SERVICES
ABOUT
Orla Gallagher is a Registered General Nurse with extensive experience in wound care, scar therapy, and lymphoedema management. With a postgraduate certificate in Tissue Viability and Wound Management and a postgraduate diploma in Intensive Care and Gerontology, Orla provides specialised, evidence-based care.
Orla is certified in lymphoedema therapy using the Casley-Smith method. She trained at the prestigious UK Restore Scar Therapy School. Orla has also completed specialised training with HLP Therapies, who are the UK’s leading scar specialists and are recognised for their innovative scar management techniques.
Specialising in post-operative and C-section scar therapy, Orla also offers personalised treatments for wound care and lymphoedema, focusing on enhancing healing and improving quality of life through effective manual lymphatic drainage and advanced wound management strategies.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
As a certified lymphoedema therapist I offer Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) which includes:
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Manual lymphatic drainage
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Compression therapy
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Skin care
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Exercises and self-management education
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Post Surgery lymphatic drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage benefits conditions such as:​
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Oedema (swelling)
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Lymphoedema
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Lipoedema
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Post-surgical swelling/ bruising
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Fibromyalgi
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Sinus congestion
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Migraine
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Immune system support
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Venous Ulcers
"Whether you’re seeking treatment for Lymphoedema or Lipoedema, I will provide you with comprehensive therapy that suits your needs."
SCAR THERAPY
What is Scar Therapy?
A scar is a mark left on the skin after a wound heals, resulting from the body’s natural repair process. It forms when new collagen fibers replace the damaged tissue, often appearing as raised, sunken, or discoloured areas. Factors like wound size, location, and skin type influence scar formation.
Scar Therapy
​​Scar therapy is a combination of treatment techniques that can help stimulate your scar and the underlying tissue by softening fibrosis.
Treatment can help reduce symptoms related to your surgery or injury, for example
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pain, sensitivity or numbness
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limited movement or tightness
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pulling or puckering
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fibrous scar tissue or scar adhesions
A personalised treatment plan is made after a comprehensive assessment is completed. The treatment uses specialist scar massage and fascial techniques, at the right pace and pressure to suit each individual.
**Scars must be fully healed before starting treatment**
"Self care advice for caring for your scar at home is provided. Scars of any age can be treated."
WOUND CARE
Comprehensive wound management tailored to individual needs.
Types of wounds treated include surgical wounds, leg ulcers and chronic wounds.
