Program coordinator Cheryl Van Demark, PT is a registered Yoga teacher and physical therapist with a master’s degree in physical education and exercise science.  Over 25 years of working with patients as a physical therapist has cultivated a great appreciation for the power of integrating mind, body and spirit in recovering from injury and coping with lifestyle changes imposed by altered states of health.

A youth dedicated to training as a competitive swimmer instilled a commitment to regular exercise and an invaluable experience of spending hours each day swimming in the “flow” of connection with the breath, stillness of the mind and the consequent energetic power of the body.  Singing in a chamber choir revealed how sound has the capacity to uplift the spirit.  Clinical skills acquired over years of treating people with the art and science of manual physical therapy techniques have illustrated the power of touch in health care.  Decades of teaching therapeutic exercise has created multiple venues to help individuals become stronger and develop their kinesthetic senses to empower their inherent abilities to improve movement dysfunction.

The life science of Yoga and Ayurveda has opened yet another door into the great journey of the study of our miraculous human form and the amazing power of the mind to create an environment for pursuit of an optimal state of health within.   One of the many fruits of mindfulness training is discovery for each of us the Truth that lies within and how to use this life to carry out this Truth for the benefit of others.

The mission of Health in Motion is “The science of physical therapy as expressed through the art of mindful movement practices.” It is Cheryl’s sincere hope that participation with the program and our wonderful instructors will allow individuals to discover a fun and sucessful life long movement practice to enhance health and wellness.

Libby Smith, PhD, EdD is an educator, author, international speaker, mentor, Personal Trainer, Yoga instructor, and an Ordained Minister.  Libby has taught at university level in areas of Sociology, Psychology, Human Sexuality, Marriage and Family, Lifetime Fitness and Yoga.  She is founder and director of Wind Horse Wellness.

Zenda Sergo is a certified 12-year veteran of the Pilates Method. Zenda’s life experience and her work with clients has taught her that the decline of flexibility, mobility and function are not inevitable – but most probably the result of misalignments addressed through the Pilates Method.  Zenda currently works full time as a private instructor at Prescott Pilates Studio.

Master Aaron Kravetz has made a full time career of Chinese Martial Arts for the past 27 years. He has focused on the powerful and scientifically proven therapeutic aspects of Tai-Chi, Meditation and Balance for the past decade.  His teaching technique is fun, engaging and an effective form of therapeutic movement.

Aaron has  developed a hands on education and a deep understanding of body mechanics. As a 6th degree black belt he learned first hand about the bodies inherant strength and weaknesses. With his certifications in Hypnotherapy, NLP ( Neuro-Linguistic-Programming)  and in Tai-Chi, he has developed a multi- tiered approach to sharing Mind-Body-Spirit arts.

Aaron truly enjoys participating in the stages of growth and learning that occur as each individual grows and heals. The processes he shares at this point in his life are all based on relieving stress and increasing strength.Participants learn to move through their world in new and different ways offering each individual greater freedom and balance.  The arts he teaches can be practiced for the rest of your life.  More information is available at PrescottTaiChi.com.

Deborah Korda is certified to instruct Arthritis Aquatics, and has been teaching at the YMCA for the past six years.  Five years ago she developed an Aqua Yoga program for the ‘Y’. It is Deborah’s great pleasure to share these techniques with others!