About StopMySwelling

Specialized Care for Chronic Swelling

StopMySwelling is a specialized healthcare practice dedicated to helping people living with lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic swelling. Our approach combines clinical expertise, personalized treatment, and compassionate support to help each patient better manage their condition and improve their comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Why StopMySwelling Exists

Living with chronic swelling can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and difficult to navigate. Many people spend years searching for answers, managing symptoms on their own, or trying to find care that truly understands their experience.

StopMySwelling was created to provide a more specialized and patient-centered approach. Our goal is to give people living with lymphedema and lipedema access to knowledgeable care, practical treatment options, and a team that takes the time to understand their individual needs.

Care That Starts With You

No two patients experience chronic swelling in exactly the same way. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

At StopMySwelling, care begins with understanding each patient’s condition, concerns, lifestyle, and goals. We use our specialized knowledge to develop an individualized approach designed around the person, not simply the diagnosis.

Our focus is on helping patients understand their options, take an active role in their care, and move toward greater comfort, confidence, and mobility.

Meet Our Specialists

Our team brings specialized knowledge, clinical experience, and a patient-centered approach to the care of people living with lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic swelling.

Dr. Jillian Meyer

PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA

Dr. Jillian Meyer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in lymphatic conditions like Lipedema, Lymphedema, and Chronic Inflammation. She is an ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health and holds an advanced certification in Lymphedema Therapy through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), one of the highest standards in lymphatic care.

With extensive training in lymphatic rehabilitation, pelvic health, and whole-body wellness, Dr. Meyer has helped thousands of patients reduce swelling, improve mobility, and finally feel understood, often after years of being dismissed or misdiagnosed.

Her approach is built around education, empowerment, and results, giving people the tools and support they need to feel better and take control of their care for the long term.

Dr. Abby Symes

PT, DPT, LMBT

Dr. Abby’s path to lymphatic health started in 2021 when she shadowed Dr. Jillian Meyer as a PT student. That experience opened her eyes to how much lymphatic health impacts everyday life, and she hasn’t looked back since.

With 5 years of experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and even more time in practice as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Dr. Abby has worked with patients across a wide range of care settings, from home health to skilled nursing facilities to outpatient clinics. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science from UNC Chapel Hill in 2014 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University in 2021.

Her dual training gives her a deeper understanding of how the body moves, compensates, and heals. That combination translates directly into better care for patients managing lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic swelling.

Dr. Abby now sees patients virtually through StopMySwelling, bringing that same hands-on knowledge and clinical eye to every consultation.

When she is not seeing patients, you will find her with her two horses Teddy and Henry, her dogs Trinket and Wallace, and her cats Aster, Violet, and Jasmine.

A More Personalized Experience

From the first visit, our goal is to make patients feel heard, understood, and supported.

Patients can expect thoughtful evaluation, personalized recommendations, and guidance based on their individual needs. Whether someone is newly seeking care or has been managing swelling for years, we meet them where they are and help them take the next step with confidence.

We’re Here to Help You Move Forward

Managing lymphedema or lipedema can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

StopMySwelling is committed to providing specialized, compassionate care that helps patients better understand their condition, explore their treatment options, and move toward greater comfort, confidence, and mobility.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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