Therapeutic Yoga can help you...
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Improve balance, flexibility and strength
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Lessen joint pain and arthritis symptoms
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Reduce chronic back pain
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Cope with symptoms of anxiety and depression
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Increase focus and productivity
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Get better sleep
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Lower blood pressure
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Enhance performance in sports, work, and daily life activities
Therapeutic Yoga can help you...
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Improve balance, flexibility and strength
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Lessen joint pain and arthritis symptoms
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Reduce chronic back pain
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Cope with symptoms of anxiety and depression
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Increase focus and productivity
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Get better sleep
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Lower blood pressure
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Enhance performance in sports, work, and daily life activities
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​Many of us are currently managing some type of pain - whether physical or psychological. From sore muscles and arthritis to anxiety and depression, pain is a universal experience.
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Did you know - our central nervous system doesn't distinguish between physical and psychological pain - they both activate the same regions of the brain! Stress and trauma, even to a small degree, can result in fatigue, illness, and other physical symptoms
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Pain is pain, and it can manifest differently in each and every body.
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True pain management must consider the mind-body connection. By integrating strategies to support both physical and psychological well-being, you can experience improved pain relief, enhanced coping skills, and greater overall quality of life.
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This is where yoga shines. Yoga helps reconnect all aspects of the self - the physical, the mental/emotional, and the deeper facets as well. Learn how to cope with life triggers, embrace change, and feel confident than you can meet all challenges that come your way with a calm mind and an open heart.
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It's time to put yourself first. It's time to achieve self-agency over your health and wellness.
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Schedule your free 10-minute consultation today!
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​Many of us are currently managing some type of pain - whether physical or psychological. From sore muscles and arthritis to anxiety and depression, pain is a universal experience.
​
Did you know - our central nervous system doesn't distinguish between physical and psychological pain - they both activate the same regions of the brain! Stress and trauma, even to a small degree, can result in fatigue, illness, and other physical symptoms
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Pain is pain, and it can manifest differently in each and every body.
​
True pain management must consider the mind-body connection. By integrating strategies to support both physical and psychological well-being, you can experience improved pain relief, enhanced coping skills, and greater overall quality of life.
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This is where yoga shines. Yoga helps reconnect all aspects of the self - the physical, the mental/emotional, and the deeper facets as well. Learn how to cope with life triggers, embrace change, and feel confident than you can meet all challenges that come your way with a calm mind and an open heart.
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It's time to put yourself first. It's time to achieve self-agency over your health and wellness.
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Schedule your free 10-minute consultation today!
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Open Door Yoga
Making yoga accessible for all bodies and abilities
Not your typical yoga therapy.
Open Door Yoga combines yoga with Michelle's background in occupational therapy to create an individualized practice that is designed to support your unique health and wellness needs.
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For more information about how Michelle's occupational therapy experience provides a more comprehensive approach compared to traditional yoga therapy, click here.
Prevention is Key!
“The US has the highest health expenditure per capita of all western and developed countries; however, most Americans don’t tap into the benefits of preventive healthcare. It is estimated that only 8% of Americans undergo routine preventive screenings.” (Batarseh et al. 2020)
Yoga can be used as a preventative tool to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Regular practice of yoga can help prevent various health issues by:
1. Improving flexibility and strength - yoga postures (asanas) help maintain joint mobility and muscle strength, reducing the risk of injuries
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2. Reducing stress - yoga incorporates breathing exercises and meditation, which can lower stress levels and help manage hypertension and anxiety disorders
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3. Enhancing cardiovascular health - some forms of yoga can provide cardiovascular and aerobic benefits, reducing the risk of heart disease
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4. Promoting mindful eating - yoga’s focus on mindfulness can lead to more conscious eating habits, reducing the likelihood of obesity and related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
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5. Improving mental health - regular yoga practice has been shown to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD
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6. Boosting immune function - yoga can stimulate the lymphatic system, which supports the body’s natural defense mechanisms, reducing the risk of infections and illness
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In addition to providing yoga services, Open Door Yoga aims to promote increased community engagement in preventative health care. To encourage active participation in your health and wellness journey, Open Door Yoga offers a 20% discount for all therapeutic yoga services to all individuals that are currently working with a preventative health care provider. This could be an annual check-up with a primary care physician, regular visits with the dentist, ongoing care from a holistic medicine provider, etc.
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20% Referral Program
Open Door Yoga wants to promote preventative care and encourages clients to be active participants in their health and wellness.
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Provide a referral from any health care provider, and Open Door Yoga will offer 20% off all therapeutic yoga services.
Healthcare Providers can include: ​
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Medical Doctors (MD) or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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Primary Care Physicians, Chiropractors, etc.​
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Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners
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Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapists
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Psychologists or Mental Health Care Providers
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Holistic Medicine Practitioners
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If you have a referral from a Healthcare Provider not listed above, reach out to Open Door Yoga to see if it qualifies for the referral program.