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 is certified in the Rigo Concept with the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School based on the original Schroth Method The method focuses on the concepts of 3D spinal correction, breath expansion, muscle activation and integration to empower patients to reduce curve progression and improve postural alignment. She integrates her skills in mechanical therapy, functional assessment, and yoga to offer her clients a functional treatment plan.