19/01/2024
Who's behind PHY Phat Hatha Yoga Therapy?
Well, it's just me, Tara Martice.
What's my background?
Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist:
🙌 Graduated from S.A.I.M. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552952160787&mibextid=ZbWKwL in 2001
Practice for 6 years in Calgary, Alberta and specialized in:
💚 Trigger Point Therapy
💚 Deep Tissue Therapy
💚 Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
We all know what happened in 2020 - COVID.
So during the lockdown, to better myself, I signed up for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification Program through
https://www.facebook.com/SiddhiYogaInter?mibextid=ZbWKwL
I was halfway through the program when on June 18th, 2021, I experienced my first major vehicle accident that left me with multiple soft tissue injuries in the hip and neck that hurrled me 10 years into the future of hip and lower back arthritis with a side of migraines.
It's been a process that I will never forget and yes, was traumatizing to the point of needing to reevaluate my abilities, what strengths I had left, my new weaknesses and learning to find new coping tools for just life.
My old coping tools consisted of remodelling my new-to-me house, weight lifting and extensive year-round outdoor activities. I had ambition through my work and yes, you could have considered me a workaholic as an independent single adult female with all her ducks in a row, ready for the next level in life and work.
I loved every minute of it!
After the first 3 months off work, I restarted the yoga program, however, I had to start over with the restorative practice.
As I advocated for help, I slowly got it. However, it wasn't consistent and my issues were with my fascia, ligaments and trauma. I had gained weight, had started to overconsume again and ballooned back to 325LBS. I had serious work to do if I were to remain independent and at minimum get my mental health back.
🙌 On December 24th I completed and received my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate.
Today, I work part-time as a Shelter Worker for The Mustard Seed and casully a Certified Professional Dog Trainer at Dog Training with Tara Martice.
My focus is to support and help those who:
💚 carry extra weight
💚 have social anxiety
💚 have trauma
I am new to the yoga industry but not to therapy. I am only taking on clients by direct referral (your therapist must contact me directly).
💜 I'm still working on myself
💜 I still carry extra weight
💜 I will always have restrictions on my abilities.
My rates are currently being calculated, and I know how much working on yourself costs. So don't worry, I will work with you no matter what your financial situation is.
Compassion through Action.
Namaste!
Tara Martice
Certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher
Restorative Mobile Practice
