I State Congress of Lymphedema, Lipedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

April 4th and 5th at the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital. Vigo

"nothing will stop us"

I State Congress of Lymphedema, Lipedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

On the occasion of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of AGL in 2024, we will hold the 1st State Congress of Lymphedema, Lipedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency. It is time to show the result of the work of 20 years of AGL and what better way than to hold a Congress where professionals, patients and the general public can learn, train and inform about these diseases.

THE CONGRESS WILL BE IN-PRESENTIAL (Full capacity) AND IN STREAMING SO THAT PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CAN ACCESS IT.

REPRESENTATIVES

Speakers who will attend the conference

Strong patients, aware professionals. The importance of nutrition in lymphedema, lipedema and CVI.

Sabina Soneira

Degree in Nutrition, specialized in Clinical Nutrition, Endocrinology and Hospital Nutrition. Master's degree in Precision Health, Nutrition, Precision Medicine and Clinical Practice. Specialized in lipedema, inflammation and autoimmunity.

Lorena Master

Registered dietitian specializing in women's hormonal health. Member of the ACVEL and AGL Association. Patient with lipedema and hypothyroidism. Proposes a model based on empathy, motivation and empowerment of the patient, promoting lifestyle changes that generate a healthy relationship with food. A kinder and less strict approach to eating is possible.

Dr. Diana López Freire

Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Part of the Gynecology Service of the Ribera Povisa Hospital in Vigo. Belongs to the Young Experts group of the AEEM.

How do you see me, how do I see myself? Mental health and the reality of disability in lymphedema, lipedema and CVI.

Stephanie of the Barrio

General Health Psychologist, PhD student in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Oviedo, creator of the therapeutic space Psychology in Harmony and lipedema sufferer.

Ramon Garcia Guinarte

Graduate in Philosophy and Educational Sciences, specializing in Neurolinguistic Programming and Hypnosis. He directs the Institute of Neuroscience and High Performance, combining teaching and research with his professional activity in Public Administration.

Juana Mª Tubio Ordoñez

Graduated in Social Work and Primary Education Teaching with a specialization in Therapeutic Pedagogy. She has extensive experience in situations of disability and dependency, among other areas related to the Third Sector of this field. She is currently Vice-Secretary of COGAMI and Vice-President of ACADAR.

The alternative to surgery in lymphedema, lipedema and chronic venous insufficiency.

Dr. Jaume Masià

Head of the Plastic Surgery Service, Sant Pau University Hospital, Barcelona. Professor of Lymphedema Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona. Co-director of the European School of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Dr. Alexo Carballeira Braña

Degree in Medicine, specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
International Master in Reconstructive Microsurgery. Director of LIPEDEMA ADVANCED CARE, Lipedema treatment and training center that receives national and international patients.

Dr. Rosario Pinal Goberna

Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Co-director of Pinal & Gayoso at Clínica Assistens in A Coruña. Plastic surgeon at San Rafael Hospital in A Coruña.

Dr. Alejandro Moro Mayor

Physician specialist in Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Quirónsalud Hospital in A Coruña. Very aware for years with the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema.

The benefits of exercise beyond the physical.

Nordic walking: Nacho García

CCAFYD and expert in Nordic Walking, committed to a healthy lifestyle, participates in different health-related programs, both privately and institutionally. Awarded in 2021 as the best athlete of the FGM for his involvement with this sport and the first Galician coach of this discipline.

Dragon Boat: Pilar Bértolo Castro

A year and a half ago I met two members of the Libélulas BCS Pontevedra who invited me to try this sport and since then, everything has been a physical and emotional advantage. Our motivation is to continue working as a team and support people who need it in these complex oncological processes and help alleviate the sequelae.

Maria Grobas

Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (University of Vigo). Degree in Physiotherapy (University of Vigo). Master's degree in Psychoneuroimmunology with Regenera. Part of the C1Dema team.

Your essentials. Compression garments, skin care and pharmacological treatment for lymphedema, lipedema and IVC.

Dr. Eva Perez

Specialist in angiology and vascular surgery at the Lucus Augusti Hospital in Lugo. She completed her Mir training in Santiago de Compostela and currently works at the Lucus Augusti University Hospital in Lugo. She is in love with the world of compression.

Carmen Alba Moratilla

Nurse and director of training courses on vascular wounds, therapeutic compression and wounds in MMII at eSaludate-UDIMA, U. Córdoba and AEEVH.

Laura Taboada Paz

Dermatologist. I trained at the university hospital complex of Ferrol. I currently work at the Meixoeiro Hospital in Vigo and privately at the Vithas Hospital in Vigo. Health disseminator on social networks.

Dr. Bibiana Villamayor Blanco

Medical specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela. Doctor in Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Teaching assistant at the Faculty of Medicine of Santiago de Compostela. Associate Editor. Journal of the Spanish Society of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine.

Physiotherapy, an essential part of the treatment of lymphedema, lipedema and IVC.

Roman Rodríguez Cid

Physiotherapist expert in Vodder, Leduc and Godoy methods. Specialist in biomechanical assessment, osteoarticular pathologies and treatments of the shoulder joint complex. Director of a research project in Neuroscience and director of the C1dema clinic.

Curro Millán

Diploma in physiotherapy and physical activity and sports. Director of Oncological Physiotherapy, Lipedema and Lymphedema at the Instituto Fisiomedico. Clinical Director of the Dermato Lipedema and Lymphedema Unit at the VIAMED Santa Elena Hospital. Expert in lymphatic drainage from the Godoy y Godoy International Lymphatic School.

Carlos Manero Garcia

Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from the Free University of Brussels (ULB). Specialist in vascular-lymphatic pathology and oncological physiotherapy. Expert in lymphatic drainage and treatment of edema, lymphedema and lipedema and oncological physiotherapy. Responsible for the Leduc Method Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.

Iria Da Cuña Carrera

Doctor in Health Sciences. Professor at the Faculty of Physiotherapy of the University of Vigo. Specialist in physiotherapy in urogynecology and obstetrics, lymphedema physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise. Researcher in the FS1 Clinical Physiotherapy group.

Moderators

Moderators of the congress.

Beatriz Garcia Iglesias

President of the College of Pharmacists of Pontevedra since October 30, 2023. Graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Santiago de Compostela, she has more than 20 years of experience working as a community pharmacist. Since 2021, she has been co-owner, together with her brother, of one of the pharmacies in the municipality of Lalín.

Iris Machado de Oliveira

Vice-secretary of the Galician College of Physiotherapists. Degree in Physiotherapy. Professor at the University of Vigo in the Degree in Physiotherapy and in the Master's Degree in Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy. Quality Coordinator of the Faculty of Physiotherapy. Dean of the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Vigo. Collaborating researcher in regional, state and European research projects.

Antonio Doval Canabal

Health social worker and member of the governing board of the Official College of Social Work of Galicia. He works at the University Hospital of Montecelo in Pontevedra.

Maria del Rocio Abalo Nunez

PhD from the University of Vigo. Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport, Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Paula Castrillo Aldecoa

Graduated in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, #Master in Innovation in Nutrition, Safety and Food Technologies. Experience as a clinical nutritionist in SERGAS and multidisciplinary centers. Member of the College of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Galicia

Dr. Maria Guimaraens Vázquez

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña. Graduate in Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Specialist in Child Disability from the Complutense University of Madrid. Doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of A Coruña.