FOUNDER, Occupational Therapist

Stephanie received her master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2001, and immediately began her career at Beth Israel Medical Center. She treated patients with neurological issues, upper extremity orthopedics, and oncology. Stephanie received her Certification in Lymphedema (CLT) in 2005 from the Norton School, where she first met Melody. Stephanie launched her private practice in Manhattan in Jan 2008, so she could focus exclusively on oncology and lymphedema, and deliver highly personalized care. She opened her Stamford office in 2016 to accommodate patients in southern Connecticut and Westchester, and welcomed Melody Huang in 2021, a physical therapist, to better serve patients.

When not at work Stephanie is with her two children Louisa and Leo and her husband Patrick. She loves to cook, eat at great restaurants, spend time with friends and family outdoors. In the Fall of 2021, Stephanie completed her first half marathon in Central Park.

steph@sdktherapy.com

Physical Therapist

Melody Huang received her master’s degree in physical therapy at Washington University in St Louis in 2002. She started her career at Mt Sinai hospital working in a variety of settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, and out-patient rehab where she treated patients mainly with neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunctions. She began to specialize in treating patients with lymphedema after receiving her certification in 2005. In 2010, Melody joined the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s out-patient rehab department to work in cancer rehab as well as continue her specialty in lymphedema therapy. Treating patients with lymphedema has been her passion for the last 15+ years. She strongly believes in empowering her clients to learn how to manage lymphedema and loves to partner with them to restore movement and function.

When not at work Melody is the proud mother of two young daughters, she enjoys being outside walking and going for hikes.

mel@sdktherapy.com

Occupational Therapist

Grace Chen received her master’s degree in occupational therapy at Columbia University in 2010. She began her OT career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center working in acute care and outpatient rehabilitation. She has extensive experience with shoulder, arm and hand impairments, axillary web syndrome (cording), as well as memory and attention issues as a result of cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As a certified lymphedema therapist, she has specialized in treating patients who developed lymphedema after their cancer treatment. Grace enjoys helping patients return to the activities they haven't been able to do since prior to treatment as well as the everyday ones so often taken for granted. In 2022, she joined SDK Therapy and looks forward to partnering with her patients in their rehab journey.

When not at work, Grace loves traveling with her husband and exploring new cities through food, hiking to breathtaking views, and binging Korean dramas.

grace@sdktherapy.com

Administrative Assistant

Kathy has been working as an office manager for physicians and therapists for over 20 years. She is compassionate and willing to help patients with their needs. She can be reached weekdays at (212) 421-5505 or by email at info@sdktherapy.com. When not at work Kathy loves to be with her daughters, and to travel, specifically taking cruises to warm places!

info@sdktherapy.com