VanessaPT Oncology & Lymphedema Rehab

24/07/2026

As a physical therapist, I believe the best way to understand movement is to experience it.

During my travels, I completed three Lagree sessions, and I came away with a greater appreciation for how this method challenges strength, stability, control, and muscular endurance.

Experiencing different movement systems helps me continue learning—not just as a clinician, but as someone who believes in practicing what I teach.

Every workout is an opportunity to gain new insights that can help me better guide my patients on their own rehabilitation journey.

Movement is medicine, and learning never stops. 🌿

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

25 Classes Stronger 💙

Today I celebrated my 25th Pilates class.

As an oncology rehabilitation physical therapist, I often encourage my patients to stay active during and after cancer treatment. Today’s milestone reminded me that those same principles apply to all of us.

Movement builds strength.

Consistency builds resilience.

Exercise isn’t only about fitness—it’s about preserving mobility, balance, independence, and quality of life as we age.

I’m grateful for every opportunity to continue learning through movement, both as a clinician and as a participant.

Here’s to continuing to move with purpose.

20/04/2026

Did you know cancer treatment can affect more than just the area of diagnosis?

I just completed a course on pelvic oncology rehab, which focuses on how treatments can impact the pelvic floor, core, and daily function.

This is something many patients experience but don’t always talk about—and I’m excited to start incorporating this more into my care.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

I was never a “runner.”
My first real run was a marathon.

I ran alongside patients who are still navigating cancer recovery and survivorship — a reminder that movement can be both powerful and deeply personal.

As a PT, I know that finishing is only part of the process. Recovery matters just as much. I’m grateful for tools like the Reyna app, which helps me plan recovery, respect pacing, and follow a suggested rhythm and tempo so my body can heal while I work back toward my running goals this year.

This chapter isn’t about rushing back — it’s about honoring the work my body did and preparing it for what’s next.

06/02/2026

🤍 Vulnerability

This marathon was never about proving anything.
It was about showing up with intention — for my patients, for survivors, and for the work that happens quietly after cancer treatment ends.

I let myself be seen in this season: tired, proud, emotional, and deeply grateful.

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🤍 My Story

I’m an oncology rehabilitation physical therapist training for my first marathon.
Movement is what I teach every day — not as punishment, but as healing.

Running this race was an extension of my work:
believing in the body, respecting the process, and trusting that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

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🤍 How I Felt

There were moments I felt strong.
Moments I felt heavy.
Moments I wanted it to be over.

But more than anything, I felt purpose.
Every mile reminded me why movement matters — especially when the body has been through hard things.

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🤍 My Takeaways

🤍 Progress doesn’t need to be fast to be real
🤍 Consistency matters more than perfection
🤍 Strength is built quietly, over time
🤍 Movement is medicine — in training and in recovery
🤍 Purpose makes the hard miles worth it

I ran with intention.
Purpose over pace.
Love over fear.