Warina Walker is a local resident and has been providing lymphoedema services to the Southern Highlands for over three years. She serves both the private and public sectors, and accepts EPC and DVA referrals.

Warina is an experienced Lymphoedema Physiotherapist passionate about the effective management of lymphoedema. She has worked as a Senior Therapist at Mt Wilga Private Hospital Lymphoedema

Clinic involved in early intervention, chronic lymphoedema treatment and management, and on-going maintenance care. Warina also has extensive experience in grief and loss support assisting individuals coming to terms with their diagnosis and effectively managing their chronic condition.

Key areas of interest are providing early intervention education and monitoring to reduce chronic lymphoedema in the community, and equipping individuals to return to a more functional quality of life.

The following services are provided in Warina’s clinic, Making It Easier, at both Bowral and Hornsby:

Early intervention

• Education in risk management

• Assessment and monitoring – includes Bioimpedance Test

Lymphoedema management

• Lymphatic drainage massage

• Dealing with tissue changes

• Compression garment prescription

• Self-maintenance support

Post-op oedema management

• Treatment of unresolved oedema – particularly following hip / knee surgeries

Scar management

Breast prosthesis and mastectomy bra fitting

• No consultation fee for fittings

• Cost of prosthesis fully refundable through Medicare