The Lighter Touch

Specialist management of lymphoedema, lipoedema, wounds, circulation, scars, injuries, hypermobility, and gut health. Qualified in Medical & Manual Lymph Drainage, Sports Injury Therapy, Wound and Scar Care, and Colon Hydrotherapy.

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Stay Healthy, Informed and in Control

Situated at the Foot of the Stunning Malvern Hills, The Malvern Surgeries hosts a plethera of knowledge and facilities for your Healthcare.

Working closely with local GPs and Consultants to deliver the very best practice in Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Excellence and Podiatry Care.

Proud trainer at the LTA

Proud to be a trainer at the LTA (Lymph Training Academy) in Staffs. Working with evidence based Medical Lymph Drainage and Manual Lymph Drainage for the targetted treatments of Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Complex combined Oedemas.

Full Lymphoedema Management Training courses for Manual Therapists, Nurses, OTs & Physios. Also, Full Lipoedema Training courses. Understanding this complex condition and challenging its treatment. Paving the way to Best Practice protocols.

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Our Services

Our services are designed not simply to provide therapeutic healing but also to deliver preventative measures to maintain your wellbeing and increase your performance levels.

We are situated in Great Malvern with a spectacular vista and offer treatments in;

manual lymph drainage

full lymphoedema management

decongestive lymphoedema treatment (dlt)

injury prevention & management

photobiomodulation / low level laser treatment

deep oscillation treatment

About us…

Karen Cooper

Over 25 years experience in Manual and Medical Lymph Drainage.

Trainer at the Lymph Training Academy, delivering evidence-based lymphatic therapy and education. Empowering professionals with advanced training in Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Management — shaping the future of best-practice care.

Presentations and talks available on breast care, lymphoedema, lipoedema & scar tissue.

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Take control

At The Lighter Touch we also offer Ultrasound Therapy, Full Doppler and ABPI Assessments for Vasular Health and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy.

Here at the Lighter Touch we can help you take control of your health. We feel that by empowering you with knowledge and giving you the appropriate treatment plan you can feel good about your self and live the life you want to live.

Working closley with The Malvern Surgeries Podiatry Clinic and Senior Podiatrist David Williams, together we can assess Circulatory Complications, Complex and Chronic Oedema, Diabetic complications and a whole array of Dermatogical Conditions to name a few.

I am proud to be a nominated trustee to British Lymphology Society

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The Lighter Touch

Stay Healthy, Informed and in Control

Proud trainer at the LTA

Our Services

About us…

Take control

I am proud to be a nominated trustee to British Lymphology Society

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