About

My name is Lisa Berman Sylvestri MSPT, CLT-LANA. I have over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, and have been a Certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2008.

Early on in my career, I had a family friend who suffered from a disease called lymphedema, which was caused by her breast cancer treatment. I had begun my practice working in outpatient orthopedics, but after doing my research to learn about this condition and realizing the lack of certified lymphedema professionals in my area, I decided to focus on that field. I'm so glad I did. After I heard my first patient tell me that I was the first, and only, person who had made her feel good during her cancer journey, I knew I had found my calling. By 2010, I completed my second lymphedema specialist certification program to ensure I was doing my best for all of my patients.

I now have advanced certification through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) and teach other physical and occupational therapists of the importance of recognizing and treating all swelling and lymphedema. I am also involved with the local chapter of the Cancer Support Community where I speak to the “Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Group” on lymphedema.

My passion is working with the lymphedema, breast cancer and oncology patient population. I get great satisfaction being a part of the recovery journey.  I also enjoy treating anyone who suffers from chronic and significant swelling, from other types of lymphedema or other medical conditions. I am excited for this next step opening Oasis Physical Therapy and Wellness.

I recently launched a YouTube channel called LymphSmart.  My goal is to help patients and clinicians stay up to date on lymphedema and lymphatic research in quick, easy to understand videos.  Please watch and subscribe to: @lymphsmart.

When not working, I enjoy time with my family, traveling, wine tasting and food / cooking, as well as enjoying the California lifestyle.

My Vision

My vision is to create an oasis of healing where you feel comfortable, empowered and encouraged get back the life you want to live, and to thrive!

My Mission

My mission is to ensure every patient who has received a cancer diagnosis is able to have a great quality of life. I will work with you one on one, to help you eliminate your fears, gain strength, reduce swelling, and achieve your personal goals. I want to help bridge the gap from prehab to long term care in the cancer community.

• 1998 – Received my BS in Health Sciences from Boston University

• 2000 – Received my MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University

• 2008 – Became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies

• 2008 – Began working as a CLT in Boca Raton, FL

• 2010 – Became a CLT through the Dr. Vodder School North America

• 2012 – Developed and built a lymphedema treatment program at San Ramon Regional Medical Center

• 2018 - Began teaching a CEU course to other clinicians about lymphedema management and treatment through Summit Continuing Education

• 2019 – Became CLT-LANA through the Lymphology Association of North America

• 2021 – Recognized as NLN expert clinician

• 2022 -  Cancer Exercise Specialist; CETI

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I’m thrilled to welcome Kristiane Nygaard DPT, CLT to Oasis Physical Therapy and Wellness.

She brings over 29 years of experience as a physical therapist, treating patients with a vast array of diagnoses. She seeks to empower and improve the lives of all patients. Helping people get back to living their lives is her life’s passion.

Kristiane graduated with her Master’s degree in physical therapy from UCSF in 1995. After working in many practice areas, she discovered a professional home in outpatient therapy. This led to an interest in addressing stubborn swelling. She attended the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2018 and discovered her passion for lymphedema treatment and personalized cancer care. Since that time she achieved her Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certification, Physiologic Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi) certification, her transitional doctorate in PT and Board Certification in Oncologic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her goal is to deliver personalized and compassionate care aimed at helping her clients maximize recovery and achieving their goals after a cancer or lymphedema diagnosis. She loves to teach one-on-one and welcomes questions- and she will be honest about the questions she isn’t able to answer.

In her free time she gets lost in her gardening, hikes with family and her Golden Retriever and enjoys local travel.

Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.