Patient Empowerment Community - People

I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master's in Health And Rehabilitation Sciences. I'm a person with quadriplegia and maintain the website www.pittrehabcounselor.com and blog www.pittrehab.blogspot.com

I am from the Republic of Palau in the southwest Pacific, http://www.visit-palau.com/ and have been a certified Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner since 1998. I volunteer with various online healing networks and am a current member of the World Wide Reiki Organization, www.wwro.org, the Chikara-Reiki-Do Masters Group, and a number of Yahoo healing groups: Divine Manifestation Energies, Drops...

I'm a wife, mother,and grandmother, who is trusting daily in God's Word that He will strengthen me to rise above life's difficulties. I live with multiple chronic illnesses. The Lord has been teaching me to Live Simply, Laugh Often, and to Love Deeply. I hope to encourage, uplift, and at times amuse. I will share my heart and life openly, praying that the Lord will use His Words and mine to...

From the time I was properly diagnosed with late-stage Lyme, I have had a new lease on life...like I have been given another chance...a second life. Living is very valuable to me, and I try to take advantage of each moment, and know that there is a reason for each moment.I'm feeling a little lost because I don't know what I should do with my life, other than the most important job of being a...

I worked as a cardiovascular nurse specialist for more than 20 years. I have a passion to share how the choices we make each day determines what our tomorrows will become. Adopting a more healthy lifestyle can prevent so many cardiac problems. I had open heart surgery as a child to correct a congenital heart defect. I also have a strong family history of coronary artery disease. So, I...

I have a muscle disease called Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. It's difficult, but doesn't define me. I am a child of God, who can give support and comfort to others who are suffering, because of the comfort God has given me.

Greg Katz is the founder of Surviving Strong and Surviving Strong TV. Surviving Strong is an oasis for hope, perseverance, and devotion to your health and healing. As a psychotherapist and “Health Sherpa” I understand how chaotic life can be with a chronic or life-threatening illness. I know from personal and professional experience that physical, emotional and spiritual stamina...