Our Team
WHY NOT BE TREATED LIKE THE PRO’S
Dr. Sonia Bell is committed to treating you “LIKE THE PRO’S.” Avanti Sports Medicine & Fitness takes care of our patients from the moment of injury to when you are back to doing what you love.
Dr. Bell’s #1 objection is to expedite your return to athletic performance and wellness. She strives to streamline your medical, therapeutic and surgical experience by assigning you to a select team of top practitioners, therapists and trainers to safely expedite your return to play. She is is committed to optimizing all treatment options under her discipline but knows when to “PASS THE BALL.“
Sports Medicine and Team Physician Experience: Click To See All
- Olympic Marathon Trials, Atlanta Georgia 2020-Volunteer Team Physician-TRIALS-https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/886461402281782/)
- Olympic Gold Medalist, Kerri Walsh-Jennings P1440 Volleyball Tournament -Volunteer Team Physician (https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10160991536130083/
- Marshawn Lynch (Oakland Raiders) Family 1st Foundation Football Camp 2018https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10162122401020083/
- Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals) L.I.F.E. Camp 2017 and 2018
- AVP Volleyball NorCal San Francisco -Volunteer Team Physician 2017 – 2018 https://goo.gl/photos/ST4sqYDakiRK1uKr8
- NFL Alumni-San Francisco Bay Area Concussion/Regenerative Medicine Consultant
- USA Olympic Gymnastic Trials-St. Louis, Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- P&G Gymnastic Championship-St., Louis, Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- USA Track & Field Junior Olympic Trials –Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- Special Olympics World Games-Los Angeles, CA – Volunteer Team Physician-2015
- PROCAMP WORLDWIDE-Provide medical coverage for pro athletic youth camps held in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF 49er’s Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Willis, SF Giants Buster Posey, NY Yankee’s CC Sabathia, Oakland Warriors Stephen Curry)https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10152703389995083/ , https://fb.watch/aEKlbLUOIe/
- USA Olympic Gymnastic Olympic Trials & Visa Championships – Volunteer Team Physician-2012
- ALONZO KING’S LINES BALLET-Medical Director-2011-Present https://photos.app.goo.gl/bq7mjrw453iwFfvZA
- Special Olympics Sports Medicine Physician 2007-Present
- IAAF Poland Championships 2008 USA Track & Field Volunteer Team Physician-2008
- Present ProAM Beach Soccer League Medical Director and Team Physician-2008
- USA TRACK AND FIELD Olympic Trials – Volunteer Team Physician-2008
- AVP Pro Volleyball: Volunteer Medical Director and Team Physician-2006
- US Figure Skating Championship- San Francisco Yerba Buena-2005-2006
- PEPA TRAINED: Sports Medicine consulTantfor WWW.PEPATRAINED.COM, an NFL Pre-combine training company in Alameda, CA. run by Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Harrison and Thomas Weatherspoon www.pepasports.com-2005
- NCAA Track and Field-Team Physician-2005
- Stanford University US Open Track Meet.-Team Physician-2005
- USA Olympic Track and Field Trials-Team Physician-2004
- World Figure Skating Championships-Team Physician-2004
- MS Society 3-Day Fundraiser Challenge Walk-Team Physician-2002
- Olympic Games-Doping Control/assistant to Team Physician Juliet DeCampos, MD-1996
- Olympic Track and Field Trials-Doping- 1996
Sports Medicine and Team Physician Experience: Click To See All
- Olympic Marathon Trials, Atlanta Georgia 2020-Volunteer Team Physician-TRIALS-https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/886461402281782/)
- Olympic Gold Medalist, Kerri Walsh-Jennings P1440 Volleyball Tournament -Volunteer Team Physician (https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10160991536130083/
- Marshawn Lynch (Oakland Raiders) Family 1st Foundation Football Camp 2018https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10162122401020083/
- Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals) L.I.F.E. Camp 2017 and 2018
- AVP Volleyball NorCal San Francisco -Volunteer Team Physician 2017 – 2018 https://goo.gl/photos/ST4sqYDakiRK1uKr8
- NFL Alumni-San Francisco Bay Area Concussion/Regenerative Medicine Consultant
- USA Olympic Gymnastic Trials-St. Louis, Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- P&G Gymnastic Championship-St., Louis, Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- USA Track & Field Junior Olympic Trials –Volunteer Team Physician-2016
- Special Olympics World Games-Los Angeles, CA – Volunteer Team Physician-2015
- PROCAMP WORLDWIDE-Provide medical coverage for pro athletic youth camps held in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF 49er’s Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Willis, SF Giants Buster Posey, NY Yankee’s CC Sabathia, Oakland Warriors Stephen Curry)https://www.facebook.com/570260082/videos/10152703389995083/ , https://fb.watch/aEKlbLUOIe/
- USA Olympic Gymnastic Olympic Trials & Visa Championships – Volunteer Team Physician-2012
- ALONZO KING’S LINES BALLET-Medical Director-2011-Present https://photos.app.goo.gl/bq7mjrw453iwFfvZA
- Special Olympics Sports Medicine Physician 2007-Present
- IAAF Poland Championships 2008 USA Track & Field Volunteer Team Physician-2008
- Present ProAM Beach Soccer League Medical Director and Team Physician-2008
- USA TRACK AND FIELD Olympic Trials – Volunteer Team Physician-2008
- AVP Pro Volleyball: Volunteer Medical Director and Team Physician-2006
- US Figure Skating Championship- San Francisco Yerba Buena-2005-2006
- PEPA TRAINED: Sports Medicine consulTantfor WWW.PEPATRAINED.COM, an NFL Pre-combine training company in Alameda, CA. run by Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Harrison and Thomas Weatherspoon www.pepasports.com-2005
- NCAA Track and Field-Team Physician-2005
- Stanford University US Open Track Meet.-Team Physician-2005
- USA Olympic Track and Field Trials-Team Physician-2004
- World Figure Skating Championships-Team Physician-2004
- MS Society 3-Day Fundraiser Challenge Walk-Team Physician-2002
- Olympic Games-Doping Control/assistant to Team Physician Juliet DeCampos, MD-1996
- Olympic Track and Field Trials-Doping- 1996
A Rare Blend of Medical Expertise & Athletic Insight
What sets Dr. Bell apart is not just her medical training—but her lived athletic experience.
She was classically trained as a San Francisco Ballet dancer, giving her a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges that follow injury. This unique background allows her to connect with patients on a different level and guide them through recovery with empathy, precision, and purpose.
In addition to her medical career, Dr. Bell was formerly an elite personal trainer, making her especially skilled in designing post-injury performance enhancement programs that go beyond healing—focusing on strength, resilience, and long-term injury prevention.
A Personalized Path to Recovery & Return to Play
Dr. Bell believes every patient deserves a customized, non-cookie-cutter approach. Her care philosophy centers on:
Accurate diagnosis
Evidence-based treatment
Minimally invasive solutions when possible
Restoring confidence, mobility, and performance
Her goal is not just recovery—but a safe, sustainable return to play and active living.
Medical Services Provided
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Pain Management
- Regenerative & Stem Cell Medicine
- Dance Medicine
- Concert Tour Medical Coverage
Your Partner in Performance, Recovery & Longevity
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, performing artist, or active professional, Dr. Sonia Bell brings a rare combination of medical excellence, athletic insight, and personalized care to every patient relationship.
Ready to start your recovery journey?