Our
Mission
Iris Breast Cancer Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for individuals impacted by breast cancer by providing and advocating for specialized, evidence-based rehabilitation while reducing socioeconomic, racial, cultural and geographic barriers to care.
We Are Iris
TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation is now Iris Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, a name reflecting the deeper meaning behind the work we do every day.
The iris flower has long symbolized wisdom, courage, and guidance — qualities essential in the journey through cancer and beyond. The iris of the eye regulates light and focus, offering a powerful metaphor for recovery: the return of clarity, direction, and confidence after disruption. Together, these meanings reflect the emotional and physical transformation made possible when people receive the right support at the right time.
As Iris, we continue our commitment to helping individuals rebuild strength, restore function, and rediscover themselves after cancer treatment. Iris represents a forward-looking identity grounded in compassionate expertise, honoring the same mission and care defining our work from the start.
Meet Our Founder Jill Binkley
Jill is a physical therapist and breast cancer survivor who founded IRIS (formerly TurningPoint) in 2003. Jill stepped down as Executive Director in 2018 and now serves on IRIS’s Advisory Board. She continues herwork in Oncology Rehabilitation as a Consultant and as a volunteer with Health Volunteers Overseas.
Jill has extensive experience as a consultant, clinician, and educator in the fields of breast cancer rehabilitation, orthopaedic physical therapy, and manual therapy. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. She has over 25 peer-reviewed publications and has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on outcome measurement in physical therapy and breast cancer rehabilitation. Jill is a passionate advocate for increased attention to the unmet physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, the role of rehabilitation and exercise in improving the quality of life of cancer survivors and reducing disparity in cancer survivorship locally and globally. Jill is a member of the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on the Editorial Board of Rehabilitation Oncology. She represents the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy as a member of the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable.
Jill is a physical therapist and breast cancer survivor who founded TurningPoint in 2003. Currently, Jill works as an Oncology Rehabilitation Consultant and Educator as well as Principal Member of the Global Access to Rehabilitation Community Partnership Initiative (GAP Initiative).
Jill has extensive experience as a consultant, clinician, and educator in the fields of breast cancer rehabilitation, orthopaedic physical therapy, and manual therapy. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. She has over 25 peer-reviewed publications and has presented locally, nationally and internationally on outcome measurement in physical therapy and breast cancer rehabilitation. Jill is a passionate advocate for increased attention to the unmet physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, the role of rehabilitation and exercise in improving the quality of life of cancer survivors, and reducing disparity in cancer survivorship locally and globally. Jill is a member of the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on the Editorial Board of Rehabilitation Oncology.
Meet the People Driving Our
Mission Forward
Together, our team and Board bring professional expertise, lived experience, and heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals facing breast cancer.
Compassionate Experts By Your Side
Our team of specialists, many with personal experiences of breast cancer, provides care, understanding, and guidance throughout every step of recovery.
Guiding With Expertise and Empathy
Our Board combines professional insight with personal connections to breast cancer, ensuring Iris’s mission is led with compassion and strategy.
Help Us Help Others
Your support helps individuals with breast cancer feel better faster and resume activities enjoyed prior to their breast cancer diagnosis.