Denise Pfeiffer

Denise Pfeiffer is a physical therapist with over three decades of experience , and 12 years of specializing in oncology rehabilitation. She began her career in 1995 as a general physical therapist working in neurological acute rehabilitation, acute care, home health, and outpatient settings. Her interest in oncology developed during her time in acute care, where she worked with post-mastectomy patients and helped create activity guidelines and exercise protocols. In 2014, she pioneered and assumed the role of cancer rehabilitation navigator and facilitated coordination of programming for Cancer Rehab Services. She expanded the position of cancer rehab navigator to full time by 2018. She earned STAR Oncology Certification through a national program in 2014 , PORI Oncology certification and holds a combined bachelor's-master's degree in physical therapy from D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Denise also developed and leads a breast cancer lymphedema surveillance program utilizing bioimpedance measurements for early detection and reversible intervention. She has assisted other institutions in implementing similar models of care and remains passionate about patient education, functional screening, and connecting individuals to supportive resources throughout their cancer journey.