Emily Mahaffey, PT, DPT, CLT

Overview

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Specialties

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Biography

Emily has been practicing as a physical therapist in the Richmond area since 2011. She received her B.S. in Psychology in 2008 and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2011 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to treating lymphedema patients full time, she gained experience treating patients in acute, outpatient, and home health settings as a float physical therapist. She received her Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification (MLD) from the Norton School in 2012, Juzo Advanced Fitter Certification in 2013, and in 2018, she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through Klose Lymphedema Training.

Emily has a special interest in treating patients with advanced lymphedema, including wound management, and post-surgical cancer rehabilitation. She also emphasizes a proactive approach to lymphedema management, encouraging early education and treatment to prevent progression of the disease.

Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys running and hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons.