On today’s show we were excited to have a discussion with Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. She is a vestibular expert and shares her journey as a vestibular therapist in multiple settings, including the ED, as well as the very interesting course her career has taken. Helena has over 18...
On today’s show we interview one of our amazing NeuroSpark instructors, Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS. Jamie is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Central Michigan University where she teaches neurologic physical therapy content. She is passionate about...
On today’s show Dr. Melissa Kimmerling, an occupational therapist in Nebraska, outlines the visual changes that can occur in a person with Parkinson’s, why these changes are happening, what red flags to look for if you need to refer to OT or another professional, and how you can cue...
On today’s show we interviewed our first speech therapist! Stephanie Callander, MS, CCC-SLP has worked with people with Parkinson's since 2016 to help them improve and maintain their speech, voice, and swallow function. She is certified in SPEAK OUT! from Parkinson Voice...
Exercise equipment, gyms and programs have not always been available to people of all ability levels. It’s something that is extremely important for quality of life, independence, and function, so when we learn about something that can help we want to know more! We get genuinely curious...
On today’s show Erin interviews Dr. Jefferson Holm PT, DPT, NCS, the owner and founder of Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation in Arizona. Jefferson took a different approach to start and build his neuro rehab clinic than many people we’ve talked to. He dove right into getting the...
Imposter Syndrome! Have you had it? Do you currently have it? Or are you like Claire and Erin who feel like they don’t really until they hear the definition of Imposter Syndrome and realize it happens all the time?! Everyone you know and admire has had it or experienced it at one time or...
We’re doing something a little different on today’s show! Are you using poles with your neuro clients Using poles can be a great way for your clients to get a full body workout, increase intensity during therapeutic activities, navigate difficult terrain, improve arm swing, assist...
On today’s show we interview Benga Adeeko, the CEO of MQT Innovations, maker of the NewGait device, an innovative gait rehab device. An engineer by background, Benga accidentally stumbled into the rehab world with his product that was originally designed to help athletes sprint faster when...
Do you feel strung along by other people’s expectations, needs, and desires of you? Maybe you’re answering emails at all hours of the day and night. Maybe you feel compelled to provide comprehensive solutions to people during times that aren’t their scheduled appointment time....
One of the pioneers in dystonia research and treatment joined us today on the show! We were thrilled to sit down with Dr. Nancy Byl to hear about her fascinating career and take a tiny peek into her knowledge-filled brain. She is a leading expert on treating dystonia and has a...
Did you know there’s work out there that uses your clinical skills in a non-clinical way? Sure, most clinicians LOVE to treat patients and clients, but things can change. Maybe you get burned out. Maybe you need to move. Maybe you want more variety. Maybe you just want less clinical work...
