During this week’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Jonathan Clow.

Jonathan is a chiropractor with a general practice in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.

During this episode we chat about the evolution of his career, from buying a practice on the West Coast of Canada, then moving to a completely different community, starting over and building a clinic from scratch.

This is a great episode packed full of information for anyone, that is considering a career change, or has a passion for entrepreneurship, particularly in healthcare.

Have you considered changing a big part of your career?

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During this week’s episode I discuss dystonia.

Dystonia is a neuro metabolic movement disorder where a person can experience pain, extreme spasm and holding patterns in one or multiple areas of the body.

Often inherited this can be very uncomfortable to live with. Throughout this episode I discuss how dystonia is classified, the concept of spasm and rigidity and the common disorders dystonia is often paired with. Lastly, I lend my thoughts to treatment strategies to consider when helping people with dystonia.

Do you have any experience with this disorder?

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During this week’s episode I discuss some the things to consider when working towards with professional athletes or teams.

I outline whether or not it’s worth getting a specific sports designation, how to gain experience when you have none, as well as whether or not you should work for free.

What have been some of the challenges you’ve faced working with professional athletes?. Comment below!

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On this week’s episode I discuss some of the things that have helped me build my business over the years.

From financing, to marketing, I let you now what’s worked for me and not worked.

Whether you are new to practice, or re-branding your current practice I hope you find value in today’s episode.

What has helped you build, and maintain your allied health practice. Comment below!

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On this week’s episode I speak with Dr. Julie Koudys. Julie is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, Ontario, Canada.

Julie is a Registered Psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst at the doctoral level and has worked with children and youth with ASD, developmental disabilities, learning disorders, and mental health challenges for approximately 20 years.

During this episode Julie and I discuss several concepts of behaviour and behaviour change. Julie also outlines the challenges that come along with changing behaviour, as well as how to integrate behaviour change into evidence-based practice.

You can learn more about Dr. Koudys by visiting https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/people-in-the-department/julie-koudys/#research9416-c12d

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Last week Shoppers Drug Mart, a division of Loblaws, bought Canada’s largest corporately owned outpatient healthcare company, Lifemark.

The sale price, $845 000 000. A big number!

Since that time I have a number of conversations with my colleagues, as well as a few people have reached out to ask me my opinions on the sale.

This got me thinking about things and I share some of them in the this week’s episode. Enjoy.

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Christina Prevett .

Christina is a physical therapist and Phd candidate practicing in North Carolina, USA, with a special interest in exercise for the older adult.

During this episode Christina and I discussed frailty, accurately dosed exercise for older adults and whether high risk groups benefit from more intense resistance training.

Lastly, we discussed some of the aging stereotypes that exist, which may prevent us for providing accurate guidance for older adults in both a community and clinical content.

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike Reoch.

Mike is an RMT from Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada with a special interest in persistent pain.

During this episode Mike and I discussed what persistent pain is, strategies to management it and the lessons we have learned along the way.

Lastly, we discussed how making mistakes in practice and not solely focusing on outcomes might be beneficial.

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Stacy

Jennifer is an RMT from Chilliwack, British Colombia, Canada with a special interest in hyper mobility disorders.

During this episode Jennifer and I discussed the types of hyper mobility disorders, diagnostic criteria used in their diagnosis and common conditions that also present in this population.

Lastly, we discussed interventions most used in this in this population to help best manage their condition. For more information on Ehlors Danlos Syndrome you can visit www.ehlers-danlos.com.

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Mark Rocca.

Mark is a chiropractor from Barrie, Ontario, Canada with a special interest in the sport of cycling.

During this episode Mark and I discussed periodization and program for cyclists, rest and recovery as well rehabilitation concerns when managing the cycling community.

It was a great conversation and I learned a lot. I hope you enjoy the episode.

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