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Our students and graduates are incredible clinicians and writers. We love sharing what they have to say! The following is from a newsletter by Maureen Mason, MS PT, WCS, CCI, PYT-C. This is part one of a two part series, detailing her own experiences and observations while prescribing Medical Therapeutic Yoga to her clients. Learn how…
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