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Yoga in Motion Celebrates New Ownership with Grand Re-Opening Sept. 7 D
Terry Ruel
uring the past decade, countless San Antonio residents found a sanctuary and path to greater physical, mental and emotional wellbeing at Yoga in Motion, founded by Effie Wood, one of the treasured “grande dames” within the local yoga scene. When Wood announced her retirement earlier this year, Yoga in Motion faithful lamented the closing of her Castle Hills studio. Thankfully, Yoga in Motion’s doors will not
close, and new owner Terry Ruel hopes to infuse the studio and the surrounding community with renewed energy and his passion for yoga. Meet Ruel and his Yoga in Motion team at the studio’s “Grand Re- Opening” on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12-3 p.m. Studio instructors, including Ruel, will provide yoga demos, and the event will include freebies and refreshments. Ruel says he has been a “yogi” for more than four decades, and he has
been teaching locally for about four years. Owning his own studio is the fulfillment of a dream, he says. “Sometimes there are things you feel like you are supposed to do – this
was one of those,” he says. Ruel does not plan to change the studio or the Yoga in Motion experience, which emphasizes “Vinyasa flow” and leans toward the “softer” side of yoga. Ruel, who recently moved within walking distance of the studio, says he is eager to introduce new residents to the studio and to the many benefits of regular yoga and meditative practice.
Yoga in Motion is located at 8055 West Ave. For more information, visit
www.yogainmotionsa.com, or call 210-979-9642.
UC4Life Wellness Center Welcomes Two New Practitioners
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ummer has been a time of growth for Dr. Jacob Torres, DC, and his
professional team at UC4Life Wellness Center, which has two locations in San Antonio.
Dr. Joshua Hill
Dr. Joshua Hill, DC, joins the center from Buffalo, New York, and is the center’s physical medicine specialist. Dr. Hill, who holds a
doctorate in chiropractic from D’Youville College, has a vast knowledge of soft tissue injury and myofascial dysfunction and works with patients experiencing shoulder and hip problems or dealing with sprains and strains. In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Hill is board-certified in physiotherapy and has certifications in Graston Technique.
Dr. Ally Butera, DC, moved to San Antonio from Kansas City, where she completed her doctorate in chiropractic at Cleveland Chiropractic College. Dr. Butera specializes in pediatrics, family wellness and women’s health, physical therapy and injury rehabilitation. She is also Webster-certified in maternity care.
Dr. Ally Butera
UC4Life Wellness Center, founded by Dr. Torres, is home to the 6 Weeks to Wellness program and also to the Abundant Life Series, which provides information on topics like belly fat, fatigue, insomnia, hormone issues, thyroid and autoimmune disorders.
UC4Life Wellness Center has offices at 23127 IH-10
West, #209 (210-698-2888) and 3707 N. St. Mary’s (210-468-1891). For more information about Drs. Hill and Butera and about UC4Life Wellness Center, visit
www.uc4life.com.
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