Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I developed an interest in wellness in 1994 after breaking my leg in a rock-climbing accident. Ending up in a wheelchair, I had to re-develop trust in my body to support me. I began practicing yoga, and ultimately it was a holistic approach to health that helped me to
I’ve had some discomfort in my low back since my college days and throughout my early 30’s. While packing for a trip over a decade ago, I unexpectedly injured my back just as I was headed with some friends for a trip to Florida. I was finished packing, had my suitcases at the door, and
Lori is a seasoned professional in healthcare sales and business development with over 20 years of experience. She has held key positions such as Vice President of Business Development at Transdermal Therapeutics and Specialty Sales Representative at TAP Pharmaceuticals, among others. Lori has contributed significantly to both the corporate and non-profit sectors, founding Twine Healthcare
Mr. Lee serves as the NSHF Partnerships and Program Lead, responsible for developing programs and securing financial support for NSHF’s signature programs. Mr. Lee has over 30 years of leadership experience in the non-profit and biopharma sectors including roles with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (Executive Director, National Bone Health Alliance), Amgen (Global Marketing
Sheila Santiago is a certified fundraising professional Development Director with an impressive track record of achieving 20% growth in her previous position at a national trade association. A graduate of George Mason University, Sheila is passionate about enhancing organizational missions and fostering philanthropic collaboration with constituents. Beyond her professional pursuits, she’s an avid dog lover,
Dr. Ganesh Shankar is a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He completed his PhD at Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, graduated from Harvard Medical School, completed his neurosurgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and spine surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.His clinical specialization encompasses the evaluation and surgical management
Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar is an Associate Professor and the Associate Chief of Spinal Deformities at Columbia University, Department of Orthopedics, and the Medical Director of the Spine Unit at The Och Spine Hospital/Allen. His practice is devoted exclusively to the treatment of pediatric and adult spinal disorders. His practice focuses on the operative care
Dr. Paul Anderson is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon with special interest in spine trauma, tumors, cervical spine, and geriatric spinal diseases and osteoporosis. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of orthopaedic spinal surgery and currently holds an academic position as Emeritus Professor of Orthopedic at the University of Wisconsin. He has
Dr. Finkenberg has been in private practice for 30 years in San Diego, California. He attended UCLA, majored in Psychobiology while playing football and baseball and later attended UCLA Medical School. Following his Orthopedic Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, he completed fellowship training in advanced spinal reconstruction surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
When I was 30 years old, I began having back and neck pain in 1995 following the birth of my second child. I kind of ignored the pain at first, treating with over the counter Ibuprofen. The pain continued to progress and I tried physical therapy, massage, multiple pillows, a couple of new beds, acupuncture, yoga, muscle
Dr. Venu Nemani is a spine surgeon specializing in cervical spine and spinal deformity surgery at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA. Dr. Nemani completed his PhD in neuroscience and medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and spinal fellowship training in (1)