COVID-19

Due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 we have made many changes.  The Lighter Touch has needed to temporarily close to non urgent cases.

However for those who are struggling or whose Lymphoedema has become problematic we can still offer Pneumatic Lymph Pump treatments for arms & legs, compression advice & garments, and video calls for advice and self help.

For those who need or have an in clinic appointment booked we triage every person to do a Risk Assessment.

We ask that if you or someone in your household have recently had symptoms of CV19 such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell or unusual abdominal symptoms to please call us to postpone your appointment.

The Clinic has taken advice and installed protective screens in the reception, we ask if you do come in to arrived exactly at your appointment time as we no longer offer a waiting area.

Secondly, on arrival use our hand sanitiser and face masks & face shields during treatments.

To reassure you further, we only  have one patient in the vicinty at any one time.

We'd like to thank you all for your continual support and ask you to keep in contact via email/text/phone.

Stay Well. Stay Safe

Karen

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

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

About The Lighter Touch....

Karen Cooper has been a Health Practitioner since 1995.

Qualified in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Massage, followed by Manual Lymph Drainage & Multi-layer & Two layer Compression Bandaging at the Dr. Vodder School in Austria.

This was recognised by the NHS as a valuable treatment and so Karen became the sole NHS Lymphoedema Practioner in Worcestershire for many years. Now working with NHS patients, privately funded and BUPA registered patients. She is currently a full DLT/CDT member of MLD UK and the British Lymphology Society (BLS).

In 2004 she trained in Colon Hydrotherapy and is a member of the colonic association (ARCH).

She is trained to use Photobiomodulation, Low Level Laser, Deep Oscillation, Kinesiotaping, Sports Massage & Injury, Hopi Ear Candling and  Bowen Technique. 

Always ahead of new developments, in 2019 Karen trained and qualified in Fluoroscopy Guided Medical Lymph Drainage (FG MLD) This is the most exciting changes in Lymphoedema management in 20 years.

Please click here for more details.

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

ROOMS available at The Malvern Surgeries. 

We are a multi disciplinary practice and would be complimented by other dedicated practitioners such as physiotherapy, osteopath, chiropracter, herbalist or acupuncturist. ~Please email for details or call 01684 561342 to enquire.