Creating Ease: Yoga and Physical Therapy for Back and Neck Pain

Experience the therapeutic benefits of physical therapy combined with stress-relieving yoga practices for spinal pain relief. Doctor of physical therapy Dominick Marchesiello and Vandita Kate Marchesiello, yoga educator, relaxation specialist, and featured artist on the best-selling relaxation CD Transform, Relax & Rejuvenate, join forces to teach you how to

• Diminish pain through the healing practices of yoga and physical therapy
• Understand basic elements of arthritis, degenerative and herniated disc disease, sciatica, stenosis, osteoporosis, and other ailments that may cause chronic back and neck pain
• Work with yoga poses, gentle stretching, and core-strengthening exercises specific to the spine
• Practice therapy techniques and experience treatments to ease pain such as electrical stimulation, traction, physioball exercise, manual stretching, mobilization techniques, and much more
• Incorporate breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation techniques to cope with pain.

Come experience a holistic approach to creating ease in mind, body, and spirit.

• 8.5 credits for Athletic Trainers (BOC), $20 additional charge
• 8.5 credits for Massage and Body Workers (NCBTMB), $20 additional charge
• 8.5 credits for Nurses (NURS), $20 additional charge
• 8.5 credits for Yoga Alliance (YA), $20 additional charge