Fantastic Frank

Fantastic Frank is honored to have TBI Survivor Joseph Martin.  A survivor of TBI since August 22, 1988. Joseph was assaulted with a baseball bat to the back of my head and striking the sidewalk with the front of his head. He was in a coma for two weeks and was in the hospital for three months. He was living close to Yankee Stadium when it happened. He was taken across to the Bronx, NY to Jacobi Hospital. he was released from Jacobi Rehab on his birthday, Nov 1, 1988. Joseph went to Burke rehab in White Plains, NY for improvement to his right arm/hand and right leg. It was diagnosed as a stroke at Jacobi. The proper diagnosis is neurological deficits due to TBI. Joseph received the proper treatment which allowed him to go back to work full duty. Joseph  works for the New York Fire Department-Emergency Medical Service since 1977. "Being a patient and being treated by my co-workers I found out how it feels to be a patient (on the other end of the stick.)" Joe does so much to raise awareness and provide advocacy & is the Guru of facebook.com/TBINewsPage

Learn about practical tools to maintain a high energy level…merge your passion, talents, skills, educations and experiences…live in the present…and, most importantly, live a balanced, joyful, and successful life linking the 4 essential ingredients money-relationships-energy-time.  Fantastic Franks special guest, Ana Weber, is an international speaker, author, and coach. Fantastic Frank Johnson was trapped in a fire, carried out in a body bag, and is now motivated to inspire others with his “H.E.R.O.” formula, which turns disability to ability. Enjoy Fantastic Frank’s engaging interview style with special guest experts that share secrets to help you be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled!

Dr. Ryan Uribe has had a concussion, and knows what it’s like to have a traumatic brain injury. He speaks in easy to understand language about ground breaking scientific and medical studies directly related to people with TBI’s. Ryan is the Owner / Clinic Director of Upstate Sports & Spine in Rochester, NY. Ryan was an honors student and graduate of the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He attended Cleveland Chiropractic College and graduated cum laude in 2006. He is nationally board certified and has held state licensure in both Kansas and New York. He has post graduate certifications in nutrition and acupuncture. Dr. Uribe has special interest in addressing headaches, disc issues, repetitive stress and sports injuries. You can find out more about him at http://upstatesportsandspine.com/

As a TBI thriver, have you ever felt misunderstood by medical professionals? Then listening to Fantastic Frank interview Cheryle Sullivan – doctor turned brain injury patient - will warm your heart. Dr. Sullivan’s medical career was ended by ongoing cognitive challenges cause by six concussions (mild traumatic brain injuries). Since then, she passionately raises awareness about brain injury among the general public, medical providers, educators, vocational rehabilitation staff and military staff and troops. She is the author of the book Brain Injury Survival Kit, 365 Tips, Tricks and Tools to Deal with Cognitive Function Loss and contributing author for the book Chicken Soup for the Soul, Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury. Her most recent project is a Calendar, “Brain Tips, Inspirational and Motivational Calendar” published by Lash and Associates Publishing. For more info about Cheryle Sullivan, go to www.tbijourney.com  to Facebook page-TBI Journey.