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Together with Lymphwerk and lymphatic drainage and fascia therapist Yvonne Bertschi, we take a practical look at the innovative Epiflow Tape in this professional article. The focus is on experiences from everyday therapeutic practice as well as the question of how modern treatment methods can be specifically combined. With her background in manual lymphatic drainage and fascial therapy, along with her many years of experience, Yvonne Bertschi works daily with people suffering from a wide variety of conditions—ranging from postoperative swelling to fascial restrictions and chronic tension.

In the interview, she discusses her personal approach to taping, how she integrates it into her therapeutic approaches, and the role of fascia, movement, and neurological stimuli in her daily work. She also offers fascinating insights into her clients’ reactions and her experiences in both therapeutic and athletic settings.

I very much enjoy using Epiflow for breast cancer cases—both for scar treatment and following breast surgery. I don’t apply the Epiflow tape directly to the scar, but rather above it near the clavicle, to stimulate drainage and encourage gentle movement in the tissue. The wound should be allowed to heal undisturbed at first.

A patient who had undergone a mastectomy and had been dealing with a severely hardened scar in her breast area for years. She had already tried many things: creams, scar ointments, and manual techniques. But somehow, it wasn’t getting any better. She came to me for manual lymphatic drainage. During the session, I took a closer look at the tissue and discussed her symptoms with her. I explained Epiflow to her, and she then used it on her own at home. I was amazed at how much the scar had improved. The scar tissue could be lifted much more easily. She also mentioned that the unpleasant numbness in her armpit had decreased significantly.

I apply the Epiflow tape after manual lymphatic drainage and explain to the patient how she can mobilize the area on her own. This gives her something she can use at home for to provide relief. After all, patients want to be able to do something that helps them even at home. Depending on her needs, the tape stays on the skin for about 3–5 days—as long as it feels comfortable and doesn’t cause itching.

Adhesions in the fascia can impede lymphatic flow and restrict mobility. Gentle mobilization can help loosen these structures.

I am a therapist for specializing in manual lymphatic drainage, and I completed my fascia training in Hochdorf, Lucerne. My client base is diverse, ranging from breast cancer patients to endometriosis patients, people who have undergone joint surgery, and patients with lipedema.

I saw the tape and thought, “How exciting!” With “regular tape,” many clients feel like it’s “homeopathic” and doesn’t do anything. With Epiflow, they can manipulate and release the tissue themselves. I think it’s great that the tape pulls the tissue outward instead of just constantly pushing it inward. This creates a completely different sensation when you pull on the tab and thereby separate the layers of tissue from one another.

Patients want to—and are able to—make a difference on their own. With the tape, that’s possible. They can push themselves to their pain threshold, and Epiflow is easy to use. There’s always some time between appointments. The tape is a great way to bridge the gap between therapy sessions, and you can repeat the application several times a day. Because once the tape is applied, you can “tug” on it again and again.

It's very gentle on the skin. So far, I haven't had anyone who's had an allergic reaction to it. It even lasts after showering.

I think innovative and simple treatment approaches are excellent. They contribute to treatment success and patient satisfaction. I want to keep my patients up to date for , but only with evidence-based technologies that actually help them. And the rule is: the simpler, the better.