Dr. Dina Barakat
DPT, MSc, MPH, CLT-LANA, GCOR
Founder of the clinic
Dr. Dina Barakat, the founder of the clinic, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in lymphedema and lipedema management and cancer rehabilitation, with a particular focus on breast cancer care.
She is also a public health practitioner, with a strong interest in breast cancer rehabilitation and interprofessional collaboration in cancer care.
Dr. Barakat earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2005 and her Master’s in Manual Therapy and Osteopathy in 2008, both from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut. In 2019, she completed a Master’s in Public Healthwith a focus on Politics and Health Management from the same university.
In May 2020, she attained Level 4 certification in Cancer Rehabilitation from CanRehab (UK). She has been a LANA-certified therapist (Lymphology Association of North America) since November 2020, with advanced training in lymphedema and lipedema from the Foeldi Clinic (Germany) and the Campisi Clinic (Italy). Most recently, in December 2023, she received her Oncology Rehabilitation Certificate from Oakland University, Michigan (USA).
Dr. Barakat is an international speaker and trainer in breast cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema, and lipedema management. She serves as the coordinator for the Lebanese Oncology, Hospice, and Palliative Care Physiotherapy Subgroup under the Lebanese Order of Physiotherapists and is an active board member of IPT-HOPE, WCPT.
Additionally, she is a lecturer in breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphology at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, where she continues to contribute to the development of expertise in this specialized field.
Last but not least, she is involved in research projects focusing on Interprofessional collaboration in cancer care under the Higher Institute of Public Health at Saint-Joseph University of beirut.
Dr. Nour Kardaly
Doctor in Physical Therapy
Certified in breast cancer rehabilitation
Certified in Dry Needling
Ms. Kardaly holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Joseph in Beirut.
She has undergone clinical training in cancer rehabilitation, Lymphedema and Lipedema care and, in March 2023, earned a certificate in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation from Klose Training and Consulting, USA.
Additionally, Ms. Kardaly is trained in Dry Needling and Kinesiotaping.
She plays a senior role in the clinic, contributing to the development of treatment protocols and overseeing the training of new physical therapists.
Dr. Dominique Dano
PhD, MPH, LD
Clinical Dietician
Founder of @velocityhealth.me
Dr. Dano is a clinical dietitian with 19 + years of experience, treating clients with various chronic conditions (Obesity, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, PCOS, IBS, IBD, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypertension, etc). She also assists patients during their cancer journey from diagnosis to remission to complete recovery helping them reach their optimal nutrition and weight throughout different phases.
She holds a master’s degree in public health – Health education & promotion – allowing her to have a broader vision of different stakeholders in health. She uses this knowledge as a tool in guiding clients towards a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
She also holds a PhD in diet therapy for food allergies.
Last but not least, she is an assistant professor at a university where she teaches medical nutrition therapy courses.
Mrs. Israa Madani
Assistant
Mrs. Madani joined the clinic team in 2018 as a receptionist. She has since transitioned into an assistant role, where she continues to contribute to the smooth operation of the clinic.
Ms. Tatiana Hayek
Physical Therapist
DPT candidate
Ms. Hayek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Saint Joseph University of Beirut.
She is currently enrolled in the Doctorate program at the Physical Therapy Institute. She joined the clinic team in 2024.
Ms. Hayek has received clinical training in cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema and Lipedema care.
Tania Zagorodina Termos
Massage Therapist
Tania is a massage therapist with 15+ years of experience.
She plays a key role in the wellness services offered at the clinic.
Tania provides manual lymphatic drainage treatments for the body, in addition to therapeutic face massage.
