Mary Jo Provenzano, RN
Certified Lymphedema Fitter

• More than 15 years fitting experience
• 38 years nursing experience
• Established two in-hospital shops for women and men with special needs such as lymphedema (Highland Hospital & Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York)
• Personalized, one-on-one service
  • Offering custom and ready-to-wear compression sleeves, stockings and bras
  • Flexible appointment hours to meet patients’ needs

Compression Sleeves and Stockings
Wearing compression garments is one of the most important aspects of managing lymphedema. Compression garments are designed to keep a continuous pressure on the swollen/affected area to assist the drainage of fluid and minimize swelling. They are to be worn during the day (see nighttime garmetns below). It is important to have a proper fitting garment; ill fitting garments can cause increased sweling and pain in the extremity. Mary Jo Provenzano is a provider of Juzo, Jobst and Sigvaris brand sleeves, gloves and stockings.

If you’re concerned that you may have lymphedema, consult Callan-Harris PT or your primary care provider for a proper evaluation.

The Bellisse Compressure Comfort® Bra
Although there is no cure for lymphedema, patients can find relief through Complete Decongestive Therapy, or CDT. CDT includes manual drainage of excess lymphatic fluid, exercise, and infection control, followed by the use of compression garments. The use of such garments is medically necessary to maintain the positive results of CDT and to reduce the risk of infection.
Specially designed by physical therapist Lesli Bell, PT/CLT-LANA, and Lisa Lindahl, inventor and designer of the original Jogbra®, the Compressure Comfort® Bra offers comfort and support for chest and breast lymphedema sufferers and those recovering from breast cancer surgery.

Why a special bra?
Simply put, conventional bras are not designed to deal effectively with lymphedema or post-surgical discomfort in the chest and breast area. The thin straps, non-stretch cups, and underwires found in conventional bras can increase pain and irritate tender tissue. Sports bras provide needed compression, but their lack of adjustability and short silhouette make it uncomfortable for many patients to wear them. The patented Compressure Comfort® Bra utilizes expert engineering, state-of-the-art fabrication and high-quality construction to apply continuous gentle compression and support to the chest and breast area, and can be worn comfortably and unobtrusively under clothing.

What is unique about the Bellisse Compressure Comfort® Bra?
The Compressure Comfort® Bra was designed to provide a gentle caress of compression over critical areas of the chest, breasts and back, while helping to address the specific needs of women with chest or breast lymphedema.
The Compressure Comfort® Bra features:

• Gentle COMPRESSION all around the torso
• Unprecedented ADJUSTABILITY with both a front zipper and a 3-position back closure
• Attractive shape that can be worn comfortably and UNOBTRUSIVELY under clothing
• Adjustable, comfortable, and unobtrusive design elements that combine to form a SUSTAINABLE treatment aid that women can really use every day

Solaris Tribute Nighttime Garment
Tribute custom designed NightWear garments are essential for a successful lymphedema home management program.  Worn nightly, Tribute garments offer an effective solution to help regulate fluid fluctuations, decrease tissue turgor, and assist a weakened lymphatic system.  Tribute garments eliminate the need for complex bandaging, and are stress free, comfortable, easy to care for, and backed with a one year warranty. Solaris garments are worn instead of bandaging overnight, in conjunction with a daily compression garment.