Finding Strength, Community, and a Healthier Future
For more than 15 years, Karen L. has trusted Lamprey Health Care with her care. And when her care team connected her to Lamprey’s New Hampshire Healthy Lives Program, she discovered something she never expected from a PCP: Yoga!
After two knee replacements last year, Karen hoped to rebuild her strength and maintain her mobility. Through the Healthy Lives Program, Community Health Worker Sue G. connected her with local wellness resources, including yoga classes at Inspired Yoga in Raymond.
“I resisted yoga for so many years, believing it was not my style of exercise, and that I wouldn’t fit in the yoga world, “ Karen laughs. “I thought I’d feel awkward and never go back. In fact, I had resisted it for decades”
Instead, she found a welcoming community and a new path forward.
“From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable. There was a sense of belonging I wasn’t expecting.”
Today, Karen attends yoga classes two to four times a week. What started as a reluctant experiment has become an essential part of her health routine, helping her stay active, build strength, and look toward the future with confidence.
“My goal isn’t just to recover from surgery. I want to keep doing the things I love. I want to hike again. I want to play pickleball again. Yoga has helped me believe those goals are possible.”
Karen credits Lamprey’s whole-person approach to care to helping her make lasting lifestyle changes. Working with her primary care provider, Dr. Heidi Crusberg, she has focused on nutrition, movement, and overall wellness … not just medical treatment.
“What I appreciate about Lamprey is that they see the whole person. They connected me with resources that have truly changed my life. Molly Thomas, owner of Inspired Yoga, is one of those resources and integral to that trajectory because of the way she runs her studio. She and her community of instructors welcome all people at all stages of their lives. It’s something extra special. She is an extension of the excellent care I receive at Lamprey”.
Today, Karen feels stronger, healthier, and more hopeful than she did a year ago.
“I’m incredibly grateful for Lamprey. The care is exceptional, and the connections they’ve helped me make have had a huge impact on my health and quality of life.”
