Dr. Terri Kennedy

Health & Wellness

"The best way out is always through."
-- Robert Frost

Dr. Terri Kennedy has been called "smart with a heart" – always willing to serve. As a National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association she has delivered "Search Your Heart" and "Power To End Stroke" workshops for corporations and community/faith-based organizations, and has spoken for organizations such the Congressional Black Caucus and Speaking of Women's Health. She is on the faculty of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and delivers an informed, inspirational and interactive message offering culturally-relevant, practical tips one can use right away. Sample topics include:

• 7 Rules of PWR Eating - The basics of healthy eating.
• Seven-Day PWR Detox - How to detoxify the body in a nourishing and holistic manner. 
• Breathing for Life - Breathing techniques to improve lung capacity and control asthma.
• A Focus on Women's Health - The special factors affecting women's health and integrative approaches to healing and prevention.  
• Power To End Stroke - The risk factors and warning signs of stroke, as well as prevention strategies.
• Search Your Heart - The risk factors and warning signs of cardiovascular disease, as well as prevention strategies.
• Yoga 101 - The ancient practice of yoga applied to modern-day life to build self-awareness and improve the quality of life.

With each talk tailored, she can deliver the message you need, whether you are a small business, corporation, non-profit or professional association. A sample of the diversity of her clients is below:

Topic: General Health & Wellness

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Annual Meeting of the New Champions
From September 8th through 12th, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the "Summer Davos" Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China. The Meeting took a comprehensive approach to the issues most relevant to getting global business back on a track of growth and identifying opportunities for development. She presented "From Inefficiency to Integration: Realigning Global Health" during the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Summit, and is co-leading the YGL Global Health initiative.

World Economic Forum / Global Health

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
On Sunday, March 8th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy taught a seminar to the over 1,200 Holistic Health Counseling students at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. She focused on "Making Healthy Living Accessible," including an overview of health disparities and how to create and deliver culturally-relevant health messages to individuals and community groups.

Professional Training Program / Health Disparities

Women Organized Around Wellness
On Friday, May 1st, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy was the featured speaker for the "A Day for Us" event sponsored by Women Organized Around Wellness (W.O.W.). She spoke on "Power Living: Think, Eat and Live on Purpose." She provided an overview of the Power Living empowerment philosophy, as well as practical advice on healthy living.

Women's Group / General Wellness

Harden Memorial CME Church
On Saturday, March 29th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a healthy living session for the "Women's Wellness Workshop" at Harden Memorial CME Church in the Bronx. The fundraising event was coordinated by the church's Young Adult Council and a portion of the proceeds were donated to UNICEF's initiative to provide the proper nutritional equipment and foods to children in Africa and around the world.

Faith-based Women's Group / General Wellness

The First Ladies of Harlem
On Friday, August 17, 2007 and Saturday, August 18, 2007, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a wellness retreat for The First Ladies of Harlem - the wives of some of the most prominent preachers in Harlem. The retreat was held at the Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The women received an immersion into the Power Living wellness and empowerment techniques.  

Faith-based Women's Group / Wellness Retreat

First A.M.E. Church Bethel's Health & Pampering Day
On Saturday, April 22, 2006, Terri Kennedy spoke at the First A.M.E. Church Bethel's Health & Pampering Day in Harlem. She shared information on holistic health and discussed her 40 Days to Power Living empowerment program.

Faith-based Women's Group / General Wellness

ESSENCE National Sales Meeting
On Monday, July 18, 2005, Terri Kennedy was a guest speaker for the ESSENCE National Sales Meeting in New York. She led the Time Warner Magazine's sales team in her signature "Raise Your Spirit" segment including breathing techniques, chair yoga movements, and an overview of Power Living habits of success.

Media Sales Team / Hands-on Techniques

Topic: Nutrition

S.P.I.C.E. (Supporting Pre-Conception Individuals through Cultural, Cooking, and Coping Essentials)
In 2008 and 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy was the nutrition expert for S.P.I.C.E. (Supporting Pre-Conception Individuals through Cultural, Cooking, and Coping Essentials). She offered nutrition education and cooking demonstrations to the women in the program. The program was being administered through CAMBA, one of Brooklyn's largest, most comprehensive social service agencies. The intention was to address the pre-conception health of the most at-risk Caribbean, African-American, African, and Latina women in central Brooklyn as a preventive measure to instill healthy habits that would continue when and if these women become pregnant.

Women / Nutrition Workshops & Cooking Demonstrations

American Heart Association's Power Weekend
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a series of "7 Rules of PWR Eating" workshops for the American Heart Association's Power Weekend at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a forum for key opinion leaders — Power Ambassadors — to network and share ideas for propelling AHA's "Power To End Stroke" movement forward. It was an inspirational event which unveiled successes and awarded Ambassadors who have dramatically heightened stroke awareness among African Americans.

Health Advocates / Nutrition Workshops

The Waldorf-Astoria
On Tuesday, April 5, 2005, Terri Kennedy participated in a Health Fair for The Waldorf-Astoria. She provided holistic health and nutrition consultations for the Waldorf-Astoria/Hilton employees at the historic hotel in New York.

Corporate Executives / Nutrition Coaching

Eileen Fisher Executive Meetings
From July through December 2003, Terri Kennedy led a series of inspirational talks, chair yoga sessions, as well as a "Power Living: Eat to Life" workshop at a variety of Eileen Fisher Executive Meetings. She spread her motivation to their showroom in New York City, corporate offices in Irvington, New York, as well as their distribution center in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Corporate Executives / Nutrition Workshops

Topic: Heart Health & Stroke Prevention

Love Your Heart: Cardiometabolic Disease in Women of Color
On February 14, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the symposium "Love Your Heart: Cardiometabolic Disease in Women of Color." The event was sponsored by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Manhattan Chapter (NCBW) and was held at Harlem Hospital. Dr. Kennedy offered advice on how to make heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

General Public / Heart Health

Search Your Heart Goes Red
On Friday, January 25th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy gave the keynote speech for the Search Your Heart Goes Red event in Long Island for the American Heart Association. She inspired local leaders to take charge of their health and be role models for their communities.

Health Advocates / Call to Action

Power to End Stroke Workshop for Macy's
On Tuesday, February 26th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a Power to End Stroke Workshop for Macy's in New York on behalf of the American Heart Association. She inspired employees of Macy's to live better lives and gave them tips on healthy living and practical techniques they could use every day. 

Corporate Executives / Stroke Prevention

National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women
On Friday, June 6th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy was the keynote speaker for the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women 50th Northeast District Conference in Buffalo, New York. The theme was "Commitment to Excellence: The Art of Business & Professional Success." She provided an overview of Power Living and spoke about healthy living with a focus on heart health and stroke prevention on behalf of the American Heart Association.

Women's Association / Heart Health

Topic: Yoga / Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

Social Venture Network Conferences
Since 2002, Terri Kennedy has been involved with the Social Venture Network Conferences in Arizona and California. She has been involved in discussions about sustainability and has led early morning yoga sessions. The conference brings together visionaries from across the country interested in supporting and running socially-conscious businesses.

Business Conference / Yoga Sessions

34th Annual Yoga Research Society (YRS) Conference
On Sunday, November 9th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy presented at the 34th Annual Yoga Research Society (YRS) Conference. She presented a talk on "Yoga in America" covering trends in demographics, practice, industry and research. Each fall since 1975, YRS has brought to Philadelphia distinguished teachers, scientists, researchers, physicians, artists, and musicians to participate in its annual conference. The conference was held at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yoga Association / Industry Trends

National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Conference
On Saturday, October 18th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy presented at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Conference in Chicago. The theme of the conference was "The New Frontier of Holistic Medicine: A Restoration to Wholeness in Healthcare." Her topic was a "Case Study Panel: Irritable Bowel Syndrome." Dr. Partap Chauhan from the Jiva Institute in Faridibad, India presented the Ayurvedic view and the actual client case. Christina Collins gave perspective from the Jyotish view. Dr. Kennedy provided an intervention perspective from a yoga view.

Ayurvedic Association / Yoga & Digestive Health

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Terri Kennedy has been involved in the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York since it opened in Harlem in 2007. She led multiple interactive workshops on the "Body-Mind-Spirit Connection" for the medical students.

Medical School / Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

International Association of Black Yoga Teachers 
From Thursday, July 31st, 2008 through Sunday, August 3rd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers retreat in Los Angeles. She spoke on a panel on "Yoga in Institutions", as well as led a workshop on "Yoga for Chronic Diseases".

Yoga Association / Yoga & Chronic Disease

Topic: Community Events

Shape Up New York Fitness Challenge
On Tuesday, January 15th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the Shape Up New York Fitness Challenge. She motivated participants to make healthy lifestyle changes, offering a yoga session for those of all ages. Sponsored by the New York City Department of Health, the event was held at the Harriet Tubman Learning Center - C.S. 154.

General Public / Yoga Class & Wellness Advice

Central Harlem Health Revival
Dr. Terri Kennedy has participated in the Central Harlem Health Revival since its beginning. She has participated in the Health Walks, demonstrated breathing techniques for asthma, and led workshops focused on cardiovascular health. In 2009, she is serving as keynote for the health conference. The Central Harlem Health Revival was created by the Borough of Manhattan Ecumenical Advisory Group to motivate Central Harlem residents to adopt healthier lifestyles, and provide tools and information to empower community residents to advocate for themselves.

General Public / Motivation & Chair Yoga

Harlem 5K "Health Walk-A-Thon"
On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the Harlem 5K "Health Walk-A-Thon." She walked the 2-mile historic stretch and then provided inspiration, chair yoga techniques and healthy living tips for the walkers on behalf of Harlem's Healthy Living Initiative and the American Heart Association.

General Public / Motivation & Chair Yoga

Bronx Community College Holistic Health Fair
On Wednesday, February 16, 2005, Terri Kennedy participated in the Bronx Community College Holistic Health Fair in New York. She shared healthy eating tips and stress management techniques, as well as offered deep breathing demonstrations from her Power Living: Mini-Escapes relaxation CD.

General Public / Wellness Advice & Chair Yoga

Harlem Hospital's Health Fair
On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, Terri Kennedy participated in Harlem Hospital's Health Fair in conjunction with World Asthma Day. She offered information on Ta Yoga and the benefits of yoga on lung capacity and stress management. The event was held at Harlem Hospital.

General Public / Breathing Techniques

The Athletic Center of Excellence & Sports Medicine
On Sunday, June 27, 2004, Terri Kennedy shared her "Power Living: Mini-Escapes" relaxation techniques as part of the Health & Wellness Awareness and Empowerment Day for The Athletic Center of Excellence & Sports Medicine (ACES) in association with the PBI Regional Medical Center in Passaic, New Jersey.

General Public / Breathing Techniques