The Healthy Wealthy & Smart PODCAST
090: Karen Litzy, PT with special guest Barrett Dorko, PT
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This show is based on the Explain Pain course by David Butler. I discussed the importance of the features of the therapist, patient, message, and context/environment when explaining pain to the patient. The importance of letting the patient speak and really hearing their story and using that when explaining pain. I also gave some helpful […]
089: Barrett Dorko, physical therapist
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Barrett and I discussed the use of story in PT, magic and its relation to neuroscience, and his writings on illusion, hallucination, and delusion. This was a great discussion as we related all of these topics to the practice of physical therapy.
088: Kathy Kreiter, exec director of IASP
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Kathy Kreiter is the executive director of the International Association for the Study of Pain. We discussed why and when IASP was formed, the programs and conferences the run, the grass roots projects they have in developing countries and the scholarship and grant programs they support. If you want to more about this amazing organization […]
087: Karen Litzy, MSPT
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This show is part 1 of my review of the Women’s Health Section Fall Conference weekend with Dr. Lorimer Moseley and Dr. Paul Hodges. In this episode I am highlighting some of the more important points made by Dr. Lorimer Moseley over the weekend. This episode focuses on the input/output feedback loop, the sensitization of […]
086: Kevin Poplawski, DPT and golf pro Karl Kimball
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Kevin, Karl and I discussed common golf injuries and how physical therapy and a proper golf swing can help treat or even prevent those injuries. We discussed how no matter what type of golfer you are (beginner to expert) it is important to work with a golf pro and a physical therapist to stay healthy […]
085: Jovanka Ciares, Holistic Health Coach
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Jovanka and I discussed juicing and blending for optimum health and how to stay healthy eating whole foods. She also gave great advice on what kind of juicer to buy depending on where you are on your juicing journey. She even gave us one of her favorite juice recipes!
084: George Demirakos, physical therapist
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George and I discussed Olympics and technology. George gave us all the info on how to become a physical therapist for the Olympics athletes during the games. he also gave us insight on his experience at the London Olympics and why all physical therapists should experience the Olympics at least once. We also talked about […]
083: Dr. Tamer Elbaz and Dr. Arkady Aaron Lipnitsky
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Dr. Elbaz is a pain management doctor and Dr. Lipnitsky is a chiropractor that specializes in chronic pain states. We discussed how they work together at Pain Physicians New York to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. We also discussed the varied treatments for chronic pain patients and how a team approach works best […]
082: Hillary Rubin, spiritual and life coach
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Hillary Rubin is a spiritual and life coach. We discussed how to make lasting changes in life. Hillary also let us in on how she stays so positive in her life.
081: Dr. Maria Ciuferri-Wansacz, naturopathic doctor
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Dr. Ciuferri-Wnasacz is a naturopathic doctor. We discussed what a naturopathic doctor is, the credentials you should look for when seeking a naturopath, and the criticisms that they are not an evidenced based profession. She also shares with us her treatment protocol for patients with chronic pain.
080: We Connect Now w/ Gabriela McCall Delgado
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Gabriela and I discuss the organization We Connect Now that she founded while she was a freshman in college. We Connect Now is a global organization that advocates for college and high school students with disabilities. Gabriela gives us her best advice for what to look for in a college and the surrounding community when […]
079: Estelle Gallo, DPT, NCS and multiple sclerosis
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Estelle and I discuss everything you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis from the physical therapy perspective. We talk about symtoms, diagnosis, and physical therapy care. Estelle shares how physical therapists are uniquely qualified to have the privilege to treat those diagnosed with MS.
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