Posture Perfect Health

03/07/2026

Compression Garments maintain results after Lymphatic Massage. They reduce swelling, Improve mobility, Prevents fluid buildup, Support skin health, Lower infection risk, including cellulitis and Enhance overall quality of life. Unfortunately, they are incredibly expensive and should be replaced every 6 months.

03/06/2026

Approximately 350,000 Canadians are living with cancer‑related lymphedema.
This includes breast, gynecologic, melanoma, genitourinary, sarcoma, and head & neck cancers. Numbers are often under represented because of poor diagnosis and education around Lymphedema.

03/05/2026

PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA
In Canada, primary lymphedema is one of the very few congenital, progressive diseases with no federal disability recognition, no national strategy, no guaranteed financial support and no inclusion in rare‑disease frameworks
This makes it exceptionally under‑recognized. It is estimated that 21,000 people in Canada are living with Primary Lymphedema.

03/04/2026

Cellulitis is a vicious cycle. Evidence shows a bidirectional relationship where
lymphedema predisposes to cellulitis due to impaired immunity and protein‑rich fluid.
Cellulitis damages lymphatics, worsening lymphedema and increasing future infection risk. This is why recurrent cellulitis is considered a red flag for underlying or worsening lymphedema.

03/03/2026

Approximately 690,000 Canadians are estimated to have obesity‑related lymphedema .
Your risk of lymphedema rises sharply with a rising BMI:
- BMI 40–49 → 17% risk
- BMI 50–59 → 63% risk
- BMI 60–69 → 86% risk
- BMI ≥80 → 100% risk

03/02/2026

Did you know there is estimated to be over 1 million Canadians who have Chronic Edema/Lymphedema? Lymphedema can be managed, we can teach you how.

02/26/2026

02/10/2026

Having issues? Curious about your symptoms and if there are solutions?
Come see Beth Hiltz. She will be happy to help.

01/28/2026

01/21/2026

Grab one of our openings this week and prepare for the next snow day. 💆🏻‍♀️ ❄️