I am an occupational therapist with experience in acute care and out-patient hospital settings. Since 2012, I have been working as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in an out-patient setting, and I am currently the Clinical Coordinator for my department’s lymphedema program. I firmly believe in patient-centered care and utilizing a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach to all patient care. Special interests within lymphedema practice include breast cancer rehabilitation and raising lymphedema awareness.

As a primary lymphedema patient, I know how important advocacy is for our community because I live with it every single day. When I was asked to be a part of the Missouri LE&RN Chapter, in my heart I knew it was a higher calling. I want to be an instrumental voice to help get the word out about LE&RN resources to both patients and clinicians. Together I know we can make a change in our lymphatic community!

Helen Laktas is a dedicated oncology rehab clinician with a passion for serving underserved populations. Her background as an occupational therapist and lymphedema therapist led to her current role as an educator and advocate in the oncology space. Helen is committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry by collaborating with like-minded patients, providers, clinicians, and advocates to achieve a higher standard of care for patients at risk or diagnosed with lymphedema.