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About The Lighter Touch

Karen Cooper has been a health practitioner since 1995.

Proud to be celebrating 25 years of Lymphoedema Management and Manual Lymph Drainage!

She is a nominated trustee of the British Lymphology Society – a powerful charity providing a dynamic voice in the best practice guidelines for Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Venous insufficiency related conditions.
Also is a Clinical Advisor for Haddenham Healthcare Ltd – working closely with NHS lymphoedema services to help get the best compression for patients with complex presentations.
Post surgical MLD is a passion for Karen. She works part time with CC Kat & Co in Edgbaston Birmingham, treating patients who have had liposuction, vaser lipo, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation & mastopexy, facial surgery & brachioplasty.
Overall by keeping abreast with current educational updates and applying these in treatment protocols The Lighter Touch is a centre of excellence in holistic approaches to health care.

Years of Qualifications

Qualified in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Massage, followed by Manual Lymph Drainage & Multi-layer & Two layer Compression Bandaging at the Dr. Vodder School in Austria in 2000. 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) & Lipoedema UK.
In 2004 she trained in Colon Hydrotherapy and is a member of the Colonic Association (ARCH) and CNHC (Complementary & Naturopathic Heatlhcare Council) and FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapies). She is trained to use Photobiomodulation, Low Level Laser, Deep Oscillation, Kinesiotaping, Sports Massage & Injury and Bowen Technique.
Karen - therapist

Always ahead of new developments

Karen has been involved in an exclusive training course at the LTA for the recognition and full management of Lipoedema, an inflammatory fat condition. The course - Specialist Lipoedema Management contains a plethora of knowledge and skills in order to assess stages of lipoedema and management protocols.
Natalie - therapist

Natalie

I am an ex-professional Dancer / Choreographer, Specialist exercise fitness instructor, Qualified Sports Therapist covering sports massage and the management of related injuries for over 20yrs.
Continuing my interest in the body I am proud to say I have become a lymphoedema practitioner, thanks to Karen Cooper and her information and expertise in this field. I have a passion for client care and offer my services for those aiming to reach their optimal health and well being.
My services are and list...
  • Lymphoedema MLD -Primary and Secondary
  • Pre/postsurgery MLD
  • Scar tissue therapy
  • Sports injury
  • Sports Massage
  • Sciatic
  • Limb loss, skin Hyposensitivity
  • One to one Rehabilitation class
  • Oneto one personal fitness class
I am presently working on my Fun group Classes for those with lymphoedema/lipoedema and obesity…. Watch this space!
Natalie - therapist

Natalie

I am an ex-professional Dancer / Choreographer, Specialist exercise fitness instructor, Qualified Sports Therapist covering sports massage and the management of related injuries for over 20yrs.
Continuing my interest in the body I am proud to say I have become a lymphoedema practitioner, thanks to Karen Cooper and her information and expertise in this field. I have a passion for client care and offer my services for those aiming to reach their optimal health and well being.
My services are and list...
  • Lymphoedema MLD -Primary and Secondary
  • Pre/postsurgery MLD
  • Scar tissue therapy
  • Sports injury
  • Sports Massage
  • Sciatic
  • Limb loss, skin Hyposensitivity
  • One to one Rehabilitation class
  • Oneto one personal fitness class
I am presently working on my Fun group Classes for those with lymphoedema/lipoedema and obesity…. Watch this space!

Our Therapies

We specialise in treating the person as a whole. The therapies offered reflect this.
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manual lymph drainage
Colon Hydrotherapy purple icon
colon hydrotherapy
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Scar Tissue
Sports massage purple icon
sports massage
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kinesiotaping
full lymphoedema management purple icon
full lymphoedema management
Injury prevention purple icon
injury prevention & management
Lymphoedema Treatment teal icon
decongestive lymphoedema treatment (dlt)
Oscillation treatment purple icon
deep oscillation treatment
Low level laser treatment teal icon
photobiomodulation / low level laser treatment
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Aromatherapy
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prescription compression garments
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Your health's our top priority!

All of our therapeutic treatments have a single objective: to provide you with tailor-made solutions for your health and wellbeing.
Modern technology, well-qualified practitioners, regular additional training and unique expertise in modern treatment methods are all part of our service. And of course, we have years of experience in all areas of  physical therapy as well as a long list of satisfied patients.
The clinic is easy to access, just off the main Worcester Road and has disabled access.
Scar tissue

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Interested in finding out more about treatments?

Contact us today to explore how we can assist you in achieving optimal health and recovery
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