About the Clinic & Specialist

Dr. Nilma Elias Santiago,
PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, WCC, OMS, IADN

Physical Therapist · Certified Lymphedema Therapist · Wound Care Certified · Ostomy Management Specialist

A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute

Dr. Nilma Elias Santiago — Integumentary Physiotherapy Clinic
DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
CLT-LANA Lymphedema Certified
WCC Wound Care Certified
OMS Ostomy Management Specialist
IADN Dry Needling Certified
Clinical Biography

Specialist-Level Training. Dedicated Practice.

Advanced Training in Conditions
That Requires a Specialist

Dr. Santiago’s clinical training and experience focus on conditions that often fall outside the scope of general outpatient physical therapy, including lymphedema, wound care, post-surgical rehabilitation, and complex recovery needs.

Her work combines specialist-level rehabilitation with direct one-on-one care, emphasizing clinical precision, patient education, and continuity across the recovery process.

As an adjunct faculty member and clinical educator, she also contributes to the development of future rehabilitation professionals.

Clinical Philosophy
One-on-one specialist care for every patient, every session
Diagnosis-specific protocols, not generalized therapy
Coordinated communication with referring physicians
Patient education as a core component of every treatment plan
Evidence-based practice informed by specialty certification standards

"A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute"

IPC operates under the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute — an affiliation that reflects Dr. Santiago's commitment to maintaining specialty-level practice standards and ongoing professional development in integumentary rehabilitation.

For Referring Physicians

A Trusted Specialist Partner

Oncology practices, wound care centers, and vascular surgeons across the region refer patients to Dr. Santiago because they trust that their complex patients will receive the specialist-level care their diagnosis requires — and will receive regular, coordinated communication throughout the treatment episode.

Coordinated physician communication
Specialty programs unavailable in standard PT
Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute affiliation
Patient Experiences

What Patients Say About Dr. Santiago

Google Review
"The condition of my mother's swollen legs have been dramatically improved and is currently maintained. Interacting with Dr. Santiago and her staff has been a blessing. I highly recommend this clinic if you are suffering from lymphedema."
Google Review
"After being diagnosed with lymphedema and starting treatment, my grandmother's legs look amazing. I completely trust Dr. Santiago — she is knowledgeable, caring, and wants you to understand everything she's doing and why."
Google Review
"I have been seeing Dr. Nilma Santiago for about three weeks and the changes in my legs are miraculous! My normal skin tone is back and the swelling is totally gone! Stop looking and give her office a call."

Schedule Your Evaluation with Dr. Santiago

Serving Longwood, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, and surrounding Central Florida communities.

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Or call (321) 972-3238 — Mon–Thu 9AM–4PM · Fri 9AM–1PM

A specialty program of the Integumentary Physiotherapy Institute