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NEW HORIZONS PHYSICAL THERAPY
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone | 858.764.2409
Fax | 858.764.2410
Email | info@newhorizonspt.com

Lymphedema Services
Tammy E. Mondry, DPT, MSRS, CLT-LANA
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
Phone | 858.764.2409 ext. 1057
Email | tammy@newhorizonspt.com

Dr. Mondry completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, the academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She also possesses a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She gained advanced certification in orthopaedic manual physical therapy upon completion of a two year post-graduate clinical residency program. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lamar University.

Dr. Mondry is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) recognized by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), and the only Doctor of Physical Therapy who has CLT-LANA board certification in San Diego County. Dr. Mondry also is a Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, completing her training at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitation Institute at the University of Northern Colorado.

Dr. Mondry has lectured on lymphedema and exercise for cancer patients at state, national, and international conferences including the California Physical Therapy Association, the American Society of Radiation Technologists, and the American Radium Society. In addition to her presentations, she has been published in prestigious peer reviewed journals such as CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Cancer Journal, the Journal of Surgical Oncology, Current Problems in Cancer, and Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology. As a result of her dedicated research efforts as a private practitioner, she was nominated for the Lymphatic Research Foundation (LRF) Lymphatic Research Leadership Award.

Prior to starting her private practice, Dr. Mondry provided lymphedema, cancer exercise rehabilitation, and general orthopedic services for the Naval Medical Center San Diego – Breast Health Center. Working in this interdisciplinary, team environment allowed her to specialize in physical therapy for oncology patients. In doing so, she was formally recognized for her service by three Rear Admirals and one Vice Admiral, Medical Corps, United States Navy, as well as the Surgeon General of the United States Navy during her tenure at Naval Medical Center San Diego – Breast Health Center. In addition, she was awarded the Program Volunteer of the Year honor by the Armed Services YMCA for her service and support of Breast Cancer Survivor's Day and the military's Breast Cancer Initiative.

Dr. Mondry actively supports community education efforts for Breast Cancer Awareness and has provided local lectures and served on discussion panels for community lymphedema support groups. She has also provided insight and advice regarding Breast Cancer and Lymphedema for Aware Talk Radio, a nationally syndicated weekly radio news-magazine regarding personal health and well being issues. She has also written informative articles regarding lymphedema and its treatment for the National Lymphedema Network, the National Cancer Institute, and Medscape Today, from WebMD.

Dr. Mondry has also participated in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as both a participant and a member of the medical staff. She has supported the Komen Foundation's Race for the Cure, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and Relay for Life, as well as Cancer Survivorship San Diego! in educating San Diegans regarding the risk and treatment of lymphedema. She is also an active member of the National Lymphedema Network, an internationally recognized non-profit organization that provides education and guidance regarding the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema, as well as a member of the International Society of Lymphology.