As a dedicated rehabilitation physician, Dr. Venus is deeply committed to promoting health and fitness, extending her expertise not only to her patients but also to the broader community. With specialized training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, she excels in assisting deconditioned patients in optimizing their functional independence. As a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Venus brings a wealth of experience, having served as a personal trainer, senior citizen fitness educator, and a volunteer trainer for Special Olympics track athletes.
Beyond her advisory role, Dr. Venus actively participates in fitness competitions, demonstrating her passion for a healthy lifestyle. Boasting titles such as Ms. Bikini California, Ms. Collegiate USA, and Miss Teen of Missouri, she is a seasoned pageant titleholder unafraid to put in the hard work. With a remarkable 20-year history as a competitive fitness athlete, she has graced the Fitness America ESPN Series and competed in prestigious events like Ms. Fitness World, Fitness America National Finals, and NPC Fitness National Finals. Notable achievements include securing victory in the Natural Universe Modelquest 2001 and NPC Los Angeles Fitness Championships 2007. Furthermore, Dr. Venus made an impressive comeback on NBC's American Gladiators in 2008, reaching the Semi-Finals and conquering the challenging Eliminator obstacle course.