Lucy Johnson

Experience

1. Head Performance Medicine Therapist - Mystère

   Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

   Mar 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Manage the Mystere Performance Medicine team by overseeing staff therapists, on-call therapists, and massage therapists to provide optimal artist safety and support- Deliver comprehensive performance medicine services for artist employees, including occupational injury screening and prevention, health and wellness education, and injury & emergency response services- Communicate with artistic management and disability management teams regarding employee work capability levels, availability, and injury recovery timelines, optimizing staffing coordination and efficiency- Foster relationships with local community healthcare providers to establish clear communication channels, providing comprehensive return-to-work programs- Collaborate with strength & conditioning coaching staff to develop specialized act-specific injury prevention programs and return-to-performance protocols- Provide emergency response coverage ensuring expedited execution of technical rescues for treatment & transport of injured artists- Lead injury risk reduction initiative committees, analyzing injury trends and working interdepartmentally to identify solutions, proactively working towards reducing injury rates- Utilize partnership with Network of Sports Institutes (INS) Quebec to expand employee nutritional and performance psychology understanding, enhancing injury prevention and rehabilitation outcomes.