Dr. Erin
Dr. Erin is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with advanced expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance training.
She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Southern California, and her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Occidental College, where she captained the women’s basketball team and was recognized for leadership and sportsmanship with the SCIAC Ed Baldwin Character Award. She completed a post-doctoral Sports Physical Therapy Residency, a year-long clinical specialization involving hundreds of mentored hours, advanced coursework, and extensive on-field experience in athlete care.
Over her career, Dr. Erin has worked extensively with professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and NWSL, as well as collegiate and recreational athletes. In addition to her sports experience, she treats a wide range of orthopedic and spine conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, overuse injuries, and chronic pain. Her experience across this full spectrum informs her comprehensive approach to care—meeting each person where they are and guiding them toward lasting improvements in how they move and feel. She is known for her calm, grounded communication style and her ability to make even the most discerning patients and clients feel understood, supported, and genuinely cared for.
At Elevate, Dr. Erin works with athletes, active professionals, and individuals of all backgrounds—whether returning to competition, recovering from injury, preventing future issues, or striving to move better and build strength. She integrates evidence-based rehabilitation, skilled manual therapy, and progressive strength and movement training to relieve pain, improve capacity, and enhance overall performance. Her approach blends prevention, rehab, and performance to create lasting, resilient improvements in how people move through their lives.
As Site Director, Dr. Erin helps guide the daily operations of Elevate’s Santa Monica location, working closely with leadership and upholding Elevate’s high standards to support an exceptional experience for every client.
Outside of Elevate, she’s an avid traveler, national-park explorer, and lifelong athlete who can often be found in the gym or on the basketball court.
Certifications & Credentials
- Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Certified
- Basic Life Support & CPR Certified (AHA)