Lesley M. Scibora

Lesley M. Scibora serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science within the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas. Her teaching portfolio includes multiple sections of Human Anatomy with Lab (EXSC 213) and participation in the Common Good Learning Community Theme Path for first-year students.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota (2011)
• Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic (1998)

Dr. Scibora's research examines the intricate relationships between physical activity, body composition, and skeletal integrity, with particular focus on post-bariatric surgery outcomes. Her work bridges clinical chiropractic practice with exercise physiology, emphasizing translational applications for metabolic and musculoskeletal health. As an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Obesity Society, and Minnesota Chiropractic Association, she integrates multidisciplinary perspectives into her scholarly activities.

Her professional narrative spans academic research, clinical practice, and corporate wellness leadership, having previously served as Health Education Director for Life Time Fitness where she developed evidence-based employee wellness initiatives.