.
She continues to gain much satisfaction by providing validation, practical strategies, and therapeutic relief to all types of Lymphoedema, and to those individuals who have been recently diagnosed, or had the condition for many years.
Why Lipoedema?
Through her extensive training and clinical practice in Lymphoedema Management, Heidi gained early exposure to Lipoedema—a chronic, often painful disorder of loose connective tissue that occurs almost exclusively in women. Her education included specialised skills in the identification, assessment, and management of Lipoedema, and her clinical experience supporting women living with this condition continues to deepen and evolve.
Heidi’s philosophy centres on empowering clients to manage their condition with confidence. Through education, validation, and informed choice, she supports each person with care grounded in hope, trust, and ongoing learning.
Heidi's Philosophy
Complementary Therapies?
Heidi has always believed in a holistic approach to health, recognising the power of integrating complementary therapies alongside conventional treatments.
Heidi co-founded the Complementary Therapies Committee at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, which aimed to promote conversations between clients and health professionals about the combination of complementary therapies with current medical practices. The Committee also organised relaxation, meditation, diversional and creative therapies to assist clients and their families during their visits, and referrals to local complementary therapy practitioners.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Bach. Nursing
AHPRA registered: registration #nmw0001315279
Advanced Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Therapist. (Lvl. 1 + 2)
australasian lymphology association (ala) accredited: member i.d: 479
Remedial Massage Therapist (RMT) Dip. Rem. Mas.
Accredited with the australian traditional medicine society (atms) ltd. membership #29022
Additional Qualifications & Training
myofacial cupping
pbm therapy - therapeutic laser
sipc pump applications
compression bandaging
measurement of custom compression garments
wound management
Our Location
37 Lake Road, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm