Yoga Therapy
"I had been treated for Sciatica for almost eight months (physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, medications); all without much improvement. My physiotherapist asked me if I had heard of Yoga Therapy and suggested that I consider it. At this point in time, I was desperate to try everything and anything and so I met Joanne. I started with Yoga for Sore Bodies by taking sessions with Joanne that were especially formatted to improve spinal health/sciatica and within two weeks, I started to feel significant improvement. The exercises were explained fully and Joanne was a big motivator for me. I actually enjoyed practicing the stretches at home and if I had a question, she would explain it to me- again. I liked the classes so much that I continue to attend her other classes. She has a gentle touch and demeanor and is a very patient woman. My only regret is that I did not find her sooner! Thank you Joanne." Jane Phair
HOW YOGA THERAPY WORKS
Many individuals who are in pain fear movement and activity that might make things worse. If that includes you I can help. Posture and balance is also a concern for many of my clients. Posture isn't about standing or sitting up straight. It's about proper body mechanics by removing restrictions and compensation patterns that hinder you. It's also about strength. Joint mobility, and diaphragmatic flexibility (ability to breathe properly) are essential components of good health. Yoga therapy can maximize the benefits of other modalities like Massage and osteopathy with breathing techniques, and exercises that strengthen and improve joint mobility. Yoga therapy can also empower the individual to self-regulate and to promote the relaxation response in the body thus increasing the body's healing potential. Lifestyle issues that create embalances can also be addressed.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS?
Releases chronic musculo-skeletal contraction that results from stress, physical trauma, and repetitive movement that may cause back and neck pain, scoliosis, sciatica, knee, hip and shoulder pain. Allows the brain to recalibrate the co-ordination of muscles used in daily activities like walking and bending Improves posture, circulation, and gradually rebuilds body strength, flexibility and improves movement patterns without making a pre-existing condition worse. You become more self-aware, develop a more profound experience of the mind/body connection, qwel agitation and anxiety, feel more grounded. You will feel positive changes almost immediately in your state of mind and body. Often leads to desireable lifestyle changes and resiliency.
WHO ARE MY CLIENTS?
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They come from all walks of life.
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Conditions vary. I've helped many individuals including those with back, neck or shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, heart conditions, general stiffness, osteoarthritis, knee or hip replacements.
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Many of my clients reach out to me after they've completed a treatment plan with their physiotherapist and continue to make significant improvements with yoga therapy and/or osteopathy.
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Others want to be more pro-active with their self-care and use yoga therapy to supplement the work of manual soft tissue therapies like osteopathy, chiropractic and massage.
INITIAL VISIT & COST
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The initial session includes an assessment and yoga practice based on the assessment and on restrictions of movement. It may include manual treatment.
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Discussion of a few exercises to do at home and lifestyle considerations depending on the individual assessment, goals, needs.
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Initial visit: $180/90 minutes.
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Follow-up: $120/60 minutes
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Manual Treatment Only: $50/45 minutes.
TESTIMONIALS
Sciatica:
"I had been treated for Sciatica for almost eight months (physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, medications); all without much improvement. My physiotherapist asked me if I had heard of Yoga Therapy and suggested that I consider it.
At this point in time, I was desperate to try everything and anything and so I met Joanne. I started at Yoga for Sore Bodies by taking sessions with Joanne that was especially formatted to improve spinal health/sciatica and within two weeks, I started to feel significant improvement... read more... Jane Phair
Burn-out:
"After thirty years of high stress employment, the 80 hour work weeks caught up to me and I found myself burnt out mentally and physically. I never thought that this could happen to me... I found the traditional health and therapy sources unprepared to deal with someone almost crippled with fibro issues.... read more... Peter Crosthwaite, President, PA Property Management