News from the World of Quaternity
A quick glimpse into the multifaceted global landscape of Quaternity.
News from the World of Quaternity
A quick glimpse into the multifaceted global landscape of Quaternity.
From Emergency Rooms to Outer Space:
A Conversation with Dr. Natalie Reynolds Neumann
When you think of a frontline doctor, a horseback rider, a Quaternity player, and a space medicine enthusiast—you probably don’t think they’re all the same person.
But for Dr. Natalie Reynolds Neumann, weaving together science, soul, and story is just part of how she lives.
A Life in Medicine
By day, Natalie works as an emergency medicine physician at Martha’s Vineyard. She also volunteers with the Harvard Medical School toxicology group helping physicians handle cases of overdoses and poisonings.
“Only the emergency work is paid,” she says with a smile. “The toxicology part is pro bono, but it’s still something I care deeply about.”
That might seem like enough for most people. But Natalie is already looking further.
“I’ve been exploring the idea of toxicology in space—how medications degrade in orbit, or how lunar dust might affect the human body. There’s so much we don’t know yet.”
With research and meetings underway, her vision is to help pioneer a field that barely exists today.
“It’s early days, but it’s exciting. I’d love to help create new treatments for people living and working beyond Earth.”
Mongolia, Medicine, and a Horse Named Destiny
Before her medical career fully began, Natalie spent a year in Mongolia on a Fulbright Fellowship, researching Mongolian Traditional medicine and traditional healing practices.
But that’s also where another lifelong passion took root.
“I bought a horse while I was there,” she says, laughing. “I’d always wanted to learn to ride. Mongolia was the perfect place.”
Though training pulled her away from riding for years, she returned to it in 2021—and hasn’t looked back. For her, horseback riding isn’t just exercise. It’s therapy. Community. A reminder to live fully and stay grounded.
Tennis, Horses, and Quaternity
While tennis used to be her main athletic outlet, injuries slowed that down. Still, Natalie continues to find fulfillment in riding and a surprising new interest: Quaternity, the mindsport with a passionate international community.
She started playing more seriously during the pandemic and quickly got involved behind the scenes.
“I began by helping organize Zoom games, then got invited into the Puzzle Room team on the Quaternity YouTube channel, and eventually took over hosting Blitz tournaments.”
You can follow Nat and the rest of the Quaternity You Tube team on YouTube@Quaternity (be sure to like and subscribe 😎)
Beyond a Game: The Quaternity Community
For Natalie, Quaternity is more than a game—it’s a reflection of something deeper.
“It reminds me of riding at the barn,” she explains. “You have people of all ages and backgrounds, learning and playing together. It’s a community.”
She also sees the way these activities reflect back on her personally.
“Whether it’s tennis, riding, or Quaternity, you learn so much about yourself—your habits, your mindset. Those lessons carry into everything else, even how you show up at work.”
At one point, she reached rank 16 in the global Quaternity rating system, a milestone she proudly screenshot for the record.
“What matters is that you’re present. That you care. That you keep learning.”
Hobbies as Life, Not Escape
Natalie resists the notion of hobbies as escapes from “real life.” For her, they are life.
“These aren’t just things I dabble in,” she says. “They’re how I move through the world, how I learn, how I connect with people. They shape who I am.”
She adds that traditional work environments—especially in medicine—can often lack the deep sense of community she finds in these pursuits.
“There’s something powerful about being part of an intergenerational, inclusive, passion-driven community. That’s something I seek out and value.”
Looking Ahead
Her future goals are as big as space itself.
“I’d love to do something meaningful in space medicine,” she says. “It combines everything I love: science, exploration, community, and problem-solving.”
From Fulbright scholar to emergency physician, and from Mongolian steppes to the stars—Natalie Reynolds Neumann is a reminder that a well-lived life doesn’t fit in just one box.
It spans continents, communities, careers… and maybe even orbits.
From Emergency Rooms to Outer Space: A Conversation with Dr. Natalie Reynolds Neumann
When you think of a frontline doctor, a horseback rider, a Quaternity player, and a space medicine enthusiast—you probably don’t think they’re all the same person.
But for Dr. Natalie Reynolds Neumann, weaving together science, soul, and story is just part of how she lives.
A Life in Medicine
By day, Natalie works as an emergency medicine physician at Martha’s Vineyard. She also volunteers with the Harvard Medical School toxicology group helping physicians handle cases of overdoses and poisonings.
“Only the emergency work is paid,” she says with a smile. “The toxicology part is pro bono, but it’s still something I care deeply about.”
That might seem like enough for most people. But Natalie is already looking further.
“I’ve been exploring the idea of toxicology in space—how medications degrade in orbit, or how lunar dust might affect the human body. There’s so much we don’t know yet.”
With research and meetings underway, her vision is to help pioneer a field that barely exists today.
“It’s early days, but it’s exciting. I’d love to help create new treatments for people living and working beyond Earth.”
Mongolia, Medicine, and a Horse Named Destiny
Before her medical career fully began, Natalie spent a year in Mongolia on a Fulbright Fellowship, researching Mongolian Traditional medicine and traditional healing practices.
But that’s also where another lifelong passion took root.
“I bought a horse while I was there,” she says, laughing. “I’d always wanted to learn to ride. Mongolia was the perfect place.”
Though training pulled her away from riding for years, she returned to it in 2021—and hasn’t looked back. For her, horseback riding isn’t just exercise. It’s therapy. Community. A reminder to live fully and stay grounded.
Tennis, Horses, and Quaternity
While tennis used to be her main athletic outlet, injuries slowed that down. Still, Natalie continues to find fulfillment in riding and a surprising new interest: Quaternity, the mindsport with a passionate international community.
She started playing more seriously during the pandemic and quickly got involved behind the scenes.
“I began by helping organize Zoom games, then got invited into the Puzzle Room team on the Quaternity YouTube channel, and eventually took over hosting Blitz tournaments.”
You can follow Nat and the rest of the Quaternity You Tube team on YouTube@Quaternity (be sure to like and subscribe 😎)
Beyond a Game: The Quaternity Community
For Natalie, Quaternity is more than a game—it’s a reflection of something deeper.
“It reminds me of riding at the barn,” she explains. “You have people of all ages and backgrounds, learning and playing together. It’s a community.”
She also sees the way these activities reflect back on her personally.
“Whether it’s tennis, riding, or Quaternity, you learn so much about yourself—your habits, your mindset. Those lessons carry into everything else, even how you show up at work.”
At one point, she reached rank 16 in the global Quaternity rating system, a milestone she proudly screenshot for the record.
“What matters is that you’re present. That you care. That you keep learning.”
Hobbies as Life, Not Escape
Natalie resists the notion of hobbies as escapes from “real life.” For her, they are life.
“These aren’t just things I dabble in,” she says. “They’re how I move through the world, how I learn, how I connect with people. They shape who I am.”
She adds that traditional work environments—especially in medicine—can often lack the deep sense of community she finds in these pursuits.
“There’s something powerful about being part of an intergenerational, inclusive, passion-driven community. That’s something I seek out and value.”
Looking Ahead
Her future goals are as big as space itself.
“I’d love to do something meaningful in space medicine,” she says. “It combines everything I love: science, exploration, community, and problem-solving.”
From Fulbright scholar to emergency physician, and from Mongolian steppes to the stars—Natalie Reynolds Neumann is a reminder that a well-lived life doesn’t fit in just one box.
It spans continents, communities, careers… and maybe even orbits.
