Month: March 2010

Written by Rachel Krentzman, PT, E-RYT, CPYI, for LA YOGA MAGAZINE This was the second in an ongoing series on the therapeutic applications of yoga to appear in LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine. A copy of the article can be viewed at: www.layogamagazine.com I clearly remember the moment when shooting pain in my back […]

By Rachel Krentzman PT, E-RYT, CPYI, Written for www.active.com Have you ever experienced a nagging pain in your shoulder blade area that just won’t go away? How about chronic neck tension while sitting at your desk? Do massages feel great but a few hours later the pain returns? Upper back and neck tension are complaints […]

Yoga Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathwork) are instrumental in preparing the body, the mind and
the spirit for conception. Yoga can increase your chances of conceiving by working on 3 different levels: PHYSICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL, MENTAL / EMOTIONAL. This article includes a video.

By Rachel Krentzman, PT, E-RYT For www.active.com – March 19, 2010 – The Great Yoga Wall™ Many of you may have experienced both the exhilaration and peaceful state that a yoga practice provides. One of the reasons we feel so good after doing yoga is because it is a balanced physical practice designed to open […]

“Doctors make the worst patients.” This cliché characterizes my behavior is not coming to terms with low back pain. I persisted in over-exercising, sought out curbside consults from my peers, ordered unnecessary tests and continued to suffer. All this changed when I met Rachel Krentzman. I care for countless patients with spinal stenosis and am […]

“As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning instructor myself, I had tried everything I knew and consulted numerous other physical therapists for my shoulder pain with no relief. I had restricted my fitness routine and had almost given up hope of getting better until I heard about Rachel Krentzman and her […]

At Embody, we combine the ancient art and science of Yoga with Physical Therapy for a unique,  integrative and effective approach to pain relief and improved well being. We focus on finding the  source of your pain and realigning the body using movement, Yoga postures, positioning and  breath work. Combining our knowledge and experience as […]

I am a physical fitness nut; a marathon runner; a triathlete; an endorphin junkie; and a very busy attorney in a stressful practice. I had always thought of yoga as something like meditation. No time for that. But when an injury sidelined me for several months my physical therapist recommended a yoga session with Rachel. […]

 In a recent research study, the largest of its kind to date, Yoga proves to be more  effective than traditional exercise or an educational booklet for patients with  chronic  low back pain. Our studio boasts a 12 station Yoga Wall ™, the only of its kind in San Diego, for spinal traction and deepening your […]

Jenn Chang DPT, received Bachelor degrees in both General Biology and Dance in 2008 at UC San Diego and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2011.  Having over 20 years of formal dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop and break dancing, she […]