Category: Medical

Sports Pharmacist Michael Kessler: A Specialist for USC Student-Athletes

Michael Kessler, USC PharmD’21, recently returned to his alma mater as the official sports pharmacist for USC Athletics. Kessler holds a master’s degree in kinesiology and exercise science from California State University, Long Beach and a bachelor’s degree in biological science/human exercise physiology from Chapman University. In his role, he serves as an extension of the…Continue Reading Sports Pharmacist Michael Kessler: A Specialist for USC Student-Athletes

Camacho, Jennifer; LVN

Nursing Supervisor Jennifer Camacho, LVN received her vocational nursing certification from Hacienda La Puente Adult Education. Jennifer has more than 18 years of experience working in the hospital & health care industry. Her previous roles as an LVN with different medical centers and a director leadership role for a medical clinic has prepared her for…Continue Reading Camacho, Jennifer; LVN

Connelly, Emma; MA, ATC, CES

Athletic Trainer. Sport Responsibilities: Swim/Dive Emma Connelly joined the USC Athletic Training staff in January 2023, where she oversees the medical care for the men’s and women’s swim and dive team. Prior to USC, Connelly worked as an assistant Athletic Trainer at UC Santa Barbara from 2019-2022 and helped start the sports medicine department at Westcliff…Continue Reading Connelly, Emma; MA, ATC, CES

Nguyen, Rayanne; MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Assistant Eating Disorder Dietitian Rayanne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with interests in sports nutrition, culinary education, lifelong wellness, and eating disorders. She has worked with athletes, students, adults, and wellness groups teaching nutrition skills to increase knowledge and comfort with food and build a healthy…Continue Reading Nguyen, Rayanne; MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Bienenfeld, Joel; DC, DABCO, CCSP

Joel Bienenfeld (chiropractor) specializes in chiropractic manipulative therapy to the spine and extremities, soft tissue and massage techniques, physio-therapy modalities, motion palpation evaluation, athletic taping and kinesiotaping, laser therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, shockwave therapy, rehabilitation, and Graston technique. He is credentialed in active release techniques for advanced spine, upper extremity, lower extremity, as well as biomechanics, peripheral long tract nerve entrapments, active palpation, and complex protocols….Continue Reading Bienenfeld, Joel; DC, DABCO, CCSP