At Align Sports and Performance Psychology, we believe in a teamwork approach towards holistic care. We have built trusting and supportive relationships in our community to address athlete's vast and unique needs. Meet the exceptional provider network who partner with Align to provide additional services that can help athletes reach their goals both on and off the field.
Dr. Veronica Jow, MD
Avid Sports Medicine
Avid Sports Medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area offers personalized care for all patients, emphasizing movement as medicine. With a team-based approach including board-certified Sports Medicine Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Sports Massage, patients receive tailored treatment. Additionally, Avid provides fitness and wellness classes led by sports medicine professionals, along with one-on-one Performance training, Functional Movement Assessments (FMS), and gait analyses for improved strength, speed, and mobility.
Ariana French, M.A.
Mental Skills and Performance Coach
Ariana French, a professional Mental Skills Coach for over 5 years, has helped numerous athletes succeed in the Bay Area. Recently, she's been working with Bishop O’Dowd High School athletes, focusing on improving their mental and self-awareness through coaching in communication, mindfulness, motivation, and confidence. Her sessions equip athletes with practical skills for immediate application in their routines. Ariana's passion lies in serving others and making a profound impact through her coaching, finding fulfillment in witnessing athletes achieve breakthroughs in life and sport.
Dr. Muhammad Mansour
Licensed Neuropathic Doctor
Dr. Muhammad Mansour, a highly respected Naturopathic Doctor since 2015, adopts a holistic approach, blending natural therapies with modern treatments. Renowned for his care of top athletes, including the NFL 49ers, he pushes the boundaries of regenerative medicine to enhance performance and recovery. Licensed in California, Dr. Mansour offers customized care, addressing root causes through advanced diagnostic testing. His non-invasive, evidence-based treatments prioritize individual comfort, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.
Jesse Maddex, NASM-CPT, PES, CES, CSNC
Flow State Performance Training
Jesse, a lifelong athlete and trained social worker, is passionate about health, fitness training, and injury prevention. Despite a career-ending knee injury from alpine ski racing, he's recovered from 11 surgeries and returned to high-level athletics. Jesse's guiding value is making a positive impact, leading him to establish Flow State Performance Training to support others in achieving their goals.
Dr. Emily Palmer-Rice
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Eating Disorder and Trauma Specialist
Dr. Palmer-Rice provides a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental, warm, and collaborative, tailored to individual needs. Grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, she integrates elements from DBT, RO-DBT, and CBT, informed by Health At Every Size and Creating Sanctuary philosophies. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in treating eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety in adults, adolescents, children, and families. She holds a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Carlow University and completed internships and residencies at Kaiser Permanente, focusing on eating disorders, addiction, assessment, anxiety, and trauma therapies. Dr. Palmer-Rice formerly led Kaiser's Eating Disorder Outpatient Program.
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