Stacy Tylka earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University. She certified in Lymphedema Therapy through Klose Training & the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). She is also a board-certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Stacy joined the Klose Training faculty in 2012.

Stacy has treated individuals with lymphedema of the head & neck, extremities, and trunk since 2003. She currently practices and teaches physical therapy at Washington University’s Program in Physical Therapy in St. Louis, MO, where she is a Professor. Her clinic partners with Siteman Cancer Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital to promote a thorough, pro-active continuum of care for cancer survivors and patients living with lymphedema. She is part of a team of clinicians and clinics that are recognized as a LERN Lymphedema Network of Excellence.

Stacy is also active as a mentor for Washington University’s Clinical Residency in Women’s Health and the director of Washington University School of Medicine’s Pro Bono Health Clinic.

Professional Memberships:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Oncology and Women’s Health
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) – WCS
• International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
• Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)