The Cottage

Before you trust lymphatic advice online, check the person's credentials.

Just because you see someone (or a product) everywhere on social media doesn't mean they're qualified in lymphatics, or that the product has been properly researched or tested for safety.

Often, it just means they've spent a lot on ads to be put in front of you, so they can make money.

No judgement, everyone needs to earn a living.

But it's hard not to feel frustrated when another new client arrives after spending $$ on a product or system promising fat loss or a “lymphatic fix”and yet again they found nothing has changed.

Here's the truth:
* No single product will change your lymphatic system.
* No single treatment will either.
* No single way of eating.
* No one thing is the answer.

The only way to get a plan tailored to you is to work with a lymph‑trained professional.

An online course you complete in your own time can give you an overview, but it won't cover all the nuance needed to treat lymphatic disorders safely and effectively.

Before you book, ask:
* Have they completed an ‑approved lymphatic course?
* Are they fully insured in this field?
* Are they working within their scope of practice? (eg, as a Remedial Massage Therapist, I cannot diagnose, that's outside my scope.)

Save your money. Find a qualified therapist. Then commit to trying what they suggest.

September is Acupuncture Awareness Month🌿

Cancer Rehab Awareness Week 17 - 23 August 2026

This annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of rehabilitation and exercise in cancer recovery. For many people, this support can be the difference in helping them regain the ability to walk or return to their normal daily activities.

Restoring health is much more than just removing disease. If people miss out on rehab, it impacts their ability to work, their families, their long-term health, and their communities.

This week we are also excited to announce our next term of Cancer Rehab Classes. Please get in touch if you or someone you know might be interested.

Congratulations to Julia in completing her Lymphatic Massage Course for general well-being.

🌿 Now Offering Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) at Fox's Den Remedial Massage Therapy! 🌿

Whether you're looking to support your general health, recover after exercise, reduce fluid retention, or simply enjoy a gentle and relaxing treatment, MLD may be right for you.

If you'd like to book an appointment, feel free to send me a message, call or book online!

📍 25 Old Kapunda Road, Nuriootpa, SA 📞 0476 329 259

Don't forget to register to learn about your lymphatics by the experts & talk with suppliers on all things compression & self maintance.
There is no cure for Lymphoedema, just the right information and self maintenance.

Saturday June 20th we will be at the Barossa Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Information and Screening Day with Prof Neil Piller AM and Dr Vani Prassad. This is an event presented by the Barossa Area Fundraisers for Cancer (BAFFC)