We are a private office dedicated to breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy

We treat you and not your diagnosis

We have had the privilege to work with many individuals that have been exactly where you are right now, and we understand what you are going through. Moving Forward Wellness was founded on the principle that individuals facing breast cancer deserve to receive specialized, personalized therapy before, during and after their treatment.  Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy you are faced with unique side effects that can be as painful as they are alarming and distressing.  It is important to work with a clinician that understands what you are going through and is experienced at treating your specific issues. 

Lymphedema is not the same for everyone.  As anyone that has ever consulted “Dr. Google” knows, most of the cases you will see online are much more severe than yours and do not quite match what you are experiencing.  The same goes for your treatment.  What works for one person may not work for you.  That is why at Moving Forward Wellness, we treat YOU and not your diagnosis.  We use evidence-based techniques and treatments that are tailored to your condition, unique lifestyle and needs.  We will discuss our rationale for treatment and collaborate with you on the best treatment plan and approach for YOU. 

In addition to being experts in the treatment of lymphedema, we have a wealth of knowledge on products and additional resources.

 Many of the necessary supplies and products are not covered by most insurance and can be quite costly.  Making the right choice before making purchases and appointments can save you a lot of time, frustration, and money!  Your therapist has a wealth of knowledge on the different products, brands, and vendors to choose from and will help guide and refer you to the correct product, professional, and specialist whenever possible.     

We use specialized manual therapy techniques to reduce pain, swelling, scar tissue, and fibrosis caused by mastectomy, breast reconstruction, lymph node dissection, lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.  Over the years we have found that protocol-based therapy that focuses on diagnosis does not work to address the needs of the individual.  At Moving Forward Wellness, your therapist will work side-by-side with you to address your specific needs and concerns and come up with an individualized solution and plan. 

We do things differently

We are here for you, not only to help you feel better physically but also to support and guide you during this extremely trying time in your life. 

At Moving Forward Wellness, you will not be seeing a therapist that was working on a running injury prior to your appointment and needs to switch gears in order to discuss cancer treatment or lymphedema– our therapists are focused on situations similar to yours all day, every day. 

Why is that important? 

The appointments you have with your doctors can be stressful.  Your diagnosis and all of the new medical terms that accompany it are anxiety-inducing and you will often find yourself forgetting some important details.  You may not be able to recall the name of the exact surgical procedure you had or fully understand the type of medication that you will be starting in a few days or that term your doctor used on the last of your MANY appointments. 

That’s alright! At MFW, we are familiar with your diagnosis and the treatments that are implemented for them.  We have had the privilege to work with many individuals that have been exactly where you are right now and we understand what you are going through.  We are familiar with common and alternative approaches and are happy to discuss them with you.  After your initial appointment, you can expect to see and feel some relief as well as having the peace of mind that you have come to the right place!