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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.

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

Sara Acheson earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2015, launching a career defined by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to empowering her patients. After completing an orthopedic residency, she became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2017. Later that same year, she pursued an upper extremity lymphedema certification—and it was during this training that she discovered her passion for breast cancer rehabilitation.

Eager to deepen her understanding of the upper body and how it’s impacted by cancer treatments, Sara went on to complete an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship with a focus on breast cancer recovery. Since completing her fellowship in 2019, she has dedicated her career to helping cancer patients restore strength, confidence, and quality of life. That passion ultimately inspired her to create her own practice—one built around care, education, and empowerment.

Sara is a strong advocate for the Prospective Surveillance Model of Care, a proactive approach that emphasizes meeting with patients before treatment begins and supporting them throughout their cancer journey. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help patients stay active, feel in control, and live fully—even in the face of a life-changing diagnosis.

Outside of work, Sara can be found chasing after her two energetic toddlers and enjoying life with her family.

Sara Acheson earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Emory University in 2015, launching a ... Read More

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