Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback. I found myself feeling quite sad when I walked away today and realized I only have one onsite module left. These weeks with you and the other wonderful women in attendance have been so precious to me. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and creativity with those of us who are eager to learn from you. You’re an inspiration to me not only in my practice, but in my life.
In our present healthcare system, the Biomedical Model an “episode” of care begins with disease or impairment. The patient is treated for a diagnosis for an interval of time typically pre-determined by the payor. This standard of care treats the diagnosis first with the provider as the expert dominating the care of the patient. MTY…
The Biopsychosocial model (BPS) is a multi-centered methodology that focuses on 5 areas of healing: psychoemotional-social, energetic, intellectual, physical and spiritual. (Garner 14). From a professional standpoint, the BPS model compliments Occupational Therapy extremely well. According to the AOTA Framework: Domain and Process 3rd Edition, it defines OT Domain as achieving health, well- being and…
The focus with MTY is on stress resilience through meditation, self-care habits, breathwork, mindful movement and awareness, self reflection, and nutrition. If stress can be managed more effectively and student athletes can be educated on lifestyle and health risk choices, then there could be many long-term benefits on the field and off the field. Erin…
An Interview with Jessica Hartmann, PT on Medical Therapeutic Yoga in Physical Therapy Practice 1. Share with us a brief overview of your business, Integrative Rehab and Wellness, Inc. Integrative Rehab and Wellness, Inc. opened in 2014 and provides manual physical therapy, medical yoga therapy, and educational services to those struggling with current health issues…
It is in this (pediatric) messy and incredible setting that MTY blends so effortlessly. As a traditional biomedically trained physical therapist and athletic trainer and also a 200 hr trained yoga teacher, I already recognized the need for synchrony between Eastern and Western Medicine. I couldn’t facilitate motor development if the child was never free…
“This program has been an absolutely life changing experience for me. Initially, I was drawn to the program in hopes of gaining more knowledge on how to manage clients, particularly the chronic pain population, in a more holistic manner. The concepts made sense to me and reinforced my current approach. Also, I wanted to be…
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