Occupational Therapy | Specializing in Upper Extremity Orthopedics, Breast Cancer Rehab, and Lymphedema Therapy

I began seeing Stephanie about two weeks after having a bilateral mastectomy; I am amazed by her approach and my results in working with her. The first session was incredible, Stephanie walked me through my fear of hurting myself, demonstrated my ability to raise my arms over my head, walked me through a healthy approach… [Continue Reading]

The following excerpt is from a NY Times article on Cancer Care. “As a growing number of Americans are learning, surviving cancer can mean slipping into a rabbit hole of long-term medical problems — from premature menopause and sexual dysfunction to more debilitating side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, like heart disease and even new… [Continue Reading]

While I wish I had not been diagnosed with breast cancer, I have said from the start I feel blessed to have met such special angels along the way who have nursed me back to health. Stephanie has been one of these magical people. I came to her having just had a bilateral mastectomy one… [Continue Reading]

The following are some comments made by our customers during a recent anonymous survey: When asked, how would you describe Stephanie as a therapist, in a June, 2011 anonymous survey: I go to Stephanie for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation. I would describe her as intuitive, patient and direct, Stephanie wants me to be in touch with… [Continue Reading]

Breast Cancer Therapy

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer it is probably one of the most difficult challenges you will face in your life.  The journey is long and arduous from diagnosis to surgery, reconstruction, radiation, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation.  The physical implications of breast cancer are daunting.  The emotional implications can be paralyzing.  Occupational Therapy can help with both.  As a … [Read More...]

Lymphedema Therapy

Lymphedema can result from cancer surgery or radiation, or may be the cause of several other non-cancer related reasons.  No matter where you might be experiencing Lymphedema, we can help.   With Lymphedema Therapy (also referred to as Complete Decongestive Therapy), we provide a range of techniques to help you manage the risks and side effects associated with Lymphedema.  Although Lymphedema is … [Read More...]

About Stephanie

Stephanie Dessi Kiley, OT, CLT Born and raised in New York, Stephanie is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, with over fifteen years of experience.  She specializes in upper extremity orthopedics (neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, hand), and has a passion for helping breast cancer patients. Stephanie obtained a Bachelors in Psychology in 1997, and Masters in … [Read More...]

Feedback From Our Patients

A Recommendation From Melanie

I began seeing Stephanie about two weeks after having a bilateral mastectomy; I am amazed by her approach and my results in working with her. The first session was incredible, Stephanie walked me through my fear of hurting myself, demonstrated my ability to raise my arms over my head, walked me … [Read More...]

A Heartfelt Letter

While I wish I had not been diagnosed with breast cancer, I have said from the start I feel blessed to have met such special angels along the way who have nursed me back to health. Stephanie has been one of these magical people. I came to her having just had a bilateral mastectomy one week after I … [Read More...]