Evolution
Physical Therapy and Yoga
Physical Therapy
Evolution Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of back and neck injuries. Our licensed physical therapists are committed to providing evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques. Treatment sessions are individualized for each client based on diagnosis and recovery goals. Specialized treatment programs include, pre- and post-natal back pain, yoga for a healthy back, biofeedback for whiplash and headaches and custom designed yoga programs for home injury management. We directly bill most insurance companies.
Our Staff:
Janet Carscadden
Janet Carscadden PT graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, Canada in 1995. Early on in her career, she developed an interest in treatment of the spine. In 1998 Janet received board certification in mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine from the McKenzie Institute USA. From 1998 ’Äì 2006 Janet treated patients at the Spine Institute of New England. In 2008 Janet received a clinical appointment to The University of Vermont Department of Physical Therapy due work with providing clinical research for low back pain. Janet's practice includes a specialization in treatment of back pain during pregnancy and developing yoga programs for back and neck pain. Her practice includes treatment and prevention of back, pelvic, hip pain and incontinence due to abdominal surgery, pregnancy and pelvic instability. Janet is a Certified Yoga Instructor and a member of The American Physical Therapy Association's Section on Women's Health.
Heather Cracower
Heather Cracower PT graduated from the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2003 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Since becoming a PT, Heather has specialized in Orthopedic Physical Therapy with an emphasis on treating the spine. A specific area of interest is back and pelvic pain in pre- and post-natal clients. Heather utilizes a McKenzie mechanical approach for evaluation and treatment. She also incorporates elements of manual techniques such as Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Strain Counterstrain into her practice. Heather is a certified Yoga Instructor and Thai Yoga Massage practitioner. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Section on Women's Health.
Yoga
Evolution Yoga is dedicated to the teaching of yoga traditions focusing on physical alignment as a way to develop a mindful practice. Evolution Yoga teachers are influenced by a variety of yoga traditions and styles including Anusara, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Iyengar. Each of our experienced teachers brings to Evolution Yoga a rich background in the science and philosophy of yoga and a dedication of personal practice. We offer classes appropriate for those new to yoga as well as more experienced practitioners. Specialty classes include pre- and post-natal yoga, yoga for women 40+, post-partum health for moms and therapeutic yoga for athletes. We offer drop-in classes and 10-class discount cards.
Susan Cline Lucey-Evolution Yoga Studio Director
For Susan, yoga exists in a myriad of forms: sometimes it's a full practice on her yoga mat, other times it's a deep breath during a tough parenting moment. Yoga practice comes to play during the intensity of birth and months later, stretching and singing in baby yoga. In her teaching, Susan blends her experience as a certified yoga teacher, childbirth professional, modern dancer and mother to create a practice that is full of heart and joy.
Susan's love of teaching began in 1990 as a creative dance teacher to young children in her hometown of Lexington, Virginia. She continued her dance and teaching education as a student at Connecticut College, and later in New York City as a teaching artist in public school classrooms. Susan received her initial 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2001 from Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga Center in Manhattan. Upon moving to Vermont in 2004, Susan immersed herself in prenatal/postnatal yoga teaching, which led her to receive an advanced certification in pregnancy yoga and childbirth education from Colette Crawford of the Seattle Holistic Center. In the past three years, Susan has developed a unique series of infant, toddler and children's yoga classes which spur from her knowledge of creative movement and utilize activities appropriate for each child's developmental stage. She is the mother of 3 1/2 year old Emmett and 4 month old Zinn.