Dr. Deborah Kern is a health scientist who dares people to live in harmony with the wisdom of their bodies. This conviction was inspired by her pioneering research showing that mind/body integrated approaches to exercise are more effective at reducing anxiety than conventional approaches to exercise.
Dr. Kern provides keynote addresses and breakout sessions at professional conferences, women's health conferences and community events. She helps people "feel" the science and power of the body-mind connection. She provides the tools to reconnect and use this power to enhance not only their physical health but their work, relationships and spiritual well being.
She teaches Nia, Yoga and Sensual Movement classes locally and in retreat settings. Dr. Kern facilitates healing retreats and also provides one-on-one life coaching sessions. Author of 4 books and 2 CDs recorded.
Dr. Kern studied Nursing at Vanderbilt University and received a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. She received a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX. She is a Black Belt Nia Teacher, certified Integral Hatha Yoga Instructor, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and Mindful Change Coach.
Her years of practice as a nurse, health educator, personal trainer, yoga and Nia teacher and yoga therapist have given her lifestyle insights not found in books. She has become very aware that when people live their lives disconnected from their bodies' messages, they not only miss out on the wisdom of their bodies and opportunities to heal emotional issues, but they are also more likely to experience stress and dis-ease. When they pay attention and take action, "miraculous" changes can occur.