About Us
In 2008 Elizabeth Rummer, MSPT and Stephanie Prendergast, MPT formed the Breast Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their vision is to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program for the woman with breast cancer. The post-surgical pain, compromised mobility and strength, swelling, and scar formation are often overlooked when treating breast cancer. Working within their network of oncologists, radiologists, and plastic surgeons, the Breast Health and Rehabilitation Center will provide a treatment plan that will address these special rehabilitative needs. This team approach will successfully eliminate persistent post-surgical pain, improve functional mobility and strength, and decrease lymphoedema in a compassionate environment.
The physical therapists at the Breast Health and Rehabilitation Center are extremely dedicated to the profession and their patients. They pledge to continue to educate the community and increase public awareness of breast cancer and breast cancer rehabilitation. They are committed to increasing their knowledge and physical therapy skills in order to offer the highest quality of care to their patients.
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Stephanie A. Prendergast, MPT received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University. She is the co-owner of a private physical therapy practice that is dedicated to the special rehabilitation needs of patients with breast cancer and patients with pelvic pain. She serves on several Boards of Directors, has published articles, participates in clinical research and teaches courses in the United States and abroad. |
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Elizabeth H. Rummer, MSPT received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami Medical School. Early on, Elizabeth specialized in orthopedic dysfunctions and chronic pain. She is the co-owner of a private physical therapy practice that is dedicated to the special rehabilitation needs of patients with breast cancer and patients with pelvic pain. She participates in clinical research and teaches courses in the United States and abroad. |
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Elizabeth M. McBride, MSPT received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University School of Physical Therapy. Her decision to focus her practice in the treatment of women began during her mentorship at UCSF Women's Health Resource Center. While working at the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center with Stephanie Prendergast and Elizabeth Rummer, she assisted in the development and opening of the Breast Health and Rehabilitation Center. She continues to participate through the development of lecture material and assisting as a teachers aide at continuing education courses. |
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Leslie Quinn, our office manager, received her bachelors degree from the University of California, Irvine, with a double major in psychology and sociology. At Children’s Hospital Orange County, Leslie helped children with cancer and their families to cope with serious illness. This has given Leslie a unique background and contributes to her compassionate approach with our patients. Leslie also developed a strong administrative background while running her own catering business for over five years. She recently underwent a transition in her career to massage therapy where she could spend meaningful, one on one time with her clients. She is an excellent addition to our team, utilizing her communication skills to help make our patients feel at ease with any questions or concerns they have regarding their treatment and appropriate scheduling based on their condition. |