Move With Balance® on Kaua’i
Kar
en, good morning to you and everyone at Giving Back!
Upon my arrival to the island of Kauai, after spending a year on Maui having the privilege of working with Karen Peterson at one of the Assisted Living Sites as a mentor, I knew I wanted to share the goodness she has created because of the love she has for the aging population.
I shared with her early in our relationship; I vowed to offer the Move with Balance concept and practices with others. This I have done, by implementing two offerings at sites, one at the Friendship House (mentally challenged), and the other, an Adult Day Care Center. There we provided a few mentors to work with our mentees throughout a 10 week time period.
Karen was invited over to do a community presentation, and participate in a Health and Wellness Expo in February, 2013; days after her book had just been printed. Many participants purchased books, visitors and residents alike delighted in her presence; as many of them knew first hand whether they were care takers, aging or providers the need for “mind alert” movements.
I have introduced these movements at the Lihue Senior Neighborhood Center, they love it and have me come back as often as my schedule allows.
I have been working with a physical therapist to offer classes in her private studio. She has been in communication with Karen, has started to expose the general population to the concept and her offerings.
I see and hear ONLY positive responses and appreciation from others once they are introduced to the concepts of the Move with Balance programming.
When I think of Karen Peterson’s work, I think of a phrase, “When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life”. She is passionate about her work, for that, I am very grateful on both a personal and professional level. I simply want to share her goodness with others.
Rachelle Bachran, MS
Public Health Educator
Hawaii State Department of Health