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For those battling pain, even the thought of starting an exercise regimen can be daunting prospect. But Janis Riise believes movement can help relieve pain and is ready to help.

Now an exercise and yoga therapist, Riise worked as a clinical kinesiologist for five years before deciding she wanted to try something different. So, armed with a degree in kinesiology and her accreditations as a yoga instructor, Riise integrated her expertise in both fields to create a unique pain-management program through Universal Movement Recovery.

Ive been able to integrate yoga and kinesiology from the beginning (of my career) and it seems to be working really well, Riise explained. People not only seem to be really interested in yoga, but as they go through injuries their nervous systems can sometimes be really wound up which leads to more pain. So they need to have something (like yoga) to calm them down so that they are able to better see the benefits of the other things they are working on to heal from their injuries.

Universal Movement Recovery mainly focuses on, and is most well known for, its cancer rehabilitation programming some of which Riise does on a pay-by-donation basis.

Using yoga therapy and exercise therapy classes, Riise helps those in her cancer rehabilitation program manage the effects of cancer treatment; she works with clients on recovering lost range of motion, battling fatigue, restoring sensation in their extremities, working through scar tissue and positively connecting with their bodies.

Seeing themselves get stronger in the strength class shows them that they are able to do things after going through a period where they werent able to do anything or a very limited amount, Riise says.

Riise specializes in more than just cancer rehabilitation. She has trained with some of Saskatoons most experienced pelvic floor physiotherapists and has created yoga and strength training programs for women recovering postpartum and after pelvic floor surgeries. Shes also worked with vestibular physiotherapists to extend her understanding of balance problems so she can better help seniors and others dealing with dizziness and balance issues do workouts safely whether it be cardio, yoga or strength training.

Universal Movement Recovery offers both group classes and individual sessions. Riise says that no matter how people end up working with her they can be sure their program is 100 per cent individualized to their needs and goals Riise even creates at-home programs that can be done without having to invest in specialized equipment.

First, Ill have (my client) see a physiotherapist and theyll do an assessment to show what needs to be worked on where they have limits in range of motion and what issues they might be dealing with, Riise said. Then we discuss what the client is interested in and then I would assess their movement patterns to see what they might need to work on so a client who comes in wanting to do yoga might also get some exercises from me on functional conditioning like how to lift a box safely.

Riise doesnt currently have her own space where she can work with clients and currently offers classes out of spaces in Donald Physiotherapy, Nomad Therapies and Ground Yoga. In the future she would like to expand her community-based programming to reach even more people.

I have a lot of knowledge and I just want to share it with people, she said. The clients who do really well with me are open to learning about how yoga can help them to reduce their pain, to become more flexible and to build up strength and stamina.

If you are interested in learning more about Riise and her program, she will be holding a free seminar at Donald Physiotherapy on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.

Janis Riise, owner of Universal Movement Recovery, in Saskatoon, SK on Friday, November 22, 2019. Universal Movement Recovery is yoga and exercise therapy business in Saskatoon that specializes in cancer rehabilitation and pain managemen.Liam Richards / Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Universal Movement Recovery

Owners: Janis RiiseHours: By appointment or class time.Phone: 306-280-5089Email: yogaandexercisetherapy@gmail.comCheckFacebook

Erin Petrow is a reporter at The StarPhoenix. If you have started or moved a small business in Saskatoon within the last year, contact her atepetrow@postmedia.com

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