The Team

 
 

Kristy Blair

Director of Membership & Industry Engagement

Kristy Blair, PT, MSPT, DPT, CLT graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Physical Therapy.  She continued her education, obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.  She began her career in orthopedics and sports medicine has continued to work primarily in the outpatient physical therapy settings. For the past 10 years she has been dedicated to oncology rehabilitation, treating patients with lymphedema and other swelling disorders.  Kristy has been honored to participate as a Committee Member for the NLN Garment Program 2013-2020.

Jennifer Williams

Director of Clinical Education

Jennifer Williams, PT, DPT, CLT, received a Master in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2004, and went on to receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy while working as an assistant instructor at Franklin Pierce University in 2009.  While working in acute care, Jennifer pursued a lymphedema certification from Klose Training in 2014.

Jennifer has worked in acute care inpatient, home health, and subacute rehab settings.  Currently, she works as a lymphedema specialist in a hospital outpatient clinic at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Physical Therapy Plus.

Her interests include treating lymphedema and breast cancer treatment-related impairments.  She developed a lymphedema support group for the local community, and has received a service award from the hospital in recognition of “supporting our diverse community” for not only the support group, but for education within the hospital system and community.

Jennifer joined the National Lymphedema Network as Continuing Education Manager in 2020.

Elissa Fiorito

Garment Program Manager

Elissa is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from Quinnipiac College in 1997 with a BS in OT. She received her initial lymphedema certification from Klose Norton Training and Consulting in 2001.  Over the years, she has developed extensive experience working with patients with lymphedema of all ages and various presentations. She has also done some assistant teaching over the years with the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy.

Elissa is married and has 3 wonderful children that keep her on her toes! Elissa has been with the National Lymphedema Network’s Garment Program since its inception and enjoys being able to give her time and expertise to the lymphology community.