Faces Of Tbi

Carly Cauley is a speech-language-pathologist and group facilitator for MnCAN (Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now), a non-profit providing support and programs for people with aphasia and their families. Aphasia is a language disorder that affects the ability to speak, read, write, and understand what others are saying. It is caused by stroke, brain injury or some progressive neurological disorders. It does not affect intelligence. The inability to communicate can cause devastating isolation. In addition to facilitating conversation groups, she is also MnCAN's Communications and Outreach Coordinator. She has a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa. Her areas of interest include aphasia and adult neurogenic communication disorders and AAC. She has supervised and trained graduate students in conducting speech therapy, aphasia conversation groups and cognitive rehabilitation since 2013. As a speech-language pathologist, C

Brisa's story has been featured by several media outlets including; The Doctors TV Show, The Washington Post, Woman's World Magazine, FOX, NBC, CBS, and her #1 International bestselling book "Limitless." She also recently had the opportunity to become a TEDx speaker! However, while she believes that all this recognition is nice, this is NOT why she shares her story. It was nine years ago when she experienced a Brain Stem Stroke. As a result of the stroke she developed “Locked-in Syndrome” at 32 years old. Brisa was locked in her body and unable to communicate while facing the seemingly insurmountable odds of a less than 1% chance to recover. With less than 5 cases of L.I.S. reported each year WORLD WIDE, she was finding it very difficult to to remain hopeful. But through a series of small actionable steps, Brisa was able to defy all expectations and made a full recovery! Now, her passion lies in sharing her story to help others who may also feel stuck or locked in their circumstances. www.pinkymoves.com Fi

Cynthia, a skilled psychotherapist and social worker for 45 years, is a survivor of several car accidents over 55 years, causing whiplash and more severe brain injuries. In 2006 a surprise brain surgery at Stanford caused her to experience losses in her professional and personal realms, and she wants to help others to do better than merely cope with the effects of such trauma. Author of "The Courage to Trust" and guided visualizations.  www.cynthiawall.com Find her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47W6y9q   Enjoying this podcast? Consider supporting it with just $5 through www.buymeacoffee.com/amyz

Dr. Michael Hennes is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist at The Neural Connection. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating with both his Doctorate and Bachelors’s in Human Biology. Prior to this, he studied Human Biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Hennes currently holds a Diplomate in Functional Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America. He has completed thousands of hours of additional post-graduate coursework. He has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation, neurochemistry, and nutrition and working with traumatic brain injury, concussion, vestibular disorders, and migraine disorders. https://theneuralconnection.com/about-us/ Enjoying this podcast? Consider supporting it with just $5 through www.buymeacoffee.com/amyz

Leigh Ankrum, the founder and director of the Ankrum Institute, is a craniosacral therapist and bodywork practitioner with 34 years of experience in teaching and private practice. Ankrum’s ability to bring decades of experience and education into a synergistic whole is the basis of the Institute’s curriculum. After training around the world - including studies in Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA - Ankrum brought together multiple systems and styles into one comprehensive program. Her knowledge of anatomy and physiology is deepened by her holistic understanding of the body’s organizing principles. By teaching manual therapy with myofascial work, visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy, the Ankrum Institute trains students to become holistic, integrative practitioners. It is a fundamental change in bodywork that brings body systems together, practitioner and client together, and teacher and student together - fostering true partnership that leads to increased wellness. www.AnkrumInstitute.

Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior. Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Skinner’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. Her #1 Best-seller book “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,” was written at their urging. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and offer

  Deborah Charnes, one of the first bilingual certified yoga therapists, traveled the world to learn from a diverse group of gurus how to foster optimal well-being. She vowed to never stop learning—or sharing those life lessons. Her book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram,” features some of her favorite, easy and accessible tools. Deborah has lived, worked, and studied in the U.S., Latin America, and Italy. A travel blogger since the early WordPress days, she has published 500 mind/body and lifestyle articles. Purchase her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qVy6vJ Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers Please consider supporting the podcast for just $5 month with a Patreon membership. 

Ethan was facing a mathematical equation of 99% of death vs 1% of life with a high-risk surgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Ethan woke up and was declared a walking living miracle. Ethan graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College & Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications. He received two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, from Lancaster City Officials. He was Featured Front page of the Lancaster Newspaper (LNP), Inspirational story on WGAL TV, Millersville University the Snapper Newspaper, & The Southeast Times Newspaper of Lancaster, Pa, WiTF radio of Harrisburg, Pa. Ethan is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic,LLC to empower people towards overcoming their adversities & hardships. He's currently a keynote speaker, life coach, Two-time college graduate, Self-Published Author, & former member of the International Lions Club. His Autobiography is titled "The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic: Chronicles of Adversities, Education, Sports, Re

Elizabeth (“Liz”) Barbin is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network’s Portsmouth, NH location. Since joining the organization nearly 10 years ago, she has helped thousands of individuals who have experienced changes in their voice, speech, language, cognition and swallowing as a result of an acute acquired brain injury due to traumatic and non-traumatic causes as well as progressive neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease. Liz provides custom care for each individual based on their unique circumstances. She is a contributing member of the organization’s Stroke Core Team and was the lead facilitator for the hospital’s stroke support group for more than five years. Liz earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of New Hampshire, is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and is a registered Modified Barium Swallow Study clinician (MBSImP). Before finding her way to Speech Therapy, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts

Tricia Desrocher joined Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in New Hampshire more than 35 years ago. A Physical Therapist by Training, Tricia also has a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and specialty certification in Stroke Rehabilitation. She has dedicated her career to the organization, its patients and to advancing brain injury care. This included providing patient care and staff mentorship at all four of the Network’s acute inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, serving as the Director of Program Development for the Brain Injury program and overseeing The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in Brain Injury. All four hospitals initially achieved this certification in 2013 and have achieved recertification at every review since then. Today, she is the Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning for the Network, which also includes 20+ outpatient clinics and a Home Care division. She continues to sit on the Board of the Brain Injury Association of NH and is

Zoe McLean, MS,OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS is an Occupational Therapist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, an Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital with four locations in New Hampshire. Zoe has achieved significant specialty milestones as a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She works with adults who have experienced life-changing health events such as a Stroke or Brain Injury. She is an active member of the Brain Injury Core Team and a fieldwork educator. She mentors clinical staff members across all disciplines and takes an active role in helping each patient achieve functional milestones and accomplish their goals while also advocating for essential resources to support their continued rehabilitation journey. Zoe is a leader in the area of behavior management and has presented on the topic at local conferences. She is also the New Hampshire Think First State Chapter Director where she focuses on educating youth about brain injury and brain injury prev

Wendy Jeffco MS, RDN, LD, CNSC is currently the Clinical Nutrition Manager for Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN). Since joining NRHN in 2012, Wendy has been providing nutrition support and nutrition education to our patients. Her areas of specialty include traditional nutrition support, as well as nutrition education for various conditions, including all types of brain injuries. She has a master’s degree in nutritional science and is certified as a nutrition support clinician. Wendy is also a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the New Hampshire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.northeastrehab.com This episode is brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it with a Patreon membership for just $5 a month

All of us want to keep our memory and other brain functions as we age. New research offers promise for preventing cognitive decline by suggesting that non-invasive, non-harmful electrical stimulation of different brain centers can enhance short- and long-term memory. Guy is the Co-Founder of CerebralFit Brain, a bioelectric medicine device company that translates the latest medical research into solutions for lifetime optimal brain health. They're taking on chronic conditions like dementia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, macular degeneration, pain, and more and are succeeding where conventional medicine has failed to treat these conditions. Guy is also the Founder of Bhakti Wellness Center, one of the largest, most diverse integrative medicine clinics in the US, and Co-Founder of the first integrative medicine clinic in the university healthcare system at the University of Minnesota. His approach to brain health is informed by 30+ years of clinical experience specializing in treatment-resistant chronic pain, trau

John D. Corrigan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University and Director of the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. For the past 40 years he has treated and studied long-term outcomes of persons with traumatic brain injury. Dr. Corrigan is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. He has been the PI and co-PI of the Ohio Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System since 1997 and chaired the Executive Committee of the TBI Model Systems Project Directors from 2007-2017. Since 2013 he has served as the Director of the Ohio Brain Injury Program, which is the designated lead agency in the state of Ohio for policy and planning related to living with brain injury. This position has provided a platform for translation of evidence on long-term outcomes to public policy. Dr. Corrigan is National Research Director for the Brain Injury Association of America and has previously served other national organizatio

After graduating from the University of Southern California, Sean successfully built two large businesses in public companies. He also found himself in the mixed martial arts world and became one of the first fight managers, representing big names in the field. However, Sean's fast-paced lifestyle took a toll on him, and in 2011, he suffered a massive stroke. He was left with a long road to recovery, but he never gave up. He believed in himself and worked tirelessly, day and night, to get back on his feet. Sean's journey has inspired him to launch Stroke Hacker, a program and community aimed at helping stroke survivors and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Sean provides one-on-one coaching, encouraging survivors to face new challenges in their lives and helping them plan a recovery road map. www.strokehacker.com Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Consider supporting this podcast for just $5 a month on Patreon.

Advocate, philanthropist, and writer Kristin Abello has made it her life’s mission to share her story with the world and is passionate about changing the narrative of the TBI community. Although every injury is different, there is a common thread that with faith, prayer and support, proper healing can take place. Kristin and her husband Raul are the parents of two wonderful boys, Jacob and Colin, and they currently reside in the city of Houston, Texas, with their Golden Retriever Lucy. https://www.kristinabello.com/ Find Kristin's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kAGzRB Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting it for $5 a month on Patreon. 

Dr. Perry Maynard is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that specializes in the  management of complex neurological cases, including post concussive syndrome, vertigo, balance disorders, movement disorders, dysautonomia, and a variety of autoimmune conditions. Dr. Maynard also enjoys taking principles from cutting edge neuroscience and applying it to sports rehabilitation and overall human performance. Dr. Maynard first became interested in neurological rehabilitation after playing Division 1 college football for Eastern Illinois University, where he experienced multiple concussions and witnessed friends and teammates suffering without answers or options for treatment. Dr. Maynard began chiropractic school with a strong interest in both clinical neuroscience and sports medicine. Throughout his education, he was fortunate to intern with several neurorehabilitation clinics.   this episode is brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Enjoying this podcast? Consider supporting it for $5 a month with

Dr. Perry Maynard is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that specializes in the  management of complex neurological cases, including post concussive syndrome, vertigo, balance disorders, movement disorders, dysautonomia, and a variety of autoimmune conditions. Dr. Maynard also enjoys taking principles from cutting edge neuroscience and applying it to sports rehabilitation and overall human performance. Dr. Maynard first became interested in neurological rehabilitation after playing Division 1 college football for Eastern Illinois University, where he experienced multiple concussions and witnessed friends and teammates suffering without answers or options for treatment. Dr. Maynard began chiropractic school with a strong interest in both clinical neuroscience and sports medicine. Throughout his education, he was fortunate to intern with several neurorehabilitation clinics.   this episode is brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Enjoying this podcast? Consider supporting it for $5 a mon

Dr. Michael DeStefano is a neuro-developmental optometrist practicing at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. DeStefano received his Bachelor of Science in biology and his Bachelor of Arts in Italian from Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated with high honors. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Optometry, where he was valedictorian of the school’s inaugural class, the founder and president of the university’s chapter of College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. He finds gratification in regularly evaluating and rehabilitating patients who strive to return to their normal lives after a concussion or stroke, as well as in aiding children who have visual issues affecting their learning. Dr. DeStefano is a member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, as well as the Illinois Optometric Association. He i

Dr. Shane Steadman became a Chiropractic Neurologist in 2003 and is one of only a small handful of Chiropractic Neurologists in the entire state of Colorado. Dr. Steadman is the owner of Integrated Brain Centers in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Steadman is an expert in treating and supporting “tough cases” such as Concussions, Migraines, Vertigo, Peripheral Neuropathy, Autoimmune Conditions, Thyroid and Hormonal disorders and others. Brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers Suppor the podcast on Patreon