PORi - Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute

Dizziness. Balance dysfunction. Vestibular symptoms.

Cancer patients experience these challenges far more often than many clinicians realize — yet many rehab professionals feel underprepared to confidently assess and treat them.

Join PORi next Saturday for our live-virtual course:
🎓 Vestibular Rehab in the Oncology Population
📅 June 6, 2026
💻 Live Virtual Course | 8 Contact Hours

This specialized oncology rehab course will help PTs, OTs, PTAs, and OTAs develop practical vestibular assessment and treatment strategies specifically tailored to oncology patients.

Prerequisite Required: Participants must first complete the PORi CORE Chemotoxicity and Cancer Exercise Management course prior to attending.

Instructor: Frannie Westlake, PT, DPT

If you’re treating patients with chemotherapy-related balance issues, vestibular dysfunction, dizziness, or neurologic complications, this course is designed for you.

Register now:

Vestibular Rehab in the Oncology Population This course will provide background of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system. The participant will learn about common vestibular diagnoses and then how to differentially diagnose for an oncology patient. The course will provide tools for examination, intervention and patient education....

There’s something different about learning with real patients in the room.

This June in California, we’re bringing back our PORi In-Person Patient Lab Sessions - hosted in partnership with Kaiser Permanente - where clinicians don’t just learn techniques, they apply them.

You’ll participate in live patient evaluations and treatment sessions, working through the PORi Protocol in real time with expert guidance.

📍 San Bruno, CA (Kaiser Permanente – Bayhill Medical Offices)
🗓️ June 27 – Breast Cancer Lab
🗓️ June 28 – Pelvic Cancer & LE Lab

These lab days are one of the most impactful parts of the PORi learning experience - helping translate knowledge into confident, skilled clinical care.

Spots are limited - https://www.pori.org/kplab25

Come ready to learn, practice, and elevate your oncology rehab skills.

PORi In-Person Lab Sessions - California - San Bruno - 2026 Join Julia Osborne, PT, CLT-LANA, for dynamic 3-hour lab sessions designed to sharpen your hands-on PORi skills. You’ll observe and actively practice the PORi Treatment Protocols with patient volunteers - an invaluable opportunity to refine your clinical confidence.

One of the most powerful parts of a PORi oncology rehabilitation course?

Learning from real patients.

We intentionally include patient videos throughout our courses so PT/OT/SLP clinicians can see how evaluation, clinical reasoning, and hands-on treatment come together in real life - not just in theory.
And we’ve been building even more of this content: expanding our library of hands-on treatment sessions available in both live-virtual and recorded courses.

For our PORi-Certified Therapists, the learning doesn’t stop there:
Each quarter, you get free access to a 2 hour Video Review Session where we:
✔️ Review a real patient case
✔️ Break down treatment decisions
✔️ Answer your questions live

This work truly takes a team. We’re incredibly grateful to our patient volunteers and our amazing filming crew who help bring these real clinical moments to life.

Our goal remains the same: That all patients with a cancer diagnosis have prompt, easy access to quality cancer rehabilitation.

https://www.pori.org/courses-overview

Julia, PORi Founder & Clinical Director, brought her depth of expertise and passion for oncology rehabilitation to Garden City, NY, this past weekend and taught our 2 day Foundation in Oncology Rehabilitation course.

There’s nothing quite like learning side by side - diving into oncology rehab concepts and connecting with such a passionate group of clinicians dedicated to improving care for individuals with cancer.

A huge thank you to Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy for hosting and to everyone who joined us and brought their energy, curiosity, and commitment to learning. 💙

We’re always inspired by this community and the impact you’re making every day.

Send an email to [email protected] if you want to know how you can host a course for your team!

It’s been a packed schedule lately for PORi Founder and Clinical Director, Julia!

She just wrapped up teaching our PORi Foundation in Oncology Rehabilitation course at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, alongside an incredible group of nearly 30 clinicians. While the weather may have been chilly, the views from St. Mary’s Medical Center were absolutely beautiful.

There’s nothing better than seeing another group of clinicians begin their oncology rehabilitation pathway - thank you to Essentia Health for the opportunity to be part of this important work.

And Julia isn’t slowing down! She’s heading to Garden City, NY for another Foundation weekend, hosted by Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy and there are still a few seats available! If you’ve been thinking about getting started in oncology rehab, now’s your chance to join us.

We’d love to see you there!

Interested in hosting a course? Reach out to us at [email protected] or www.pori.org for more information - we’d love to partner with you!

We’re excited to celebrate the continued growth of our PORi Bronze Centers of Excellence!

Please join us in welcoming our newest locations:
📍 LPCC & Hospital Oncológico - Rehabilitation Center (Puerto Rico) — our first location in Puerto Rico!
📍 UC San Diego Health - Rehabilitation Services (CA), achieving designation with 2 PORi-Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialists
📍 Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City - Saint Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation (MO)

We also recognize the commitment of our renewing partners:
- Intermountain Health - Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (UT), qualifying with one PORi therapist trained across all 4 PORi CORE courses
- Spooner Physical Therapy – East Chandler, North Phoenix, and Sunnyslope locations (AZ), now with 13 PORi Therapists across their Arizona locations in addition to their Centers of Excellence

Help us congratulate these incredible teams in the comments!

PORi Center of Excellence in Oncology Rehabilitation Become accredited as a PORi Center of Excellence in Oncology Rehabilitation and provide leading cancer rehab care to patients with a cancer diagnosis.

Being a PORi-Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Therapist means more than advanced training - it’s about showing up for patients when it matters most.

“As an Occupational Therapist specializing in oncology rehabilitation, I have the privilege of working alongside courageous clients and their families as they navigate the complexities of cancer care… building meaningful, long-term relationships from diagnosis onward is at the core of my professional passion.” - Lisa, OT, PORi-Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist with completion of all four PORi CORE courses

PORi Therapists are trained to address the full impact of cancer and its treatments across all body systems - supporting not just physical recovery, but quality of life, function, and emotional well-being.

From diagnosis through survivorship, PORi Therapists play a vital role in helping patients live as well as possible with cancer.

PORi - Advancing Oncology Rehabilitation Education and Certification PORi (Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute) provides advanced oncology rehab education and certification for physical, occupational and speech therapists. Our evidence-based courses cover breast cancer, head and neck cancer, pelvic cancers, and chemotoxicity rehabilitation. We also offer....

Thank you to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, a longtime PORi Center of Excellence, for sharing this meaningful post in recognition of World Lymphedema Day.

We are grateful for the team’s continued leadership and commitment to providing specialized oncology rehabilitation services that support patients throughout their cancer recovery.

Supporting survivors. Advancing care. Recognizing excellence.

On World Lymphedema Day, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center highlights the impact of lymphedema and the importance of specialized care.

Lymphedema affects an estimated 15% of all cancer survivors and up to 30% of those treated for breast cancer. It is a chronic, often progressive condition characterized by swelling, typically in the limbs, due to a damaged lymphatic system. It can occur after cancer treatments such as surgery or radiation.

While there is no cure, early intervention and expert management significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

Our Oncology Rehabilitation and Wellness Program — one of the largest programs in the state — provides specialized Lymphedema Therapy led by certified lymphedema therapists. We deliver manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy (MLD/CDT), the most effective treatment option for lymphedema. MLD/CDT is noninvasive and has no adverse side effects. We also provide education on proper skin care and hygiene to help prevent progression.

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is proud to be a PORi Center of Excellence in Oncology Rehabilitation, the highest level of PORi certification. This distinction recognizes programs that provide exceptional care through integrated services, streamlined processes and strong, cohesive teams.

If you or a loved one are experiencing swelling after cancer treatment, connect with our team to learn more at 615-768-2650.

PORi - Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute

An incredible few days of oncology rehabilitation training in Cape Town! 🇿🇦

PORi Founder and Clinical Director Julia recently returned to her roots in South Africa to teach our Breast Cancer Rehabilitation course, hosted by the wonderful team at Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology.

The course brought together 17 passionate clinicians (we even had a clinician travel from Namibia to attend!) committed to advancing oncology rehabilitation and improving care for people living with and beyond cancer.

A huge thank you to Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology for hosting such a fantastic learning experience, and to the amazing patient volunteers who participated in the lab sessions. Your willingness to help clinicians learn hands-on skills makes a lasting impact for cancer survivors everywhere.

We’re continually inspired by clinicians around the world working to advance oncology rehabilitation.

Were you part of this course? We'd love to hear what stood out most from the experience.

Did you know a PORi Bronze Center of Excellence can be earned with just two PORi Rehabilitation Specialists?

Becoming a PORi Rehabilitation Specialist takes advanced training, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to oncology rehabilitation.

Congratulations to Endeavor Health Rolling Meadows Clinic, recently awarded the PORi Bronze Center of Excellence, and to the two PORi Specialists who made it possible:

Amy C. Miller, PT, who brings over 25 years of expertise in oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema, and geriatric care, and
Valarie Bognanno, OTR/L, who is dedicated to oncology and lymphedema care with a strong, patient-centered approach.

Proudly recognizing the dedication it takes to become a PORi Rehabilitation Specialist - and the meaningful impact that dedication makes every day.