Liberare Mobile Holistic Therapy Service

Liberare Mobile Holistic Therapy Service Post-operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage & recovery specialist, supporting women through surgery recovery, persistent pain and body changes.
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Having surgery? Have you thought as much about the recovery as the operation?Over the last five years I've worked with m...
26/08/2026

Having surgery? Have you thought as much about the recovery as the operation?

Over the last five years I've worked with many people following surgery, and one thing I've noticed is how much time goes into researching the surgeon and procedure, while the practical side of recovery often gets thought about afterwards.

When should you arrange MLD? What will you need at home? What about compression, drains or seromas? And if you're travelling abroad for surgery, who looks after you once you're home?

I've spent the last few months putting together a free practical guide to preparing for and recovering from surgery, covering the things I think are worth knowing and asking about beforehand.

I come from a nursing background and I'm an MLD UK registered Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist, working independently from my treatment room near Easingwold. I also provide mobile post-operative MLD in your own home, which can make life considerably easier when you're swollen, uncomfortable or not yet driving.

I cover approximately 15 miles from Tollerton, including Easingwold, Haxby, Strensall and surrounding areas.

There's no obligation to book with me — the guide is there to help you prepare properly.

💚 If you'd like a free copy, comment GUIDE below and I'll send it to you.

Considering lipoedema surgery — particularly if you're looking at surgery abroad?I'm Dawn. I come from a nursing backgro...
25/08/2026

Considering lipoedema surgery — particularly if you're looking at surgery abroad?
I'm Dawn. I come from a nursing background, I'm an MLD UK registered Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist, and I've been working independently in therapy and post-surgical recovery for the past five years.
Over the last few months I've been working on something I felt quite strongly needed to exist.

Women considering lipoedema surgery are often having to navigate an enormous amount of information themselves — different surgical techniques, several potential stages, compression, MLD, recovery and, for many, the additional practicalities of looking at treatment abroad.

The situation in the UK doesn't make that any easier. Current NICE guidance states that liposuction for chronic lipoedema should only be used in the context of research, because NICE considers the available evidence on safety and efficacy inadequate.

So I've researched and produced a free 17-page Guide to Lipoedema Surgery covering the NICE position, different surgical approaches, staged surgery, questions to ask your surgeon or clinic, travelling abroad, accommodation, having someone with you, compression, MLD, flying home and recovery between stages.

And I've included the practical things that don't always make it into clinical information — leakage, puppy pads, getting compression on, managing the toilet afterwards and what you may actually need around you during those first few days.

I've also asked women who've been through lipoedema surgery to read it and contribute their experience. I'm still learning too, and if you've been through surgery and think there's something I've missed, I'd genuinely like to know.

This isn't about recommending a particular surgeon or clinic and there's absolutely no obligation to book with me. I simply want women to have better information before making some very big decisions.

If you'd like a free copy, comment GUIDE below and I'll send it to you privately.

THERE'S NO TEAM BEHIND LIBERARE… IT'S JUST ME 👋When you message Liberare, it's me who replies. When you book an appointm...
22/08/2026

THERE'S NO TEAM BEHIND LIBERARE… IT'S JUST ME 👋

When you message Liberare, it's me who replies. When you book an appointment, it's me who puts it in the diary.

I'm the one who washes the towels, cleans the treatment room, orders the supplies, does the accounts, writes the posts, packs everything up for mobile appointments… and occasionally wonders why I thought being self-employed was a good idea.

I'm also the one who pays for the training and updates, researches new techniques, keeps learning and plans treatments around the individual person in front of me — because no two people, and no two bodies, are exactly the same.

Running a small business is a funny old thing. One minute I'm working with somebody following surgery or helping someone who's been struggling with pain or swelling, and the next I'm loading the car for a mobile appointment, doing another load of towels, wrestling with Facebook or realising something I meant to order has run out.

There's no marketing department, receptionist, laundry service or accounts team hiding behind Liberare.

There's just me ....Dawn.

And every appointment, recommendation, review, comment, share and person who mentions my name to a friend genuinely makes a difference to my little business.

So, on a Saturday morning, I just wanted to say thank you for keeping me busy doing something I still genuinely love.

Dawn.....Liberare ❤️

A SHOULDER PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS WOMEN MORE OFTEN THAN MEN… FROZEN SHOULDER.Sometimes a shoulder gradually becomes painfu...
21/08/2026

A SHOULDER PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS WOMEN MORE OFTEN THAN MEN… FROZEN SHOULDER.

Sometimes a shoulder gradually becomes painful and stiff over a few months. Many people first notice it because the pain starts waking them at night, or they can no longer lie comfortably on that shoulder.

Over time, simple movements can become difficult — things like fastening a bra, reaching behind your back or putting on a coat.

Research now suggests it’s not always just a shoulder problem. It appears to involve a mix of inflammation, immune activity and metabolic factors affecting the shoulder capsule.

It’s more common in people with conditions such as diabetes and thyroid problems, and hormonal changes in women may also play a role — one reason it tends to affect women more often than men.

Frozen shoulder can also behave differently from many rotator cuff problems. With frozen shoulder, movement of the joint itself becomes increasingly restricted, rather than simply hurting when you use the arm.
The good news is that most frozen shoulders do improve, although it can take time.

Treatment isn't about forcing a stiff shoulder to move. I look at the movement you currently have, what's aggravating it and where you are in the process, then tailor treatment accordingly.

If your shoulder has gradually become painful, stiff and increasingly difficult to move, it may be worth getting it assessed rather than simply putting up with it.

📍 Treatment room: Tollerton, YO61 1RA

🚗 Mobile appointments available

Supporting the body through change and

“HOW SOON AFTER SURGERY CAN I START MLD?”It's one of the questions I'm asked most often about post-operative recovery.Fo...
20/08/2026

“HOW SOON AFTER SURGERY CAN I START MLD?”

It's one of the questions I'm asked most often about post-operative recovery.

For an uncomplicated recovery, gentle post-operative MLD can often begin from around day 3, provided there are no concerns or specific instructions from your surgical team to delay treatment.

And there's a reason for starting early.

Surgery causes an inflammatory response and temporary disruption to normal lymphatic drainage. Swelling and fluid accumulation are a normal part of healing, but gentle Manual Lymphatic Drainage can be used during the early recovery period to support fluid movement and help manage post-operative swelling and discomfort.

This isn't deep massage. Early post-operative MLD is very gentle, and treatment is adapted to the surgery you've had and the stage you're at in your recovery.

I also use Deep Oscillation Therapy where appropriate. Again, there's no heavy pressure involved, which makes it particularly useful when tissues are tender and you're still in those early stages of healing.

And because travelling can be the last thing you feel like doing a few days after surgery, I offer mobile post-operative appointments in your own home within my local service area.

As recovery progresses, treatment changes too — what you need at day 3 isn't necessarily what you'll need several weeks later.

💚 Post-operative recovery • MLD • Deep Oscillation • scar & tissue support

📍 Treatment room: Tollerton, YO61 1RA
🚗 Mobile post-operative appointments available within approximately 15 miles

Supporting the body through change and recovery

DO YOUR LEGS FEEL HEAVY BY THE END OF THE DAY?Not necessarily painful. Not necessarily massively swollen. Just heavy, ti...
19/08/2026

DO YOUR LEGS FEEL HEAVY BY THE END OF THE DAY?

Not necessarily painful. Not necessarily massively swollen. Just heavy, tired, achy or a bit puffy around the ankles by teatime?

Long periods sitting or standing mean your calf muscles aren't helping move blood and fluid back up the legs as effectively as they do when you're walking around.

That's why something as simple as regular movement, ankle pumps and getting those calf muscles working can make a difference to how your legs feel.

But if swelling, heaviness or aching is becoming a regular problem, it's worth looking at why it's happening, rather than simply putting up with it.

I work with a range of clients experiencing swelling and heavy, uncomfortable legs, using treatments including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Oscillation and Pressotherapy, where appropriate.

📍 Treatment room: Tollerton, YO61 1RA
🚗 Mobile appointments also available within 15 miles
💚 Supporting the body through change and recovery

HEAVY. PAINFUL. EASILY BRUISED.Lipoedema is about far more than how your legs look. Lipoedema isn't simply about the si...
18/08/2026

HEAVY. PAINFUL. EASILY BRUISED.

Lipoedema is about far more than how your legs look. Lipoedema isn't simply about the size or shape of your legs. They can ache, feel heavy and be surprisingly tender to touch. Bruising easily is common too. It typically affects both sides of the body symmetrically, with the feet usually unaffected.

And the figures from Lipoedema UK's Big Survey are quite striking:
79% reported heavy legs
77% painful legs
76% difficulty losing weight
70% thick or swollen-looking legs
66% bruising

Perhaps the most telling figure? 98% had tried dieting. Although 82% managed to lose weight, just 5% said they lost it evenly across their body.
Hormones appear to play a part too. In the same survey, 46% said their lipoedema began around puberty.

There's a strong family connection as well, although the genetics are still being researched. 33% had another family member already diagnosed, while 74% suspected other relatives had or had had lipoedema without a diagnosis.

So if you've spent years wondering...
Why do my legs hurt when someone barely touches them?
Why do I bruise so easily?
Why can I lose weight everywhere except my legs?
Why do the women in my family have the same legs?

…it may be worth finding out a little more.

Image: Lipoedema UK – reproduced with permission/credit

YOUR SURGERY WENT WELL… SO WHY DO YOU STILL FEEL SWOLLEN, TIGHT AND UNCOMFORTABLE?The wounds are healing, the bruising i...
17/08/2026

YOUR SURGERY WENT WELL… SO WHY DO YOU STILL FEEL SWOLLEN, TIGHT AND UNCOMFORTABLE?

The wounds are healing, the bruising is disappearing and you've been told everything looks fine… but your body still doesn't quite feel like yours.

Swelling, tightness and areas that feel firm or uncomfortable can continue while the tissues recover — particularly after procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty and breast surgery.

And this is where the right post-operative support can make a real difference to how you feel during your recovery.

My 90-minute post-operative appointments give me the time to work with what your body actually needs, using Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Oscillation and Pressotherapy where appropriate, rather than trying to fit everything into a standard hour.

90 minutes | £75 | Tollerton
Mobile within 15 miles | £85

Planning surgery or already recovering? You're welcome to message me for a chat.

DON'T FORGET TO KEEP YOUR NOMINATIONS COMING IN I've already received some lovely nominations, but there's still time to...
16/08/2026

DON'T FORGET TO KEEP YOUR NOMINATIONS COMING IN

I've already received some lovely nominations, but there's still time to nominate someone for the first of my 5-year anniversary complimentary treatments.

Perhaps they've had a difficult time, are recovering from illness or surgery, care for somebody else, or are simply someone who always puts everyone else first.

Nominations close 31st August.

To nominate, just send me a private message with their name and why you're nominating them.

A few important bits:

• Recipient must be 18+
• Complimentary treatment is 45 minutes
• Treatment takes place at my Tollerton treatment room (YO61 1RA)
• Treatment will be chosen following consultation and according to their needs/medical history
• No cash alternative and the treatment isn't transferable
• Please only nominate someone who would be happy for you to share their name and circumstances with me
• The chosen recipient will be contacted privately

I now have permission to post these photos from Thursday 👰‍♀ 🍾 Isn't she beautiful 😍
15/08/2026

I now have permission to post these photos from Thursday 👰‍♀ 🍾

Isn't she beautiful 😍

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