About Us
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About Papaya Talk
Welcome to Papaya Talk. The podcast where we dive into the world of women's health, from one generation to the next. Join us as a mother-daughter duo as we seek to empower young women through the sometimes awkward, often avoided conversation about our bodies. Together we’re sharing stories, insights, and expert advice about health, self-care and everything in between.
Have a topic related to college life, young adulthood, self-care, health (or literally anything!) that you’re interested in exploring with us? Fill out the contact form and let us know!
Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set
PT, DPT, a board-certified sports physical therapist, Pilates teacher, and owner of On the Move Physical Therapy in Belmont, CA. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, she works as a physical therapist backstage for touring Broadway shows, including Hamilton and The Book of Mormon. She is an adjunct professor teaching Multicultural Issues in Health Care and Pilates at Notre Dame de Namur University and a lecturer at UCSF. In 2015, she co-founded gymSAFE, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing gymnastics-related injuries and improving the physical and mental wellness of athletes.
Alyssa received her undergraduate degree at Berkeley where she focused her studies on education and ethnic studies. She earned her Masters and Doctorate in Physical therapy from UCSF/SFSU. Her movement philosophy is influenced by her lifelong participation in dance and gymnastics.
Nadia Herrera-Set
Nadia Herrera-Set is a second-year student at Northeastern University studying public health. She is the Athlete Leadership Council President for gymSAFE, an organization that spreads knowledge about injury prevention for gymnasts everywhere. Nadia did competitive gymnastics for ten years before retiring at the end of her senior year of high school as a level 9 gymnast at Accel Gymnastics. As a gymnast for almost her whole life, not only is she passionate about the sport, she is also well-versed in all of the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come with real life. Nadia is excited to start Papaya Talk and bring authentic conversations about navigating college and adulthood to women across the globe.
Nicole Sahrling
Nicole Sahrling is a second-year student at Las Positas Community College studying Psychology. She is an active leader in the Psychology Club on campus and is passionate about mental health. Nicole was a professional ballet dancer before retiring to pursue an academic career, and she continues to teach ballet, helping her students develop creativity, kinesthetic awareness, and intellectual curiosity through movement. After dancing for her entire life, she is excited to help women everywhere take care of their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. She hopes that through her work for Papaya Talk, people everywhere may be empowered to recognize misinformation and access expert medical advice whenever and wherever they need it.
On The Move Physical Therapy and Pilates
Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set’s expert boutique physical therapy clinic for gymnasts, dancers, and athletes in the heart of the Bay Area
gymSAFE
Providing gymnastics professionals and athletes with the tools and knowledge to prevent gymnastics-related injuries and to promote mental and physical vitality.
Healthy Pelvis PT
Visit the pelvis floor experts in Los Altos or Belmont! Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in the personalized care of pelvic and orthopedic conditions.