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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.

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