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Lymphedema Programs

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling in the arm, leg, the chest or back due to accumulation of protein-rich fluid. This swelling is the result of an obstruction of the venous or lymphatic systems. Left untreated, lymphedema can lead to limited mobility, decreased strength, and decreased range of motion.

(S) = Servicios disponible en espanol. Services available in Spanish

Boulder Community Hospital — Mapleton Center

311 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-441-0447; 4715 Arapahoe, Tebo Family Medical Pavilion, Boulder, 30303. Contact Monica Ainsworth, 720-854-7292.

Comprehensive decongestive therapy for lymphedema, including manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, therapeutic exercise, and skin care.

Denver Physical Therapy

1325 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO, 303-628-0871. Contact Terri Nishimoto, PT, GCFP for more information

www.denverphysicaltherapy.com

Energia Stress Management Center

Longmont and Boulder area, 303-702-1991

Vodder trained therapists for manual lymph drainage and compression bandaging. Medicare and major medical insurance accepted.

Member of North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy (NAVALT). For more information on NAVALT or to find other therapists, call 1-888-462-8258 or go to www.navalt.org

Exempla Healthcare

Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 West 38th Ave., Wheatridge, CO 80033, 303-425-2426. Contact Jeri Schmeizel, MSPT; Debbie Wendt, MSPT, OCS; Lauren Garretson, PTA, CPI.

Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80218, 303-837-7125. Contact Mary Burgess, MSPT; Marsha Bengen, PT

•   Manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercise rehabilitation

•   Full service physical therapy clinics

Harmony Hand & Physical Therapy Center, Inc.

3744 Timberline Rd., #103, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-204-HAND (4263)

•   Manual lymphatic drainage, stretches and home exercise program, compression garments, shoulder range of motion therapy

www.harmonyhand.com

Harmony Physical Therapy

3014 Bluff St., Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-440-6028. Contact Kristi Jordan, PT, CLT.

•            Knowledgable in the unique needs of breast cancer patients. Friendly personalized attention in a safe and supportive environment.

•            Skilled in manual therapy to restore mobility and improve posture

•            Certified in lymphedema therapy (manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy)

HealthLinks Clinic, LLC

3434 47th Street, Suite 105, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-443-1937

•   Physical therapy, exercise rehabilitation, general lymphedema treatment, nutrition and lifestyle counseling

HealthONE Lymphedema Program

Locations: HealthOne Broncos Sport Medicine/Rehabilitation Center, Centennial, 303-218-4260. Contact Kathy Coverly, 303-584-50500; Broncos Sport Medicine/Rehabilitation Center, Englewood, 303-788-9200. Contact Julie Chabot, 303-788-9245; Rose Medical Center, Denver, 303-320-2818; Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, 720-225-1030; Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Aurora, 303-367-3315; Swedish Medical Center, Centennail, 303-694-0400. Contact Julia Osborne, PT.

•            Exercise and self-care instruction, manual lymph drainage techniques, manual therapy techniques for scar tissue, bandaging and appropriate garment selection.

•            Patient Education

www.healthonecares.com

Carol J. McDaniel, CMT

308 S. Howes St., Fort Collins, CO 80521, 970-222-9421

•   Lymph drainage therapy and manual lymph drainage

•   Lymphedema prevention

•   Pre- and post-surgical recovery

•   Massage and CranioSacral Therapy

www.caroljmcdaniel.com

email: carol_mcdaniel27@hotmail.com

National Lymphedema Network

510-208-3200 or 800-541-3259

•   Support, education and information about lymphedema

•   Lymphedema Alert™ Bracelets and necklaces

e-mail: nln@lymphnet.org

www.lymphnet.org

Park Meadows Physical Therapy

8671 South Quebec, Suite 130, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130, 720-344-7034. Contact Gwen Tholkes, RN, BSN.

(S) Penrose Hospital / Penrose Cancer Center

110 E. Monroe St., Colorado Springs, CO 80933, 719-776-5273. Contact Jean Smith for more information.

•  Offers programs for information, support and treatment

•  "Focus on Lymphedema" - one to two meetings a year for people interested in lymphedema to provide information and support

www.penrosecancercenter.org

Physiotherapy Associates

Julia Osborne, PT, Certified Lymphedema Specialist, 303-694-0400, 6979 S. Holly Circle, #105, Centennial, CO 80112; Judy Culbertson, 303-471-4506, 9330 S. University Blvd., #140, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Pinnacle Health Care

3434 47th St., #107, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-440-7078

•   Staffed by a wellness oncologist, exercise physiologist, physical therapist, and certified polestar pilates instructor

•   Providing post-mastectomy physicial therapy, post-reconstruction therapy, lymphedema treatment, comprehensive exercise programs during chemo, radiation and hormonal therapy, including Pilates

•     Nutritional counseling for treatment-related symptoms and weight loss

email: pinnaclept@qwest.net

 

Porter Adventist Hospital - Oncology Services

2555 S. Downing, Denver, CO  80210, 303-765-3750

•   Range of motion and strengthening; scar tissue mobilization and elimination

•   Education on skin care and precautions

•   Manual lymph drainage to include compression therapy and garments, and exercises to facilitate drainage

St. Mary's Cancer Rehabilitiation Program

1100 Patterson Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-244-6167

•  Provides health care professionals with specialized training in cancer rehabilitation, including weakness, fatigue and lymphedema

•  Manual lymph drainage, physical therapy and exercise rehabilitation

•  Monthly educational luncheons

www.stmarygj.org