Jennifer Penrose

Stay Healthy South Sound

Health EN ↓ 56 episodes

On the Stay Healthy South Sound Podcast, we provide tips on staying healthy and expose common myths about health and aging so you can enjoy a healthier and active life in the amazing South Sound. This podcast is brought to you by Dr. Jennifer Penrose owner of Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy.

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Jennifer Penrose

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Massage therapy: A powerful tool to take charge of your health and well-being! 19.09.2019 1:06:35

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Hawk Mason, LMT licensed massage therapist who provides massage therapy services at Penrose Physical Therapy. He is a former military veteran with experience leading a team overseas as well as a history of working with disabled adults. We discuss how “massage therapy is a powerful tool that can help you take charge of your health and well-being” quote from the Mayo...

How to stay out of doctors offices after 50+! 23.08.2019 33:25

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Marissa Ang who is an athletic trainer working in Dr. Penrose’s clinic with a very specific role in working with seniors. We discuss how those 50+ need to have a balanced work out: aerobic, strength, balance exercises, and flexibility. We discuss how falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and death for those 65+. Marissa describes some balance tests you can...

What can you do to have good mental health? How to identify when someone needs help before it is a crisis. 17.07.2019 58:36

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Craig Dickson who has his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He has worked with kids and adults regarding loss, negative thought patterns, anxiety, depression and troubled teens and families. We discuss what is good mental health and how all of us can practice good mental health and how to recognize when others and children are not exhibiting good mental health.

Obesity: Advances in managing this complex chronic disease. 19.06.2019 1:00:48

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a local Dr. Leila Borders, MD from Olympia Orthopedics Associates. We get to hear her story and focus on her speciality of obesity. We discuss how obesity in the US is a chronic disease that needs a better approach from the medical community overall. She discusses her approach to obesity and provides hope to people that have struggled with this for years.

How much alcohol is truly safe to have? 22.05.2019 1:06:09

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a local family practice physician, Dr. Erin Kershisnik owner of Vantage Physicians, a local “direct primary care” or what was also known as “concierge medicine.” Then we really dive into our hot topic of “how much alcohol is safe to drink and how beer, wine, and hard liquor differ.” We also discuss alcohol addiction and that there are ranges of options for people to...

Welcome to the Stay Healthy South Sound Podcast! 17.04.2019 7:25

Dr. Jennifer Penrose explains why “Stay Healthy South Sound” started and what the purpose is for the podcast going forward.