Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program

After my double mastectomy surgery, I was lucky enough to hear about Diana’s Full Circle Program through a friend who had also recently gone through breast cancer. “You have to see Diana - she will change your life for the better,” my friend told me. And that is exactly what happened. Diana has completely changed my life for the better – both physically and emotionally. After surgery, I completely lost range of motion in both of my arms. I was only 28 years old and I felt like I was 80 years old – not being able to reach up and put on my shirt without my husband’s help. The first time I saw Diana, I felt confident that I would be back to my young self again. Within a few weeks of seeing her, my range of motion was restored and the tight cords in my arms were resolved. I continued to see Diana through chemotherapy, reconstruction surgery and radiation. Each step of treatment brought on new challenges. Diana diligently worked with me and customized exercises and tissue massage that would help me gain back strength, restore full range of motion and lower my risk of Lymphedema. Diana was always available to answer phone calls and offer advice any time I had a problem during treatment. Not only did Diana help me physically, but she always took time to offer emotional support and optimism. After a year of seeing Diana, I was just recently discharged from the Full Circle Program. I feel energetic and strong. I am back to work full-time and I’m back to exercising, swimming and enjoying life. I can honestly say that out of my medical team of 10 doctors and nurses, it is Diana who has helped me the most during my journey. Thanks to Diana, I finally feel back to my normal, strong and young self again.

I was recommended to see Diana after my surgery. I had some issues with range of motion, but after only a few sessions with Diana I was pretty much as good as new. Diana and her staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Diana really cares a lot about her patients and is always available when you need her. Physical therapy is a very important part of recovery from breast cancer surgery, and Diana makes that part as smooth and painless as possible. Her programs are all patient specific and are individualized to each patients specific needs. I highly recommend Diana to anyone recovering from BC.

Diana and her program have been a blessing to me. After surgery I had very limited range of motion and Diana had me out throwing softballs to my daughter before I knew it. I could not have gotten to this point on my own. The combination of therapeutic work Diana does on me and the exercise program really works! After my radiation and additional surgeries I had more set backs but I am back with Diana now and am fully confident she will have me back up and going before long. Full Circle is more than just a program for women with breast cancer, it is the confidence of knowing you have a dedicated physical therapist who goes above and beyond and honestly cares for each and every patient. I highly recommend Diana and her program.
Katie Nidermaier

As a colleague of Diana's I can say that I highly recommend her services to anyone I know in the Nassau County area. She not only has amazing manual skills, but also a heart of gold and a passion for her life calling. She has helped and continues to help many women recovering from breast cancer.

I was sent to Diana for PT by my Plastic Surgeon. After my radiation treatments I had problems with tissue damage. Everything was really hard. Diana did massage and it always made me feel better and the hardness eased up a bit. The exercises really helped with with my range of motion. She has a way of making it all seem like fun. I would recommend her to anyone.
Carol Clark-Iacovelli