What's Inside the Course
A Complete Step-by-Step System
Move from confusion and information overload to a clearer understanding of lipedema, your care options, and the next steps available to you.
5 In-Depth Modules
Follow a structured learning path covering lipedema education, medical evaluations, treatment options, surgery, and insurance.
20+ Downloadable Resources
Access symptom trackers, appointment scripts, checklists, insurance templates, treatment guides, and more.
Practical, Actionable Guidance
Learn what questions to ask, what documents to bring, and how to advocate for yourself throughout your care journey.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Receive lifetime access to the course so you can revisit lessons and resources whenever you need them.
Preview The Course
Each module is designed to help you better understand a different part of the lipedema journey—from recognizing symptoms and preparing for an evaluation to exploring treatment and insurance coverage.
MODULE 1 - Understanding Lipedema
MODULE 2 - Getting a Clear Evaluation
MODULE 3 - Non-Surgical Treatment Options
MODULE 4 - Surgical Treatment Options
MODULE 5 - Insurance Coverage
You're Not Alone
Join a growing community of women finding answers, validation and support.
"If you or someone you know is suffering from possible lipedema, please do a consultation with Sarah. She really took the time to know me and my condition and made detailed notes for me to take elsewhere. My life is on a hopeful path thanks to her."
Laura L.
"Sarah is going to be a great resource for me as I try to understand what it means to have lipedema."
Bobbi C.
"I was seen for a diagnosis for lipedema and felt as though the visit was very thorough, the practitioner was kind, and the visit was validating. I would recommend Lumina to a friend."
Crystal P.
This course is for you if...
- You suspect lipedema or were recently diagnosed
- Your legs or arms feel painful, heavy, swollen, or disproportionate
- Diet and exercise haven’t worked the way you were told they should
- You bruise easily or retain fluid
- You don’t have access to a lipedema-informed provider
- You want real information — not internet myths
Your Instructor
Sarah Whitehead
Vascular medicine provider with 17 years of experience caring for women with lipedema.
Her clinical work at the University of Washington, combined with her active involvement with the Lipedema Foundation, reflects a deep commitment to advancing both research and understanding of the condition.
Sarah's goal is simple: make complex medical information easier to understand and more accessible for women seeking clarity.
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Living Well with Lipedema:
Your Path to Clarity & Care
Get compassionate, evidence-based education designed to help you better understand lipedema, prepare for care conversations, and feel more confident advocating for yourself.
Limited Time Pricing
$499
$280
One-time payment · No subscriptions
Less than the cost of a single specialist consultation. Guidance you can return to for every appointment, decision, and appeal.
- Understanding Lipedema: What it is (and isn’t), including signs, stages, symptom patterns, and why it responds differently to diet, exercise, and hormones
- Clear Evaluation: How to get an accurate diagnosis and communicate effectively with providers
- Care Pathways: How to navigate treatment options — both surgical and non-surgical
- Insurance & Advocacy: Documentation strategies, referrals, and appeal preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stop Guessing.
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Join hundreds of women gaining the clarity and confidence they need to navigate lipedema and make informed care decisions.
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