Grayson is a third year undergraduate at the University of Virginia studying biology and bioethics. She is involved in various classes and extracurriculars that contribute to her goal of becoming a physician. In her free time, she enjoys fostering shelter animals, photography, and indoor cycling classes. Grayson is passionate about the work of the NSHF
Dr. John Pollina is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo who joined UBNS in 2013. Dr. Pollina, who is a board certified neurosurgeon, serves as Director of Comprehensive Spine Surgery. After receiving his BA in Economics from Fairfield University in 1990, he completed medical school at
Dr. Glassman completed his undergraduate and medical school training at Princeton University, New Jersey and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University in New York. He completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York followed by a Spine Fellowship at Leatherman Spine Fellowship Program in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a
Scott Blumenthal, M.D., is a Spine Surgeon with the Texas Back Institute and the first and only surgeon in the United States to devote his practice solely to the research and application of artificial disc replacement. Dr. Blumenthal was instrumental in bringing artificial disc replacement surgery to the United States after its creation and use
As world-renowned Beverly Hills spinal neurosurgeon Dr. Todd H. Lanman of Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery believes, without a healthy spine, there is no healthy life. As he decrees, movement is life. Following his own experiences undergoing a number of spinal surgeries, Dr. Lanman combined this firsthand knowledge of this with his fundamental understanding of spinal health
Dr. Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in pain education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy. He completed a bachelor of science in exercise science at Montana State University and a doctorate in physical therapy at Chapman University. Following his formal PT training, Dr. Walters completed a residency in orthopedic manual physical
Alayne Wadsworth is a professional dancer, actor, model, and person with Scoliosis. She tours the country teaching corporate events, incorporating all styles of Ballroom dancing and Country line dancing. She taught at the world-renowned Center State Dance Studio for 10 years and her team was featured on America’s Got Talent and World of Dance. She
Carrie Seifert is a Certified Strength Coach with a special interest in Rehabilitative Fitness and Wellness. After graduating from James Madison University in 2001, with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition, Carrie spent the last 12 years training various levels of athletes and conducted countless hours educating Physical Therapy patients as
I grew up in Washington, DC and am currently studying computer science and chemistry at Northwestern University. I am fascinated by the interface between emerging technologies and medicine, having spent much of my time during my internship at NSHF enthralled by reading about spinal cord stimulation technologies and the newest strategies for attacking spinal cord
Sam is from Silver Spring, Maryland and is currently a student at Georgetown University majoring in neurobiology and minoring in Spanish. Sam attended St. Albans School in D.C. for high school where he developed an interest in biology and decided he wanted to become a doctor. In high school, Sam played football and rowed crew.
Dr. Ronald A. Lehman, Jr. is a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of adult and pediatric spine conditions. He specializes in complex spinal deformities including scoliosis, kyphosis, revision spinal surgeries, and minimally invasive applications for deformity surgery, as well as cervical spine, cervical disc arthroplasty/replacement, myelopathy and radiculopathy. Dr. Lehman also focuses on Minimally
Shay Bess, MD, is a spine surgeon in Denver Colorado specializing in scoliosis and spine deformity conditions in pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Bess is the president and founder of the International Spine Study Group Foundation, which is a 20 site multi-center research foundation that studies clinical and economic outcomes, complications, and best practice guidelines