Dr. Edmer Lazaro, PT, DPT, MSHCA

Edmer is excited to join the Health and Wellness Team. He is an SCV color guard alum of the 1998 and 1999 drum corps seasons. He was staff for SCV Winter Guard during the 2013-2016 seasons. Edmer has been involved in color guard for over 20 years as a dancer/performer, technician, choreographer, injury, wellness, and rehabilitative consultant, and educator. He was a member of the San Jose Raiders World Guard. He taught James Logan High School World and Open Guards, Bluecoats, and Bluecoats Indoor. He is passionate about ways to optimize physical training to enhance performance, movement education, and strategies to sustain physical and mental well-being.

Edmer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with clinical specialties in orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy. His experience spans over 15 years working in a variety of settings including running his private practice, and providing care for athletes, dancers, adults, and seniors. Edmer is currently working on his PhD in Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Iowa.

Edmer enjoys dancing, skiing, bike rides, and going on adventures with his partner and their two dogs, Blue and Pepper. He also enjoys quality time with family and friends.