in the body is necessary to develop a routine that doesn’t do damage,” explains Reed. Extensive research regarding train- ing and education provided Reed with potential careers and certifications—per- sonal trainer, massage therapist, trigger point therapist and Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) practitioner—that expanded on the stretching techniques she learned from the physical therapist. “All of my education and training, particularly studying with Aaron Mattes, whose Mattes Method of active isolated stretch- ing is recognized worldwide for treating pain, and studying with Yamuna Zake for my YBR practitioner certification, helped me to understand how my body’s mus- cular system works and which muscles to release and stretch, as well as in what order,” notes Reed, who offers group and private YBR sessions.


Regardless of age or physical limi- tations, nearly everyone can benefit from YBR, which helps to keep the body well aligned, toned and flex- ible, with a good range of motion. In a YBR class, individuals learn to work on each part of the body by rolling a ball of appropriate size and firmness from the buttocks to the calf; from the tailbone up to the skull; from the ab- domen up to the collarbone; from the collarbone out to the shoulder joint; and so on. “YBR gives individuals the op-


portunity to work on themselves and in the process, develop a sense of self-empowerment, because they can free their body of restrictions and eliminate stress and tension anytime, anywhere, forever,” says Reed, who recommends private YBR sessions prior to group classes.


Location: 832 Anchor Rode Dr. For more information, call 239-649-0814 or visit PattiIntuitiveMovement.com. Also visit YamunaBodyRolling.com. See ad, page 42.


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