Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. 3560 South Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV, 89103

 

About Us

Who We Are

Joanne Matz, OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Joanne is the founder and owner of Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. Her vision has been to develop a center of excellence for the treatment of lymphedema and to be a resource for advocacy and education in the community. Joanne grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and has lived in Las Vegas since 1995. She received her B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 1985. She began treating lymphedema patients 7 years ago. Her lymphedema certification was completed through the Vodder School of North America. She has received advanced training in breast cancer rehabilitation.

Laurie D’Andrea, LMT, CLT-LANA
Laurie was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She has lived in Nevada for 28 years, 12 of those in Las Vegas. She is licensed massage therapist and received her lymphedema certification from the Vodder School of North America. She has been treating lymphedema patients for 7 years. She has been with Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. since November, 2002.

Karen Kinney, COTA/L, CLT
Karen was born in Michigan where she received her Associate Degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy from Grand Rapids Community College in 1989. She has lived in Las Vegas since 1992. She is completing her lymphedema training with the Casley-Smith School and has been with Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. since July, 2003.

Tricia Richardson, OTR/L, CLT
Tricia was born in Canton, Ohio and received her B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy from Ohio State University in 1994. She has lived in Las Vegas since 1997. She has worked with lymphedema patients for 4 years, completing her training with the Klose-Norton School of Lymphedema Therapy. She has been with Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. since January, 2004.

Paul Robitaille, Office Manager
Paul is a native of Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. He has lived in Las Vegas since 1995. He has been involved with Lymphatic Therapy Services, Inc. since its inception as part time bookkeeper and Joanne’s full time husband. His role expanded to full time office manager in January, 2002. He provides invaluable support to our staff and patients as scheduler, receptionist, insurance biller, cheer-leader and problem solver. He brings enthusiasm and a “can-do” attitude with him everyday, for which we are all very grateful