I provide individualized orthopedic care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, using evidence‑based treatment and my manual therapy certification to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, and return to daily activity with confidence. Common conditions treated include tendinitis, bursitis, post‑surgical recovery, and other common musculoskeletal injuries, such as:

• Neck & back pain — including cervicogenic headaches, disc‑related pain, muscle strain, and sciatica

• Upper extremity injuries — shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tendinitis, elbow pain, wrist and hand injuries

• Lower extremity injuries — hip pain, knee osteoarthritis, patellar tendinitis, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, and bursitis

• Post‑surgical rehabilitation — recovery following procedures such as total knee or hip replacement, rotator cuff repair, joint fixation (ORIF), including fixation for pathologic fractures, and other orthopedic surgeries.  Home visits available. 

As a board‑certified oncologic clinical specialist—a credential held by fewer than 0.1% of physical therapists nationwide—I provide specialized rehabilitation to support individuals before, during, and after cancer treatment. Care focuses on reducing pain, restoring strength and mobility, and improving quality of life across all cancer diagnoses. 

Common conditions treated:

• Breast cancer — breast pain, shoulder dysfunction, axillary cording, post‑surgical mobility, breast and arm lymphedema, prehabilitation

• Weakness & imbalance — changes that develop during or after cancer treatment

• Cancer‑related fatigue — persistent exhaustion impacting daily activity

• Radiation fibrosis syndrome — soft‑tissue tightness and mobility loss following radiation

• Chemotherapy‑induced peripheral neuropathy — numbness, tingling, hand dysfunction, and balance deficits from chemotherapy

• Prehab — The gold standard of care before cancer treatment or surgery, prehab helps you enter your procedure—whether a mastectomy or a major surgery such as lung cancer resection—as strong and prepared as possible. For individuals undergoing mastectomy, prehab allows us to identify early signs of lymphedema or axillary cording through baseline arm measurements and shoulder mobility testing. For those preparing for lung or other cancer‑related surgeries, and chemotherapy, we assess strength, cardiovascular endurance, and balance to build a personalized exercise plan that improves conditioning before treatment begins.  Research consistently shows that starting care in your best physical state leads to better treatment tolerance, fewer complications, and improved overall outcomes.

As a certified lymphedema therapist, I use the gold‑standard, evidence‑based approach of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) to reduce swelling, improve mobility, and restore comfort. CDT combines manual lymph drainage (MLD), compression therapy, targeted exercises, and diligent skin care to mobilize and reduce excess lymphatic fluid. While I specialize in cancer‑related lymphedema, I also treat all forms of swelling, including venous, orthopedic, and post‑surgical causes. Treatment may also include compression garment measurement, coordination with local DME providers for prescriptions, and supportive taping techniques to assist lymphatic flow. 

Common conditions treated:

• Cancer‑related lymphedema — swelling that can develop in the arm, leg, breast, torso, or head/neck after lymph node removal, radiation, or surgery

• Chronic venous insufficiency — lower‑leg swelling from venous disease

• Orthopedic‑related swelling — edema after injury or joint replacement

• Post‑surgical swelling — including post‑plastic surgery recovery

• Lipedema — pain, heaviness, and disproportionate limb swelling

Post-operative swelling, fibrosis, scar tissue, tightness, and mobility restrictions can impact both comfort and recovery after cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.  Treatment may include manual lymphatic drainage, swelling management, fibrosis and scar tissue treatment, lymphatic cupping, dry needling for appropriate scars and soft tissue restrictions, compression garment assessment and guidance, mobility restoration, and recommendations for a safe return to daily activities and exercise.  The goal is to support the best possible recovery experience while helping patients feel more comfortable and confident throughout the healing process.

Common procedures treated:

• Breast augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, and revision surgery

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

• Liposuction

• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

• Body contouring procedures

• Facial and neck procedures

• Reconstructive plastic surgery

Post-operative home visits available for patients who prefer treatment in the comfort and privacy of their home. Available within a limited service area, additional fees apply.

Dry needling is an evidence‑based technique used to reduce pain, release muscle tension, and improve movement efficiency. It can be applied to a wide range of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions and often accelerates progress, helping patients reach their goals in fewer sessions. Common benefits:

• Local twitch response — resets overactive or irritated muscle fibers

• Improved blood flow — enhances circulation to support tissue healing

• Release of tight muscle bands — reduces spasm and deep muscle tension

• Motor pattern reset — helps correct movement dysfunction and improve coordination

• Natural pain modulation — stimulates the body’s own pain‑relief pathways

• Scar tissue & fascial mobility — improves mobility and reduces restrictions after injury or surgery

Whether you've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis or want to take a proactive approach to your bone health, targeted exercise can play an important role in maintaining strength, supporting bone health, and improving physical function.

This individualized 12-week program is inspired by the LIFTMOR research, which investigated high-intensity resistance and impact training in postmenopausal women with osteopenia and osteoporosis.  In the eight-month LIFTMOR study, participants in the supervised training group improved bone mineral density in the spine and hip, while the low-intensity control group experienced a decrease. The training group also demonstrated improvements in back and leg strength, balance, and functional mobility, including reaching and sit-to-stand transfers. The findings support the safety of appropriately prescribed, supervised training for individuals with low bone mass.

Program Schedule

Weeks 1–4: Two supervised sessions per week to develop technique, establish appropriate loading, and build a foundation for progressive training.

Weeks 5–12: One supervised session per week to progress exercises, refine technique, and build independence with your exercise plan.

Exercise selection and intensity are individualized based on your medical history, current abilities, bone health considerations, and goals.

What Happens After 12 Weeks?

Bone health is a long-term investment. The initial 12-week program establishes a foundation for continued training toward the eight-month time-frame studied in LIFTMOR, with an individualized home exercise plan and ongoing guidance.

After completing the program, you can add additional sessions with one-on-one physical therapy or, when appropriate, transition to small-group strength training to maintain progress and continue building strength.

The Bone Health & Strength Program is an independent physical therapy service offered by Ortho + Onco PT and is inspired by published research, including the LIFTMOR trial. This program is inspired by said research but is not the original study protocol.  Individual results vary, and changes in bone density cannot be guaranteed.  References to this research are for educational purposes and do not imply endorsement or affiliation with the study authors or their institutions.