Adriana Hermel, C-IAYT

Yoga Therapist
Movement Team Lead

Pronouns: she/her

Osher Team Member Since: June 2022

Patient Services Offered:
Therapeutic Movement (Yoga)

Education:
Yoga Therapy, Yoga as Therapy North America 
Physical Education, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS) (Brazil)

Bio:
Adriana Hermel (C-IAYT) has been in the wellness field since 2006 when she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from UNISINOS University in Brazil, with an emphasis on exercise for wellness, health promotion and education. Adriana received her yoga therapy certification in 2017, when she completed her 1000-hrs yoga therapy training through YATNA, an International Association of Yoga Therapists accredited school. Her yoga studies are in the lineage of Viniyoga, which means "appropriate application". It is a holistic healing discipline that addresses the entire person (body, breath, mind, behaviors, emotions and spirit) in an interconnected way. She is also a certified ACSM/ACS cancer exercise trainer, ACSM personal trainer and health and wellness coach.
Adriana has experience working with individuals with a variety of health concerns, including cancer, pulmonary and cardiac diseases, orthopedic/neuromuscular disorders, chronic pain, stress, anxiety and depression.

Personal Statement & Approach:
"I want to help individuals improve health and well-being at any phase of their life and with any presenting condition. I believe a personalized mind-body approach is a proactive tool that individuals can utilize to feel better and to make the most of their lives."