Dr. Joanne Wu

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Dr Joanne Wu is a board certified rehabilitation MD experienced registered yoga teacher E-RYT wellness consultant and fitness expert who is passionate about exercise  Her training includes holistic health coaching CHHC through Integrative Nutrition and Acupuncture through Harvard University She also carries a board certification in Integrative and Holistic Health Furthermore she is a certified Cancer Exercise Trainer CET through American College of Sports Medicine and a Level II Reiki Practitioner  Specifically on the mat she has a foundation in Anusara Yoga and have continued to broaden her practice through Yoga for Seniors with Duke University Iyengar Yoga for Scoliosis and Back Care Baptiste Yoga for Athletes Restorative Yoga Aerial Yoga Acroyoga and Thai Yoga Massage  Through these diverse pathways she has established a vibrant and comprehensive approach to her Yoga journey and teaching Her philosophy of “movement for healthful living” is supported by her background in endurance sports Spinning Pilates Barre Aerials and Hoop To date she has over combined hours of teaching training practicing and continual education in yoga fitness and wellness Through her roles as a Lululemon Athletica and Manduka Ambassador Prana Influencer Inner Fire Luminary and Acroyoga JAMbassador she enjoys helping build a community in which safe supported play exploration and inspiration can be achieved on and off the mat Acroyoga has been a wonderful gift to her for the last five years and along with her background in Aerials she has been performing and teaching for various communities She is certified to teach Acro from Acroyoga Fit SeattleAcro and Acro Revolution Furthermore she has studied intensively with other schools of Acro such as LIFT School of Acrobatics Acroyoga Montreal YogaSlackers and Cheer style Acro She currently teaches a variety of fitness and wellness classes as well as private mind/body health clients and lead workshops in Aerial Yoga Partner Yoga Hoop Yoga Acro Yoga TRX Yoga SUP Yoga Barre Pilates and Reformer in Upstate NY She is the Executive Director Bnd Founder of the annual late summer/early fall Upstate Acro Fest in Rochester NY Outside of Rochester she is also a co-owner of Up! Aerial Fitness in Buffalo NY For more about Dr Wu please visit her website: wwwFitbWellcom.