Published on: January 14, 2020
LINDA ROHERTY
Linda Roherty is a 1989 graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Physical Therapy.
Linda took her initial lymphedema therapy training in 1998 and since then, has amassed additional hours of specialty training in lymphatic disorders. Throughout her career, Linda has focused on patient treatment and educating the medical community on lymphatic disorders and patient treatments. In 1998, she worked at Sherman Hospital for 10 years with an emphasis on lymphedema and wound care. In 2008, she joined Presence St. Joseph Hospital to develop the oncology rehabilitation program with special attention on lymphedema. Linda returned to Advocate Sherman Hospital from 2017-2019, where she focused on standards of care for oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment. In 2019 Linda joined HCA StoneCrest Medical Center’s team of lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation therapists to evolve a center of excellence.
Linda joined Klose Norton Training & Consulting, LLC in 2000 as an Associate Instructor for Lymphedema Therapy Certification courses and taught for three years. In 2005, she rejoined Klose Training and continues to teach nationally and internationally.
Linda earned her CLT-LANA credentials in May 2001. She was elected to the Lymphology Association of North America’s Board of Directors in 2000, acted as Vice President of LANA from 2002–2005, and served as Secretary from 2010-2014.
Linda lectures nationally and internationally on lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation. She is an important resource for many therapists who are setting up lymphedema programs or needing assistance with difficult-to-treat patients.
Professional Memberships:
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – 1984 to present
- Acute Care & Oncology Section of the APTA
- National Lymphedema Network (NLN)