“Therapeutic Recovery with Yoga” free workshop is Saturday, October 9

Wauwatosa Physical Therapy of the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin will host a workshop, “Therapeutic Recovery with Yoga,” on Saturday, October 9, at 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The workshop is free and open to the public and all staff. Board Certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kennth Berg, MD, physical therapist Melissa Post, PT, and yoga instructor Michelle Schultz will discuss the therapeutic benefit of yoga after joint surgery.

RSVP with the link below. Please email Melissa Post with any questions.

6750 W. State Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53213

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Dr. Berg is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in comprehensive fracture care and minimally invasive anterior total hip replacement. He also has a strong interest in total knee and shoulder replacement, including the reverse shoulder replacement. Dr. Berg is trained in foot procedures, arthroscopic rotator cuff and knee problems as well.

Melissa has 10 years of experience helping patients with orthopedic as well as complex pain issues restore function, including specialty certification as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. She enjoys movement analysis including running gait, body mechanics, and integrating goal activities into the rehab program. Melissa is a hands-on, evidence-based therapist who uses a variety of techniques to help patients achieve optimal movement and restore life activities.

Michelle has been teaching private and group yoga classes in Milwaukee and the surrounding area, offering a variety of styles for all levels, all ages for over 15 years. Throughout that duration she has completed two 200 HR certifications in Hatha yoga, Therapeutic yoga, as well as Certified Holistic Life Coach, Pilates, Power Yoga, PiYo, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga for Seniors, Spin Cycling and Food Psychology.