Sarah Harfield is an Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Oncology and Lymphoedema Physiotherapist and Director of Oncology Exercise and Physiotherapy at Lift Cancer Care Services in Adelaide. She has more than 20 years of experience across public and private practice and has worked exclusively in oncology since 2018.
Sarah graduated from the University of South Australia in 2004. She completed specialist training through PINC & STEEL International and is a certified Oncology Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. She completed Macquarie University’s ALERT lymphoedema program in 2021 and is an ALA accredited Lymphoedema Therapist.
At Lift, Sarah leads the development and delivery of oncology exercise and physiotherapy services, including medically prescribed exercise medicine, lymphoedema surveillance and early intervention clinics. Sarah is involved in educating and mentoring clinicians in oncology exercise, physiotherapy, and cancer related lymphoedema management. She is passionate about helping people stay active from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, while reducing the effects of treatment and supporting their function and quality of life.
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