From Anne Asher
I have a background as a therapeutic exercise instructor, movement therapist and massage therapist. I am currently certified by the American Council on Exercise as a trainer, and by the Atlanta Back School to give ergonomic assessments.
I draw on many years’ experience working in physical therapy, chiropractic clinics in fitness settings and in my own private practice.
I am also a health journalist specializing in spine, holistic health and fitness/exercise. I am the Back and Neck Pain Guide on About.com. About.com is owned and operated by the New York Times Company. Previously, I served as the Ergonomics Editor on BellaOnline.
I am a consumer reviewer for the Cochrane Back Group, which means I give input as to how reports on medical studies may apply to and be understandable by a reader who is not a part of the medical profession. I also provide expert comment on back pain and holistic therapies for the press. Past gigs include Conde Nast’s Easy Living Magazine in the U.K. (print), and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online.
I have a strong creative side and I try to bring that to my work as much as I can without sacrificing the accuracy, safety and effectiveness of what I produce.
Last Updated: Jan. 20, 2012.
