Monica is a registered occupational therapist and advanced lymphoedema therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience across major public hospital networks and private practice.

Monica is a senior occupational therapist in the Lymphoedema Clinic at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

Alongside her clinical work Monica is a sessional academic at Australian Catholic University mentoring the next generation of occupational therapists.

With postgraduate training in lymphoedema management, Monica provides comprehensive assessment, decongestive therapy, and long-term care plans for individuals experiencing chronic swelling and related conditions.

Conditions Managed:

• Primary and secondary lymphoedema

• Lipoedema

• Vascular oedema

• Post-surgical swelling

• Scar tissue management

Clinical Services:

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

• Prescription and fitting of medical compression garments

• Targeted exercise and movement planning

• Skin care and barrier protection

Monica collaborates closely with each patient and their broader medical team to build manageable, long-term self-care routines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences, La Trobe University

• Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, La Trobe University

• Level 1 Lymphoedema Course, LES

• Advanced Lymphoedema Course, LES

Professional Associations:

• Australasian Lymphology Association member

• Lipoedema Australia professional member

• OT Australia member

• AHPRA registered