We’re delighted to hear from Dr. Carol Watts, MD, MPH, and certified Nordic walking instructor at:
- Central Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat on May 13 at Aldridge Gardens
- West Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat on May 20 at the Bobby Miller Activity Center
Dr. Watts is also an ANWA-certified Nordic walking instructor and will explain the relationship between Nordic walking and health situations like rehab, chronic conditions, and holistc wellness.
More about Dr. Watts:
- Over 35 years experience in the field of medicine
- Completed her residency in Huntsville and then served as a contract physician for over 12 years at Marshall Space Flight Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Worked as an occupational and environmental physician for Occupation Health Group (OHG)
- Multiple contracts with the United States Army, Air Force, Veteran Services and Indian Health Services
- Volunteer work for Health and Human Services
- Supported the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) as a research team member with the NASA Earth Systems Science Program
- Served as Deputy Program manager for NASA Public Health Applications
- Nordic walking certifications with American Nordic Walking Association and Nordic Walking UK
- Teaches Nordic walking to members of Osher Lifetime Learning Institute, (OLLI) at University of Alabama in Huntsville, (UAH)
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