Carissa Wengrovius

Dr. Carissa Wengrovius is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at the University of Vermont's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her academic journey includes a B.A. in Psychology (University of Colorado Boulder), D.P.T. (Regis University), Ph.D. in Movement Science (University of Michigan), and a post-professional faculty residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Her research investigates mind-body interventions—particularly yoga—to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being in pediatric populations. Key focuses include the role of interoception in regulating sleep, physical activity, and behavioral self-regulation, with an emphasis on creating scalable health programs for diverse community settings.

She has received notable recognition including:

• Christine Kahan Black Scholar Award (2021)
• Young Investigator Award, IAYT Symposium on Yoga Research (2019)
• Emerging Leader Award, APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (2016)

With over a decade of clinical experience as a pediatric physical therapist and yoga instructor, she bridges academic research with practical healthcare applications.