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. Leslyn enjoys reading and juggling in her time off.

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 Stone, 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.

Ginger Kennedy, Office Assistant
When we needed help filling in, Christa’s mom, Ginger, stepped up to the plate in 2006. Originally from Texas, you may hear a bit of a twang when she answers your call. She and her husband are recently returned from 12 years in Venezuela, so she speaks some Spanish. Ginger is an expert at organizing and cleaning our office. When not working or caregiving, Ginger spends her time gardening, cooking, surfing the internet, and with her family.

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 working on home projects, training his dog Theo, and juggling.