Faces Of Tbi

Sharik Peck, PT, MRC Founder/CEO Sharik has advanced degrees in physical therapy and counseling. • Over 27 years helping people eliminate pain from their lives. • Sharik experienced several disabling accidents, including a broken neck and back, a stroke, a dislocated shoulder, and years of chronic pain. • Sharik’s wife suffered from chronic neck pain. • Out of these experiences and an intense desire to help many others in chronic pain, it drove him to figure out a natural solution for pain. • His research focused on resonance and its effect on the human nervous system. The Pain Tuner Pro is the result of over 9 years of research and development. • Awarded 3 patents • Our motto: “Tune Out Pain. Tune Into Life.” • 10 preset levels of intensity • 4 continuous play algorithms or pattern programs to tap gently into the nervous system • Fascia blasting wings to wake up and settle down the nervous system, delivering sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue, to eliminate pain, increase blood flow and

Dr. Moore is a cognitive psychologist for LearningRx in Colorado Springs, CO at the headquarters of the largest network of brain training centers in the world. She specializes in cognitive rehabilitation training and cognition assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders, brain injury, learning disabilities, and age-related cognitive decline. Dr. Moore also serves as VP of Research at Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research. Her brain training research has been published in peer-reviewed medical and psychology journals and presented at conferences around the country. She is also Editor-in-Chief of Modern Brain Journal and is a board-certified Christian counselor. www.LearningRx.com and www.amymoorephd.com Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

My name is Sheri mcintyre I’m 56 I had an AVM rupture in my cerebellum. This Happened 4 yrs ago.I a had a craniotomy, (Hemmoragic Stroke,TBI,invisible-illness) now mostly physical. My speach has been effected yet understandable! (I sound southern) constant Dizziness feeling that never goes away. My Equilibrium is way off. I wrote a book titled compassionate snob. This was my recovery project i didn't realize this at the time! It gave me a way to be productive! As I cannot work due to my illness. I HATE Not working so I’m making up my own thing! Find Sheri's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38yS1og Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Dr. Zimmerman is a Nurse Practitioner and Chiropractor in Meridian Idaho. Over the last 8 years he has helped individuals regain their lives from a variety of neurological and autoimmune conditions and symptoms using integrative therapies. These include but are not limited to concussion, TBI, stroke, learning disabilities, and vertigo. www.IdahoBrainandBody.com This episode is brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

My name is Jim Masterson, and I am the Director of Sports Medicine, and The Concussion Center at Excela Health in Greensburg, PA. We have an extremely busy concussion program, seeing local high school and collegiate athletes, as well those community members injured in motor vehicle, slip and fall, work related incidents etc. While my initial interest was in sports concussion, I have grown increasingly fond of seeing our adult population with ongoing persistent post concussive symptoms (PPCS). This group of patients is so misunderstood, and so need appropriate medical evaluation, treatment, and compassion. We have a team of athletic trainers, physical therapists, vestibular therapists, speech therapists, vision therapists, counselors, neuro chiropractors, EMDR therapists, yoga/meditation instructors and many more working together to improve outcomes, understanding, and general well-being for these individuals. Over the past several years we have started a well-attended support group for PPCS patients and their

Amanda grew up in Maine and studied archaeology at Boston University before serving eight years in the United States Navy. She later obtained a culinary arts Grand Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu, masters from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and studied wine while living in France. She is a 2x Ironman triathlete, 19x marathoner and has climbed four of the world’s seven summits. Amanda works in media, is a frequent traveler and having a complex history of TBI, neck injury and post concussion syndrome, raises awareness around recovery and adaptation. Episode brought to you by; Integrated Brain Centers

Dr. Tatiana Habanova is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist practicing in Wellington, Florida. She is the Clinical Director of Palm Beach Brain Center, a premier state of the art NeuroPerformance and Concussion Clinic providing non-invasive Brain-Based healthcare using a Functional Neurology approach. Dr. Habanova is very passionate about female brain health and coaches women in their healing journey from overcoming neuro fatigue to creating better brain health. This stems from her own struggles recovering from three brain injuries (viral meningitis and two concussions) upon which she vowed to set a new standard in female brain health and recovery. www.drhabanova.com Resources: https://www.drhabanova.com/equestrian-concussion Cognitive Assesment:  https://www.drhabanova.com/cognitive-assessment Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

My name is Kelsey Boyer and I am 27 years young. I am from originally from Pennsylvania and currently reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. I've spent most of my life following my passion of being a slopestyle competitive snowboarder in high hopes of competing in the Olympics. During 2016, I sustained a TBI which resulted in immediate brain surgery. My life drastically changed and I had to find myself & my purpose while dealing with bad post concussion symptoms. This led me to create my new non-profit, Save A Brain. I spend my winters traveling around and following the snow to places like Japan, Canada and all over America. I now coach for an all female progression camp. Yoga, mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding bring me peace because I get to play outside all day. Being in nature truly has been one of my healers. My family & friends mean everything to me and I wouldn't be here today without them. My brain injury truly reassessed how I live my life from sleeping, eating and self-love. A

Kristina Kotlus is the author of "I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends" (Morgan James Publishing, 2020) and the host of the "Y'all Should Be Friends" podcast. Kristina is a two-time cancer survivor—she was first diagnosed with brain cancer at age 28 and "relapsed" four years later when it had metastasized to her spine. She has a degree in Comparative Religion from George Mason University by way of Holy Cross College. Her writing has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, as well as on her own website, PwcMoms. Kristina was recognized as Blogger of the Year in Northern Virginia, 40 Under 40 in Northern Virginia, and an Influential Woman in Prince William County, Virginia. She currently resides in Manassas, Virginia, with her husband and three children, whom she homeschools. www.kristinakotlus.com Episode brought to you by: www.integratedbraincenters.com

Avivit is the Founder and Clinical Director at Great Speech, Inc, founded in 2014. She trailblazed virtual access to speech therapy, allowing anyone who is committed to improving their communication to receive expert services--regardless of location or scheduling limitations. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, the US News and World Report, the Miami Herald, and more. When Avivit was 14 years old, her family immigrated to the United States. At the time, she didn’t speak English, and she struggled to communicate at school. This inspired her to help other people avoid the frustrations she experienced. However, after working as a speech therapist for over a decade, she saw countless situations where people could not access the therapeutic services they needed. Traditional methods of therapy didn’t integrate easily with modern-day lifestyles. Avivit began experimenting with technology to deliver speech therapy entirely online. Not only did this allow greater convenience, but it also enabled her to

My undergrad degree was in Psychobiology with a minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I received my graduate degree with a double major in Clinical and Experimental Psychology. I then worked as a psychologist in a Child and Family Outpatient Clinic in St. Petersburg, Florida for four years. This was followed by medical school and a residency in Family Practice. I've been doing Integrative Medicine for over 30 years. I founded Cincinnati Hyperbarics 20 years ago and have treata wide variety of conditions. www.colecenter.com episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Holly’s path forever changed, when at the age of 18 she sustained a life-changing traumatic brain injury, as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Significant challenges followed, during her ongoing recovery. Through faith, determination, tenacity, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor, Kostrzewski graduated college with honors, went on to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health, and is currently writing her dissertation to complete a PhD in Public Health/Community Health. Ironically, Holly works in traffic safety for the State of Minnesota. In 2014, Holly’s family faced a new challenge.  After taking a break of nearly a decade from public speaking to concentrate on her career and graduate school, Holly is back with a new perspective based on living with a brain injury over time. Through her frank and entertaining presentations, Holly will explain the challenges she has encountered in living with a brain injury including challenges related to working, dating, seizures, and how grief and trauma ha

Shelley Kaplar PhD is the owner of Vitality Optimizer and creator of the Kaplar Method. This method works to break the symptomatic cycle of chronic illness and brain injuries. Her 3 favorite seasons are Summer, golf, and football. www.vitalityoptimizer.com Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Dr. Trinka has studied extensively in the fields of vision and health. After receiving a Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois, he went on to graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry as a Doctor of Optometry. He furthered his education by obtaining a degree as a Certified Nutritionist. In addition, he is a Syntonic optometrist and a member of the College of Syntonic Optometry. This is a group of dedicated doctors who use specific frequencies of light to help many health, learning, brain, and eye conditions. He also has studied with the top clinicians in the country in numerous areas including thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, blood chemistry interpretation, and gastro intestinal imbalances. Dr. Trinka is a neurological optometrist and a member of NORA (Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Organization) who uses his neurological background to help people with concussion and brain injuries. He also is a member of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation. Dr. Trinka i

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 has extensive education and training in Concussion rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and Neuro-immunology. He 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.This is why he has dedicated his professional life to helping those suffering from traumatic brain injuries episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers  

Dr. Eaves is a licensed Chiropractic Physician from Beaumont, TX. Dr. Eaves received his bachelors in Exercise Physiology from the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he played college baseball, and later coached for one year. He received his Chiropractic Degree from Parker University Chiropractic College in Dallas, TX. During his final months in Chiropractic school Dr. Eaves had the opportunity to work at the Dallas VA Medical Hospital where he treated over 600 veterans. Dr. Eaves has several hundred hours of Post Doctoral specialty training in Chiropractic Neurology, and Applied Clinical Neuroscience focusing on rehabilitation of patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries. He also has a Masters Degree in Neuroscience from Parker University. www.swbrainpc.com Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Natalie Forstbauer is a TEDx speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, author, organic/biodynamic farmer and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. She is passionate about human potential and seeing people live their best lives. Raised on an organic farm, trained in Polarity Therapy, alternative medicine, Neurofeedback and Transformational Leadership she brings a wealth of knowledge and life experience to her audiences and clients. Gardening and farming with a brain injury showed her healing is not always about "fixing what we perceive to be broken". Compassion and grace can to turn brain injuries and adversity into brain upgrades and new opportunities. Getting dirty in the fields, taking equipment apart and leaning into the powerful wisdoms of nature Natalie learned what it is to nurture and harvest one's gifts and to compost adversity into something meaningful and valuable. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soil Magazine she brings together quality information and advice on regenerative agriculture and

Dr. Kester Nedd is a Board-Certified Neurologist with subspecialty training in treating Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries. He received his medical training from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience and received his post-graduate training in Neurology, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Neuro-trauma at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in association with the University of Miami. Later in his career, Dr. Nedd served as the Medical Director of Neurological Rehabilitation and Head of the Intermediate Head Injury Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nedd has been on the forefront of issues related to concussions for over 30 years and is involved in the evaluation and treatment of the most complicated cases of patients with this condition. He developed the Brain Hierarchical Evaluation and Treatment (BHET) method, a unique multidimensional approach that considers the hierarchical organization of

Dr. Titus Chiu is a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and Functional Neurologist who is on a mission to transform the face of healthcare for the millions of people around the world struggling with Post-Concussion Syndrome. Dr. Chiu is the founder and clinical director of BrainSAVE!, an integrative neurology practice located in Northern and Southern California, that specializes in helping people struggling with post-concussion syndrome get well and stay well, through personalized brain wellness programs, online masterclasses, and 5-day brain camps. He has a deep passion for teaching and had the honor to present at the 2017 Institute for Functional Medicine’s Annual International Conference on the Brain. Dr. Chiu was also featured on Dr. Mark Hyman’s groundbreaking documentary Broken Brain. He is the #1 bestselling author of BrainSAVE! The 6-week Plan to Heal Your Brain from Concussions, Brain Injuries & Trauma. You can learn more about Dr. Chiu and his unique approach to con

I had my first debilitating migraine when I was 17. Since then, I’ve averaged about 100 migraines per year. My life has been a journey of victory and defeat, despair and hope, faith and doubt. As a complex neurological patient, I lived in a medical purgatory. I saw the best of traditional practitioners to no avail. I explored innovative, alternative healthcare models that also fell short. Ultimately, I became a doctor because I couldn’t find a good one. Every day I wake up, I am both the patient and the doctor, the believer and the doubter. Being a functional neurologist has shown me that the healing we once thought was impossible is actually possible. Neuroplasticity tells us that we are capable of change. If we understand the function of the brain, we can improve our way of life. My wife once told me that I had to anchor my life to a deeper truth. The deeper truth I anchor to is that my pain cultivates my faith, and my faith creates the possibility of a healthier future. As a clinician, I desire