Has physical injury ever led you down a path of anxiety? You're not alone. Listen as we touch base with Dr. Nikole MacLellan, ND AKA Dr. Kokes, based out of Nova Scotia. 

Dr. Kokes says: "In my line of work mind health is literally the foundation to everything I do. Every cell in your body hears your thoughts and if you don't think about getting better whether that be from an injury or to improve your overall performance that process is going to be SO much more difficult. Injuries and pain management are extremely pervasive in mind health, not being able to do the thing you are most passionate about can be absolutely devastating so working through those mental processes is so key to your healing. When working with a lot of athletes, having strategies for keeping their head in the game and optimizing performance is SO essential as big losses, injuries, trades, and illnesses can be very detrimental to an athletes performance. 

I believe that mastering the basics and optimizing recovery techniques are the foundations for individualized peak performance"

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Disclaimer: I am a Physical Therapist and Wellness Coach. I specialize in guiding women to freedom from anxiety with a mind-body approach. I utilize my education as a Physical Therapist to give you an understanding of your body to assist your body in promoting a healthy and well environment. I provide tools for relief to women who choose to manage anxiety without medication, who have encountered a negative experience with medication, or who found no benefit from medication, and are left searching for answers.  My degree as a Physical Therapist does not make me a Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Mental Health Therapist/Counselor, or Psychologist. I can not and will not: diagnose your illness or condition, provide talk therapy or counseling, prescribe medication, or discuss or alter your medication regimen (including discontinuation of any medication). I will advise you seek care from your primary care doctor or a mental health professional if I recognize this as an essential component to your well-being -AND/OR- your situation is not appropriate for my program.

Please seek individual consultation with a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.