About Our Program
As an active woman, your musculoskeletal health is the foundation of your well-being. The Tulane Women’s Sports Medicine Program, led by Dr. Wendell Heard will help you maintain or develop a strong foundation, so you can maintain an active lifestyle doing whatever moves you.
We know “active” takes all forms, ages, and fitness levels: college and high school sports, busy work schedules, running, tennis, parenting, family activities, gardening and more. That’s the beauty of the Tulane program: our focus is on keeping active women active in the way that best aligns with their goals and lifestyles.
Musculoskeletal health is the foundation of overall health. This is especially true for women, and our focus is on ensuring that our patients build a strong foundation and have access to complete wellness across multiple disciplines, including OB/GYN, psychology, injury prevention, and nutrition.
Dr. Heard’s vision for this program creates the all-encompassing health network for active women highlighting and celebrating their differences in all health areas and ensuring that treatment is as personal and attentive as you deserve.
Meet the Tulane Women’s Sports Medicine Team
Wendell M.R. Heard, MD
Dr. Wendell Heard received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2005. After completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery fellowship at Brown University, and a Sports Medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, he returned to New Orleans.…
Anita Jenine Dabon, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Jenine Dabon is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Hampton University in Hampton, VA. Ms. Dabon received a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2014. Ms. Dabon has served as Faculty in the Undergraduate Nursing Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and went on to work as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Primary Care with a focus on Health and Wellness.
She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Dabon also holds professional memberships with the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. Ms. Dabon served for two years as the speaker chair for the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioner’s annual conference. She has also been a guest speaker for the New Orleans Chapter of Links, Inc. for their yearly Obesity Day summit. Ms. Dabon also served as faculty for Health Meets Food Conference.
Currently, Ms. Dabon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Tulane Living Well Primary Care and Wellness Clinic as well the Tulane Living Well Occupational Health Clinic. She played an integral role in the development and execution of a premier program known as the Metabolic Care Program at Tulane University. Ms. Dabon has been with Tulane University since 2017 and has been essential in the growth and development of the clinics. In fact, in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was given the opportunity to extend the Tulane Living Well Clinic presence into the Uptown area of New Orleans. The second location of Tulane Living Well Clinic opened at the Uptown Square location in August of 2020.
Nicole Nash, MD, MPH, CAQSM
Physician
Dr. Nicole Nash is a board certified family medicine physician. She treats acute and chronic conditions in adolescents and adults. Her interests include preventive medicine and non-operative musculoskeletal care.
Dr. Nash is a native of Memphis, TN. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She earned her medical degree and a Master in Public Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. She completed a family medicine residency at UAMS- Southwest in Texarkana, AR. Dr. Nash has additional training in sports medicine, completing a fellowship at Southern Illinois University in Quincy, IL. She has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. After fellowship she moved to New Orleans to join the faculty at Tulane. At Tulane she works with medical students during the family medicine rotation teaching musculoskeletal didactics. She has also served as an instructor for the Foundations of Sports Medicine Course in the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Dr. Nash is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Carmen Brothers
Athletic Trainer
Carmen Brothers is an athletic trainer for Tulane’s Women’s Sports Medicine Program. Carmen is a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She began working as a physical therapist at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in 2018. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015, where she was a member of the track and cross country team. Carmen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans in 2018. She enjoys helping her patients and athletes return to the activities they love using evidence-based manual therapy techniques and targeted exercise.
Carmen Brothers is an athletic trainer for Tulane’s Women’s Sports Medicine Program. Carmen is a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She began working as a physical therapist at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in 2018. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015, where she was a member of the track and cross country team. Carmen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans in 2018. She enjoys helping her patients and athletes return to the activities they love using evidence-based manual therapy techniques and targeted exercise.
Kelly Hill, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
Ms. Jenine Dabon is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Hampton University in Hampton, VA. Ms. Dabon received a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2014. Ms. Dabon has served as Faculty in the Undergraduate Nursing Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and went on to work as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Primary Care with a focus on Health and Wellness.
She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Dabon also holds professional memberships with the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. Ms. Dabon served for two years as the speaker chair for the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioner’s annual conference. She has also been a guest speaker for the New Orleans Chapter of Links, Inc. for their yearly Obesity Day summit. Ms. Dabon also served as faculty for Health Meets Food Conference.
Currently, Ms. Dabon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Tulane Living Well Primary Care and Wellness Clinic as well the Tulane Living Well Occupational Health Clinic. She played an integral role in the development and execution of a premier program known as the Metabolic Care Program at Tulane University. Ms. Dabon has been with Tulane University since 2017 and has been essential in the growth and development of the clinics. In fact, in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was given the opportunity to extend the Tulane Living Well Clinic presence into the Uptown area of New Orleans. The second location of Tulane Living Well Clinic opened at the Uptown Square location in August of 2020.
Dr. Nicole Nash is a board certified family medicine physician. She treats acute and chronic conditions in adolescents and adults. Her interests include preventive medicine and non-operative musculoskeletal care.
Dr. Nash is a native of Memphis, TN. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She earned her medical degree and a Master in Public Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. She completed a family medicine residency at UAMS- Southwest in Texarkana, AR. Dr. Nash has additional training in sports medicine, completing a fellowship at Southern Illinois University in Quincy, IL. She has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. After fellowship she moved to New Orleans to join the faculty at Tulane. At Tulane she works with medical students during the family medicine rotation teaching musculoskeletal didactics. She has also served as an instructor for the Foundations of Sports Medicine Course in the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Dr. Nash is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Carmen Brothers is an athletic trainer for Tulane’s Women’s Sports Medicine Program. Carmen is a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She began working as a physical therapist at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in 2018. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015, where she was a member of the track and cross country team. Carmen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans in 2018. She enjoys helping her patients and athletes return to the activities they love using evidence-based manual therapy techniques and targeted exercise.
Meet the Womens’ Total Wellness Partners
Shauna Levy, MD, MS
Bariatric Surgeon
Shauna Levy, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery who started as full-time faculty at Tulane University Medical Center in October 2017. Dr. Levy is a 5th generation Texan who was born and raised in Houston. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with honors from Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.
Dr. Levy returned to Houston for a year of breast cancer research at Baylor College of Medicine. Over the following 11 years, she completed her medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During residency, Dr. Levy dedicated two years to clinical research focused on quality and safety in the peri-operative setting especially pertaining to the Surgical Safety Checklist. Additionally, during the two research years, Dr. Levy completed a Master’s of Science in Clinical Research. After completion of residency training, Dr. Levy headed to Nashville for a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery with an emphasis on foregut and bariatric surgery as well as endoscopy.
Dr. Levy is very excited to join the Surgery Department at Tulane as well as be involved in the surgical and research advancements of Minimally Invasive General Surgery and Bariatrics.
PT Solutions
Since 2015 PT Solutions and Tulane Hospital and Clinics have fostered a partnership to provide world class patient care to the New Orleans area. With four outpatient and orthopedic clinics across the metro area our local, professional staff is able to, in conjunction with the renown orthopedic department at Tulane, provide unique care for each condition in an enjoyable, customer service centered environment.
Domango Training
Our partner, Domango Training, offers a “Healing Movement” class that provides a space for your spirit and body to work on the same challenges at the same time. They use healing tools such as chakra alignment and crystal healing as the base of each healing workout. The class is a physical and spiritual detox you won’t want to miss.
Amber Naresh, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Amber Naresh grew up in New Orleans, and received her medical degree from Tulane University in 2005. She completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Magee Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2009, and then did a fellowship in Reproductive Infectious Diseases at the same institution. Dr. Naresh has been practicing Ob/Gyn at Tulane since 2011.
Dr. Naresh provides medical care to women of all ages and life stages, from adolescence through menopause. She works with women on contraception, management of gynecologic symptoms, provides pregnancy care, and performs gynecologic surgery. She especially enjoys working with active women who are engaged in their own health and well-being. It is a pleasure to care for women who care for themselves! She sees patients at the Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Uptown and the Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown.
Shauna Levy, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery who started as full-time faculty at Tulane University Medical Center in October 2017. Dr. Levy is a 5th generation Texan who was born and raised in Houston. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with honors from Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.
Dr. Levy returned to Houston for a year of breast cancer research at Baylor College of Medicine. Over the following 11 years, she completed her medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During residency, Dr. Levy dedicated two years to clinical research focused on quality and safety in the peri-operative setting especially pertaining to the Surgical Safety Checklist. Additionally, during the two research years, Dr. Levy completed a Master’s of Science in Clinical Research. After completion of residency training, Dr. Levy headed to Nashville for a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery with an emphasis on foregut and bariatric surgery as well as endoscopy.
Dr. Levy is very excited to join the Surgery Department at Tulane as well as be involved in the surgical and research advancements of Minimally Invasive General Surgery and Bariatrics.
PT Solutions Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-owned, private practice with points of service across the United States. Our therapists strive to serve their clients using research-driven treatments to provide relief and restoration of their normal life.
Since 2015 PT Solutions and Tulane Hospital and Clinics have fostered a partnership to provide world class patient care to the New Orleans area. With four outpatient and orthopedic clinics across the metro area our local, professional staff is able to, in conjunction with the renown orthopedic department at Tulane, provide unique care for each condition in an enjoyable, customer service centered environment.
Our partner, Domango Training, offers a “Healing Movement” class that provides a space for your spirit and body to work on the same challenges at the same time. They use healing tools such as chakra alignment and crystal healing as the base of each healing workout. The class is a physical and spiritual detox you won’t want to miss.
Dr. Amber Naresh grew up in New Orleans, and received her medical degree from Tulane University in 2005. She completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Magee Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2009, and then did a fellowship in Reproductive Infectious Diseases at the same institution. Dr. Naresh has been practicing Ob/Gyn at Tulane since 2011.
Dr. Naresh provides medical care to women of all ages and life stages, from adolescence through menopause. She works with women on contraception, management of gynecologic symptoms, provides pregnancy care, and performs gynecologic surgery. She especially enjoys working with active women who are engaged in their own health and well-being. It is a pleasure to care for women who care for themselves! She sees patients at the Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Uptown and the Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown.
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