July Featured Expert: Dr. Kate Riegle van West (SpinPoi)

HandEyeBody Academy’s July Featured Expert is social entrepreneur and researcher, Dr. Kate Riegle van West.

She will discuss her research, story, and current projects, along with a short workshop to teach you the fundamentals of poi spinning for health and wellbeing.

This session is an excellent learning opportunity especially for anyone who works with seniors and wellness programs.

Access to the live and recorded interview and workshop will be available through the HandEyeBody Academy member portal. Join live from 5:00pm-6:00pm EST on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

About Dr. Kate Riegle van West and SpinPoi:

SpinPoi is a social enterprise dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through poi (a ball on a cord spun in circular patterns around the body). SpinPoi supports individuals across the globe with evidence based products and services.

SpinPoi was founded by Dr. Kate Riegle van West, a scientist, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for play and wellbeing. Kate completed her PhD in the health benefits of poi at the University of Auckland, where she conducted the first study to scientifically investigate the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function. She was awarded the Future Leader Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Best Doctoral Thesis Award for her work in the poi/health field.

Make your own Poi: