The Yoga Rheum

In this inspiring episode of The Yoga Rheum, Dr. Steffany Moonaz sits down with Rachel Krentzman—physical therapist, certified yoga therapist, Hakomi psychotherapist, and author—to explore the deeply interconnected worlds of scoliosis, yoga therapy, and emotional healing.

Rachel shares insights from over two decades of integrating yoga into physical therapy, her groundbreaking work in scoliosis care, and how psychotherapy practices ...

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This free 2-day virtual event will feature 13 inspiring presentations on pelvic health and yoga therapy, with Dr. Steffany Moonaz as a guest speaker. The summit will delve into the connection between pelvic health, chronic pain, and how yoga therapy can support healing and resilience.

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About Meredith Hirsh

Meredith Hirsh, MBA, FACMPE

As Co-Founder and Vice President of The Hirsh Center, Meredith is the catalyst behind the practice's growth from one rheumatologist and four employees to a team of 40 healthcare professionals dedicated to the patient experience. Responsible for the management of the clinical, administrative, and billing departments, Meredith oversees business development, employee relations, and contr...

​​Joshua Pearce is the Thompson Chair of Innovation at Western University in Canada. He runs the Free Appropriate Sustainability Technology research group that finds collaborative solutions to problems in sustainability and to reduce poverty.

Show Notes:

• Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients: https://www.appropedia.org/Economic_Potential_for_Distributed_Manufacturing_of_Adaptive_Aids_for_Arthritis_Patients_in_the_U.S.#In_...

Priaynak Varm is a certified Yoga Therapist (recognized by the International Association of Yoga Therapists), RYT-500 (registered with Yoga Alliance), Pilates instructor, Energy worker, sound healer, and has expertise in working with people having chronic pain, Arthritis, chronic spinal conditions, and medical trauma. 

She has degrees in statistics and population sciences and is trained in the Indian classical dance form called Ka...

For 15 years Eddie was President/COO of Corporate Health Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm that specialized in guiding organizations in pursuit of a “Culture of Wellness”. CHS embedded medical/behavioral teams in the “C-Suite” and provided onsite Annual Health Assessments with biometric screenings, coaching, and physician executive services. Prior to that, Eddie held various positions in the mental health and consulting fields, wh...

In this episode of The Yoga Rheum Podcast, Dr. Steffany Moonaz is joined by three exceptional guests from the Johns Hopkins POTS Clinic:

• Dr. Brit Adler: A renowned rheumatologist and physician scientist, Dr. Adler has developed a keen interest in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She is currently delving into research on immune dysregulation in POTS, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms o...

Dr Nikki Tugnet MD, FRACP is a Rheumatologist in clinical practice in Auckland, New Zealand, an RYT®500 yoga teacher and a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. She specializes in working one-to-one with people with various forms of autoimmune disease and arthritis, providing online Yoga for Autoimmunity and arthritis.Her clinical research interest is in Systemic Lupus (SLE) and she is an investigator for one of the world's la...

Julia McNally is an experienced yoga teacher living with Rheumatoid Arthritis living in Montreal. Before pursuing yoga, Julia spent over 10 years working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in the communtiy, a career that she had to leave behind because of the progression of her arthritis. Julia used her personal experience with arthritis to find a new purpose and to help others through accessible yoga.Julia is a cer...

About Posey:

Posey Daves M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, E-RYT 500; YACEP, Usui Reiki Practitioner ,Certified, Restorative Yoga Teacher,Certified Yin Yoga Teacher

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Posey's yoga journey started when she was 16 years old. She started yoga to remain flexible during her athletic career. As the years went on yoga became much more than just the yoga poses: it became a way of life - on and off the mat. 

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Posey passionately believ...

Jivana Heyman (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body (Shambhala, 2019), Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion (Shambhala, 2021), and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body (2024).

Jivana’s work focuses on creating equity and access, starting with his AIDS activism in the 1990’s as a member of A...

With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Nick Turkas is a seasoned professional renowned for his expertise in patient education, program management, and strategic partnerships. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a strategic leader, Nick has successfully developed and managed health promotion programs, securing funding from prominent organizations such as the CDC, state health departments, cor...

After living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade and training as an occupational therapist, Cheryl Crow founded Arthritis Life with the mission of educating, empowering and supporting people with arthritis. She created the Rheum to THRIVE comprehensive self-management and support program and Arthritis Life Podcast to help people with rheumatic disease live full, vibrant and meaningful lives.Most days you can find Cheryl cre...

Shelly Prosko PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT ---Shelly is a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga who has been integrating yoga into physiotherapy since 1998 with a focus on chronic pain, pelvic health, compassion in healthcare and professional burnout. She guest lectures at numerous yoga therapy and physiotherapy schools, presents at yoga and medical conferences globally, contributes to academic research a...

Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, a Yoga for Arthritis Teacher Trainer and mentor, yoga therapist, licensed massage therapist, and Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor.

Her new book Meditation for the Real World is coming out in January and available now for preorder at Meditationfortherealworld.com.

Ann says she wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation didn’t come easy to her...