Samana Lake, PT, CYT, Dip. MDT has been practicing physical therapy for 35 years. She graduated from Marquette University in 1988. Samana has served in various settings, including orthopedics, geriatrics, and schools. In 2000, she completed a diploma program specializing in the McKenzie Method, which relates to mechanical therapy and diagnosis and is especially useful for spinal disorders.  To further her skills, Samana completed a 200-hour yoga certification in 2003 and became a certified yoga instructor. She is certified in Yoga for Osteoporosis and Scoliosis with the Fishman Method shown to improve bone density and scoliotic curve alignment. She currently teaches two postural yoga classes. She completed the level 1 and 2  training in 3D Exercises for Scoliosis and is working towards certification with the Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School. She integrates her skills in mechanical therapy, functional assessment, and yoga to offer her clients a functional treatment plan.