Carol Ann Davidson PT, DSc, RYT E-200
Accessible Yoga Teacher, Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, I've always enjoyed working with people who have mobility challenges. In over 30 years of being in the profession, I’ve work in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, universities, and home care. My specialty has been neurologic physical therapy, which includes working with people who had brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders and spinal cord injuries.
For personal wellness, I've always loved yoga. It's the one practice to which I always return. I love that yoga addresses body, mind, and spirit. In 2016, I entered into yoga teacher training. I thought it would deepen my personal yoga practice and I could integrate yoga and physical therapy.
Through the process, I shifted my professional focus to share yoga with people who are older or with physical challenges to promote optimal function and wellness as they move through life's journeys. An additional interest of mine is yoga for scoliosis. As someone who has a mild scoliosis and a mom of a daughter with scoliosis, I've explored how yoga can support the body to function well with a curvature of the spine whether one's had scoliosis most of one's life or it began in adulthood.
Training and Certifications
Passions
I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and dog; gardening; knitting; exploring in nature; being with family and friends, and of course teaching and practicing yoga!
Accessible Yoga Teacher, Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, I've always enjoyed working with people who have mobility challenges. In over 30 years of being in the profession, I’ve work in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, universities, and home care. My specialty has been neurologic physical therapy, which includes working with people who had brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders and spinal cord injuries.
For personal wellness, I've always loved yoga. It's the one practice to which I always return. I love that yoga addresses body, mind, and spirit. In 2016, I entered into yoga teacher training. I thought it would deepen my personal yoga practice and I could integrate yoga and physical therapy.
Through the process, I shifted my professional focus to share yoga with people who are older or with physical challenges to promote optimal function and wellness as they move through life's journeys. An additional interest of mine is yoga for scoliosis. As someone who has a mild scoliosis and a mom of a daughter with scoliosis, I've explored how yoga can support the body to function well with a curvature of the spine whether one's had scoliosis most of one's life or it began in adulthood.
Training and Certifications
- Yoga for Scoliosis Part 1 and 2 with Elise Browning Miller 2019 and 2020
- Adaptive Yoga Training with Matthew Sanford at Mind Body Solutions 2019
- Accessible Yoga Training with Jivana Heyman 2018
- Integrated Wisdom: Yoga Therapy for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Teachings of the Schroth Method with Hagit Berdishevsky and Meredith Weiss 2017
- 200 hours Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training, Yoga Garden, Philadelphia. 2017
- American Physical Therapy Board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist 2000-2020
- Doctor of Science in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions 2005
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Temple University 1995
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Ithaca College 1990
- Member of Yoga Alliance
Passions
I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and dog; gardening; knitting; exploring in nature; being with family and friends, and of course teaching and practicing yoga!