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Karen Kelsall, DC, CCSP®, has been practicing the healing art and science of chiropractic since 1997 from a stately Victorian set in the bustling commercial district of NW 23rd Avenue in Portland, Oregon. She discovered gymnastics at nine, and within three years had moved from her Surrey, BC, home to Eugene, Oregon, to hone her talent at the Olympic training center. Kelsall competed internationall...

On this episode, we welcome Melissa and Lacee, Lacee discovered kettlebell training in 2013; working with bells not only changed her body but her entire career trajectory. She now helps clients build strong bodies with kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight training. Lacee is a graduate with honors from Portland State University, holding a BA in communication forms/Business Administration, and Nati...

On this episode, we welcome Scott Kennedy, Scott is the owner of Light Path LED. He is on the show to discuss the benefits of red-light therapy and how it can help increase blood flow, oxygen, recovery time, and healing. He explores the differences between red and near infrared light, as well as the benefits of using specific pulses for different purposes such as 40 hertz for inflammation and brai...

Torin Berge, PT, MPT, PRC is originally from Colorado, Torin knew from an early age that he wanted to be a physical therapist and help people.  As he went through his schooling, he kept searching to know not only what was going on with people but “Why”.  Shortly after graduating from PT school in 1999, he was exposed to PRI and was hooked knowing there was a framework out there that help...

Today on Move Your Brain Move Your Body Podcast Meghan & Aleena  discuss their favorite episodes of 2022 and release an announcement for 2023!!!  THANK YOU TO OUR LISTENERS!!! Thank you for supporting us in 2022. Looking for bigger things in 2023!

Dr. Emily Kiberd is a Chiropractor, Entrepreneur,  podcast host to the Thyroid Strong Podcast, a mommy of two and an all-around empowering woman who champions knowledge by teaching her clients the tools they need to reach their highest physical potential. Emily’s expertise spans several therapeutic fields: functional movement patterns, biomechanics, kettlebells, functional medicine, hashimoto...

Freddie Kimmel is the host of The Beautifully Broken Podcast and consultant to technologycompanies including AmpCoil and LightpathLED. He is also certified as a Functional HealthCoach, personal trainer, and gut health specialist. Freddie has been featured in The Wall StreetJournal, The New York Times, LA talk radio, and Dance Magazine. Freddie performed across the country in Broadway touring produ...

Michael McNeal has spent the last 10 years in the functional medicine world as a prolific researcher and self proclaimed Gastronaught. He has helped hundreds of clients overcome various conditions and restored their bodies to homeostasis. He himself has overcame type two diabetes and Tourette syndrome. He has worked closely with companies like Cellcore biosciences and Mother Earth labs. He spends...

Wesley Wang is a physical therapist and clinic director of Healthy Baller in Rockville, MD. He has worked in cash-based and specializes in ACL rehab for over 4 years. Having suffered two ACL tears himself, Wesley utilizes his social media to provide educational content surrounding ACL and sports rehab. He strives to help decrease the high ACL re-tear rates which we know are around 25-30%! On This...

Dr. Alexis Jazmyn Cowan, PhD works with clients to support them in all aspects of their journey to health, from diet and nutraceuticals to exercise and lifestyle. She also works with individuals looking to improve their scientific literacy, helping them to gain the competence and confidence needed to effectively review scientific literature, assess data quality, and critically analyze published cl...

Monica Franke is an osteopath, counselor and movement specialist using PRI.She is also a self-published author of the books, BodySense and BodySense for Fitness and Health Professionals. Her vision is to enable a journey into health and fitness that creates and holds space for all aspects of the person - brain, body and heart - and allows both client and professional to leave&n...

Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, at 26 years old. After surgery, he opted out of chemotherapy and used evidence-based nutrition and natural non-toxic therapies to heal. He began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health and reverse disease by radically transforming their diet and lifestyle. Chris reaches millions of peop...

Ryan Blaser is a husband, father, and Idaho native with a passion for bridging the gap between environment and wellness.  This passion fueled his 25 year career as an Electrical Engineer specializing in health hazards of the environment. His experience includes a position as Electrical Engineer for the Department of Energy (nuclear division), Field Engineer for the Department of Environmental...

Jordan has developed, synthesized and teaches the Adaptable Polarity Series. Formally trained as an architect, Jordan made a career change from the structure and flow of buildings to that of the human body. Jordan earned his licensure to touch through Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute where he began his teaching career under the study, tutelage and mentorship of John Harris, local legend to San...

On Move Your Brain Move Your Body Episode 78, Aleena and Meghan discuss their thoughts on stretching.  On This Episode: Our ideas of stretching  The nature of sports/activities like Gymnastics and yoga FRC & hypermobility Isometric hold "People tend to feel tight and it may make them feel the need to stretch" Olympic Weightlifting/ explosive sports and stretching Neurology and bodies...

On today's episode we have Hayley Kava! Hayley Kava PT, MPT, never wanted to be a pelvic floor physical therapist. She had been an athlete her whole life and thought she would work with athletes integrating postural restoration teachings her entire career. She then gave birth for the first time and realized that labor, birth and post- partum recovery was the most physically, and emotionally d...

On This Episode Meghan and Aleena ask each other questions and reflect on their 2021 year. They talk about lessons learned, goals and what they are looking forward to in 2022! Thank you so much for sticking with us through 76 episodes!! More to come. We appreciate each and everyone of our listeners!! -Aleena  & Meghan Our Information: MOVE YOUR BB Instagram Aleena's Instagram Aleena's Web...

Alison Marras is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Cookbook author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook, blogging over at the delicious gut-healthy food blog,  FoodbyMars.com . Alison has experienced first-hand the healing power of food, using it to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and PCOS. She believes your healing journey with real food can be a stress-free lifestyle filled with joy a...

Mike is a Physical Therapist (DPT) and Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) as well as Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) who believes in helping his clients achieve their pain, and exercise related goals. During his time at Springfield College Mike played baseball while earning his Physical Therapy degree, a time that shaped him both athletically and as a clinician. While playing baseball, Mi...

Today on the Podcast we welcome guests, Tim Reynolds and Brian Guzski. Bryan Guzski PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, CSCS is an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist practicing in Rochester, NY working primarily with patients with spine related issues and persistent pain. Bryan earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 2014, completed an Orthopedic residency program through Cayuga M...

Today on move your bb we are excited to welcome Postural Restoration Institute® facility member Lori Thomsen . As well as serving on PRI’s faculty, Lori is the Operational Manager of the Hruska Clinic™, and currently practices at the Hruska Clinic ™ in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Lori is certified through postural restoration as a PRC and she teaches the pelvis course for the institute. She has a str...

On today's podcast we have Steve Lintern, ATC, CSCS, PRT.  Steve is currently the Director of Health and Performance for the Oilers, through the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. In the off-season, he assists in teaching Master’s Level Athletic Training Students at the medical school, and devotes time to performing treatment and rehabilitation on local Fire Department tact...

Today on Move Your BB we welcome Dr. Rich Severin PT, DPT. Dr. Severin is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Currently, he is finishing a PhD in rehabilitation science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a focus on cardiorespiratory physiology and obesity. His dissertation project is investigating the role of respiratory muscle performance in obese patie...

Today on Move Your Brain Move Your Body Podcast we have Dr. Peter Lecca. Dr. Lecca is a well known dentist located in Coppell Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University (class of ’86) and Baylor College of Dentistry (class of ’90). Dr. Lecca had the privilege of working for the Indian Health Service for four years after graduating from Baylor. He was stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota....

Today on Move Your Brain Move Your Body we welcome Dr. Carla Hannaford! Dr. Hannaford is a biologist, author, educator with more than forty years teaching experience. Dr. Hannaford is the author of Smart Moves - Why Learning is Not All In Your Head, The Dominance Factor, Awakening the Child Heart, Playing in the Unified field, Raising and Becoming Conscious, Creative Human Beings. Dr. Hannaford ha...