Valley Performance Health

03/30/2026

April 2026 Yoga Weekly Schedule

Monday 9am Gentle Yoga
Monday 4pm Mixed Level
Wednesday 12pm Mixed Level
Friday 2pm Mixed Level

Email Shanya Stearns DPT, RYT shanya@valleyperformancehealth.com to register 

03/20/2026

Free Intro to Yoga Class
No prior experience is needed
Led by Shanya Stearns, PT, DPT, RYT

NO DROP INS
Class limited to 6 students
Register by emailing Shanya at shanya@valleyperformancehealth.com

Located at Valley Performance Health
1243 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury

Gentle Mobility and Yoga for Stiff and Tight Bodies

Free Intro Class Schedule
Monday 3/23/26 10:00am
Monday 3/23/26 4:30pm
Thursday 3/26/26 10:00am

This small group class is designed for people who feel stiff, tight or intimidated by a traditional yoga class. Each session begins with simple breathing and centering followed by gentle, alignment-focused movements to help improve mobility, balance, and overall comfort. Led by a physical therapist and yoga teacher, this class emphasizes safe, approachable movement with options for all levels.

No prior experience is needed.

Class size is limited to 6 people. Please bring your own mats and props if you have them. There will be a limited number available to those who do not have their own.

For any questions, inquiries or more information contact Shanya at shanya@valleyperformancehealth.com

www.valleyperformancehealth.com

03/20/2026

Welcome Shanya 🙌💯
Shanya completed her yoga teacher training in 2006 and taught for several years before earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Her goal was to deepen her understanding of how the body moves, heals, and thrives.

Throughout Shanya’s nearly 15 years as a PT, yoga has remained a cornerstone of her practice. She has helped patients bridge the gap between rehab and the mat, showing them how to modify poses to feel safe and empowered in their own bodies. Now she is returning to her roots by blending physical therapy principles with the practice of yoga. Her current focus is on working with those who feel stiff, limited, or intimidated by traditional yoga classes. Through supportive, small group and private sessions she helps her students move with renewed ease and confidence

03/19/2026

Welcome Shanya🙌💯
Shanya completed her yoga teacher training in 2006 and taught for several years before earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Her goal was to deepen her understanding of how the body moves, heals, and thrives.

Throughout Shanya’s nearly 15 years as a PT, yoga has remained a cornerstone of her practice. She has helped patients bridge the gap between rehab, and the mat showing them how to modify poses to feel safe and empowered in their own bodies. Now she is returning to her roots by blending physical therapy principles with the practice of yoga. Her current focus is on working with those who feel stiff, limited, or intimidated by traditional yoga classes. Through supportive, small group and private sessions she helps her students move with renewed ease and confidence.

02/11/2026

01/26/2026

Bend at your knees, and use your legs! not your back🙏 take breaks and ask for help. Closed today, back in the office tomorrow🙌
For an appointment;
call/ text 860-803-2859
email joanne@valleyperformancehealth.com
www.valleyperformancehealth.com

12/31/2025

Special thank you to everyone that has been through the clinic... what a year🔥🔥🔥 2025 ✌️

11/18/2025

Massage Therapy Gift Cards now available! 🎁

Physical cards available in person or mailed, contact joanne@valleyperformancehealth.com, or text/call 860-803-2859

and e-gift certificates available through the website directly emailed to recipients www.valleyperformancehealth.com

Simsbury, CT

09/04/2025

Meet Mr. Slinky II, the new spine🙌 Thank you Ron!

05/28/2025

www.valleyperformancehealth.com

Clinical Massage Therapy
Movement Screening
Personal Training

Simsbury, CT

11/18/2024

Working on the weekend🔥 classroom time 2024🙌

09/18/2024

Hi,
My name is Joanne DiRusso. I am a Licensed Massage therapist, and Certified Personal Trainer. I am an avid mountain biker, amateur all mountain skier, love anything with wheels, fitness enthusiast, outdoor enthusiast, and life enthusiast. I am a mother to a 19 year old firefighter, favorite woman to my favorite man ❤️, we have 3 cats, 1 dog, and live in Granby, Connecticut.

I entered the field of massage therapy in 2008 when I discovered the profound effects manual therapy had on pain and movement. I passed my personal trainer exam in 2012, to what I thought would complete my practice. Little did I know, my practice is ever evolving … that’s my story in a nutshell.

From working with in a practitioner office, massage therapy office, chiropractic office, and out of a physical therapy clinic for a dozen years … to being in rehab multiple times for my own minor sports injuries, and in 2024 rehabbed nearly full circle from 2 major sports injuries… I have what I believe to be, a deep understanding to the real life effects of pain, dysfunction, health, and the importance and drive in maintaining, improving, and returning to health and lifestyles.

Valley performance Health is a small independently run clinic, located in Simsbury, Connecticut born March, 2022. A holistic clinic with a passion for pain relief, improving function, recovery, and getting back to life.

Valley Performance Health specializes in evidence based clinical massage therapy/ manual therapy, recovery massage therapy, movement screening, and corrective exercise.