In my early thirties I was diagnosed with aggressive early-onset osteoarthritis, characterized by degenerative lumbar and cervical disk disease and severe knee joint degeneration. In my determination not to become disabled, and in my search to find an alternative to chiropractic visits, pain medication, and inevitable knee replacement surgery, I discovered Pilates and its low impact effectiveness in strengthening the body. I've utilized my personal experience with arthritis into an opportunity to help others who are also afflicted with this often debilitating disease. Over the past 7 years, through my own company, Proper Pilates, and my license as a chiropractic therapy assistant, I use Pilates-based physical therapy to rehabilitate patients and clients. Many of my patients have different forms of arthritis and arthritis related diseases, such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, and injury related arthritis. It is rewarding to work one on one with patients, not only to see their physical progress but to also know that I've made a significant difference in the quality of their lives. In addition, I've conducted Pilates training workshops for physical therapists and hospitals in the Southeastern United States, and I teach several Pilates classes per week and a class called Gentle Stretch, which I designed for all people, many who have physical limitations due to arthritis.


My personal experience with arthritis, and my compassion for others who are afflicted with arthritic conditions, has led me to become an Ambassador for the National Arthritis Foundation and to promote its mission: "To improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases." With the Arthritis Foundation, I am pro-active in education, advocacy, and life improvement programs to promote arthritis based programs for Americans to help prevent further disability.



Sunday, July 10, 2011

Kentucky Speedway 2011 Inaugural NASCAR Nationwide & Sprint Cup Races

Lisa Humphries, Melanie Self MRO Women's and Children's Ministry Coordinator, Randy Humphries
My husband Randy and I were honored to be guests of MRO - Motor Racing Outreach for the Inaugural NASCAR Feed The Children 300 and Sprint Cup Races at Kentucky Speedway. MRO is the faith based organization which ministers to the NASCAR race community and provides childare for the drivers and race teams during races. MRO is a viable and much needed ministry which provides counseling & comfort if there is a trajedy within the NASCAR community, and chapel services for the drivers, crew, and families while they are away from home. 

Jack Rousch
I was elated to meet the legendary and most gracious Jack Rousch, founder and owner of 
Rousch Fenway Racing. 

Jeff Gordon's Dupont #24 and team mambers

Lisa with the #43 Valvoline team

Lisa and Randy in the Pits for the Feed The Children 300 Race

Lisa and Randy in  the Pits at the Sprint Cup Race


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