Many Thanks For All You Do For Us
"I wanted to tell you that my hips, especially the right one, have been waking me up 4 to 5 times a night with pain. After our class Tuesday, I slept like a baby. And on Wednesday, Thursday, and hopefully tonight, also. I will do those stretches and poses now. I had been wondering if surgery may be in the future, though I do not want!! Many, many thanks for all you do for us with your knowledge, guidance, encouragement, caring and support!! You are truly a big-hearted, wise, woman/healer and I am so very grateful to have you in my life! Our whole class is grateful, also. You are a blessing for so many! So there, if you were thinking of retirement, you can not do so!!"
Margaret
Beverly's Yoga Classes For Scoliosis Have Made A Significant Difference
"I am so grateful that my daughter appears to have no scoliosis at this time due to the benefits of yoga for scoliosis for correcting her curve and halting progression. Beverly's yoga classes for scoliosis have made a significant difference not only in my daughter's physical abilities but also her confidence. Anything I can do to help another child and family to highlight the benefits of this therapy would be welcomed, so, most definitely, please send them my way; I would love to speak with them. Hopefully their lives can be changed through this amazing therapy with Beverly, like our daughter's has been."
Prerana
Rejuvenating, Informative And Fun
"Bev's Yoga for Back Care class is rejuvenating, informative and fun. I have been taking her class for over one year. As a result, my posture feels more aligned, I have fewer aches and pains and more strength, stamina and mobility in my day-to-day activities. She is excellent at identifying imbalances and restrictions in movement and helping students learn poses and modifications to work through their limitations and improve range of motion. She keeps classes challenging and interesting for all levels. I always leave feeling refreshed!"
Kim
Today, I Feel Like Myself Again With No Severe Pain
"I came to Beverly in severe back pain. I had injured my back and was doing physical therapy and taking medication, but after 3 months I was not improving. I realized having scoliosis and a harrington rod fusion that was over 30 years old, my recovery was being affected. My PT recommended yoga with Beverly since there was not much more she could do with my physical limitations. I had never tried yoga and what little I knew of it I thought I would also be limited in what I could do, but being in pain and needing to do something I tried it. Beverly did a personal session with me to understand the pain areas and see my physical limitations. She gave me a few exercises to focus on the pain. I did what I could and felt the improvement. I appreciated her method 'if it hurts, stop doing it,' but 'if it feels good, keep doing it'. So, with a few exercises, the pain improved and during each session with Beverly we focused on what was working and what pain lingered. Today, I feel like myself again with no severe pain. Beverly has given me some tools to manage and strengthen myself with yoga. With a life of scoliosis I will never be "normal" or free of complete pain, but to be "my normal" again and active is wonderful! Thanks, Beverly!"
Teresa
Always Energetic, Upbeat, and Positive, She Wants To Help
"So let me tell you about my yoga teacher, Bev Stegman, and her Yoga Back Care class. An injury to my chronically unhappy back sent me scrambling for relief. I was in pain and wondered if I would ever be able to do the active things I love again. Perusing the class schedule at the wonderful yoga center I attend, I learned of Bev and the new class she would begin teaching that week. Bev's experience is in yoga, physical therapy, and reflexology, and her class sounded perfect. The class I needed at the time I needed it, what a serendipitous event!Athletes describe themselves as being 'all in' when discussing their connection to the team and the upcoming game - that description is a perfect fit for Bev. Her knowledge base is amazing, but it's more than knowledge that makes her 'all in'. She is genuine in practicing what she preaches, using yoga daily to deal with her own back issues. In creative and sometimes small ways, yoga becomes a natural part of much of her day bringing relief to back and posture issues. Suggestions for using these easily imitated techniques are sprinkled throughout each class. I would be remiss if I failed to mention Bev's welcoming and playful teaching style. Students are engaged and classes are fun. Always energetic, upbeat, and positive, she wants to help. Bev is available during and after class with suggestions. She welcomes questions by email between classes. Students are certain to find themselves joining with Bev and coming to think of their situations in a hopeful way.I have gotten much benefit from participating in class and using Bev's suggestions in my daily practice. I have resumed participation in all my former activities and am pleased I can participate fully. The positive consequence of class is made especially notable by the negative consequence of missing a class or two - do that, and the old issues begin to reassert themselves, so it's important to make as many classes as possible. Do I sound 'all in'? I hope so. That's the message I want to convey.
Ben T.
Beverly, You Are One Of A Kind, Always So Awe Inspiring
"What an inspiring, educational, comforting, relaxing, emotional, peace of mind (and a body boost) I have received as a client. Beverly, you are one of a kind, always so awe inspiring to everything you present, including the heartfelt feelings I've received over the past 3 1/2 years. Although I have ongoing appointments with several doctors, I am placing my present recovery to all I've received from getting to know you and Foundation Therapy. The first day I entered the door at FTC, I had a feeling of comfort, with the hopes that I was at the right place, and at the right time. What I've experienced over this time cannot be put into words, as there just aren't enough words in the English language to express the depths of my feelings. I'm on my knees continuously thanking FTC and especially you for all you've given to me ( and to Stan). Our lives have been deeply enriched and we thank you from the depths of our beings. My Classes/Treatment: Rehabilitation, Reflexology, Yoga (WOW), Better Breathers Club, and YOU! What is Next?"
Lila
