Desiree De Spong

CEO/Founder

About

Desiree De Spong, a visionary leader and the Founder and CEO of Medella Health in New Zealand, stands at the forefront of lymphatic therapy with nearly two decades of unwavering clinical expertise. A true luminary in her field, Desiree is not only a seasoned practitioner but an international educator. Her impact resonates beyond borders, as she graces stages and conferences both in the USA and New Zealand, inspiring clinicians worldwide with her insights. In 2020, Desiree's innovation reached new heights with the introduction of Flowpresso—a revolutionary 3-in-1 sensory technology that has found its home in over 450 clinics, transforming well-being through a harmonious symphony of therapeutic benefits. Embodying her commitment to progress, 2023 witnessed the unveiling of home use self-care technology, with now three products launched. Desiree De Spong's journey is one of empowerment, education, and innovation. Her profound influence has not only elevated the practice of lymphatic therapy but also ignited a transformative wave of wellness that extends globally. As CEO, educator, and innovator, Desiree continues to redefine the boundaries of possibility in her quest to enhance lives and shape the future of health and well-being.

Country

City

New Zealand

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Experience

CEO/Founder

Medella Health Ltd, NZ

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Medella Health Ltd, developer of FLOWpresso® is a Class II Medical Device device that delivers a 3-in-1 treatment, to enhance lymphatic drainage, physical and mental wellbeing, and restore health.

Director/Practitioner

Aetiology Ltd

2003 - 2024-3 · 21 yrs

Tauranga

At Aetiology Clinic we offer a range of services with a specialised focus on stress, fatigue and the lymphatic system. Sleep, fatigue and stress are three of the leading factors that intertwine with health issues in New Zealand. Our approach is to identify if, or how, these components influence you, and your health. We then tailor our recommendations so that it is unique to each individuals' healing journey.

Activator

SheEO

2021-7 - 2023-3 · 1 yr 9 mos

SheEO is a global community of radically generous women + non-binary folks working on the World’s To-Do List. Activators activate their buying power, networks and expertise to create an equitable and sustainable world. Since launching in 2015, 7,000+ Activators around the world have collectively loaned out $7M to support 100+ SheEO Ventures. Learn more and Activate: https://sheeo.world/

International Trainer

Aetiology Lymphatic Academy

2010 - 2019-3 · 9 yrs

Tauranga

The Aetiology Lymphatic Academy is a premier educational academy for training medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, osteopaths, chiropractors, and massage therapists to become experts in the treatment of pathologies related to the lymphatic system.

Director

New Zealand Centre of Integrated Health

2015 - 2018-2 · 3 yrs

Tauranga

The New Zealand Centre of Integrated Health is a collaboration of health care practitioners dedicated to providing the highest standard of conventional, complementary and alternative medicine to nurture intrinsic healing in the whole person – body, mind and spirit.