Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tiffany Topp, OTD, OTR/L, CLT‑ALM

WVU OT alumni, Tiffany Topp, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-ALM, is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Occupational Therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the founder of TOPP Lymphatics Therapy Services, a mobile practice specializing in comprehensive, evidence‑based care for individuals living with chronic swelling, lymphatic dysfunction, and post‑surgical recovery. Dr. Topp also serves as an Occupational Therapy instructor in the Lenoir‑Rhyne University Occupational Therapy Program, where she is dedicated to educating future clinicians.

In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Topp extends her impact through her educational YouTube channel, @Dr_TiffanyTopp, which provides evidence‑based education on lymphedema management, trauma‑informed occupational therapy, and holistic recovery. Her content includes practical guidance for daily swelling management, explanations of different types of lymphedema, integrative health discussions, and reflections from her journey as a clinician and advocate.

Through her work, Dr. Topp emphasizes that healing is multifaceted—clinical, emotional, energetic, and deeply human—and she remains committed to empowering individuals to regain function, confidence, and control over their health. She is exemplifying the "Let's Go" mantra!