Carol Ann Davidson PT, DSc, RYT E-200
Accessible and Adaptive Yoga Teacher
Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, I have worked primarily with people who had brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders and spinal cord injuries in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and home care. I also taught adult neurologic physical therapy at the university level.
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 to integrate yoga and physical therapy. My current professional focus is 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 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 and Adaptive Yoga Teacher
Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, I have worked primarily with people who had brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders and spinal cord injuries in rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and home care. I also taught adult neurologic physical therapy at the university level.
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 to integrate yoga and physical therapy. My current professional focus is 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 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 therapy student in Essential Yoga Therapy Part 1 with Robin Rothenberg
- Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher Trainer, Elise Browning Miller 2021
- 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!