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Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre Formerly Breast Rehab Breast Rehab is one of a kind. At Breast Rehab, we offer a range of services to help you get back to the best quality of life possible.

We’re an Ottawa-based private clinic providing expert, hands-on care for people navigating cancer, lymphedema, lipedema, pelvic health issues, or surgical recovery. We are proud to be one of the few physiotherapy clinics in Canada that specializes in breast surgery and breast cancer rehabilitation. Our talented team has expertise in physiotherapy, pelvic floor physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupu

ncture, kinesiology, and lymphedema therapy. As well as being specialists in breast cancer rehab, we help people of all ages regain well-being for many other health conditions.

💧Just a little reminder…We’re now the Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre 💙Our name may have changed, but our commitment...
25/07/2025

💧Just a little reminder…

We’re now the Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre 💙

Our name may have changed, but our commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care remains the same.

We’ve rebranded to better reflect the wide range of services we offer—from lymphatic therapy and cancer rehab to pelvic health, psychotherapy, nutrition, and post-surgical support.

If you’ve worked with us before as “Breast Rehab,” you’re in the right place—we’re just growing to support more people, more fully. 💛


Pelvic pain, pressure, leaking, or discomfort with intimacy after gynecological cancer treatment?You’re not imagining it...
24/07/2025

Pelvic pain, pressure, leaking, or discomfort with intimacy after gynecological cancer treatment?

You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

Radiation, surgery, and hormonal changes can all impact the pelvic floor, but these side effects are often under-discussed and under-treated.

The good news?
🌿 Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help.

We work gently and collaboratively to help you:
-Reduce pelvic pain
-Improve bladder and bowel control
-Restore comfort with movement and intimacy
-Reconnect with your body—on your terms

Recovery after gynecological cancer is about so much more than survival.
You deserve care that helps you feel whole again.

Book Online: https://ottawaclc.juvonno.com/plogin.php

Social media often shows the polished version of life and business—but the reality behind the scenes is far messier, and...
22/07/2025

Social media often shows the polished version of life and business—but the reality behind the scenes is far messier, and far more human.

Running a small business means wearing many hats: managing a growing clinic, being present with family, showing up for friends, prioritizing your own health, and often working long after the house is quiet. It’s not always tidy—but it is always fuelled by purpose, passion, and the drive to keep showing up better than the day before.

So here’s your reminder: it’s okay to not have it all together. It’s okay to make compromises.

Today’s compromise? A much-needed hot shower… and a bathroom that now looks like a toddler-led tornado masterpiece. It’ll stay that way for now while I get my daughter off to daycare and head into another full day at the clinic—doing the work I love, one unpolished, wholehearted step at a time.

What has been your compromise lately?

People say the kitchen is the heart of the home... but in a clinic it's the front desk!This is where your journey with u...
21/07/2025

People say the kitchen is the heart of the home... but in a clinic it's the front desk!

This is where your journey with us begins. 💛

Whether you're here for lymphatic care, post-cancer rehab, or just a little healing space—you’ll always be greeted with kindness, care, and a smile.

Because your experience matters from the moment you walk through the door.

Green onions from Alisha's garden are officially one full Remy length! Remy is more proud of her mom than she looks I pr...
18/07/2025

Green onions from Alisha's garden are officially one full Remy length!

Remy is more proud of her mom than she looks I promise 😅

🩵 Caregivers Need Care Too 🩵We’re excited to launch our new Caregiver Giveaway—a small way to honour the incredible peop...
17/07/2025

🩵 Caregivers Need Care Too 🩵

We’re excited to launch our new Caregiver Giveaway—a small way to honour the incredible people supporting loved ones through cancer and lymphedema challenges.

👐 We’re giving away a 60-minute massage to one deserving caregiver.

Know someone who’s always putting others first?
Nominate them by:

1. Tagging them in the comments

2. Telling us (briefly!) why they deserve a moment to rest and recharge

3. Follow us

Winner announced August 30th, 2025. Open to all local caregivers. Massage must be completed by December 31st, 2025 and completed in our clinic!

Let’s celebrate those who give so much—because they deserve support, too. 💆‍♀️💕

IN PERSON SEATS FULL- Still Registering Virtual Attendees.The lymphatic system is an important part of your immune syste...
16/07/2025

IN PERSON SEATS FULL- Still Registering Virtual Attendees.

The lymphatic system is an important part of your immune system, helping to remove toxins from your body and fight infection. It is made up of a complex network of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph tissue throughout the body, with clusters of lymph nodes in the neck, head, armpits, groin, and stomach.

Lymphedema is a buildup of lymphatic fluid that leads to tissue swelling, most commonly in the hands/arms, chest, feet/legs, or trunk of the body. It is a chronic, lifelong condition that cannot be cured but can be managed. Some breast cancer patients have an increased chance of developing lymphedema in the arm and hand through removal of lymph nodes from the armpit or from damage to the lymph nodes from radiation therapy.

We are thrilled to be back at the Ottawa Cancer Foundation for another workshop! This workshop will cover all things secondary lymphedema including: risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Sessions will be taught at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation by a physiotherapist/lymphedema therapist and are FREE.

Date: August 7th, 2024
Time: 11:30am
Location: Ottawa Cancer Foundation (1500 Alta Vista)

If interest exceeds available spots, additional days/sessions may be added. You do not need to be a current patient to attend these sessions.

Contact us to reserve your spot:
Call: (613) 422-5061
Text: (613) 922- 8141
Fax: (613) 422-5186
Email: admin@ottawaclc.ca

See you soon!

Melanoma doesn’t end with surgery or treatment.For many, it leaves behind nerve pain, scar tissue, swelling, or mobility...
15/07/2025

Melanoma doesn’t end with surgery or treatment.

For many, it leaves behind nerve pain, scar tissue, swelling, or mobility loss—especially after lymph node removal.

We see this all the time. And we want you to know: there are options.

Gentle, targeted therapies like lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy, and scar work can help reduce swelling, improve range of motion, and support long-term recovery.

If the side effects of your melanoma treatment has left you feeling stuck in your healing—you're not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.

We’re here to help, every step of the way.

Book online: https://ottawaclc.juvonno.com/plogin.php

Caregivers need care too. 💛If you’re supporting a loved one through cancer, therapy can help you manage stress, process ...
14/07/2025

Caregivers need care too. 💛

If you’re supporting a loved one through cancer, therapy can help you manage stress, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself—without guilt.

Your well-being matters, too.

📩 DM us “CARE” to learn more about support for caregivers.

🥗 Ready to feel more confident about what you eat during and after your cancer treatment?Our next opening to start a nut...
11/07/2025

🥗 Ready to feel more confident about what you eat during and after your cancer treatment?

Our next opening to start a nutrition package with Susannah is on August 11th!

Whether you’re navigating side effects like fatigue, digestive changes, or weight fluctuations—or just want personalized support—this program is designed to help you:

✅ Fuel healing and energy
✅ Understand what your body needs
✅ Build a sustainable, compassionate approach to eating again

👩‍⚕️ This isn’t a diet. It’s evidence-based care tailored to your recovery.

Unsure if our package is right for you? Schedule a quick 10 minute discovery call with Susannah THIS MONDAY (July 14th) to chat!

Spots are limited and fill fast.
📩 DM us "NUTRITION" or tap the link in bio to reserve your spot for August or to schedule a quick discovery call!

Ever wonder why lymphatic drainage always starts at the neck—even if your swelling is in the legs or arms?💧 Think of you...
10/07/2025

Ever wonder why lymphatic drainage always starts at the neck—even if your swelling is in the legs or arms?

💧 Think of your lymphatic system like a garden hose.

If the end of the hose is full, you can’t just push more water into it—it’ll back up or leak. You have to clear the exit first.

Your lymphatic system works the same way!

The neck is where your lymph fluid drains back into your system to be excreted (cue the constant peeing after your treatment!!). So before we can move fluid from your arm, chest, face, or legs, we have to make space at the top—otherwise, we’re just pushing fluid into a full system.

That’s why your session might begin with gentle strokes at your neck, even if your swelling is nowhere near it. It’s all part of creating flow from the top down. 💆‍♀️✨

📌 Save this if you’re navigating swelling, lymphedema, or post-surgical recovery.

10/07/2025

Last Minute Massage TOMORROW at 12:15pm with Hayleigh!

Regular or Lymphatic Massage.

PM or email (admin@ottawaclc.ca) to book!

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Monday 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 18:00
Friday 07:00 - 18:00

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Haley Rehab is one of a kind. We are proud to be one of the few physiotherapy clinics in Canada that specializes in lymphedema management and cancer rehabilitation, with combined experience of 75 years’ service in this field. Our talented team has expertise in physiotherapy, massage therapy, nursing and wound care, and many of our therapists are lymphedema-certified. As well as being specialists in cancer rehab, we help people of all ages regain well-being for many other health conditions. At Haley Rehab, we offer a range of services to help you get back to the best quality of life possible.