Joyful Pose Yoga: Expert Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief
9 reviews
Kristen Gustke, C-IAYT; E-RYT500
Kristen Gustke, C-IAYT; E-RYT500
Yoga Therapist, Chronic Pain Specialist, Movement Specialist
“I was in Kristen's yoga class and she offered to help me after 3 back surgeries. I had several private sessions with her which really helped me learn to move correctly and alleviated a lot of my p...”
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“Went to Kristen following a mountain bike accident in which I separated my shoulder. She was able to get me quickly back up to speed and able to practice yoga again. Additionally she recognized whe...”
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My Services
Initial consultation and posture assessment
Free initial consultation.
Free · 15 minutes
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Yoga Therapy
Where can you turn if you have an aching back and neck, a stressful job, trouble sleeping, and your shoulder is keeping you from enjoying your exercise? Y...
$140.00 · 75 minutes
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As yoga therapist, I take a holistic approach to enhancing your health and wellbeing. We don't have to be experiencing acute pain or disease to want to feel better. Let me meet you where you are.
About me
As a passionate IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist with over 2,000 hours of teaching experience, I specialize in helping individuals manage chronic pain and achieve optimal wellness. Combining a deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with a PainCare Aware approach, my teachings emphasize proper alignment to prevent injuries and alleviate discomfort. With a background in healthcare, I offer compassionate, personalized support tailored to your unique needs. What truly drives me is sharing the transformative power of yoga with people of all ages and abilities—because at its core, yoga invites us to embrace ourselves just as we are.
Yoga Teacher
International Association of Yoga Therapists
Yoga Alliance
Bachelor in Animal Science
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My Reviews
9 reviews
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“I was in Kristen's yoga class and she offered to help me after 3 back surgeries. I had several private sessions with her which really helped me learn to move correctly and alleviated a lot of my p...”
undefined • April 22, 2021
“Went to Kristen following a mountain bike accident in which I separated my shoulder. She was able to get me quickly back up to speed and able to practice yoga again. Additionally she recognized whe...”
undefined • April 22, 2021
“I went to Kristen after losing all strength in my calf, the result of a spinal disk injury. She was able to pinpoint my structural posture problems, recommend strength exercises and therapy, and b...”
undefined • April 4, 2021
“Kristen has an incredible combination of knowledge between physical therapy and yoga. She truly understands how your body works and how to address your issues and truly heal you. I can't recommend ...”
undefined • March 27, 2021
“Having suffered sciatica and overall stiffness in my back and lack of flexibility i began to see Kristen after the pain started getting so severe it was interrupting my sound sleep. Kristen’s tre...”
undefined • March 26, 2021
“I have had the privilege of working with Kristen on a daily basis in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. She is a valuable member of our care team, and brings a knowledge base that is...”
undefined • March 25, 2021
“As a physical therapist, I have the privilege to work with Kristen daily in the clinic and I would say her expertise has enhanced my own practice, as well as my patients overall recovery. I have le...”
undefined • March 25, 2021
“Recently, I asked Kristin for suggestions on a sciatic/hamstring injury I have been dealing with for 20+ years. Kristin was more than willing to take me onto my mat and show me some exercises. This...”
undefined • March 24, 2021
I help with
Yoga
Meditation
Depression
Prenatal Health
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Ankle Pain
Anxiety
Achilles Tendonitis
Abducted/Adducted Toes
Birth
Body Image
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Stress
Doula
Elbow Pain
Emotional Health
Energy Therapy
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Fitness
Foot Pain
Functional Fitness
Gait Dysfunction
Guided Meditation
Grief
Hamstring Injuries
Hand Pain
Health & Wellness Coaching
Headaches
Hip Flexor Injuries
Hip Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Impingement
Inflexibility
Joint Health
Joint Hypermobility
Joint Injuries
Joint Pain
Knee Pain
Ligament Injuries
Limited Mobility
Low Self Esteem
Lower Back Pain
Mindfulness
Migraines
Mobility
Mood Improvement
Muscle Injuries
Muscle Pain
Muscular Imbalances
Muscular Weakness
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck Pain
Osteoporosis
Pain
Pelvic Dysfunction
Pelvic Pain
Peripheral Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching
Plantar Fasciitis
Post Fracture
Post Hip Fracture
Post Lumbar Fusion
Post Surgical Pain And Tightness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
Postnatal Health
Posture
Pinched Nerve
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Related Back Pain
Pregnancy Pain
Quadraceps Issues
Reduced Range Of Motion
Reiki
Relaxation
Rotator Cuff Problems
Rotator Cuff Strain/Tear
Runners' Injuries
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Sciatica
Sedentary Behavior/Inactivity
Self Compassion
Self Confidence
Self Discipline
Self Awareness
Self Massage
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Pain
Side Effects Of Chemo/Radiation
Sleep
Spine Health
Sports Injuries
Stiff Neck
Stiffness
Stretching
Stress
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Tension
Upper Back Pain
Women's Health
Work-Life Balance
Wrist Pain
Chronic Pain
Functional Movement
Acute Pain
Yoga Therapy
Athletic Injuries
Balance
Back Pain
“Self-care is a responsibility, not a luxury.”
- Kristen
Schedule an appointment now
I'm based in Spokane, WA and offer virtual appointments.
Kristen Gustke, C-IAYT; E-RYT500
Yoga Therapist, Chronic Pain Specialist, Movement Specialist