Valerie Girand Wilson

Valerie Girand Wilson has a diverse work experience in the field of kinesiology and biomechanics. Valerie currently holds the position of Vice President of Operations, Implementation, and Education at Emovi, a medical technology company specializing in orthopedics. Prior to this role, they served as the Clinical & Biomechanical Specialist and Director of Implementation, Training, and Development at Emovi, where they played a key role in providing actionable intelligence and objective data for knee function restoration.

Before joining Emovi, Valerie worked at Kinesia Sports Biomechanics LLC as a Kinesiologist, focusing on athletic performance and injury prevention using optical 3D motion capture technology. Valerie also served as the founder and Principal at Integrated Kinesthetics, where they conducted biomechanical assessments and treatments for athletic injuries, with a strong emphasis on manual therapy and functional movement.

Valerie's earlier experiences include roles as an Athletic Trainer at the University of Washington Department of Athletics, where they worked on injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes. Valerie also taught student interns, designed clinical competencies, and contributed to biomechanics studies related to female soccer players.

Valerie further expanded their skills as an Athletic Trainer and Associate Director at the UCLA Department of Athletics, where they again focused on injury prevention and rehabilitation for intercollegiate athletes. Valerie taught student interns, designed clinical competencies, and presented research findings related to stress fractures in female runners.

Valerie's career began as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the Ohio State University Athletic Department, where they gained experience in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for intercollegiate student-athletes. Valerie supervised and taught student interns and presented seminar lectures.

Overall, Valerie Girand Wilson has a strong background in kinesiology, biomechanics, and sports medicine, with a focus on injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in athletic populations.

Valerie Girand Wilson started their education in 1983 at UC San Diego, where they focused on Biology/Biological Sciences for two years. From 1985 to 1987, they attended UCLA and completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Kinesiology/Biomechanics. Valerie then pursued further studies at The Ohio State University, earning a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology between 1988 and 1990.