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Marnie Rustemeyer CPCP, AAM Scar Massage DIEP Flap

Abdominal Scar Massage After DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

September 30, 2022

DIEP flap breast reconstruction takes place along on the lower abdomen and typically leaves a scar. This type of abdominal scar is a great candidate…

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Steps for Strides Talk the Walk

Steps for Strides Week 8: Adding Intervals & Talking While Walking

September 27, 2022

Over the past several weeks, our Steps for Strides training has covered head-to-toe form, footwear, duration, distance, speed, and more. This week’s addition is interval…

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NYBRA's Patient Empowerment Program Be Informed Lecture Series October 2022 Embracing Your Body Beyond Cancer Treatment with Donna Bacon, Ph.D., LCSW, CT

Join Us For “Embracing Your Body Beyond Cancer Treatment” on October 17th

September 26, 2022

Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Donna Bacon, Ph.D., LCSW, CT Please…

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Susan Lax and Mollie Sugarman, Clinical Director of NYBRA's Patient Empowerment Program Facebook Live

Susan Lax & Mollie Sugarman Guide Patients to the Oasis Within Following Diagnosis

September 23, 2022

The Clinical Director of NYBRA’s Patient Empowerment Program, Mollie Sugarman, joined author and spiritual coach Susan Lax for a discussion on Finding the Oasis Within…

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Steps for Strides: Add Mileage

Steps for Strides Week 7: Add Mileage

September 20, 2022

This week, we’re working on maintaining momentum. Continued training at this level will give you the tools to finish the Making Strides walk with ease.…

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High Def DIEP Flaps: Maximizing the Aesthetic Outcome of the Abdomen

“High Def” DIEP Flaps: Maximizing the Aesthetic Outcome of the Abdomen

September 19, 2022

When we discuss DIEP flap breast reconstruction, the natural tendency is to focus on the breast. Since the goal of the procedure is to create…

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Scar Massage When, Why and How with Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM

Scar Massage: When, Why, and How? 

September 16, 2022

Most people are familiar with scars, because most of us have a few. When the body produces collagen fibers to close and heal a wound…

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Steps for Strides Week 6

Steps for Strides Week 6: Add Speed

September 13, 2022

Last week, we added a bit more time to one walk to work toward increased stamina with stable form. Now that you have spent several…

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The Power of Letting Go

The Power of Letting Go

September 8, 2022

Most of us place emphasis on autonomy. It’s important to feel that we are in command of our decisions. That is why the loss of…

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Steps for Strides Week 5: Slow and Steady

Steps for Strides Week 5: Slow and Steady

September 6, 2022

Now that you’ve been moving for a few weeks, it’s time to add an essential component: length. Making Strides is a relatively long walk. While…