John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., and Mark Melin, M.D.

On today's Episode #10, Dr. Chuback, Dr. Iker, Dr. Gloviczki, and Dr. Melin welcomed AMY RIVERA to the show.

From Amy Rivera's Website:

I believe living a purpose driven life shouldn’t be directed by objectives in our path but rather align with our values. I left the corporate medical world to pursue my calling and to live life through philanthropy.

I was born with an incurable disorder called lymphedema that left me immensely disfigured. My right leg was 200% bigger than my left leg. I lived feeling alone for a long time. Through lifelong adversity with my disability, I developed an activist mindset as I feverishly fought to better my quality of life through medicine, nutrition, fitness, and faith. Against all odds, my journey led me to overcome the worst known severity of lymphedema, and I now manage it with minimal maintenance. I left the corporate medical world to pursue my calling to be a voice for those with disabilities and live a philanthropic life. You can read about my story in the book I am releasing on August 2nd: Drop The Skirt: How My Disability Became My Superpower.

I created a supportive and educational community around lymphedema called Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation. Together, we can live, laugh, and learn how to heal as we awaken our inner resilience and take authority over our own lives.

AMY RIVERA'S LINKS:

https://amyrivera.com

https://www.winourfight.org

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., and Mark Melin, M.D.

On today's Episode #9, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Iker welcomed CAM AYALA to the show.

In addition to being in the spotlight in 2019 as a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Cam decided to use this public notoriety to bring awareness to lymphedema and other lymphatic disorders, having been a primary lymphedema sufferer since 2001.

Cam was diagnosed with primary lymphedema that has affected his right leg. Despite several bouts of infection and over 17 surgical procedures, Cam continues to fight through the daily challenges that this disease presents even with his recent above-knee-amputation.

Cam continues to actively speak about lymphatic disorders and is now the Director of Development & Marketing for LE&RN (Lymphatic Education & Research Network).

CAM AYALA'S LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/camronayala/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/GoodVibeCam

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #8, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Gloviczki welcomed Amanda Sobey to the show.

https://www.amandasobey.com

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #7, Dr. Chuback, Dr. Melin, and Dr. Gloviczki welcomed Dr. Vahe Fahradyan to the show - from the Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic.

Link to Dr. Vahe Fahradyan

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #6, Dr. Chuback, Dr. Melin, and Dr. Iker welcomed INGRID WEDDIG, COTA-L/CLT who comes to us from Twin Cities Orthopedics

https://tcomn.com

https://tcomn.com/therapists/ingrid-weddig/

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #5, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Melin welcomed Heather Hettrick - PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE and Professor, Admissions Chair, and Faculty Residency Mentor at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Hettrick is also the Chief Executive Officer at International Lymphedema and Wound Training Institute.

https://www.ilwti.com

https://healthsciences.nova.edu/faculty/pt/hettrick-heather.html

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #4, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Melin welcomed Brandy Mckeown, - OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT - Chief Executive Officer at International Lymphedema and Wound Training Institute.

https://www.ilwti.com

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #3, Dr. Chuback welcomed Ana and Oscar Pozzoli from the "Omnitherapy Center" in Bloomfield, New Jersey. As Physical Therapists, Ana and Oscar Pozzoli specialize in treating Lymphedema patients.

https://omnitherapycenter.com

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #2, the team continued their discussion on Lymphedema and associated disorders.

In addition, they discussed particular cases wherein the proper diagnoses brought forth substantial improvement for the health of their patients.

OUR CAST

John Chuback, M.D., Monika Gloviczki, M.D., Emily Iker, M.D., Mark Melin, M.D., and Deborah Waitley, Ph.D.

On today's Episode #1, the team discussed Lymphedema and associated disorders. In addition, they brought forth their backgrounds and all that has led to their important work in this field.