Healing Heroes PDX: A Shriners Children’s Portland Podcast

Eva Ma, OT at Shriners Children's Portland, discusses the methodology and benefits of sensory processing in occupational therapy for children. 

Learn more about Eva Ma, OTR/L  

Meet Natalie Zusman, M.D., the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children's Portland. Dr. Zusman is an orthopedic surgeon for children with great enthusiasm for her work. 

Learn more about Natalie Zusman, MD 

Meet Sally Moeggenberg, MPT and April Trenaman, ORT/L from our therapy services team. Sally and April discuss the importance of both physical and occupational therapy for children. Sometimes a patient needs both! They share an memories of helping Scott Hatley over 30 years ago, a former guest on this podcast.

Scott Hatley, 46 talks about his journey from being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 4 to being the Executive Director of the non-profit INCIGHT, dedicated to providing resources and support to those experiencing disabilities.

Todd DeWees, CPO, Manager of Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) at Shriners Children's Portland discusses recent changes in recent Medicade/Medicare regulations that affect 3D printing in the healthcare space. Todd discusses how this will affect the future of patient care in the orthotic and prosthetic device manufacturing space.

With Unity Day coming up, Katie Azarow, Medical Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Shriners Children's Portland, discusses the different types of bullying that children might encounter, including signs that your child may be experiencing bullying and strategies to employ.

Elena discusses physical therapy at Shriners Children's Portland, including neurodevelopmental disorders and torticollis. She talks the importance of individualized care and what families can expect when they come to see her. 

Learn more about Elena Absalon, PT, DPT 

Dr. Menapace talks about his path to Shriners Children's and his specialization in spine conditions, skeletal dysplasias, or osteogenesis imperfecta and why he chose the Pacific Northwest and specifically Shriners Children's Portland as his landing place.

Joel Cowley, PT discusses his work as a Physical Therapist at Shriners Children's Portland, including his work with patients with Cerebral Palsy as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery patients.

Physical therapist Shannon Kelly, PT, PCS specializes in scoliosis specific exercises for as part of a comprehensive scoliosis treatment plan. She worked with Chloe after she was diagnosed with scoliosis and met with Dr. Welborn who included therapy as part of her treatment. What makes this method of treatment successful? What can families expect when starting this process? Learn all this and more!