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T he WAC Wellness Center is fortunate to have a talented group of service-providers— each dedicated to their practice and each passionate about improving lives. Every two years, the Wellness department hosts an integrative services provider roundtable discussion. This gathering allows an open forum for information sharing and allows our providers to discover more about each other's work. This year, on the heels of that round table, we're presenting short biographies of each provider and offering a clip from their conversation. Whether you're seeking integrative wellness services now or just want to know more about the WAC Wellness Center, this month's feature package will help you find your way. Let's start by meeting the providers. —tamEla thomaS, Wac WEllnESS managEr Sara bayEr, acupuncturE anD rolfing Sara has been a certified acupuncturist since 1986. In 2004, she became a Rolfing practitioner and later completed advanced Rolfing training in Vienna and Berlin. She holds a master's degree in Chinese language and literature from the University of Michigan. Sara has taught at acupuncture schools for more than two decades, including at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado. She has studied acupuncture in China, practiced yoga in India, and continues to work with people from all walks of life. Emily Durban, phySical thErapy Emily moved to Washington state in 2007 to complete a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Puget Sound. Prior to her move, she taught elementary school English in Redlands, California. While teaching, she always remembered her time volunteering at a hospital. Emily says she loves being in the health field. She says physical therapy uses problem-solving techniques on a regular basis, much like teaching. Outside of work, she enjoys coaching high school lacrosse and soaking up the great Northwest. Jim WEbEr, yoga thErapy Jim is known as the "Yoga Doc," a nickname he acquired from his wife after he transitioned careers from being a surgeon to a yoga instructor and therapist. He closed his private surgery practice in 2008 to complete yoga training and immediately started working with patients to better their lifestyles through yoga. Jim holds a medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed surgery training at the University of Washington. He is also certified in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional Hindu system of healing. Outside of the yoga studio, you'll find him teaching at conferences, gardening, writing poetry, or enjoying the arts. linDa oh, poDiatry D Da po Linda recently moved to Seattle to complete a oneyear sports medicine fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center. She completed podiatry school at Kent State University. Linda always pictured herself working in the medical field. Ultimately, she says she chose podiatry because it combines the use of physical therapy and surgery. >>