Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos
PT, DPT, CLT- LANA
Oncology Physical Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, Owner
Phone: (737) 237-5656
Fax: (737) 237-5657
Email: angela@cancerrehabaustin.com
Angela is the owner, director of rehabilitation, certified lymphedema therapist, and oncology physical therapist for CRIM. Since 2008 her specialty areas have focused on oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment.
Degrees/certifications:
Doctorate of physical therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Master's of physical therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Bachelor's of science in kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin.
Bachelor's of science in allied health sciences from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) certified lymphedema therapist.
Lymphology Association of North America(LANA) certified lymphedema therapist.
Board Certified in Oncology through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.
Survivorship training and rehabilitation (STAR) program from 2012–2015.
Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi) oncology rehab certification.
National Lymphedema Network Expert Clinician Designation
Advanced training in head/neck and genital lymphedema treatments.
Angela has helped develop several outpatient oncology and lymphedema programs: including Lovelace Women’s Hospital, Sullivan Physical Therapy, Seton Medical Center Austin, Seton Breast Care Center and Texas Oncology. Angela was the Director of Health and Wellness at Texas Oncology from 2018-2019.
Member and contributor of the following committees and organizations: Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative, Austin Cancer Support Coalition, Young Breast Cancer Survivor Advisory Council, Lymphatic Education and Research Network, National Lymphedema Network, Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences at Seton Cancer Care Collaborative, Livestrong Cancer Institute, and St. David's Hospital.
Participates in community and national presentations/educational events including:
Frequent guest lecturer for the physical therapy doctorate program at Texas State University and Austin Community College
Presenter and course developer at professional conferences including the National Lymphedema Network, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, and Texas Oncology Survive and Thrive.
Developer and instructor for an Oncology Rehab Continuing Education Course for Medical Professionals on PTWebucation
Author of an article in the APTA Private Practice Impact Magazine on the topic of patient centered care
Local support group presentations for organizations including the Breast Cancer Resource Center, Cancer Support Community of Central Texas and Livestrong at the YMCA
She has also been interviewed regarding oncology rehabilitation & lymphedema for the following podcasts & radio shows: The Stupid Cancer, The Onco PT, The Dr. Carol Show, Pelvic Zen Blog Radio, Beyond the Boobie Trap, Seton Healthline, Dr. Jarod Carter Blog.
New patients please email us at info@cancerrehabaustin.com or call us at: (737) 237-5656 to schedule.
Current patients can book follow up appointments with Angela online at https://cancerrehab.janeapp.com.
Understand and Care for your Lymphatic System (Online Course Series)
This course can help:
- Health Professionals who work with people at risk of lymphedema have more knowledgeable conversions and refer patients more confidently.
AND
- People at risk of lymphedema have more confident conversations with their health team.
Knowledge gained from this course can help people gain early and effective treatments to reduce lymph swelling, limb heaviness and pain.
Lymphoedema Framework organizations recognize that both health practitioners and people at risk of lymphoedema need to be educated in lymphoedema assessments and treatments that are research-based.