Our Staff
Leslyn Keith, M.S., OTR/L, Owner, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Leslyn received her master of science degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University in 1998. After pursuing advanced training in aquatic therapy and lymphedema treatment, she developed several lymphedema therapy programs in Ventura and San Luis Obispo, California. She was trained in the Vodder method in 1999 and was nationally certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) in 2001. She is the head coach for the Central Coast SurviveOars Dragon Boat Team for women cancer survivors. She has been a certified mastectomy fitter since 2008. Leslyn also serves as president of the board of directors of Enhancement, Inc., a non-profit working for the quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
Michelle Johnson, ORT/L, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Michelle has been an occupational therapist since 1991. She has worked in outpatient and hospital settings with patients with neurological disorders and hand injuries. She joined us in 2004 and became trained in the Vodder method for lymphedema therapy with the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. She obtained her national certification by LANA in 2006. When not helping patients, Michelle can be found at a Contra Dance or singing Karaoke.
Rebecca Mailloux, Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist
In 1995, Rebecca was trained in the Vodder method at Health Enhancement Medical Training and as a MYO Therapist through the Therapeutic Learning Center. She has been in private practice in San Luis Obispo for 12 years. She joined us in 2007 to provide manual lymph drainage for our patients. Please also visit her web site: www.RebeccaNmR.com
Christa Kennedy, Office Manager
Christa received her computer and office training at the Sensory Access Foundation in 2001 and was certified in Customer Administrative Service. She joined us when our first office opened in San Luis Obispo in June 2003. Blind since birth, Christa has specialized training in computer access for visually impaired and Braille. She will be taking your calls, scheduling appointments and assisting you in any way she can. Christa lives independently in her home in San Luis Obispo and her hobbies are reading, cooking and playing with her cat, Oliver.
Bill Robinson, Medical Billing
Bill received his bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo in 1976. After training with Medicare and Lymphatic Therapy Services on billing for lymphedema therapy, he joined our office in 2004. Bill was highly involved in the design and construction of our new office. He enjoys sailing, working on home projects, coaching the San Luis Obispo unicycle basketball team, and juggling.
