Lympha Press Leadership Series: Lisa Berman Sylvestri, MSPT, CLT-LANA

A patient whose #BreastCancer led to #lymphedema changed the course of #PhysicalTherapist Lisa Sylvestri’s career focus: “My goal is that every cancer patient be given a chance to live their best life,” she says. Part of fulfilling this mission was becoming a certified #LymphedemaTherapist and opening Oasis Physical Therapy and Wellness in the San Francisco Bay Area.

To her fellow clinicians, she says, “Go for it!” and to patients, she says, “Ask for it!” She encourages patients to be their own advocates and not to dismiss signals that their bodies are giving them that require attention.

“Seeing what patients need, being a long-term part of their care team – it’s fulfilling, but hard.” Interestingly, Lisa says the patient care part is the joyful part of the business; it’s the running a business at the same time that can pose the greatest challenges.

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The @Lympha_Press Leadership Series is intended to raise awareness to leaders in lymphedema, #CVI, #wounds, and #lipedema and the organizations that advocate for awareness and research. #LymphaPress is proud to offer this content to serve both clinicians and patients.

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