Trudy Turvey - MS, PT - Clinical Director  - Trudy has over 30 years experience as a clinician, administrator and teacher.  She is well-known for her experience in post-surgical therapy for breast cancer, lymphedema and exercise assessment and training.  She is an invited speaker for the nationally acclaimed "Day of Caring" and "Young Women's Breast Cancer Coalition".  She values her personal relationships with her patients and above all offers individualized quality care to each of them.  To help support the clinic and provide financial assistance to patients who otherwise not be able to afford survivorship care, Trudy launched the non-profit, HealthLinks Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization.  Through the generous donations of individuals, organizations and successful fund raising events, HealthLinks Clinic is able to provide monetary help for patients seeking the essential cancer survivorship care.

Shelly Barnard - CMT - "When the body is brought into a state of relaxation, all systems work at a more optimal level, immunity is boosted, and healing capacity is heightened. For the past nine years, I've drawn from Swedish massage, gentle myofascial release, and other bodywork modalities to promote this state of balance and harmony in my clients."

Shelly graduated from Kenyon College in 1991 with a degree in English literature and minors in both Psychology and Vocal Music.  She received her certification in massage therapy from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 1998, then earned additional certification in pre-natal, labor and post-partum massage from Carole Osborne-Sheets in 2002.  Shelly blends deep Swedish massage techniques with gentle myofacial release to promote "health, heart and harmony" in the body.  She has a part-time private practice in Boulder and also works for Longmont United Hospital, teaches "Massage for Expectant Mother" community classes and is part of the Birthplace Message Therapy team.

Annette Bray - Annette has been helping individuals achieve greater wellness and fitness for over 12 years.  After` completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, she worked with patients in clinical rehabilitation at University Hospital and Children’s Hospital in Denver.  She also worked as a physical therapy aide assisting patients in recovery from back pain, shoulder, knee and hip injuries.  Annette enjoyed 6 years working in corporate and community fitness centers where she helped hundreds of clients, from the novice exerciser to the aspiring athlete, achieve their health and fitness goals by finding greater balance and functionality in their body.  In addition, she developed wellness programs for thousands that addressed the physical, mental and emotional health of her clients.  She is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Her love of the outdoors and physical activity are the basis of her desire to work in the field of healthcare.  “Movement of the body is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.  I guide my clients through exercise to bring physical and mental balance back to the body so that they can once again find the joy of movement and make it a lifelong habit.  Leading individuals to this healthy state is truly a labor of love.” 

Carol Benjamin - is a well-known physical therapist in the Boulder area.  She has a passion for combining manual therapy and movement re-education in both musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation.  Starting with her first career as a professional cellist and combining her 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, Carol brings a truly eclectic approach to her work combining both Western and Eastern approaches.  To schedule an appt with Carol, please call 303-938-3770 or via email - carol@carolbenjaminpt.com
Amy Miller - has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado.  She has ten years experience in personal training working with elderly adults.  She specializes in balance training.  Amy enjoys long distance running, as well as hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.

Experiencing the cancer journey with family and friends inspired Amy to support HealthLinks Clinic and its many patients.  "I feel honored to be a part of our patients' efforts to design a survivorship roadmap and be able to help them by sharing my health and fitness knowledge."
Laura Kupperman - Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor - Laura has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching since 2002.  She is trained to work with adults and children, and specializes in working with people who are ill, injured, or recovering from surgery.  During Laura's own experience with cancer she relied on yoga to help her heal and recover, and she was thus inspired to begin the Yoga for Survivors program in 2005.   Laura is honored to share the healing path of yoga with her fellow survivors!  Laura teaches with plenty of patience, compassion, and individualized attention.  For more information about Yoga for Survivors classes visit www.yogaforsurvivors.info.  Laura has a B.A. from Wellesley College and an M.A. from Stanford University. 

When Laura took her first yoga class in 1995 she was immediately sold on the physical benefits of yoga - the feelings of strength, vitality, flexibility, and well-being, inspired her to continue practicing regularly.  Over time, Laura began to appreciate the mental and emotional benefits of yoga as well, as she become less "Type A" and more "Type Be" Laura's joy for teaching comes from sharing the light of yoga with her students, and watching them transform on all levels.  No yoga, no peace.  Know yoga, know peace.

Joan Block M.A, M.F.T.- As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Joan has developed, implemented and delivered lifestyle lectures and programs for the Pritikin Longevity Center in California, The Colorado Cardiovascular Center, and The Boulder Community Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. Analytically trained, Joan has counseled individuals, groups, couples and families for over thirty years. As a breast cancer survivor, Joan brings personal experience, professional acumen, humor and compassion to her work. Her interests include, but are not limited to, the body/mind connection, the arts, science, nature and her beautiful family .

 

  Pam Vagnieres, MS, CSCS, CNT - "I am passionate about nutrition as an exciting new science.  Research on food phytochemicals is showing how incredibly powerful food is as preventative medicine!  I teach people about the "nutrigenomics" of food; that is, how certain foods can suppress inflammation, silence genes that fuel cancer, and turn on genes that protect against heart disease.  I believe we should "love" our food, not just eat it because we think it's healthy. 

Pam has a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Chapman University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from the University of Colorado.  She is a Certified Nutrition Therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. 

Holly Hanzel - has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and is a certified Personal Trainer, as well as a certified Pilates Instructor.  Holly is an avid exercise enthusiast who believes in movement for improved health and quality of life.  She enjoys the health benefits of her active lifestyle which includes alpine skiing, telemark skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and long-distance road cycling.  She specializes in individualized strength conditioning and functional training with an emphasis on balance to increase agility and strength in activities of daily living.  She helps build confidence with exercise through a variety and gradual implementation of strength conditioning.  She believes in the positive effect that exercise has on the side effects of cancer and she thoroughly enjoys the rewarding feeling of helping those individuals experience decreased fatigue and pain which often accompanies the plethora of side effects from chemotherapy.

HealthLinks Clinic, Inc. provides patients healthy cancer survivorship opportunities by attending to the
complications faced by cancer survivors through medically supervised exercise and rehabilitation.

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