Denise Orsulak, MPT, E-RYT200, Yoga Therapist, Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy and All Kids Yoga founder
Denise is a licensed physical therapist who graduated in 1996 with a Masters in PT from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now University of the Sciences in Philadelphia). Denise has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist with individuals across the spectrum from ages 9 months to 104 years old. After 4 years working in school districts, she noticed the need for other activities for kids with special needs. Having practiced yoga herself since 1997, she found her way to her first Yoga for the Special Child course with Sonia Sumar in 1999 when she was pregnant with her 1st child. She went on to complete 200 hour Classical Yoga teacher training in 2007 at the Yoga Life Institute in Devon, PA. She became a certified Child Light Yoga teacher in January 2009. She completed 200 hours of Yoga for the Special Child and Integral yoga teacher training in August of 2010. She has over 100 hours of Vedic Thai Yoga training with Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory and loves to take continuing education course in yoga and physical therapy.
She enjoyed working with individuals in a one on one capacity. And has helped many people with chronic pain be able to attend a group yoga class through yoga therapy. She specializes in helping people with SI joint disorders.
She currently teaches kids, preteen, prenatal, and adult group and private yoga classes and runs her own business, All Kids Yoga and Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy. She provides Vedic Thai yoga body work to a variety of individuals to help eliminate pain and stress and to promote deep relaxation.
Denise teaches CPR and First Aid to individuals and groups through the American Red Cross. She integrates all her knowledge of the body through her work as a physical therapist and adapts to the needs of her students- children and adults alike in their yoga practice. Her goal is to have everyone have a better understanding of their own bodies and minds so they can live their best life.
Denise is a licensed physical therapist who graduated in 1996 with a Masters in PT from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now University of the Sciences in Philadelphia). Denise has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist with individuals across the spectrum from ages 9 months to 104 years old. After 4 years working in school districts, she noticed the need for other activities for kids with special needs. Having practiced yoga herself since 1997, she found her way to her first Yoga for the Special Child course with Sonia Sumar in 1999 when she was pregnant with her 1st child. She went on to complete 200 hour Classical Yoga teacher training in 2007 at the Yoga Life Institute in Devon, PA. She became a certified Child Light Yoga teacher in January 2009. She completed 200 hours of Yoga for the Special Child and Integral yoga teacher training in August of 2010. She has over 100 hours of Vedic Thai Yoga training with Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory and loves to take continuing education course in yoga and physical therapy.
She enjoyed working with individuals in a one on one capacity. And has helped many people with chronic pain be able to attend a group yoga class through yoga therapy. She specializes in helping people with SI joint disorders.
She currently teaches kids, preteen, prenatal, and adult group and private yoga classes and runs her own business, All Kids Yoga and Balanced for Life Yoga Therapy. She provides Vedic Thai yoga body work to a variety of individuals to help eliminate pain and stress and to promote deep relaxation.
Denise teaches CPR and First Aid to individuals and groups through the American Red Cross. She integrates all her knowledge of the body through her work as a physical therapist and adapts to the needs of her students- children and adults alike in their yoga practice. Her goal is to have everyone have a better understanding of their own bodies and minds so they can live their best life.
BALANCED FOR LIFE YOGA TEACHERS AND WELLNESS PROVIDERS:
Jen Borrowman is a Yoga Teacher with 20 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist (Physical Therapist). She had been living in Scotland (and England) for the last 28 years.
Jen completed her Yoga Teacher training in 2011 with the British School of Yoga and has a Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in England (1997).
She just returned to Pennsylvania in 2017 with her three daughters to live closer to her parents!
As a Yoga Teacher Jen's aim is for people to feel both inspired and safe as they practice Yoga.
She provides gentle physical and verbal adjustments allow students to challenge themselves while preventing injury.
Having a non-judgemental environment in her classes helps students use kindness towards their bodies.
Jen focuses on proper alignment and foundation in yoga, and gives many options and modifications to fine-tune the poses. She wants her students to be empowered to research and discover where they need more strength or more flexibility. By creating space in body and mind and listening to their breath as a guide, people in her classes can find patience, compassion, calm steadiness and trust in themselves.
Jen completed her Yoga Teacher training in 2011 with the British School of Yoga and has a Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in England (1997).
She just returned to Pennsylvania in 2017 with her three daughters to live closer to her parents!
As a Yoga Teacher Jen's aim is for people to feel both inspired and safe as they practice Yoga.
She provides gentle physical and verbal adjustments allow students to challenge themselves while preventing injury.
Having a non-judgemental environment in her classes helps students use kindness towards their bodies.
Jen focuses on proper alignment and foundation in yoga, and gives many options and modifications to fine-tune the poses. She wants her students to be empowered to research and discover where they need more strength or more flexibility. By creating space in body and mind and listening to their breath as a guide, people in her classes can find patience, compassion, calm steadiness and trust in themselves.
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Alison Hallam PT MSc is a Physical Therapist of 30 years, specializing in Bone Health and Wellness. She is also an international lecturer, currently teaching at Arcadia University, and a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Check out her website www.mybonewise.com |
Lisa Rapetti, MSN, GNP-BC, C-IAYT, RYT-500
Yoga Therapist
Lisa has been working with 50 + adults (of which she can proudly say she now is one) for her entire career. Lisa is a gerontological nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing with both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in nursing science.
As a nurse, Lisa has worked in a variety of settings including nursing homes, out patient clinics, acute care hospitals, and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities. Lisa’s love for working with 50 + adults began as a child when she had the good fortune of having close relationships with three of her grandparents. The happiness she found spending time with them as a child has continued throughout her life.
Lisa began practicing yoga over 25 years ago after sustaining a low back injury. Discovering the effectiveness of yoga postures and breathing practices in healing her back, she realized the healing that yoga could bring to her patients. Lisa completed her 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings at the Yoga Life Institute, formerly of Wayne, Pennsylvania. She continued her yoga education at Yoga Life to become a yoga therapist, specializing in working with older adults. Her other trainings include Yoga for Seniors through Duke University Department of Integrative Medicine and YogaU’s Wellness Teacher training.
Lisa’s approach to wellness comes from a blend of her yoga and nursing backgrounds. As both a nurse practitioner and yoga therapist, Lisa has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and as, a nurse practitioner, an understanding of illness and its effects on wellbeing. She specializes in helping her clients live their best lives despite chronic illness. Lisa’s goal is to bring the joy of yoga to every body, regardless of age, size, shape or ability. She meets people where they are connecting them to their own innate healing potential.
Lisa currently teaches small group classes and is available for private yoga therapy sessions.
Yoga Therapist
Lisa has been working with 50 + adults (of which she can proudly say she now is one) for her entire career. Lisa is a gerontological nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing with both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in nursing science.
As a nurse, Lisa has worked in a variety of settings including nursing homes, out patient clinics, acute care hospitals, and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities. Lisa’s love for working with 50 + adults began as a child when she had the good fortune of having close relationships with three of her grandparents. The happiness she found spending time with them as a child has continued throughout her life.
Lisa began practicing yoga over 25 years ago after sustaining a low back injury. Discovering the effectiveness of yoga postures and breathing practices in healing her back, she realized the healing that yoga could bring to her patients. Lisa completed her 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings at the Yoga Life Institute, formerly of Wayne, Pennsylvania. She continued her yoga education at Yoga Life to become a yoga therapist, specializing in working with older adults. Her other trainings include Yoga for Seniors through Duke University Department of Integrative Medicine and YogaU’s Wellness Teacher training.
Lisa’s approach to wellness comes from a blend of her yoga and nursing backgrounds. As both a nurse practitioner and yoga therapist, Lisa has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and as, a nurse practitioner, an understanding of illness and its effects on wellbeing. She specializes in helping her clients live their best lives despite chronic illness. Lisa’s goal is to bring the joy of yoga to every body, regardless of age, size, shape or ability. She meets people where they are connecting them to their own innate healing potential.
Lisa currently teaches small group classes and is available for private yoga therapy sessions.