Testimonials

I have participated in extreme sports for most my life, so I thought I knew what pain was. Yet on 10/22/2022, I experienced the worst pain of my life. I was training for a ski mountaineering race by doing power training the previous day. I simply leaned over the next morning to open the door and felt the worst, most excruciating pain shoot from my lower back down my left leg and immediately felt helpless. I was quickly diagnosed by an MRI to have a sizable L4 disc herniation impinging on my nerve root. Options for treatment were intense physical therapy or surgery. I desperately wanted to avoid surgery. I am familiar with Sherri's work and was able to obtain an immediate consultation. She was amazing! She started with a thorough review of my injury as well as an assessment of my current physical fitness. She started with simple and non-painful movements using various Yamuna® techniques. Over the next several weeks she progressively modified routines based on my feedback of what was effective in relieving pain. At 6 weeks I was able to start work outs again and by the end of February, I competed in my ski mountaineering race without surgery or pain medication!

Sherri has continued to follow up with me after the initial injury to ensure I am still progressing well. I have also learned from her instructions the basics of the Yamuna® method and am now able to "tune up" and address muscle aches and pains as soon as they may occur. She has been a true miracle worker in my life and I am forever grateful!

Dr. R. Berger ~ Flagstaff, AZ

Sherri’s deep knowledge of Yamuna®  combined with her knowledge of physiology and intuition has relieved my pain from a heel spur.  After 6 months of pain, limping, x- rays, chiropractic and podiatrist visits, with zero relief or long term solutions, thank goodness I found Sherri Kovan. 

 
Sherri starts by asking questions, then watches you walk.  She instantly could see where my problem was coming from.  Having plantar fasciitis and a heel spur is a mechanical problem and Sherri got to work.  After some patient history questions, she was able to identify how 2 C-sections and associated scar tissue began the chain of tightening, rotating thighs and knees and on down to my feet.  By working on tightness in all those areas, bringing new blood flow to bones, and stretching and strengthening my feet, within 1.5 months I was 100% pain free. 

I have been taught the exercises, own the Yamuna balls and foot wakers and can take care of myself at home.  This gives me confidence and strength knowing my body just needs the right training to heal.  For me Yamuna®  took a commitment of about 10 minutes a day and now I can use Sherri’s videos to guide me to make sure I am doing the exercises correctly and always learning new ones for better health and strength.

Kathryn Nelson ~ Flagstaff, AZ

For more than 40 years I have participated in numerous endurance events, including more than 150 triathlons of Olympic distance or longer, 103 marathons and numerous other events, including ultramarathons and rough water swims from Alcatraz to the mainland. During that time, I felt bulletproof suffering no major injuries. However, one day, I started feeling tingling in my fingers and numbness in my left quad... After consulting many doctors with no success, I was resigned to having back surgery. I expressed my disappointment on social media. That is when I found Sherri. She reached out with an innovative, therapeutic approach to addressing my physical challenges using a “ball therapy”. She spent several sessions with me and ultimately taught me a routine that has had a profound impact on my racing and my general wellness. Sherri is one of those people who motivates and provides compelling solutions to physical challenges. I owe my longevity in endurance racing to Sherri and will always be grateful that she cared enough to reach out to me that day. Mark Becker ~ Redondo Beach, CA

In 2021 I made some lofty goals of finishing a 50 miler and a 100k ultra run. It was a lot of mileage and the training volume did a number on my body. I used the body rolling throughout my training and an FST session which kept me going. For the 100k, Sherri worked with me the night before the race and the morning of, which set me up to knock out my first 42 miles. I had 20 miles left and was ready to DNF, I could barely walk at that point. Sherri worked with me using the Yamuna® balls and I was able to release and open up my hips allowing me to finish my run. I have since continued to use Yamuna Body Rolling. The best part is knowing how to use the balls, whenever I hurt or need to release sore or tight muscles I can do it right then without needing to schedule a massage or appointment. Self care at its finest. 

Caryn Jene ~ Flagstaff, AZ

I signed up with Sherri for a 3-day intensive as I was in a lot of pain and unclear what to do about it. Sherri used a variety of modalities with me sorting out and getting to the root of my problems. Her skill in evaluating and diagnosing what is needed was fabulous. Sherri used YBR, Pilates basics, fascia release work and Body Logic to help deprogram some disfunctional patterns, and set in motion more optimal muscle patterns. I experienced so much benefit I extended my stay for another two days as I could see daily improvements. When I left I had a personal program in place, I have been doing it 4-5 times a week, and I am continuing to gain confidence in my body's ability to heal

 Niedra Gabriel ~ Ojai, CA.

Let me start by saying Sherri Kovan changed my life. For years I was exercising with all these different trainers and eating well but I seemed to be getting significantly bigger- I was tight and locked up. It's not until Sherri started doing Yamuna® on me did my body completely transform. Yamuna® bodywork improved my digestion, released my joints, the bulk disappeared & actually reduced my size in half. Thanks to Yamuna®  and Sherri I have the body I've always dreamed of.  

Farah Fahad ~ Los Angeles, CA