Ginger,
Being in your presence the past several days (at Module 8/Yoga as Medicine I) has provided such a light for me for many reasons. I cannot thank you enough for who you are as an individual and clinician, what you provide to others, and your tremendous vision to move forward. I embraced every moment and will continue to do so!
The use of Medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) has transformed my physical therapy practice by emphasizing the use of education, self-awareness, and self-empowerment with my patients, thereby enabling them to become partners in their own healing. I am energized by the positive changes in my patients since integrating MTY into my practice. Patient visits now include…
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…
Through combining physical therapy and MTY, patients will be able to achieve a better awareness of allostasis in order to encourage a sense of equanimity. Teaching patients that certain stressors can lead to growth, but also how to reduce negative stress that leads to physical and emotional breakdown. Through MTY, both patients and providers are…
“Ginger’s program has restored my love and perspective that physical therapy is a healing ART. I had been feeling uninspired, deflated by the obstacles in the healthcare/insurance system, and was losing sight of what drew me to the healthcare field in the first place. It gave me a solid evidence based framework from which to…
Medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) has transformed my clinical practice and my own self care. MTY provides a framework for treating patients holistically while empowering them to care for themselves through a graded progression of movement and breathwork. It has become the foundation for treating my pelvic health patients, and is especially helpful for those who…
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…
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