Women Fitness International Magazine May 2025

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up”– Serena Williams –23-time Grand Slam Winner And Mom This May, as we honor mothers and celebrate the nurturing power of women who heal: true transformation begins when we treat the body, mind, and soul as one. Meet our radiant cover stars, Dr. Natiya Guin, a celebrated integrative dermatologist, and Dr. Desi Bartlett, a globally renowned yoga and wellness expert. Together, these two incredible women are redefining what it means to heal and thrive—from the skin to the soul. Dr. Guin’s approach merges science with ancient healing practices, empowering women to understand the skin as not just a surface but a mirror of internal health. Meanwhile, Desi’s philosophy of "Yoga + You = Joy"…

Dr. Desi Bartlett CPT E-RYT, D is passionate about sharing the joy of movement. With over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, she holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, a master’s degree in corporate fitness, and recently completed a doctoral degree in exercise science. Originally from Chicago, Desi is also a proud mother of two and an internationally published author. Desi is currently launching an innovative subscription platform, Desibodymind.com, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness through meditation, yoga, and fitness. At the heart of her philosophy is the belief in the interconnectedness of mind and body. As a women’s health expert with advanced certifications in yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and group fitness, Desi has garnered a roster of private clients that includes household…

Dr. Natiya Guin and Dr. Desi Bartlett co-lead wellness retreats together. Natiya is a naturopathic doctor, focused on the root cause medicine. During retreats she reads the participants' blood panels, discusses health goals and helps guides them on their wellness journey. Desi teach yoga, meditation, and both hold sacred circles for women to come together in community Dr. Natiya is dedicated to the deep empowerment of women and families in their health. She believes that when people are treated at the center of their care and offered not only state of the art medicine (natural and conventional) but also with foundational lifestyle tools they can achieve and maintain optimal health. She is a mother of three, wife, university instructor, and leader in optimizing health for women through all phases of…

A neck hump, also known as a dowager’s hump or buffalo hump, is an accumulation of fat or poor posture-related curvature at the base of the neck. It often results from prolonged slouching, tech neck (excessive screen time), osteoporosis, or weight gain. A question often asked is can surgery be avoided with exercise in the case of a Neck Hump? Yes, in many cases, surgery can be avoided with regular exercise, posture correction, and lifestyle changes, especially if the neck hump is due to poor posture, muscle weakness, or excess fat accumulation. However, if the hump is caused by osteoporosis, severe spinal deformities, or medical conditions like Cushing’s syndrome, medical intervention may be needed. When Can Exercise Help Avoid Surgery? ✶ Postural Neck Hump (due to slouching or “tech neck”)…

The latest such study, published in Circulation, shows a weekend warrior routine can ward off a long list of serious illnesses. The exercise pattern has been linked with a lower risk of 264 diseases. If you're squeezing your workouts into just the weekends, focus on compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, push-ups, and rows. These work multiple muscle groups and give a bang for your buck. Pair that with active recovery—a walk, yoga, or light mobility work on Sunday—to reduce soreness and prep your body for the week ahead.…

As the expression goes, “More stretching, less stressing,” but perhaps you need a helping hand with all that stretching. So much time being spent in front of a screen in our day-to-day lives can create painful muscle stiffness and reduce overall flexibility. The postural discomfort that many of us experience whether you’re simply sitting too much, tethered to your work desk, or constantly staring down at mobile devices causing what’s known as “tech neck,” all can negatively impact mobility and your quality of life. Assisted stretching has emerged as an effective technique to combat the multitude of postural issues from which many of us are suffering. To learn more about guided stretching, I asked some experienced flexibility and mobility practitioners for some insight. For added insight, I signed up for…