Therapist Expert Witnesses

San Rafael, California

Physical Therapy - Physical, Therapy, Psychology, Physical Therapist, Therapist, rehabilitation, cardiovascular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, Pilates, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation

Zeina Grifoni, MPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience in all areas of rehabilitation. Her work has ranged from inpatient care including cardiovascular rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation to outpatient orthopedic care including pre-and post-operative care, chronic pain management, sports rehabilitation, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accident, and special conditions including osteoporosis, scoliosis, joint replacements, osteoarthritis, Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and women’s health issues. She is also a specialist in Pilates and Pilates for rehabilitation. In addition to her extensive range of practice, she educates both Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors in rehabilitation and how to maximize rehabilitative success in patients while working within the scope of practice. She also collaborates with doctors developing rehab protocols for special populations. ...

Washington, District Of Columbia

Substance Abuse, Social Work - Substance Use, Addiction Social Worker, LiCSW, Opioid Addiction, Behavioral Health Social Worker, Therapist, MAT, SBIRT, Alcohol Addiction, Cocaine Addiction, Benzodiazepines Addiction, Trauma, Social Worker Malpractice, Opioid Use Disorder, Substance Use Screening, Stimulant Use Disorder

Thought leading licensed independent social worker. Active clinical practice. Subject matter expert in behavioral health, addiction/substance use disorder treatment, and integrated care. Extensive teaching experience. Provides expert analysis on adherence to standards of care. Deep expertise in clinical pathways, provider decision-making, and behavioral health integration. Over 20 years of experience providing direct therapy services specializing in addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health integration. Focused on delivering person-centered, evidence-based care to help clients achieve sustainable recovery through individualized treatment plans. Licensed in Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland

Chicago, Illinois

Emergency Medicine, Nurse - emergency department, emergency medicine, emergency, trauma, social work, therapist, psychiatry, addiction, restraint use, scope of practice, LCSW, mental health, traumatic brain injury, Life Care Plan, triage, discharge, expert witness, standard of care, deviations, spinal cord injury

Gina is Illinois' only board-certified Emergency Room Registered Nurse who is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She remains clinically active in both roles - practicing as an ER nurse and as a 1:1 psychotherapist - bringing a rare and valuable dual perspective to each case. Gina has done work behind the scenes with providing very condensed and relevant medical chronologies and evaluating cases for merit. She has provided expert opinions and deposition testimony in both emergency nursing and mental health. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, with a primary focus on risk management, crisis work and hands-on ER nursing. She has also worked extensively in case management and conducted peer-to-peer reviews for HMOs. Gina played a key role in the successful launch of a Mental Illness + Substance Abuse inpatient psychiatric unit that achieved Joint Commission accreditation. Beyond her clinical work, she is an award winning writer and dynamic speaker. Her most re...

Garden City, New York

Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities - swallow, Feeding, bottle, breastfeeding, NICU, infant, neonate, premature, preterm, dysphagia, aspiration, airway compromise, swallow study, therapy, therapist, speech pathologist, meals, eating, diagnosis, treatment

Dr. Louisa is an internationally sought out mentor, advisor, consultant, presenter and clinical specialists on all topics related to neonatal/pediatric feeding and swallowing development and disorders. She has earned a doctoral degree in speech and language pathology and holds additional specialization as a: · Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders · Board Certified Neonatal Therapist · Certified Lactation Counselor · Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified Therapist · Trauma-Informed Professional Dr. Louisa has over 15 years of clinical experience working with medically fragile infants and children. Her clinical focus is on NICU infants and supporting parents as they learn all about their new, unique infant. As an active researcher, Dr. Louisa and her team at NYU Langone aim to advance the evidence to support appropriate feeding practices for infants admitted to the NICU and beyond. She publishes her research in high-standing...