Clare Anvar

BSc(Hons), MSc

Lymph Fusion
4, Oakfield Road
Matfield
Kent
TN12 7LB
Mobile 07731 547 754

Business opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Out of hours appointments by arrangement.

 Mobile Therapy: Hospice and end of life care (by appointment)

Other Establisments: Purity Bridge - Monday: 9am -1pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm, Friday: 9am-5pm

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Treatments

*MLD and DEEP OSCILLATION 

Clinically proven, gentle, non-invasive and relaxing electrostatic field therapy, permeating an 8cm depth, enhancing the bodies' natural healing process. MLD and Deep Oscillation therapy are combined, where appropriate, for the treatment of:

Acute and chronic pain                        
Burns Healing                        
Cellulite (80% Grade 1 and 2 Cases)            
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)        
Chronic Oedema                            
Cording Post Breast Cancer Surgery                
Fibrocystic Breast Disease                    
Fibromyalgia                            
Fibrosis                            
Fracture healing (post traumatic)                
Lipo-Lymphoedema                        
Lipoedema                              
Lymphoedema                        
Pre and Post General Surgery (including Endoprosthesis and Osteosynthesis)        
Pre and Post Liposuction (cosmetic, lymphoedema, lipoedema liposuction)        
Pre and Post Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction    
Wound Healing Disorders                    

In Pediatric: 

Bronchial Asthma                         
Lymphoedema

 

Professional Training and Education Summary

- October 2024
  - Lymphoedema Training Academy
  - Integrated Approach to Lymphoedema and Chronic Wounds

- March 2023
  - Lymphoedema Training Academy
  - Advanced Lipoedema Diagnosis & Management

- Sept 2021
  - University of Swansea
  - Macmillan Lymphoedema Academy course in Casley-Smith Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Advanced Application to Complex Lymphoedema

- Sept-Nov 2018
  - University of Glasgow
  - Macmillan Lymphoedema Programme in Casley-Smith MLD & lymphoedema bandaging

- March-May 2016
  - Lymphoedema Training Academy
  - Certificate of Practice (135 hours)
    - Modules: Assessment of Lymphoedema, Essential Management, Fluoroscopy Guided MLD, Mapping for Lymphoedema, Multilayer Lymphoedema Bandaging

- May-July 2015
  - Vodder School
  - Basic Level Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) (80 hours)

- 2013-2015
  - University of Westminster
  - MSc in Complementary Medicine (Distinction)
    - Modules included: Researching Contemporary Issues, Sociology of Health, Clinical Reasoning, Mindfulness-Based Clinical Practice, and Post-Graduate Research Methods

- 2008-2011
  - University of Westminster (Scholarship Student)
  - BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences (1st Class Honours) 
    - Modules included: Remedial Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Integrated Approaches, Anatomy & Physiology, Dissertation on Lymphoedema Management in the UK 

- 2007-2008
  - Thames Valley University
  - Level 5 Foundation Degree in Complementary Approaches to Healthcare (Distinction)

- 2006-2007
  - Greenwich University
  - Level 4 Modules: Swedish Body Massage, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage 

- 2003-2004
  - West Kent College
  - City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Body Therapies (Distinction)
    - Modules included: Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, MLD 

- 1976-1981
  - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls
  - GCE O’ Levels including Maths, English, and Biology

Associated Professional Qualifications

Therapies

- Integrated Approach to Lymphoedema & Chronic Wounds
- Advanced Lipoedema Management
- Advanced Lymphoedema Management
- Myofascial Release
- Restore Scar Therapy
- LaStone Therapy
- No Hands Massage
- Seated Acupressure
- Medical Acupuncture
- Kinesiology Medical Taping Concept (Neurology/Lymphatic)

Academic and Teaching Courses
- Baby Massage Instructor
- Professional Communication in Healthcare
- Dissertation and Report Writing
- Research Skills
- Oral Communication and Presentation Skills
- City and Guilds 7302: Introduction to Delivering Learning

 

Insurance/Memberships/Affiliations

 

Positions Held

Expert panel: Lymphoedema United: 

Clinical Therapy Advisor for Lipoedema UK 

 

Personal Profile

Clare Anvar has been a clinical massage and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapist since 2004. She specialises in various types of chronic pain, post-surgery recovery, and lymphatic system disorders. Clare is skilled, empathic, and committed to delivering exemplary care for her patients, who are her inspiration, tutors, and guides. Clare works closely with consultants and surgeons to expedite recovery and stabilise chronic conditions. With extensive experience in complex cases arising from various short and long-term surgical recoveries, including oncology, orthopaedics, reconstructive, and cosmetic procedures, Clare collaborates with all UK insurance companies.

Clare has consistently studied and worked in diverse clinical environments alongside her private practice. From 2004 to 2008, Clare provided therapies for an HIV charity, where she became a trustee responsible for formulating and delivering HIV awareness training, all while studying for a foundation degree in Complementary Approaches to Health at Thames Valley University. Clare also contributed her expertise to a local cancer charity, providing manual lymphatic drainage and complementary therapies. From 2008 to 2011, she served as a complementary therapist in Cancer Services at University College London Hospital (UCLH), pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences, focusing on remedial massage and neuromuscular therapy at Westminster University. Following this, Clare completed an MSc in complementary medicine at Westminster University in 2015 while working as a clinical massage therapist for Horder Healthcare, which specialises in orthopaedic surgeries.

In 2015, Clare presented a poster on her dissertation regarding lymphoedema management at the British Lymphology Society (BLS) conference, which honed her focus on lymphoedema and lipoedema. She has continued to pursue advanced training in lymphoedema management and various types of MLD. In recent years, Clare has developed and taught a kinesiology taping method to hasten post-surgical recovery. Clare currently works part-time at the clinic of two eminent cosmetic, reconstructive, and plastic surgeons, Mr. Marc Pacifico and Ms. Nora Nugent, caring for post-surgical patients. Clare also authors academic articles and book chapters and presents at international conferences about her work. More recently, in January 2023, Clare was appointed the Clinical Therapy Advisor to Lipoedema UK and became a member of the expert panel for Lymphoedema United in January 2024.

 

How did you hear about DEEP OSCILLATION®? What prompted you to buy? 

Excellent reviews - I have had excellent results for many years and use my unit every day for any patient who is not contraindicated (usually because of a pace maker).

 

How do you find dealing with PhysioPod® UK Limited? 

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