Vicky Vlachonis was born in Athens, Greece, and began her professional career as a European osteopath and musculoskeletal specialist treating dancers from the Royal Ballet and major theatrical productions including Cats and The Lion King. After working in London's Hale Clinic and the Integrated Medical Centre, she established her own practice in 2001. Today, Vlachonis is on the advisory board of UCLA Health Division of Digestive Diseases and Women's Health magazine. She is also a contributor to Goop. Vlachonis lives with her family and practices in Beverly Hills, California.