Firstly, this is the season 6 finale. Thank you to everyone that continues to listen, support and share the podcast. 

During this episode I discuss how I make decisions around the topics of symptoms. Whether it be my own personal symptoms, or when I’m approached with symptoms in the clinic that may deviate from what I see normally. 

I discuss the nature of symptoms, mechanisms of injury, symptom baseline, genetic predisposition to disease and a lot more. 

This episodes featured Pup is Luna . If you want adopt Luna, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/luna 

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with David Blais. Dave is a  performance coach from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Dave’s primary focus is the sport of hockey. 

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Throughout our chat we cover Dave’s career, the unique demands of the sports of hockey, character building, youth sport development and the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete. 

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If you’re a hockey player, have a passion for the sport, or are a parent of child that loves the game this episode is for you. 

This episodes featured Pup is Clifford . If you want adopt Clifford, or    learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/clifford

During this episode I discuss the difference between entry to practice & clinical practice. 

I outline both the differences and similarities between the two and what I’ve learned in each. I hope this reflection helps you on what ever part of the journey you are on, whether you are looking at a career in healthcare or otherwise. 

This episodes featured Pup is Alba. If you want adopt Alba, or        learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/alba

I have one of the worst injuries a runner can have.

Especially a runner who is 4 weeks out from a race where they are trying to set a personal best….

I was flying high in my training program until last week. I talk about my injury and how I am trying my best to manage. Injuries suck!

 This episodes featured Pup is Grace. If you want adopt Grace, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/grace

During this episode I had a chat with Michael Feraday, executive director of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). 

Michael and I discuss HST, therapists’ practice autonomy, family healthcare teams, evidence-based practice in Massage Therapy and much more.

Michael also gives great advice and insight into topics of leadership, conflict and failure. 

This episodes featured Pup is Leo. If you want adopt Leo, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/leo-7

I am running a 1/2 marathon and trying to set a personal best from almost 15 years ago. Am I delusional? Maybe, but why not try? 

During this episode I discuss the current training, nutrition and lifestyle strategies I am using when trying to accomplish a really difficult goal. 

Are you working on something seemingly impossible? What have you done to help you along the way? Comment below!

During this episode I discuss Bell’s Palsy. 

From its incidence, to average recovery times, to the medications used during the recovery process and much more. 

I also discuss how I approach Bell’s Palsy in clinical practice. 

Enjoy!

Episode Resources 

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Kim SJ, Lee HY. Acute peripheral facial palsy: Recent guidelines and a systematic review of the literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(30):e245. doi:10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e245.

de Almeida JR, Guyatt GH, Sud S, et al. Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2014;186(12):917-922. doi:10.1503/cmaj.131801.

Dalrymple SN, Row JH, Gazewood J. Bell palsy: rapid evidence review. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(4):415-420.

During this episode Ai takes us on a journey of the latest research in manual therapy!

Is it good? You’ll have to listen all the way through. I give my honest review at the end. 

Enjoy!

During this episode I had a great chat with Josh Ford. Josh is a strength coach and business owner living in Rodney, Ontario in Canada.

During our chat Josh took me back through his career discussing highlights and lessons learned from his time at the University of Maryland, University of McMaster, Guelph University & Canada Basketball. 

We also chatted about his more recent decision to leave elite level sports at the Collegiate level to pursue entrepreneurship and small business ownership.

There’s something forever in this episode, enjoy !

Are you trying to get back on track with your health & fitness. There is a lot of information out there and it’s often difficult to sort through. 

This can lead to overwhelm and prevent you from even starting on your fitness journey. 

In today’s episode I share some tips that have helped me over the years.