The Lipoedema Clinic was founded by Jenna-Lee Whitaker and Dr Carmen Briner through a shared passion for improving the care and support available to women living with lipoedema. Throughout our respective careers, we repeatedly met women who felt unheard, dismissed, or told that their symptoms were simply the result of weight gain. We knew there had to be a better way.

Too many women spend years searching for answers, trying countless diets, exercise programmes, and treatments without understanding why their bodies respond differently. We created The Lipoedema Clinic to be a place where women finally feel seen, heard, understood and supported.
By combining Dr Briner’s medical expertise with Jenna-Lee’s specialised experience in lymphatic and lipoedema management, we provide
compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond diagnosis. Our goal is to empower every woman with the education, practical tools and ongoing support she needs to confidently manage her condition and improve her quality of life.

We are also incredibly fortunate to work alongside Marzanne Altin, a highly respected Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist and Certified Lymphoedema Therapist, whose specialist expertise in compression therapy helps our patients receive personalised garment solutions that support both their treatment and long-term management. We also work closely with Heidi Elliott, whose compassionate approach helps women navigate the emotional and psychological impact that often accompanies a lipoedema diagnosis.

When additional care is needed, we collaborate with a trusted network of healthcare professionals, including dietitians, surgeons and other specialists, ensuring every woman has access to the comprehensive, patient-centred care she deserves.

Our mission is simple: to help every woman feel heard, understood and empowered, because no woman should have to navigate lipoedema alone.