We would like to thank our clinicians for sharing their time and expertise and for making this inaugural conference a great success. Also, we would like to thank our attendees for joining us. We look forward to more conferences on performing arts medicine in the future.

Many thanks to Christoph Wagner, whose tireless efforts have made this conference possible. We also wish to thank, for their continued support and extraordinary efforts, our Division Operations Manager, Priscilla Arteaga, Division Operations Specialist, Debbie Seidel, Division Staff Assistant, Carmelita Garcia, and our three Arts & Humanities coordinators, Blair Doerge, Diego Medrano, and Tabitha Shanley.

Lone Star College-University Park

Shah Ardalan, Ed.D., President
Kathy Cecil-Sanchez, V.P. of Instruction
Zack Coapland, Ph.D., V.P. of Student Success
Richard Weldon, J.D., V.P. of Administrative Services
Keri Porter, Chief Strategist of Innovation & Research
The College Relations Team
 

Visual and Performing Arts Faculty

Aaron Alon, D.M.A., Chair of Music & Drama
Amy Sluis, Chair of Art & Modern Languages
Kari Breitigam, Professor of Art
William Grayson, Director of Theatre

Our 2020 Clinicians

J. Todd Frazier
Director of the System Center for Performing Arts Medicine,
Houston Methodist Hospital

Arts in Health
A multimedia overview of a comprehensive arts and health
hospital based program in the Texas Medical Center:
Houston Methodist Hospital’s System Center for Performing Arts
Medicine. The presentation describes the structure of the center and current state of its expanding national, regional and community network of artist health, arts integration, creative arts therapy, research and outreach programs. Todd Frazier is a composer and director of Houston Methodist’s Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM). CPAM is recipient of Americans for the Arts 2017 BCA 10 Award, recognizing the best businesses partnering with the arts in America and the 2019 Hamilton Award from the National Organization for Arts In Health, recognizing the best use of the arts in employee engagement. He is Immediate Past President of the National Organization for Arts in Health and Founder of American Festival for the Arts and Houston Arts Partners. He has spent 25+ years forging and supporting research, education and accessibility collaborations between the education, medicine, and arts and culture communities in America. He received his training from The Eastman and Juilliard Schools and his love for history inspires his works, including We Hold These Truths, premiered at the Kennedy Center with soprano Renee Fleming and University of Virginia Suite, premiered on the University lawn in celebration of its 200th anniversary.

Dr. Elizabeth Slator
Associate Director, Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and
Wellness Center at Rice University

Mindfulness and Peak Performance
This session is designed to introduce the principles and practices
of mindfulness that support enhanced performance. The 90-minute
workshop will be highly interactive, and includes opportunities for direct practice and personal application.
Featured psychological components include self-awareness, emotional regulation, focus and resilience.

Dr. Elizabeth Slator has been teaching and consulting in the areas of health, human performance and behavior change for nearly two decades. She currently works at Rice University, where she teaches classes on mindfulness, performance psychology and leadership development. When she is not in the classroom, she serves as a leadership coach for the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, a sport psychology consultant for the Rice Athletic Department, and creates recreation and wellness programs for the Rice campus. Since her first overnight backpacking excursion in the early 90’s, Elizabeth has eagerly pursued every adventure opportunity that has come her way. An avid surfer, hiker and all-around sports nut, her passion lies in the intersections of mindfulness, well-being and nature, and she has built several programs and retreats combining those interests. Elizabeth earned her B.S. and M.Ed. from Auburn University, and Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. In addition to her formal education, she is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer, and a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. In all aspects of her work, she supports individuals to meet their lives with authenticity, equanimity and a lightness of spirit.

Dr. Lance Westendarp
ND, LAc, BCB, E-RYT200

Movement for Musicians Part I - The Subtle Mechanics of Playing an Instrument
One of the largest challenges that faces classical instrumentalists is the potential for repetitive strain injury, which can be debilitating. Prevention of these injuries involves an understanding of what it means to generate power and mechanical force from the "core" or center of the body. In this session, we'll discuss the subtle biomechanics of the body as it relates to complex repetitive movements of the wrists and fingers, and will go over exercises to help develop a whole-body approach to the way you play your instrument.

Lance Westendarp ND, LAc, BCB, E-RYT200 is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, herbalist and mindful movement specialist in Houston. He's also a classically trained pianist, and studied piano performance as an undergraduate at Oberlin College and Conservatory. He subsequently studied naturopathic and Chinese medicine at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, followed by a naturopathic primary care residency in Washington. He is also board certified in biofeedback and mind body medicine, and has been teaching and practicing movement and yoga for over fifteen years. He credits his mentors Debbie Mills and the Ido Portal Method as his movement influences.

Sarah Granberry
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Rice Recreation Center

Movement for Musicians Part II -  Joint Mechanics and Therapeutics
Learn how to rehabilitiate and condition your joints to handle repetitive strain when playing a musical instrument. With these practices, you can keep your joints strong and supple and amplify your ability to play your instrument free of pain and overtension. This session will focus specifically on the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints, providing daily, accessible exercises to strengthen and mobilize your joints.

Sarah Granberry has been teaching yoga since 2013 and has completed a variety of yoga teacher trainings since then. Currently, she specializes in teaching functional movement and therapeutics. She teaches at Rice University and manages the fitness and wellness programs. Her approach to movement teaching involves joint therapeutics, dynamic stretching, strength work and traditional yoga. Having played the piano for many years, Sarah has been enjoying working with musicians, supporting them in creating a sound physical foundation for their craft.

Maurice Goodwin
Vocalist and Specialist in Speech-Language Pathology,
Houston Methodist Hospital

Voice Physiology and Vocal Health
A professional voice user is defined as anyone whose voice is essential to their occupation (Sataloff, 2001). Data shows that professional voice users (PVUs) are at an increased risk of voice disorders. PVUs include teachers, salespersons, singers, pastors and other “voice dependent” occupations. By better understanding the physiology and function of the voice, professional voice users can make the best decisions for their voice health. This presentation will provide education on common voice issues that professional voice users are likely to encounter. This presentation will also shed light on the common myths and misconceptions about voice function and vocal health.

Maurice Goodwin is a Speech Language Pathologist and singer now living in Houston, Texas. Professionally, he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center. Following his undergraduate studies in music performance at Shenandoah University, he completed his graduate work in Speech Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. His background as a performer and speech pathologist led him to complete training in the treatment of singers, actors, teachers, and other occupational voice users with voice problems. He is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice.

Bené Barrera
Athletic Training Coordinator, Performing Arts Committee Chair,
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital

Core Components: Postural Deficiencies & Training Practices for the Performing Artist
This interactive session recognizes postural deficiencies and the necessary corrections for the injury prevention-minded performing artist. Skills based on best practices such as functional breathing techniques, proper stretching, and adequate foam rolling will also be taught to fine tune and enhance the instrument that is the performing artist’s body. This is an active session so, if possible, please have the following items available:

Yoga Mat
Foam Roller
Massage Ball
Chair

Bené Barrera is the Athletic Training Coordinator at Houston Methodist West Hospital as of 2018. A graduate of Angelo State University, she has been an Outreach Athletic Trainer for Houston Methodist Hospital since 2013. During this time with Houston Methodist she has had the opportunity to work with Houston Ballet and Houston Ballet Academy for multiple seasons. Bené has contributed to dance medicine injury prevention research, as well as, presented topics at NATA 2017 Performing Arts Day and IADMS 2017. She has also become a member of the Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health and has co-authored a resource paper in conjunction with them. She has been interviewed by Pointe Magazine and Dance Spirit Magazine for various articles. Since having taken her current position as Athletic Training coordinator, Bené has founded the Performing Arts Committee of Athletic Trainers, tasked with providing resources to the Performing Arts community throughout the Houston area. Her passion lies in bringing the needed specialized resources, education, and empowerment that the Performing Arts requires to those of all calibers.

Dr. William Granberry, M.D.
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

The Risks of Inflammation - A Closer Look at Tendonitis 
How does inflammation affect the body anatomically? How does inflammation affect the functionality of the body as a whole? What are the physiological processes occurring in the body when facing inflammation? What are early symptoms to be aware of? What consequences occur in chronic inflammation? What can we do to prevent it and how do we treat it? All these questions will be answered in this session, which explores the realm of inflammation for the performing artist. Tendonitis, the most common form of inflammation in performing artists, will serve as an example to understand the foundations of inflammation. Furthermore, this session will discuss prevention strategies and treatment methods.

Dr. William Granberry, M.D. is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX serving as Associate Professor at the Orthopedic Surgery Department at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

Denise M. Fredette
MS, PT, MT, CSTS, NCTMB - Physical Therapist / Massage Therapist

You Are a Musician and You Need to Be an Athlete
This session is an overview discussion of the fitness requirements it will take to protect your body from injury while you develop professionally in your chosen performing art.

Ms. Fredette has been a Physical Therapy practitioner for approximately 44 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee. She worked in a general practice capacity and as a clinical supervisor at Houston, Memorial Hermann Hospital for 4 years. She later worked in a greater administrative capacity as a department director at Houston Alief Community Hospital for 3 years. 
A personal opportunity relocated Ms. Fredette to Rhode Island for two years and during that time she worked on her Master's of Science in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in the orthopedic and musculoskeletal - sports injury and rehabilitation area. She completed her master’s from Massachusetts General Institute for Health Professionals in Boston, Massachusetts. Her master’s thesis was on the post-operative effects continuous passive motion had on patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery. During her time on the east coast, she worked in Home Health Care in northern Rhode Island and as an inpatient and outpatient clinical practitioner at MGH in Boston. 
Upon returning to Houston, she took a position at Kelsey- Seybold, as clinical director of physical therapy services. After 4 years of service at Kelsey-Seybold, a position in the private practice arena opened. For four more years, she was partner and Clinical Manager of an outpatient musculoskeletal clinic. It was during that time that she was fortunate to work with many Houston Symphony Orchestra performers who had muscle strains and injuries due to over use. Most recently, she has given presentations at Rice-Shepherd School of Music and to the Katy Music Teachers Association. She recently organized a fundraiser for Cancer Research at the Kawaii Piano Studios on Richmond Ave. with a wonderful recital performance by their students.

Dr. Shirali Patel
MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Addressing Performance Anxiety
This session will be a discussion of performance anxiety and available treatment options.
Shirali Patel is currently an academic psychiatrist working at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.  She completed degrees in biochemistry and music at Trinity University, followed by a master's in musicology from University of Cambridge, before returning to Houston for medical school and residency training at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Don Greene
Peak Performance Psychologist, Winning on Stage
www.winningonstage.com

Mastering Audition Anxiety
This talk will cover four parts:
1. The four energy quadrants for optimal performance, based on the training cycle used by Olympic athletes
2. Building self confidence as a musician, using whole brain functioning by synchronizing the left and right hemispheres
3. Intensifying focus which includes getting past distractions, quieting the mind and focusing exclusively on the task at hand
4. Developing mental toughness: dealing with adversity, strengthening resilience and recovery from mistakes

Dr. Don Greene, a peak performance psychologist, has taught his comprehensive approach to peak performance mastery at The Juilliard School, Colburn School, New World Symphony, Los Angeles Opera Young Artists Program, Vail Ski School, Perlman Music Program and US Olympic Training Center. During his thirty-four year career, he has coached more than 1,000 performers to win professional auditions and has guided countless solo performers to successful careers. Some of the performing artists with whom Dr. Greene has worked have won jobs with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, San Francisco Opera, Montreal Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, National Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, to name just a few. Of the Olympic track and field athletes he worked with up until and through the 2016 Games in Rio, 14 won medals, including 5 gold. Dr. Greene has authored nine books including Audition Success, Fight Your Fear & Win, Performance Success, and College Prep for Musicians. In 2017, Dr. Greene was named a TED Educator and co-wrote the TED-Ed How to Practice Effectively…For Just About Anything. The video went viral receiving over 25 million views across Facebook and YouTube. Don Greene is available for private sessions and speaking engagements. For more information, visit: www.winningonstage.com.