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
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine of USC. pronouns are she, her, hers. Madison (Maddy) Martins, PsyD received her doctorate from Midwestern University, Glendale. She received her Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology from California State University, Long Beach…Continue Reading Martins, Madison; PhD
Niki Sims, PsyD, CMPC, is returning to USC as the Assistant Director of Clinical and Sport Psychological Services as well as a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Keck Medicine of USC. She returns after three years working with the University of Notre Dame where she held the positions of Assistant Director/University Counseling Center and Clinical and Sport Psychology Program Director. Prior to Notre Dame, she worked at USC as a Clinical and Sport Psychologist for 8 years, including her postdoctoral work….Continue Reading Sims, Niki ; PsyD,
Dr. Robert (Robby) Rhodes (Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine of USC) received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (at Alliant International University). His professional interests include sport psychology, performance enhancement, student-athlete adjustment, injury recovery (USC Student-Athlete Injury Group), team dynamics/culture, anger management, mindfulness, stress management, substance use, outreach, training and consultation, anxiety, depression, and integrative (cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal process, and dynamic) short-term therapy….Continue Reading Rhodes, Robby; PhD
Christy Schuld joined the Performance Nutrition team in August 2021 as the Sports Dietitian for the Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis programs….Continue Reading Schuld, Christy; RD
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
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
Vincent Koeller L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and is nationally NCCAOM Board Certified in Oriental Medicine. He has held a master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences since 2010. He studied overseas with advanced training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Taiwan and China. Vincent specializes in treating patients suffering from pain and injury. He has completed a certificate in Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program by Whitfield Reaves….Continue Reading Koeller, Vincent; L.Ac.
Dr. Mildred Wenger (Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Co-Medical Director of USC Student Health) earned her BA at the University of California, San Diego and her MD at UAG, Guadalajara, Mexico. She completed her Primary Care, Internal Medicine residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. At USC, she believes in the overall well-being of her patients and is dedicated to teaching preventive and self-care skills. She is fluent in Spanish and a member of the American College of Physicians and American College Health Association….Continue Reading Wenger, Mildred; MD
Rachel Suba , RD, CSSD is Director of Sports Nutrition. A former competitive gymnast and current powerlifter, the Cleveland, Ohio, native puts her background in culinary arts to use in keeping USC student-athletes fueled for success. Each day, Suba and her staff aim to leave an impact that stretches beyond the playing field….Continue Reading Suba, Rachel; MEd, RD, CSSD, LD