Experience

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  San diego

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2008

  Exercise physiologist, adaptive exercise specialist
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  Nextstep fitness

  Mar 2008 - May 2014

  Director

  NextStep, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, believes that all persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities deserve the hope and opportunity to live long and healthy lives. Yet today most of these individuals are deprived of the resources they desperately need for survival because there are no options available to them or they cannot afford them. NextStep provides the opportunity for health and recovery through affordable and progressive community fitness, health, and wellness facilities.NextStep is a nationwide movement that aims to revolutionize the quality of healthcare for the physically challenged community. NextStep has paved the way with the first community facility in the U.S. to offer Locomotor and activity based training at its state of the art facility in Los Angeles and continues its vision to expand across the United States. The organization’s other initiatives are participation in cutting edge research, education, and awareness programs that are focused on enhancing the lives of the 6 million people in the U.S. living with paralysis.NextStep is a proud member of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) Community Fitness and Wellness (CFW) Program. Show less

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  Neurorecovery network

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2014

  Interventions committee chair

  Find and research cutting-edge training techniques and equipment for the spinal cord injury community. Develop training protocols to introduce these new techniques and equipment to the NeuroRecovery Network, a cooperative working group comprised of 11 top SCI rehabilitation and training facilities in the country.

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  Reneu health

  May 2014 - now

  Director of operations orange county

  As Reneu Health's Director of Operations for Orange County, it is my responsibility to perform program development, business development, staffing, staff education, and community outreach. Also, because it is my passion in life, I work hands-on with clients at their places of residence. I specialize in neurological rehabilitation (spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, MS, Parkinson's, etc.) and mobility impairment.About Reneu HealthReneu Health is passionate about improving quality of life and providing high-quality services that exceed our clients' expectations. We want to keep our clients safe and independent in their homes for as long as possible. We provide our post-trauma techniques to persons suffering from stroke and other neurological impairments and provide our preventive care techniques to the geriatric community.Our goal is to provide a high-quality of service to exceed our clients’ needs and improve their quality of life.Reneu Health maximizes its clients' neurological function and fitness levels by delivering up-to-date, evidence-based techniques for post trauma and preventive care. Show less

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  Mayo clinic rochester

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

  Research affiliate

  As the Research Affiliate for Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurosurgery, my job is to advise the spinal cord injury rehabilitation team on research protocol development and implementation.

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  Unite 2 fight paralysis

  Jul 2019 - now

  Member board of directors

  MISSIONWe unite and empower the international spinal cord injury community to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research.VISIONEvery person has equal access to treatments that will restore health and independence after spinal cord injury.VALUESIntegrity We hold ourselves to the highest standard of honesty and transparency in all of our actions.CreativityWe are open-minded and imaginative in the pursuit of our mission.EducationWe believe shared knowledge is the key to accelerating progress toward cures.CommunityWe serve everyone who shares our mission.PersistenceWe are focused and energetic in the face of obstacles and disappointments.EmpowermentWe lead our community on a path toward responsible self-determination. Show less

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  Rancho research institute, inc. (rri)

  Apr 2022 - now

  Associate researcher

  Activity-based therapy consultant and practitioner. Neurorehabilitation.

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  Association of neuro activity-based professionals

  Apr 2023 - now

  Board member

  The ANABP, established in 2019, is a professional association dedicated to support professionals and organizations that deliver exercise-based programs to people with neurological conditions resulting in paralysis. ANABP is dedicated to supporting the diverse professionals and organizations in the US and Canada through staff education, professional certifications, business development resources, and community, building a strong industry that will benefit millions of individuals affected by paralysis. Show less