I am an Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Ohio for over 30 years. I have specialized in hand rehabilitation (Certified Hand Therapist, CHT) and then specialized in lymphedema treatment (Certified Lymphedema Therapist, CLT). I have treated many kinds of lymphedema from primary lymphedema to secondary lymphedema of any part of the body. Many of my patients are victims of breast cancer or other cancers where lymph nodes have been removed and that part of the body develops lymphedema. I am Vodder trained and also trained in wrapping of the area being treated. I was trained by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (acols.com) in Florida. I have treated face and neck lymphedema, arm, leg(s), trunk, and genital. The treatment for lymphedema is MLD (manual lymph drainage) and compression. Post surgical edema can also be treated with MLD to speed up the lymph system. I am also trained in IASTM, kinesiotaping, Dry Needling, and cupping for scar remodeling.
I have 2 children ages 23 and 19, 3 dogs (2 dachshunds) ages 14.5 and and a Great Dane age 9. I live in the West Chester area. I enjoy boating, skiing, decorating, and going out to eat:)