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meet the team - the center for the female athlete

 

Lora Scott, MD, Dayton Children's sports medicine

Lora Scott, MD - program director sports medicine 
 

  • Trained pediatrician with a fellowship in primary care sports medicine
  • Has worked with University of South Florida Bulls, University of Cincinnati Bearcats, Flying Pig Marathon, Dayton Juniors volleyball, Haunted Classic soccer tournament, Wright State athletics and Dayton Stealth hockey.
  • Former swimmer and triathlete 
  • Enjoys outdoor activities - camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming, beach, surfing, and SCUBA.
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Sarah Steward, MD -  pediatric orthopedic surgeon 

  • Only 6% of orthopedic surgeons nationwide are female and Dr. Steward is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. 
  • Specializes in pediatric orthopedic sports medicine
  • Played college basketball at Marquette University and as a professional basketball player in Finland 
  • Girls on the Run- Dayton board member 
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Jamie Broz, MEd, ATC - manager

  • Worked for over two decades with all types of athletes traveling and working with the junior development levels through senior level athletes. 
  • Holds specialized certifications and trainings in manual therapy and functional movement such as pilates, dry needling, and sports metrics. 
  • Primary experience in performing arts and gymnastics 
  • Has covered extreme, olympic and paralmpic sports 
  • Has provided medical care for many world and Olympic champions 

Maria Scavuzzo, MS, RDN, LD- dietitian

  • Ran Division 1 cross country and track at Miami University breaking two school records (10k and cross country) 
  • Ran the Columbus marathon and qualified for the Olympic Marathon trials 
  • Ran in the Olympic marathon trials in February of 2020 

Linh-Han Ikehara, MSW, LISW-S - behavioral health therapist

  • Specializes in the wellness of competitive young athletes 
  • Passionate about helping teen athletes discover their own resiliency and determination that fuels engagement of physical and emotional wellness
  • Enjoys trail running, biking, hiking and cooking wholesome meals and treats

Rachael Botta, DPT - physical therapist

  • Specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of dance related injuries 
  • Experienced ballet instructor and choreographer
  • Previous member of the University of South Carolina's dance company 

we can't wait to meet you

Are you ready to join The Center for The Female Athlete? Give us a call at 937-641-4876 or fill out our online request an appointment form to start your journey! 

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06/02/21 | blog post how Scolio-Pilates® is changing the game for spine patients Affecting more than 100,000 children in the United States each year, scoliosis, or the abnormal curvature of the spine, is just one condition that Dayton Children’s is attempting to prevent in young children.
06/02/21 | blog post the unique role helping spine patients at Dayton Children's Few children’s hospitals see as many patients with scoliosis as the orthopedic center at Dayton Children’s. Our spine nurse navigator acts as the liaison throughout a patient's spine surgery journey.

competing in the U.S. Olympic trials

Maria Scavuzzo, RD, qualified for the Olympic trials after completing her first marathon event with a time of 2:37:52 .

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