Lymphology Association of North America Certitified Practioner, Nurse Practitioner, MPH

Ellen Poage

Post surgery and radiation recovery and wellness.

Serving Fort Myers, Naples, and all of Southwest Florida for 30 years.

ELLEN POAGE

APRN MPH CLT-LANA

Ellen Poage is widely recognized as a leading expert in lymphedema management and research. She has published numerous journal articles on the subject, including work for the Oncology Nursing Society and the American Lymphedema Framework Project. In addition to her research, Ellen is an advocate for her patients, working tirelessly to secure compression garment funds locally through Lymphedema Resources, Inc, and lobbying in Washington D.C. for the Lymphedema Treatment Act, a bill aimed at ensuring Medicare funding for compression garments.

Ellen recognizes that a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and diet, is critical to improving patient outcomes. She is committed to improving patients' overall recovery from surgery, particularly as it pertains to the often-overlooked complication of lymphedema resulting from surgery and radiation. Ellen's passion for improving patients' overall health and well-being is evident in everything she does, and her dedication to the field of lymphedema management is unmatched.

Post-Op Care

Manual Lymph Drainage

Accelerate healing with lymphatic massage. Relieve pain, eliminate waste, reduce scarring, and improve circulation.
MLD is the best treatment for managing post-op cancer related lymphedema.

Pain Relief

Acupressure & Low Level Laser

My patients have incredible results reducing both acute and chronic pain.
I am Accupuncture certified from the University of Miami. I use the Dolphin Neurostim acupressure tool to reduce pain, relieve adhesions, and stimulate. My patients feel better, sleep better, and look better.

Face & Body Contour

Sculpt and Refine

Smooth, lift, and define. Facial contouring can reduce lines, hooded eyes, and puffiness. Lift the eye area and enhance the jawline.

Contour your waist, lift the buttocks, reduce bumps and bulges with body contouring. Excellent after extreme weight loss, or plastic surgery such as liposuction, breast augmentation, or rhinoplasty.

Nutrition Coaching

Cornell Plant Based Nutrition Coach

Ellen Poage, trained by eCornell and Colin T Campbell's Center for Nutrition Studies, believes that diet has a significant impact on the body's resiliency and healing power.

Through her work with clients, Ellen has witnessed amazing results from those who have switched to a whole foods plant-based diet. As a result, she offers nutrition coaching to her patients who are looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing. If you're looking to manage lymphedema, Ellen can help you incorporate healthy dietary habits into your lifestyle.

Testimonials

What Clients Say

“Ellen had me feeling so much better – fast. My swelling went down to normal. I lost 5 inches in my leg.”

Virginia Douglas

“I came to Ellen for help with my Lymphedema, and I actually got so much more. I had chronic pain that is now gone and she helped me figure out my diet and I have lost 20 pounds.”