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Yoga Therapy in Dietetics: Credentialing, Applications, and Practitioners

  • Event
  • Friday, October 06, 2017
Details:
Program presentation by Annie B. Kay an integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a certified yoga therapist (master yoga teacher at E-500 RYT level, also certified by the International Assn of Yoga Therapy) and a plant alchemist. She uses yoga and other wisdom traditions (Ayurveda and Shamanic plant medicine) therapeutically within her licensed practice.

She now works independently to teach and write, but previously was Lead Nutritionist is Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the largest yoga center in the country. She graduated from Cornell University (nutritional biochemistry) and Boston University (nutrition communication), has written for scientific journals and for the popular press including Yoga Journal and Eating Well, appeared on CNN and PBS, and speaks across the country on women’s health and nutrition, mindful lifestyles, and connecting with nature for health.
Website: https://www.anniebkay.com/

Program Objectives:
1. Describe credentialing of yoga and yoga therapy for dietitians
2. Suggest possible mechanisms of action and list practical applications of yoga in dietetics
3. Name dietitians integrating yoga therapy into nutrition practice, discuss how the field is evolving, and cite future opportunities

Host of the Event: WAMDA

Where/ Location:
Chestnut Conference Room 2
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St Springfield, MA
Dinner to be provided

Time: 5:30- 8:00pm

Cost:
Prior to Event: WAMDA Members $20, Non-Members $25, Students/Interns $10
At the Door: WAMDA Members $25, Non-Members $30, Students/Interns $15
Contact:
Barrie Sutton
774-272-2288
Barrie.Sutton@baystatehealth.org
://www.wamda.org/events/upcoming
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