UNC Department of Physical Therapy

UNC Department of Physical Therapy, Carolina Pointe II
6011 Farrington Rd.,
Ste 304
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 US
Tel: 1-919-966-2056
Offers: Treatments

The Comprehensive Cancer Support Program Program, which is a division of the University of North Carolina Department of Physical Therapy, is located at the Carolina Point II. Here qualified lymphedema therapists provide appropriate lymphedema treatment as needed.

• Before treatment can be started the patient must have their physician FAX a prescription to the OT/PT department of the main hospital at 919 966-0348. 
• After this FAXED prescription has been received, the patient must telephone 919 966-2056 to schedule their initial appointment.
• The patient’s treatment is provided at Carolina Pointe II by a qualified lymphedema therapist. Once the patient has had their initial appointment, they will be scheduled for further appointments. The telephone number for follow-up appointments is 919-957-6600 and the therapists are happy to answer the patient questions.
• At 1 PM, on the first Wednesday of every month, patients are invited to attend  a lymphedema screening, and to attended free classes on lymphedema precautions and prevention. These classes at presented at Carolina Pointe II. 

Staff:

Theresa Gilliam OTR/L, CLT-LANA

Occupational Therapist, with postgraduate lymphedema training

Valerie Collins PT, CLT-LANA

Physical Therapist, with postgraduate lymphedema training