Bio

I love the interactions with patients and families and making a difference in their lives.

Professional 
Served as Board member of non profit, Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) from 2001-2010.

Published Book Review  Living Well with Lymphedema, by Dr. Elizabeth McMahon in  Lymph Link, the NLN newsletter, April 2006. Book- “Emotional Effects of Lymphedema”

Advanced Training Courses:

Casley-Smith (Australian) Method of Complex Lymphatic Treatment for Lymphedema and is certified CLT therapist, March 2001

Beyond the Basics: Dealing with Difficult Cases An Advanced problem solving course for Certified Lymphedema Therapists, Alpharetta, GA April 2002

Lymph 101, 2002

5th National Lymphedema Network  International Lymphedema Conference: The Quest for Understanding, Chicago, IL 2002

Beyond the Basics: Dealing with Difficult Cases An advanced problem solving course for Certified Lymphedema Therapists, Minneapolis, MN June 2003

6th National Lymphedema Network  Conference-New Frontiers In Lymphedema Research and Therapy for Healthcare Professionals, Reno NV 2004

7th National Lymphedema Network Conference- Lymphedema: The Search For Truth, Nashville, TN 2006

8th National Lymphedema Network International Conference- Lymphedema: Riding the Wave of Discovery, San Diego CA 2008

9th NLN Conference - Lymphedema: Breaking Through the Barriers: Research, Educations, and Practice Orlando, FL 2010

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Course, Klose Training 2021

Surgeon Insights: Is Now the Time to Start a Program for Early Detection and Intervention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedmea, 2021

Level 3 Certification in Cancer Rehab through AOTA 2021

Comprehensive Cancer Care 2022

Reach Beyond NOTA Conference 2023

Myofascial Release Basics for Traditional Healthcare Providers  2023

Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatics, Klose Training 2024

Navigating OT Excellence NOTA Conference 2024

Chicago University Breast and Lymphedema Symposium 2024

Evolving Lymphatic Concepts National Lymphedema Network 2024

OT and the Power of You  NOTA Conference 2025

Credentials and Awards

Nebraska State License

Commonwealth of Virginia State License

AOTA member

NOTA member

NBCOT Credentials

Certified Lymphedema Therapist- CLT

Lymphology Association of America - LANA