Dr. Christy Lane
About Dr. Christy Lane
Dr. Christy Lane is a prominent figure in the fields of health and insurance solutions, currently serving as the Director of Insurance Solutions at Health Gorilla and as Co-Founder and President of FLORA. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in leadership roles, she has made significant contributions to digital health and exercise rehabilitation.
Work at Health Gorilla
Dr. Christy Lane serves as the Director of Insurance Solutions at Health Gorilla, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating insurance solutions within the healthcare ecosystem, leveraging her extensive background in health technology and rehabilitation. Her work aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health services through innovative insurance strategies.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Lane has a robust educational background in health and rehabilitation sciences. She earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta, a Master of Science in Exercise Rehabilitation from Victoria University, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University. Additionally, she completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Michigan Medical School. This diverse education underpins her expertise in health technology and rehabilitation.
Background
Dr. Lane's professional journey includes significant roles in academia and industry. She has been a Full Professor and Chair of Health and Physical Education at Mount Royal University since 2019. Additionally, she has served as an Associate Professor at the same institution for 12 years prior. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her founding of Vivametrica, an insuretech company that was acquired in 2020, which focused on analyzing wearable device data.
Achievements
Dr. Lane has made notable contributions to the fields of health technology and rehabilitation. She chairs the International Taskforce on lumbar spinal stenosis and has developed digital phenotypes for personalized exercise prescriptions. Her research at Stanford University focuses on the impact of wearables on musculoskeletal health. As a Venture Partner at IA Capital Group, she invests in insuretech and fintech, emphasizing the integration of digital health solutions.
Current Roles and Involvement
In addition to her role at Health Gorilla, Dr. Lane is actively involved in various organizations. She is a Co-Founder of the Stanford Wearable Health Lab and serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Platform Calgary. Her advisory roles include positions at Trufla and IA Capital Group. Dr. Lane's commitment to promoting women and girls in STEM fields reflects her dedication to fostering diversity in science and technology.