Organization: Phoenix Suns

Job title: Director of Performance

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Professional Experience: 10

Nationality: United States

Skills: Physical Therapist

Educational Experience

Institute	Degree	Major Department	Date From	Date To	Current
University of Southern California	Doctorate		2007-01-01	2011-01-01	No
Oregon State University	Bachelor of Science		2002-01-01	2007-01-01	No

Experience Details

Company	Title	Summary	Date From	Date To	Current
West2East Empire	Director of Performance		2020-07-01		No
Phoenix Suns	Performance Therapist	Primary role assisting in the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries along with the development and implementation of performance therapy programs for NBA basketball players. Managed the Tendon health & Delos(proprioception) protocols specific to each athlete. Worked closely in collaboration with the Directors of Rehabilitation & Performance, Head ATC, assistant ATC, Strength Conditioning coaches, Sport Scientist, and training staff to optimize player health during in season practice, game, and travel scenarios.	2019-08-01	2020-07-01	No
Amypedia	Founder	Private and Travel sports PT for local athletes. Provided Injury screening, evaluation, return to sport rehabilitation, performance and recovery services in the Los Angeles Area. Taught injury prevention workshops to youth basketball (Honolulu, Hawaii), strength coaches and personal trainers (Los Angeles, CA).	2019-03-01	2019-08-01	No
REPAIR Sports Institute	Sports Physical Therapist | Internship Director	Primary role performing Injury evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for 70-80 patients/week. Created individualized rehabilitation programs based on performance testing. Participated in off-season NFL/combine rehab and prehab. Directed and managed sports medicine internship program. Clinical Instructor for DPT students from USC, Chapman, University of Utah, AT Still university. Created & implemented return to sport protocols for concussion, ACL repair/reconstruction.	2016-03-01	2019-01-01	No
Edgewood High School	Strength & Conditioning Coach	Development, delivery, coordination of strength & conditioning services and injury prevention programs to the high school boys varsity basketball team. Implemented an evidence based dynamic warm up + pre-season strengthening program resulting in an initial 75% reduction in injuries during season.	2014-08-01	2018-01-01	No
S.T.A.R.S. Sports Training And Rehabilitation Services	Sports Medicine Staff | Physical Therapist	Provided local and off site medical coverage for NFL, NBA, professional, college, amateur and youth athletes. Close collaboration with ATC, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors and MDs	2016-03-01	2017-03-01	No
Live Athletics	Sports Physical Therapist	Responsible for all aspects of patient care. Primary role evaluating, treating and managing 80-100 athletes/week (high school 75%, college 20%, professional 5%). Majority lower extremity injuries, post surgical rehab (ie: ACL, meniscus repair). Directed and managed PT Aides, assistive personal, and student internship program.	2014-12-01	2016-02-01	No
Olympia Medical Center	Acute Care Physical Therapist	Primary PT for the evaluation & treatment of all acute vertigo & vestibular cases in the hospital. Evaluated and treated post-operative, orthopedic and acute cases in telemetry and ICU.	2011-01-01	2014-11-01	No
Centre For Neuro Skills	Physical Therapist Licensed Applicant	Brain injury rehabilitation in outpatient setting. Included acute and chronic cases of acquired and traumatic TBI, CVA and concussion. Youth 60%, adults 40%. Close on site collaboration with Speech & Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Physicians on weekly basis.	2011-05-01	2011-10-01	No
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District	Swim Instructor / Lifeguard	Swim instructor & coach during high school and college. Primary roles in teaching swimming to children and adults from beginner to advanced levels.	2000-01-01	2007-01-01	No