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…
Ginger really sets a precedent for what a holistic practitioner should be. Her command of the body on multiple levels and commitment to her clients gives her the ability to quickly zero in on the issue and precisely remedy the cause of a variety of issues. She also has a unique set of skills and experience that…
In the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting, I have been able to witness the successes of MTY in two different models. The first is through 1-on-1 hour-long appointments. In these sessions, the patient is encouraged to take control of their health & well-being through supportive & collaborative communication & planning. Evidence-based practice from physical therapy…
The impact Ginger’s program has made on my life is staggering. It has changed my perspective as a clinician completely and has allowed me to look forward to treating even the most complex patients with less fear of failure. It has provided me with a palpable presence when connecting with patients and taught me how…
A patient was referred with a diagnosis of “neck strain.” On the first visit, patient quietly shared the mechanism of her injury which was a physical and sexual assault by her husband whom she continued to live with. There was minimal eye contact and many guarded movements and posturing. Prior to her injury, she worked as an artist…
Medical Therapeutic Yoga is also beneficial for the physical therapist. This methodology teaches the patient how to heal all aspects of their wellbeing and utilizes a team approach to care, thereby decreasing the pressure of the therapist to “fix” the patient. MTY has helped me tremendously to better handle stressful situations and has actually helped…
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