The MSing Link

By Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCSMedicine Alternative Health Health & Fitness Education How To

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December 20, 2023 159. Improve Walking in MS with PoNS
Today, I'm interviewing Dr. Whitney Patrickson and Dr. Naseem Chattawalla about a newer electrical stimulation device that helps improve walking. This device is called PoNS. On today's episode, we'll learn more about what PONS is, how it can help people with multiple sclerosis, and what results have been seen in clinic.
*Individual results and patient experiences vary. Speak to your physician to determine if PoNS is right for you.*
Whitney Patrickson PT, DPT is Director of Physical Therapy at Helius Medical Technologies. She plays multiple roles supporting physical therapists who use the company’s Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device – including training PoNS Trainers, ensuring the integrity of real-world and clinical trial data, and serving as a clinical/scientific resource and educator. Whitney received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Saint Augustine for Health Science.
Naseem Chatiwala is a board certified neurological and vestibular specialist and the founder/owner of Rehab Health 360 LLC, a specialized clinic offering premium physical therapy services to clients with neurological deficits. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty at MGH-Institute of Health professions and University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a course developer/instructor for Summit Professional Education. Naseem served as a co-chair of the APTA of MA Neuro SIG. She is currently a chair of APTA of MA annual conference committee and a co-chair of the APTA Concussion CPG-Knowledge translation task force. She was awarded Emerson Rehab 2019-Excellence in Education Award, the APTA of MA 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice Award and most recently recipient of the IHP’s 2022 Bette Ann Harris distinguished Alumni Award.
Connect with PoNS professionals - https://ponstherapy.com/
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

36 min
December 13, 2023 158. 5 Year Anniversary of The MSing Link Online Wellness Program
This is a very special episode for me because I am celebrating the five year anniversary of The MSing Link, my online MS wellness program. Join me as I share the story of The MSing Link program from it's very beginning stages, why the program came to be, and the journey through the last 5 years! Thank you all so much for being here! I hope you enjoy this episode!
Check out a Behind the Scenes sneak peak into The MSing Link Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
39 min
December 06, 2023 157. How to Manage MS Spasticity w/ Dr. Barry Singer
On today’s episode, we talk about symptom management for spasticity in addition to the different types of spasticity and similar symptoms. This episode is chock full of his best recommendations for therapies and medications.
Dr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Singer earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed neurology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell University and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has been an investigator in greater than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination.
He serves on the Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America since February 2016 and has a position on its executive committee. His award-winning MS patient education website www.mslivingwell.org started in 2007 has been a valuable resource in 200 countries. Dr. Singer is the host of the MS Living Well podcast.
Dr. Barry Singer’s website:
https://www.mslivingwell.org/
MS Living Well with Barry Singer MD on Apple Podcasts HERE
MS Living Well with Barry Singer MD on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6uIJrnioqBBzutks26bZth
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
25 min
November 26, 2023156. MS Holiday Gift Guide 2023 - Best Tools for MS
Welcome to my 2023 MS Holiday Gift Guide. The gifts that I have for you this year are geared towards improving your mobility, which includes walking, reducing inflammation, improving neuroplasticity, and recovering from any type of injury or anything that's causing you to feel uncomfortable, even if that's something like tight or spastic muscles.
★ Bop It
https://www.amazon.com/shop/doctor.gretchen/list/27X34NVAIOXLV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfdoctor.gretchen_RHYJMWBEMHCZVWBGKE21
★ Fringe Red Light Therapy
https://fringeheals.com/?ref=GRETCHENHAWLEY,
Code DrGretchen10 for 10% off
★ Stander EZ Stand N' Go
https://www.amazon.com/shop/doctor.gretchen/list/27X34NVAIOXLV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfdoctor.gretchen_RHYJMWBEMHCZVWBGKE21
★ Trekking Poles
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★ The MSing Link book
https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/themsinglinkbook
★ The MSing Link program
https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
★ Brain Speed Ball
https://www.fireupyourbrain.com/?sca_ref=4736855.17rgYidp03
Discount code for 10% off: DrGretchen10 (case sensitive)
★ Thermapprel Cooling Vest
https://www.thermapparel.com/msinglink
★ Pro Sleepy Neck Pillow & Knee Pillow
https://www.prosleepy.com/?ref=GRETCHENHAWLEY
CODE for 10% off: GRETCHENHAWLEY
★ Thermabody Therm Cube
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★ Elevate 360
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Some of the links above include affiliate links where I will earn a small percentage of commission at no extra cost to you.

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1
→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
41 min
November 22, 2023155. Health Insurance & Medication Coverage w/ Marissa Shackleton
Marissa Shackleton is the Executive Director at The Elliot Lewis Center in Wellesley, MA. The Elliot Lewis Center is a comprehensive care center for patients with multiple sclerosis and other neurologic disorders. On today’s episode, Marissa talks to us about access to & affordability of MS medications, health insurance for MS, and resources to make medications more affordable.
Marissa Shackleton is the Executive Director at The Elliot Lewis Center in Wellesley, MA. The Elliot Lewis Center is a comprehensive care center for patients with multiple sclerosis and other neurologic disorders. Marissa has been part of the ELC team since 2011; she oversees the daily operations of the center, directs all aspects of the infusion center, supervises the clinical research program and manages the business.
Marissa is particularly passionate about access to care and affordable treatment for patients. She strives to educate patients and practitioners on health insurance, overcoming barriers to treatment and financial assistance options. She is a national speaker on access, reimbursement, infusion centers, site of care, and practice management.
She serves on the Boards of Directors for the Infusion Access Foundation and The ELC Foundation; she is an active member of the advisory committee for the National Infusion Center Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in neuroscience from Boston College and her Master of Science in Health Communication from Boston University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-shackleton/
ELC website: https://elliotlewisms.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElliotLewisMS
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elliotlewisms/
The ELC Foundation https://elliotlewisms.com/elc-foundation-ms-nonprofit/
Infusion Access Foundation https://www.patientaccess.org/

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
27 min
November 15, 2023 154. Reduce Fear of Falling by Improving Proprioception in MS
I received a really great question from one of my MSing Link members recently, and this is a question that a lot of people with MS have asked me over the last 10 or so years so I wanted to bring this question up on this podcast. The question is, "What if my fear of falling has more to do with my poor proprioception? Are there exercises for that?" Let's answer those questions now!
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
21 min
November 08, 2023153. Red Flags That Warrant a Visit to an Eye Doctor w/ Dr. Rani Banik
Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine. On today’s episode, we talk about how MS and other demyelinating diseases affect vision, red flags that should cause you to see a doctor, and the difference between eye doctors.
Dr. Rani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases, and uses integrative strategies for conditions such as dry eye, thyroid eye disease, macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and other autoimmune diseases of the visual system. She also has a special interest in migraine with visual symptoms, multiple sclerosis, and eye stroke. Her treatments are based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, essential oils, and supplements.
Dr. Rani runs a private practice based in New York City and is also Associate Professor of Mount Sinai in NYC where she serves as an educator and researcher. As Principal Investigator of several clinical trials in diseases of the optic nerve, Dr. Rani uses cutting-edge approaches such as nanotechnology and gene therapy.
Dr. Rani is frequently featured as an expert in the media and has been interviewed on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, amongst many others. Dr. Rani has been voted as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology every year since 2017.
Dr. Rani’s first book, “Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z’ has won high praise from medical professionals in both the fields of ophthalmology and integrative medicine. “Beyond Carrots” focuses on the 30+ nutrients and 40 foods that best provide complete nutrition for your eyes. Dr. Rani has a companion cookbook as well, “The Beyond Carrots Cookbook”, which includes over 160 delicious and nutritious recipes, will be a feast for your eyes! Both are available via Amazon and Kindle in print and eBook versions.
Links:
My first book on ocular nutrition, "Beyond Carrots - Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z" https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Carrots-Best-Foods-Health/dp/B0C2SCNWSH/ref=zg_bsnr_227196_sccl_1/135-2481332-6767752?psc=1
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw
Facebook Groups:
EnVision Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864863853844167
Eye on Migraine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365563447148126
Macular Degeneration Diet and Lifestyle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4709862885694718
Online Course: Ageless Eyes by Dr. Rani (will launch in Sept 2023, will provide link closer to date)
Ageless by Dr. Rani supplements for vision and brain health: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com/
Website: www.rudranibanikmd.com

Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
22 min
November 01, 2023 152. Neuroplasticity for non-MS Diagnoses
One question that I get every single day, and probably multiple times per day, on all of the platforms that I show up on is are your exercises good for me and would your MSing Link program be good for me if I don't have multiple sclerosis? Stroke, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ataxia, hereditary spastic paraplegia,s parkinson's, a spinal cord injury, neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, and so many others...I am going to be answering this question for you today!
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
17 min
October 25, 2023 151. Disability Rights & Diversity Equity w/ Prasanna Ranganathan
I have a very special guest with me, Prasanna Ranganathan. He is a human rights lawyer, diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, accessibility advisor, documentary filmmaker, and author. And I'm not sure if you are aware of this or not, but October, It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month. And on today's episode, Prasanna talks to us all about disability rights, disclosing your disability, and steps to improving disability inclusion and belonging.
Prasanna (he/him) is a documentary producer, human rights lawyer, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) consultant, accessibility advisor, speaker, writer, and arts correspondent. Prasanna leads his own DEIB consultancy Prasanna Ranganathan Consulting and previously served as the Head of Diversity and Belonging at Shopify and as a human rights lawyer with the Government of Canada, the United Nations, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and the Independent Street Checks Review. Prasanna is a Consulting Producer on the 2021 docuseries Born for Business about entrepreneurs with disabilities (NBC Peacock, Crave) and a seasoned speaker on DEIB and disability, having spoken at Chronicon and having served as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on inclusive storytelling. Proudly claiming his identity as a racialized, LGBTQ2+ person with a disability (blindness), Prasanna is a board member of the Disability Screen Office and a past board member of Inside Out Film Festival (the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in Canada).
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

43 min
October 18, 2023 150. How to Stand Up From The Floor
Today is my second podcast episode where I am contributing to my If This, Then What series. Today we're going to be talking about If This, Then What: If You Fell, or if you landed on the floor, and you need to know exactly what to do!
Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider
Reach out to Me: [email protected]
Website: www.MSingLink.com
Social:
★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness
★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen
★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1

→ Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse
→ Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram
→ The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink
19 min

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