Leslyn Keith
Leslyn Keith completed her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2015 with an emphasis on lymphedema and obesity. Previously, she received a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 1998 and began studying lymphedema the same year. She was certified as a Lymphedema Therapist under Klose Norton Training & Consulting in 2000 and became LANA-certified in 2001.
Leslyn has started four lymphedema therapy programs in California including two in private practice. In addition to treating lymphedema, she currently researches, consults, and lectures on lymphedema, obesity, and private-practice issues nationally. Leslyn is also a certified mastectomy fitter.
Leslyn is a founder of the Central Coast SurviveOars, a dragon-boat team for women cancer survivors, and has coached the team since 2007.
Professional Memberships:
- Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)
- American Occupational Association (AOTA)
- National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
- Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
- Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
- International Society of Lymphology (ISL)