Maria Garcia
Senior Physiotherapist
Senior physiotherapist with over 20 years' experience, certified in lymphoedema therapy at Germany's Foldi Clinic and specialising in oncology rehabilitation.
LocationMediclinic City Hospital
Experience20-25
LanguagesTagalog (Filipino)
NationalityPhilippines
About
Maria treats lymphoedema in adults and children - cancer-related, primary, and secondary - along with lipoedema and severe swelling after surgery, using manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy to reduce swelling and keep it under control. Much of her work supports patients through cancer treatment: rehabilitation during chemotherapy and after radiation, post-mastectomy care including bra and prosthesis fitting, and palliative decongestive therapy.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
BSc (Physical Therapy)
Certified Lymphoedema Therapist
Areas of expertise
Mobility
Special interests
Post breast surgery care (including measurement and fitting of post-mastectomy bras/prostheses)Rehabilitation during chemotherapyRehabilitation post-radiation therapyCancer-related lymphoedema (breast, cervical, uterine, ovarian, prostate, melanoma)Primary lymphoedemaSecondary lymphoedema (oedema caused by trauma, chronic venous insufficiency, renal/nutritional disorders, skin infection such as cellulitis/erysipelas, paralysis, and obesity)Severe oedema post-surgery (joint replacement, abdominoplasty, liposuction)LipoedemaPalliative complete decongestive therapy
