With a background in performing arts and dance, this expert has more than 10 years of experience in dance, choreography, and movement-based performance, including professional ballet training and performance. Their work focuses on dance-related musculoskeletal conditions and the physical demands of performance, including the impact of injury on physical function and activity levels within performing arts environments, reflecting the integration of performance knowledge with clinical expertise in movement and rehabilitation.

Their expertise centers on dance-related injuries within performing arts settings. Key areas of focus include ankle and hip injuries in dancers, foot-related conditions, and occupational sports injuries associated with repetitive movement and performance demands. Their work also involves the use of gyrotonic exercise methods in the treatment of low back pain, as well as work addressing musculoskeletal and neurological issues affecting instrumental musicians. These areas are relevant to understanding physical limitations and the effects of musculoskeletal conditions on performance and activity.

Their background includes formal education in classical ballet and prior experience as a professional ballet dancer, including involvement with American Ballet Theatre, providing practical insight into performance techniques, training demands, and injury patterns within dance environments. In addition, their experience includes involvement with performing arts organizations such as the Orange County Ballet Theater and academic dance programs, where their work has addressed performance-related physical conditions and movement considerations.

They hold a Doctor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, along with formal training in classical ballet. Licensure includes medical licenses in California and Washington. Board certifications include the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Additional certifications include Gyrotonic Expansion System Instructor and Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator.