Best Body: Katrina Kaufman
“Exercise helps me manage anxiety and keep my health in check.”Read more about Katrina here. Photo by Melissa Donald
Best Body: Alison Cardoza
“I strive every month to reach a new, realistic goal for myself. This month my goal is to do 15 pull ups in a row.” Read more about Alison here. Photo by Melissa Donald
How She Copes with Sickle Cell Disease
By Ashli Findley Life can seem overbearing for patients dealing with sickle cell disease (SCD). Tanisha Hackett was diagnosed with the blood disorder at age 9. She has learned to cope in ways that alleviate much of the discomforts, including staying calm, praying, relying on her support system, and meditating.“That doctor talked to me and taught me how to meditate,” says Tanisha about her initial diagnosis. He asked her, “What is something that you really enjoy? What do you like?”She told him she loved the sound of rain, that it calmed her.“The doctor said whenever [...]
Parents Worry that Labels are Forever…
By Megan S. Willman Amy Ayres does not shy away from conversation about dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Diagnosed with both at an early age, Amy was part of ECE (Exceptional Child Education), a JCPS program designed to meet the needs of students with educational disabilities. Because of her own classroom experiences, Amy knew that she wanted to become an educator who would focus on individualized instruction. In March 2017, Amy opened the doors of Lyndon Learning Childcare Center. “I believe that parents need to know how to educate and advocate for their kids and then be [...]
She Believes in 60 Minutes of Sweat
By Brigid MorrisseyI have vivid childhood memories involving trampolines. At the time, I never thought of bouncing around on a trampoline as a workout. But Stephanie Bristow and her business partner, Rashna Carmicle, developed an exercise method that will have you dripping with sweat yet still grinning. At B.You Fitness Boutique, clients are welcome to go about their workouts in the way that best suits them. “We’ve built a strong community where women can come together and connect,” Stephanie says. “They don’t have to be intimidated to come in. They can come in to do [...]
Happy 4th of July!
Get out there and celebrate the freedom to move! Today’s Woman Best Bodies issue coming August 2017
