Speaking & Events
Education that empowers your community.
Dr. Carolyn Baek speaks to community groups, patients, and clinicians on lymphatic health, cancer rehabilitation, movement, and prevention — in person or virtually, with a warm, practical, empowerment-first style.
Speaking topics
- Lipedema: recognition & management — how to recognize lipedema’s telltale signs and what a real management plan includes.
- Lymphedema & everyday self-care — practical self-MLD, skin care, and garment habits patients can build into daily life.
- Breast cancer rehabilitation & survivorship — rehab needs from prehab through survivorship, including cording and lymphedema risk.
- Movement as medicine — using guided exercise and movement as a core part of recovery, not an afterthought.
- Injury prevention & healthy aging — staying active and resilient through midlife and beyond without sidelining old injuries.
- Recovery planning before & after surgery — what to line up pre-op and post-op so recovery stays on track.
Who this is for
Businesses, medical practices, libraries, wellness organizations, support groups, and community organizations looking for a knowledgeable, engaging speaker.
Past talks & appearances
- Gilda’s Club Westchester — webinar for 40+ cancer survivors on managing neuropathy and lymphedema (2024)
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Conference — research on physical therapy timing during breast cancer treatment (2023)
- APTA Massachusetts Annual Conference — fall prevention in neurodegenerative disease (2019)
- Greenburgh Public Library & Chappaqua Public Library community talks
- Podcast appearance
Why book Dr. Baek
A Doctor of Physical Therapy, board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with 11+ years across leading hospitals — who makes complex health topics clear, practical, and empowering for any audience.
Request a speaking engagement
Tell us about your event and we’ll be in touch. For patient appointments, please use the Book a Consultation page instead.