Personalized Oncology Rehabilitation & Cancer Recovery Services
Supporting individuals through cancer treatment, recovery, survivorship, and beyond with one-on-one occupational therapy and integrative rehabilitation services.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized oncology rehabilitation that empowers individuals affected by cancer to maximize function, restore independence, and improve quality of life. Through personalized one-on-one care, evidence-based occupational therapy, and integrative wellness approaches, we strive to support each client's unique recovery journey in a calm, supportive environment where healing, hope, and meaningful progress can thrive.
About New Wave Oncology Rehab:
At New Wave Oncology Rehab, we provide one-on-one, personalized occupational therapy and cancer rehabilitation services designed to support individuals at every stage of the cancer journey—from diagnosis and active treatment to survivorship and long-term recovery.
As a private practice, we offer a calm, welcoming environment where every session is focused entirely on you. We believe rehabilitation should never be rushed or standardized. Instead, we take a client-centered approach, creating individualized treatment plans that address your unique goals, challenges, and lifestyle.
Our services help individuals manage the physical, functional, and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment, including fatigue, weakness, lymphedema, decreased mobility, neuropathy, pain, and difficulties with daily activities. By combining evidence-based oncology rehabilitation with integrative wellness strategies, we provide an additional layer of support that complements your medical care and empowers you to regain strength, independence, and confidence.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, recovering from surgery, or navigating life after cancer, New Wave Oncology Rehab is here to help you move forward with compassionate care, expert guidance, and personalized support every step of the way.
Why choose New Wave?
One-on-one sessions with a licensed occupational therapist
Individualized treatment plans tailored to your goals
Specialized training in oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema management
Quiet and supportive private practice environment
Integrative strategies that complement your medical care
Focus on meaningful daily activities, independence, and quality of life
Meet Maddie!
Maddie List, OTR/L, is the owner of New Wave Oncology Rehab. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Binghamton University, became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through Mercy College, and later completed her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Iona University.
Throughout her career, Maddie has worked in oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema management, hand therapy, pediatrics, and orthopedics. While she has experience across multiple areas, oncology rehabilitation is her primary focus and passion.
She created New Wave Oncology Rehab to provide compassionate, one-on-one care that supports individuals through cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship, helping them regain strength, independence, and confidence in daily life.
Services we provide:
Post Mastectomy Rehab:
Restoring range of motion, building strength, and supporting your recovery every step of the way.
Strengthening: gentle, progressive exercises to rebuild strength, improve endurance, and support your everyday activities.
Range of motion: targeted techniques to improve shoulder mobility, reduce tightness, and help you move with ease.
Scar management: Hands on therapy and education to support scar healing, improve soft tissue mobility, and reduce sensitivity.
Lymphedema Management:
Effective management techniques to reduce swelling and improve quality of life.
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD): a gentle specialized massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling and promote natural fluid flow.
Low tension bandaging: a short term solution for long term management that reduces swelling through layered bandaging with low tension for increased effectiveness.
Compression garments education: Education on various compression garment options that
provide consistent pressure to help manage swelling and support long term results.
Kinisiotape Methods: supportive taping techniques that help reduce swelling, improve
lymph flow, and enhance movement.
Overall Strengthening:
Targeted exercises to combat muscle loss, reduce fatigue, increase independence, and increase function to return to everyday activities with ease.
Gentle progressive exercises to improve strength and endurance.
Functional training to support daily movement and independence.
Guided activity progression based on individual tolerance.
Training to improve independence with dressing, bathing, and grooming.
Strategies for safer and more efficient meal preparation and household tasks.
Adaptive techniques and tools to support daily functional independence.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Retraining:
Support to build independence and confidence in everyday routines.
Pediatrics (developmental delays):
Helping children reach their milestones and build essential skills.
Play based activities to support motor skills and coordination.
Developmentally appropriate exercises to build strength and balance.
Support for achieving age-appropriate functional milestones.
Neuropathy:
Relieve discomfort and improve balance, coordination, and functional mobility.
Pain and sensation management: techniques to reduce discomfort and improve nerve related symptoms.
Balance and coordination training: Exercises to improve stability, walking, and safe movement.
Functional mobility support: strategies to help with daily activities and independence at home and in life.
Energy Conservation Techniques:
Smart strategies to manage energy and do more of what matters.
Strategies to manage fatigue throughout daily activities.
Education on pacing, rest breaks, and prioritizing tasks.
Techniques to improve efficiency and reduce physical strain.
Support with organization, planning, and task management skills.
Strategies to improve attention, memory, and follow through with tasks.
Cognitive training techniques to support daily decision-making and routines.
Executive Functioning:
Strategies to improve focus, organization, planning, and everyday success to combat chemo brain.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Evaluation sessions range from 30-45 minutes. Treatment sessions are typically 45-60 minutes depending on individual needs.
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Please contact us for more information regarding insurance coverage.
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Occupational therapy helps individuals develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and independence such as dressing, cooking, writing, working, and more.
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Occupational therapy focuses on helping people return to meaningful daily activities and independence, while physical therapy focuses more on movement, strength, and physical recovery.
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Each session is one-on-one and tailored to your needs. It may include exercises, hands-on treatment, education, and strategies to support daily functioning.
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Comfort is key. We recommend wearing loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and supportive footwear, as you may be moving your body during your session. Depending on your individual needs, treatment may include stretching, exercises, mobility activities, and hands-on techniques. If you use compression garments or other prescribed equipment, please bring them with you.
Ready to take the next step in your recovery?
Contact New Wave Oncology Rehab to learn more about our services, ask questions, or schedule your initial consultation. We look forward to connecting with you.