Taking Charge of My Cancer

Dr. Olayinka Ogedengbe is a passionate oncology-certified advanced practice provider. Born and raised in Nigeria, she moved to the state in 2007 when she joined the UF Health organization. She has worked in numerous roles and most recently as an advanced practice provider since 2019. She graduated with honors from the University of Chamberlain. Her exceptional care has led to her being nominated t...

Jennifer is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. In her private practice, Jen Bleiweis, RD, she coaches a variety of clients and also consults with University of Florida’s Executive Health program. Using an approachable, realistic and positive coaching style, She empowers her clients to create long-lasting mind and body wellness habits. Jen comp...

Anamaria Yeung, MD is a Florida native and completed all of her education in Florida. She went to Florida State University for undergraduate studies and received her MD degree at the University of Florida in 2004. She then completed residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida in 2009. She stayed on at UF and joined the faculty in 2009, where she ascended the ranks to become a full...

From a young age, De’Ann Richter was immersed in the world of natural and integrative medicine, thanks to her time spent at her grandmother’s health food stores in the Atlanta area. It was there, surrounded by natural remedies and vibrant discussions on wellness, that De ’Ann developed a deep appreciation for integrative methods and a balanced approach to health .De ’Ann became a registered nurse...

Dr. Amie Hornaman, “The Thyroid Fixer,” author, international speaker and the host of the top rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer®. Dr. Amie founded The Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute, offering personalized care for thyroid and hormone health across the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Amie is also the founder of The Fixer® Supplement line, targeting weight loss, fatigue,...

Holy Davis Rodriguez, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, has been a physical therapist for 20 years.  She practices in an outpatient clinic at Kaiser Permanente in Vacaville, California.  In 2008, Holly became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy and received her LANA certification in 2013. In 2018, she became a Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist through the Ph...

Zack Wiskow from Charlotte NC is a 3rd year PT student at High Point University he graduated from his Alma Mater of Appalachian State in 2017 with a BS in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. He is currently interested in the physical therapy disciplines of Orthopedics and Military practice. Connect with Derly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Steve is a lifelong resident of the state of Maryland. He’s married to his beautiful wife Robin, who he met in high school over 50 years ago. Steve underwent a Total Laryngectomy in February 2019 and received his Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis (TEP) in September 2019. He owns, and still actively manages a national wholesale food brokerage business. Steve is a current or former board member of;...

Cherylle Hayes earned her undergraduate degrees in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Health Physics. This area of study peaked her interest in patient care, and she went on to earn her Medical Degree at Medical College of Georgia. While there, she completed her residency in Radiation Oncology and became a board certified radiation oncologist. While Dr. Hayes has interests in several areas of oncolog...

She was born in Atlanta, GA. Lived mostly in Live Oak,Florida.  She graduated from Suwannee High School.  Moved to Gainesville in 1997.    Attended Santa Fe College and have been employed at UF Health for 22 years.  Currently theResearch Billing & Ops Manager.  She is married (19 years) and have a blended family.  Consisting of her two biological children, four stepdaughters, four step grandchildr...

Shai Sewell is a board certified clinical specialist in oncology physical therapy, and the primary acute care physical therapist working with oncology patients at the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital. His passion lies in finding ways to make physical activity meaningful in order to better engage people throughout their cancer diagnosis. He has spoken on multiple platforms about the importance of e...

Maureen joined Impedi Med in January 2022 as the Key Account Specialist,Rehab. In this role, she uses her 27 years’ experience as a physical therapist, specializing in lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation to promote the prospective surveillance model of care in the oncology space. Having worked with bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) technology for over twenty years, Maureen has great insight into th...

Reordan De Jesus serves as a section chief of the neuroradiology department at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. For this, after graduating as a diagnostic radiologist, he did one fellowship sub-specializing in general Neuroradiology and a second sub-specialization in Head and Neck radiology. As such he interprets imaging related to the head, neck, and spine regions as well as performs...

Dr. V. Suzanne Klimberg is a Professor and the Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with three decades of experience in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Klimberg holds the Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D., Distinguished Chair in General Surgery an...

Shannon Blewett, PT, is a physical therapist specializing in oncology at UF Health. She moved to Gainesville in 1994 to attend the University of Florida and graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy. She has been apart of the Cancer Rehab team at UF Health since 2001 and has contributed to the significant growth of the program. She earned her Lymphedema Therapist...

Natalie Horback is a Physician Assistant working in Breast Medical Oncology. She is originally from Miami, Florida and now live in Tampa. She graduated undergraduate school from the University of Florida with a major in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. She worked in Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Medical Assistant prior to applying to PA School. then She attended Wake Forest School of Medicine...

28 year old from Gainesville, FL who graduated from USF in 2020 with bachelors in Health Science. He worked for 2 years for the Florida Department of Health in Gainesville as an operations consultant for emergency preparedness before deciding to pursue a career in physical therapy. In 2022 he was accepted into the DPT program at the University of North Florida inJacksonville.  Connect with Derly ...

Meryl Alappattu, PT, DPT, PhD graduated a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida (UF) in 2008. After graduation, she completed a year-long clinical residency at University of Florida Health in Cancer Rehabilitation and Pelvic Health and has continued her clinical work specializing in rehabilitation for patients with cancer and pelvic health issues. Dr. Alappattu completed her Ph...

Emily is a physical therapist who works at an outpatient oncology rehab clinic in Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelors in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. Additionally, she is a certified lymphedema therapist, certified in dry needling, and a PORi certified oncology rehabilitation specialist...

Mical Knafel is a student Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with a strong foundation in strength training, patient care and rehabilitation. After completing an undergraduate degree at Hope College in Michigan, Mical pursued a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Miami, where she honed her clinical skills and developed a passion for enhancing the quality of life for patients throug...

Joe Soares is a lifelong entrepreneur with a long trackrecord of building and selling successful businesses. He is a dedicated husband and father of two who cherishes quality time with his family and enjoys relaxing in the pool or boating on the lake. In February 2023, Joe faced apersonal challenge when he was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Today, he stands as a beacon of hope and resilienc...

Yuval Alima is a third year APK student at UF from southFlorida. When she isn't studying or assisting in the UF neuromuscular physiology lab, she spends her free time reading, exercising, and dancing salsa and bachata. She just completed her part-time APK internship at the UF rehab clinic and plans to graduate next summer. Connect with Derly  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Dr. Pyda is currently located in Gainesville, Florida. Her primarily work at HCA North Florida as a Hospitalist Physician and she is also part of the GME family medicine residency program where her function as Core Faculty Assistant Professor precepting in the clinic working with the residents that she is involved within the residency program. She went from being the physician to the patient when...

Dr. Weisbrod is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained her DVM at Cornell in 2017 followed by an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles and a specialtyinternship in aquatic medicine at the University of Florida. She went on to pursue a masters and her research focused on...

Ms. Jasmine Brown hails from the great state of Maryland where she spent most of her childhood. She was born into a military family (Go Navy!) She attended the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a historically black college or university, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She then furthered her studies by obtaining a Master of Physician Assistant Stud...