Wellness in the Workplace

Join us for an engaging wellness session led by business owner, author, and educator Dr. Brenna Barzenick, PT, DPT. Take a moment to slow down, reset, and learn practical tools to support your well-being. Discover the power of mindfulness, meditation, and the connection between physical and mental health.

Thursday, May 8 
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Alumni Center

Dr. Barzenick

Dr. Brenna Barzenick

Dr. Brenna Barzenick is a local business owner, Physical Therapist, author, and educator. renna works and lives in her hometown of Hammond and is co-founder of Downtown Yoga.

She graduated from LSU in 1994 and earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016. Brenna taught Anatomy and Kinesiology at SLU for 3 years. In 2023, Brenna developed a continuing education course for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists titled, Integrating Yoga in Health Care. The course has been approved by the governing boards of PT and OT in Louisiana.

In addition to her professional career, Brenna is a writer and author of the book, Isumommy! Riding the Wave of Motherhood, a humorous take on parenting.

Brenna is actively involved in the community at the state and local level. She was recently appointed to the Board of the Land Trust for Louisiana and spearheaded, Yoga in the Sunflowers, a LTL fundraiser. Brenna has worked closely with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for their annual fundraiser, Geaux Yoga.

Brenna has been married to local businessman, Jay Barzenick, for 25 years and they have two wonderful children, Drew (23)and Jay (20).

Brenna strongly believes in the power of giving, particularly in our own communities where we can have a direct impact. One of her favorite service quotes: “Tend to the garden where you can reach” – Sharon Salzberg.