Michele Urlich

Mt Albert Lymphoedema Clinic
57 Taylors Rd
Mt Albert
Auckland
(09) 846 3654, (09) 846 4119 (fax), Email

Michele is also the Chairperson of the Auckland Lymphoedema Support Network, an organisation which has been supporting  lymphoedema patients throughout New Zealand for the last 25 years. For more information, or to receive support, please contact Michele (09) 846 3654, or Joy (09) 625 6463.   
 

Taking some 'Healthy Steps' (December 2011) - read about Michele's Programme here and watch the YouTube video of one of Michele's classes.

 

News from Michele

• Healthy Steps  
• Read the story 'Taking steps towards health, wellbeing ... and happiness' (December 2011)
• Read the article (downloadable pdf) 'When bigger isn't better' from the NZ Woman's Weekly (28 April 2008)
• Michele is a Service Provider for Sweet Louise - read more here

 
Healthy Steps programmes 
Healthy Steps courses are held at the Auckland Cancer Society throughout the year. Please contact Michele for more information.    

What is Healthy Steps?
Healthy Steps is an exercise/dance class medically designed by two gynaecologists for patients with Lymphoedema. Studies have shown that patients with arm and breast Lymphoedema and those with leg / genital or abdominal Lymphoedema receive significant reduction in swelling. Each and every exercise has been created to increase the lymphatic transport of lymph fluid.
 
The classes are for one hour duration with three water breaks, the music is uplifting and participants use `props` such as balls, hats, walking canes, hip scarves, feather boas etc. There is plenty of fun, laughter, and a sense of doing something positive for Lymphoedema. Participants say that they feel uplifted and less depressed.

To learn more about the Lebed method, visit the international Healthy Steps website or view the short video on YouTube of one of Michele's classes at the Auckland Cancer Society. 


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