Skip to main content

Listen to 'Defining Moment'

I am a physical therapist who fell in love with yoga and all of its mental, physical, and emotional benefits.

Author - Defining Moment

I loved it so much, in fact, that I decided to change my approach and open up a healing center that would integrate the ancient practice of yoga with the evidence-based practice of physical therapy. We offer our services in private and small-group settings for those rehabbing from injury. We offer wellness and prevention services as well.

I didn't always appreciate gentler forms of exercise, or understand the importance of total body wellness. My earliest exercise-related memories involve competitive sports and high-intensity activities that required me to push my body to the max—to run its fastest, defend against opponents, even to sacrifice itself for the win. Unsurprisingly, I sustained many injuries and underwent multiple knee surgeries during my years of competitive play.

Log in or create a free account to keep reading.


Join APTA to get unlimited access to content.


You Might Also Like...

News

APTA Report Points to Hiring Challenges for Outpatient Practices Amid Growth

Oct 16, 2024

A new report from APTA and APTA Private Practice can help you better understand the current hiring environment for PTs and PTAs.

Review

PTJ: Lower School Debt, Fewer Working Hours Tied to Higher Job Satisfaction

Aug 22, 2023

Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.

News

Seminal APTA Guide to PT Practice Gets an Update

Apr 12, 2023

The physical therapy profession has evolved, and so has its foundational resource.