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Perimenopause/Menopause Joint Pain

Are you currently entering perimenopause and/or menopause and have had an increase in joint pain. Physical therapy can help you learn to stay active by modifying your program as needed. We can also help to ensure you have the strength and mobility to continue to perform the activities you enjoy.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

Have you recently gone through or going Breast Cancer treatment and experiencing side effects? Breast Cancer rehabilitation will focus on addressing physical impairments that may be due to radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery. Some of these impairments include but are not limited to: stiffness with reaching in any direction, heaviness or fullness of the breast or arm, tightness in the abdomen, f... Read More

Have you recently gone through or going Breast Cancer treatment and experiencing side effects? Breast Cancer rehabilitation will focus on addressing physical impairments that may be due to radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery. Some of these impairments include but are not limited to: stiffness with reaching in any direction, heaviness or fullness of the breast or arm, tightness in the abdomen, fatigue, neuropathy, balance deficits, and an overall reduction in strength/endurance.

Lymphatic Massage

Are you concerned about or experiencing upper extremity or breast lymphedema or swelling? Lymphatic massage sessions focus on assessment, massage, and education to help decrease severity and impact on your life. Lymphedema commonly gives signs before it is visibly noticeable. If you notice any heaviness, fullness, or general aching in the arm or breast that is not muscle soreness it is best to ... Read More

Are you concerned about or experiencing upper extremity or breast lymphedema or swelling? Lymphatic massage sessions focus on assessment, massage, and education to help decrease severity and impact on your life. Lymphedema commonly gives signs before it is visibly noticeable. If you notice any heaviness, fullness, or general aching in the arm or breast that is not muscle soreness it is best to get assessed by a lymphedema therapist.

Lymphedema massage has also been shown to help with breastfeeding if you are noticing engorgement and the infant is having a hard time removing milk.

Personal Training

Have you finished cancer treatment and want to maintain your fitness? It is important to work with a trainer that has specific experience working with cancer patients. A Cancer Exercise Specialist has an understanding of the treatments you completed and knows how to modify exercises based on these. These sessions are focused on general strength, endurance, and balance to help you improve and/or... Read More

Have you finished cancer treatment and want to maintain your fitness? It is important to work with a trainer that has specific experience working with cancer patients. A Cancer Exercise Specialist has an understanding of the treatments you completed and knows how to modify exercises based on these. These sessions are focused on general strength, endurance, and balance to help you improve and/or maintain your quality of life.

Pelvic Rehabilitation

Beginning March 10, Athena Wellness will be offering Pelvic Rehabilitation. Pelvic rehabilitation encompasses pregnancy/postpartum, prolapses, leaking, urgency, incontinence, painful intercourse, as well as women diagnosed with pelvic cancers (reproductive organs, bladder, urethra, rectum and colon). We are excited to offer Physical Therapy for a wide range of Women's Health.

Orthopedics

Have you had a nagging or overuse injury? Or dealing with pain in your neck or back from sitting while watching your children's sporting events or work? Athena Wellness is here to help you return to your prior activity level or complete daily tasks without difficulty.

Sara Acheson
(She/Her/Hers) PT, DPT, OCS, CLT-UE, CES

Sara graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Emory University. She then completed an orthopedic residency and became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2017. Sara then obtained her lymphedema certification in the fall of 2017 and fell in love with breast cancer rehabilitation in this course. Sara then completed an upper extremity athlete fellowship with a focus on breast cancer treatments. She valued a stronger understanding of the upper body to improve her ability to treat patients with a breast cancer diagnosis. Since 2019, when Sara completed her fellowship, her passion of working with cancer patients has continued to grow which has led her to forming her own business today.

Sara believes in the Prospective Surveillance Model of Care. This model focuses on meeting with patients prior to starting cancer treatment and following them throughout treatment to help maintain their quality of life and prevent severity of side effects. Sara believes in being proactive and helping a patient feel a sense of control in the midst of a life changing diagnosis.

In her free time, Sara loves spending time with her husband and two young children. She also enjoys being outside, traveling, and staying active.

Sara graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Emory University. She then com... Read More

Stephanie Stahr

Stephanie graduated from The George Washington University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduating, she worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD as a Wound Care Physical Therapist in the Inpatient and Outpatient settings. She later transitioned to working for a Home Health agency across Northern Virginia providing both wound care and traditional PT services.

Becoming a parent broadened her professional interests to include pelvic health. This interest grew more while living abroad and growing her family in Germany. There she experienced a different model of care for both the pre and post-partum stages. Upon returning to the US, she completed training through the Herman and Wallace Institute and practiced in the outpatient setting in Orthopedics and pelvic health.

Stephanie joined Athena Wellness so she can provide the type of care that resonates with her; holistic, individualized and low stress.

Outside of work you’ll find Stephanie having fun with her husband and 2 children. She has also discovered a love for the sport of Olympic weightlifting and enjoys getting stronger and challenging herself with the barbell!

Stephanie graduated from The George Washington University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. ... Read More

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