Deborah Bernal

York, PA

United States

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Deborah Lee Bernal has been practicing yoga since 1982. She is a yoga and North African dance instructor, Reiki and Colorpuncture practitioner, and has done extensive training in meditation, traditional Chinese medicine, Native American and traditional African healing practice. Her yoga training has included Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga and Kemetic yoga. She has been a yoga instructor since 1991. She uses yoga to maintain her own health and vitality and recommends it highly to her patients.

She is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 30 years of experience in this field. She is currently the Medical Director of WellSpan Physiatry practicing spine care holistically. Dr. Bernal’s mission of integration of spine care management is for a cultural paradigm shift in both providers, patients and the community. Our spinal alignment speaks to our physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. She uses her integrated and holistic health background to empower persons in lifestyle change and in taking personal responsibility for their healing process.

Certifications

EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS
Beijing College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Beijing, China to
And Orthopedics China Academy of Traditional Medicine Silver Spring, MD
Visiting Professor: Shu Mengda,
Clinical Clerkship in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1992 - 1993
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD
Fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation July 1986
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation July 1986
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
Internship Combined Internal Medicine and PM&R July 1984
Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC
Doctor of Medicine May 1983
BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Licensed in Pennsylvania, since 2008
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, since 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WellSpan Health York, PA
Medical Director of WellSpan Physiatry 2008 – present
Deborah L. Bernal, PM&R Washington, DC Solo Practitioner 1997 –2008
Deborah L. Bernal, PM&R Silver Spring, MD
Solo Practitioner 1991 –1997
Howard University Hospital Washington, DC
Staff Physiatrist 1986-1991
Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC
Associate Professor 1986-1991
APPOINTMENTS
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Cancer Project Board of Directors Member
2005-2009
KIMA Public Charter School, Washington DC
Advisory Board Member
1999-2004
Research and Training Center Howard University School of Education National Advisory Committee Member
1991-2004
Medical Society and Alliance Foundation, Washington DC
President 1999-2004
District of Columbia Board of Medicine Board Member 1997-2001
PUBLICATIONS
Bernal, Deborah L., and Nophlin, Afryea. Mother-Daughter Yoga Class. Washington, DC. Infinity Fitness Publications, 2008.
Krotoski, Danuta M., Nosek, Margaret A., Turk, Margaret A. Women with Physical Disabilities: Achieving and Maintaining Health and Health and Well Being. Bernal, Deborah L., MD. Chapter 4 “The Perspective of Ethnicity on Women’s Health and Disability: More Questions than Answers” Baltimore, Maryland. Brookes Publishing Co., 1996
Bernal, Deborah L., and the Young Physicians Section of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Vital Signs – Working Doctors Tell the Real Story Behind Medical School and Practice. Princeton, New Jersey. Peterson’s, 1994.
Collaborating team member of the U. S. Department of Health And Human Services, National Conference on the Prevention of Primary and Secondary Disability, sponsored by the National Council on Disability, “Disability Prevention Working Papers”, Atlanta, Georgia, Center for Disease Control and the Minority Health Profession Foundation, 1992.
PRESENTATIONS
“Mindfulness Symposium.” National Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly, Women's Health Section. Detroit, Michigan, 2015.
"Bone health through age set to transitions" Ankobea Society, Sankofa Conference, Washington, DC, 2015.
"Yoga for health and wellbeing." National Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly, Radiology/Neurology/Neurosurgery Sections, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2014.
"Individuality to Interdependence; a Journey of Empowerment." Keynote, No Make-Up Day: Operation Beautiful at Central York High School. York, Pennsylvania. 2014.
"Voices: An evening with some of Central Pennsylvania’s most influential women." Intercultural Student Life and Global Programming Professional Women’s Panelist. York College of Pennsylvania. York, PA, 2014.
“Ergonomics and the Aging Work Force” York County Workers’ Compensation and Safety Network Meeting. York, PA, 2013.
“The Aging Workforce- Working safely through all ages” Central Pennsylvania Association of Occupational Nurses Meeting. York, PA, 2013.
“Align Your Mind, Body and Spine: How Emotions and Stress Affect Your Health and Well-Being” Keynote, WellWomen: Spring Fling, York College of Pennsylvania. York, PA, 2012.
“Creating a Holistic Approach to Disease Management” and “How WellSpan Spine Center is Leveraging Effective Group Coaching Through Shared Medical” World Research Group – Disease Management Managed Care Forum. Las Vegas, NV, 2010.
“Shared Medical Appointments” World Research Group – The Health Coaching Executive Forum. Orlando, FL, 2009.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fellow since 1983 Board of Governors Liaison Counselor to the National Medical Association 1992-1997
National Medical Association Member since 1986
National Medical Association PM & R Section-Executive Chairperson1989-1993
Medical Society of the District of Columbia, member 1989- 2004
Speakers Bureau 1989-1993; Board of Credentials 1991-1993; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chairperson 1992-1995; House of Delegate 1993-1998; Public Relations and Media Committee 1993; Young Physicians Section Chairperson 1994
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Ankobea Society, Health Ministry, Adolescent Rite of Passage Program, 1991- Present
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., York Alumnae Chapter; 2009- Present Delta Gems/ EMBODI Adolescents Mentoring Program Coordinator, 2011- Present
Temple of Nyame Young Adult Female Rights of Passage Program: 1998-2001
School Without Walls High School, Clerkship Mentor 1997-1998
Ujamaa High School, Clerkship Mentor 1996- 1997
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Meyerhof Mentorship Program 1995-1998
Howard University College of Medicine, Medical Student Mentorship and Resident Clerkship Programs 1991- 1998
Saint Augustine’s Church Washington DC, member 1983-1991 Project Coordinator Regina Mundi Sister Church, Soweto, South Africa program of the Africa and the Diaspora Committee- 1988- 1991 Member of Board of Directors Saint Augustine’s Marriage Encounter- 1988-1991
HONORS AND AWARDS
Medical and Community Health Award, African/African American Love Feast- York, Pennsylvania- 2015
Delta Community Woman Award, York Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 2015
Spirit of Youth Award, Central York Community that Care- 2013
Harriet Tubman Award, NationHouse Positive Action Center, Washington, DC- 2010
Nation Building Award- Ankobea Society, Washington DC- 2002
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Yoga practitioner since 1982 and yoga instructor since 1991 and currently a volunteer Vinyasa yoga teacher 3 days a week at Strictly Fitness, York Pennsylvania
Traditional cultural dance practitioner since 1979 and North African dance instructor since 1996
Innovative Health and Wellness programs, workshops, courses and retreats to educate, demonstrate and motivate self-empowerment for total health and peak performance in the global population give locally, nationally and internationally since 1991.
Reiki and Colorpuncture practitioner with extensive training in meditation, traditional Chinese medicine, Native American and traditional African healing practice