Taking Charge of My Cancer

Associate Professor Louise Koelmeyer is the Head, Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Louise is a lymphoedema therapist (Occupational therapist), educator and researcher with over 30 years of experience in both public and private...

Tina Ahearn currently living in The Villages, Florida but originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a retired registered nurse with a BSN of 38 years from the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St Louis at the Washington University Medical school campus. She is married to her husband John of 48 years, she’s a mother of 2, a son living in NY and a daughter & son-in-law living in Portland , Oregon with...

Lauren Meffen is a speech language pathologist and certified lymphedema therapist with a passion for working with voice and swallow disorders. She has remained local to Gainesville after receiving her education from the University of Florida. Over the years, she has developed a love and specialization in working with the oncology population. She has advanced training in management of lymphedema of...

Ann is the owner/operator of DexaFit Gainesville, which opened in August of 2024.  She has 30+ years of experience in business and executive management and has a passion for health and wellness and helping people live their best lives. Connect with Derly  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

Michael is a testicular and head and neck cancer survivor that started his career in print advertising sales for a small firm and eventually became a part owner and assisted in growing the business.  As the business grew I He slowly transited to the management side. Went back to school to achieve a MBA so the company would not out grow him .  He eventually became President & CEO and facilitate...

Brenda is a retired environmental scientist and geodesist(Environmental Protection Agency and Defense Mapping Agency), widow, and breast cancer survivor. She loves to kayak and swim, knit and crochet, and care forher senior rescue dog. She helps groups that care for homeless people, dogs and cats. She has two adult children.   Connect with Derly  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyr...

Burak Zeybek, MD, is a clinical assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida School of Medicine with a focus on gynecologic oncology and critical care medicine. Dr. Zeybek received his medical degree from Istanbul University in Turkey. He then went on to complete a dual residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Ege University in Izmir, Turkey, and...

Bryan is a physical therapist and Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Science in 2001 from Northeastern University.  He received his Doctorate of Philosophy from Drexel University in 2016.   Bryan is a Lymphology Association of North America Certified Lymphedema...

Born and raised in the Philippines as the seventh of fourteen children, Luz Bay pursued education that led her to the United States, where she eventually earned a PhD in Educational Measurement and Statistics. Her impressive 30-year career as a psychometrician included holding various corporate responsibilities, culminating in her current role overseeing a team providing psychometric services to c...

Rachel Bolger is a 3rd year DPT student from the University of North Florida. completing a 9-week finalclinical rotation with UF Health with the oncology team at Med Plaza in Gainesville, FL. Rachel completed her undergraduate degree in family and child sciences from Florida States University in 2021. Rachel has completed pelvic 1 and 2 certifications through Brooks Rehab and has special interest...

Kerry Lenius, PhD, CCC-SLP completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and her Master’s degree and PhD at Florida State University. She has published two book chapters, five peerreviewed articles, and completed numerous presentations. Following completion of her PhD, she returned to clinical work and now has over 20 years ofexperience working with adult medical populati...

Sruti graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India in 1997. She completed her Post professional masters in Physical therapy from Loma Linda School of Allied Health in 2000 and her Manual Therapy Certification and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Saint Augustine Florida in 2008. She has been practicing for 26 years, and h...

Emily Venglar is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida. She is about to complete her bachelor's degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (APK). After graduation she plans to apply for a Physical Therapy Program in Florida. Originally from Fort Myers, she has become a part of the Gainesville community through the Gainesville Swing Dancing group, in which she is a board member an...

Dr David Iglesias , serves as the chief of the University of Florida Division of Gynecologic Oncology. A proud gator, He attended UF for his undergraduate studies, medical school and residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where He also earned a Master of Science in biomedical sci...

Clinical Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation at BIDMC,  Director of Lymphatic Therapy at Boston lymphatic Canter at Beth Israel Deaconess medical Center.  She is a physical therapist and LANA certified lymphedema therapist,   And. Board certified orthopedic clinical Specialist.     She graduated from Northeastern university wit PT degree and  doctorate in PT from the MGH Institute for Heath prof...

Kelsey Mora is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting children and families impacted by medical illness, injury, and grief. She has extensive experience providing individual and group services to children who have a parent with cancer. Kelsey both guides parents and caregivers on how to best support their children and teens as w...

 Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. She is the head of breast and gynecologic medical oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Paramus, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical and research interests focus on young women with breast c...

Kyle Schrock is a third year PT student at High PointUniversity completing a 12 week rotation at UF Health at Med Plaza. He went to undergrad at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and graduated witha bachelors degree in exercise science in 2020. After school He plan to pursue a career in orthopedic physical therapy. Connect with Derly  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab...

Sara Nash is a psychotherapist in private practice in Gainesville, Florida who specializes in helping professional and retired adults navigate complex transitions, including life-changing medical conditions such as cancer. Saraloves to support people through the emotional, relational, and existential aspects of cancer survivorship and explore how to live well amidst great uncertainty. Since her ow...

Amanda Hollinger has served as Executive Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance since 2018. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, Amanda has held leadership positions in a variety of organizations, including the YWCA of Greater Charleston, Trident Technical College, and as a nonprofit consultant. Her skills include fundraising, federal and foundation gran...

Jasmine Souers, a young breast cancer survivor from Jacksonville, FL, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer at the age of 26 in 2016. With the support of her family and close friends, Jasmine underwent a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, 25 rounds of proton therapy radiation and completed five years of hormone therapy. While cancer changed the trajectory of life as she knew it, Jasmine’...

Tarah Capozza. earned her doctor of physical therapy degree from the USF School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Morsani College of Medicine, in Tampa, Florida. Additionally, she hold a bachelor of science degree in human performance from Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero, Florida. Her commitment to advancing her skills led her to become a certified lymphedema therapist throu...

Dr Fieber, is a clinical assistant professor with the University of Florida Department of Surgery in the UF Division of Surgical Oncology. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she...

Dr De Leo is a radiation oncologist here at UF/ gainesville . she is originally from Miami , She did her undergraduate school at Harvard college, Medical school and her Residency program here at UF Collegie of medicine . Her disease site specialties are brain and spine , and her academic interest is medical education . She enjoys running , currently training for a marathon, watching TV , reading ,...

Dr. Robin Galley is the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and Associate Professor for the NSU-Tampa DPT Program. In this role, she is responsible for securing placements for the students to complete their full-time clinical experiences across Florida and the country. Dr. Galley facilitates the entire placement process including the follow-up and in-person site visits once placed. She serves as...