Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Athletic Club of Bend

I just started the Therapeutic Yoga Series provided by TAI and co-lead by Laura and Malachi. This has been more impactful, more profound than I could have ever imagined! Buckle up for a long review of why this class is changing my life, and why I recommend it to ANYONE ready to step up their physical activity with intention and community.
All of us enrolled in the class are working on a myriad of acute and chronic injuries in all walks of life so we each require different assistance and guidance. The pace is a bit slower at times to give in-depth instruction so we feel “rooted” with the correct postures (and so we don’t further injure ourselves!) But it also has a good rhythm and flow! I’ve done yoga for years without realizing some key fundamentals (both in my posture/form and in my mindset). Our bodies tend to look for shortcuts when being taxed with physical demands, especially when we have tender areas. It is our mind’s duty to pay attention to those shortcuts and realign our body so that we are building stronger networks and more resilient muscles (and prevent future injuries). This process is rewiring neural pathways in our brain and it’s so cool to be able to see it happening! The intention that both Malachi and Laura put into this class is palpable. They not only provide detailed instruction, but they also set the tone for the group to be a community where we can be vulnerable physically and emotionally: we can shake and twist and do the wrong poses, laugh at/with ourselves, and cry. I have never felt such a warmth from fellow yogis as in this class! From here, I feel much more confident to increase my range and stamina in other physical activities because I’m building a safe and strong foundation for my body and mind.
So to sum it up, this is a life-changing, confidence-building, community-making, resiliency-forming therapeutic yoga class!

Problem: urinary urgency caused by 3 prostate surgeries. Received a very rapid and significant improvement from the teachings and physical training of Dr. Laura Cooper.

Post surgery I thought this was as good as it got and better than many others have - so I put up with the inconveniences. Dr. Cooper’s physio methods improved the pelvic floor and changed my quality of life. Thank you.

Chris Cooper is very experienced and knowedgable. I had an acute ankle sprain and plantar fasciitis. Chris evaluated me and helped identify exercises that would help eliminate the discomfort. I am already feeling better! And, a shout out to Laura Cooper too! She's amazing. Chris is an ankle specialist.