TOC Talks

Join host Andrew Kistner as he sits down with a distinguished guest, Dr. Fred Strale, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of research. In this enlightening episode Fred Strale, Assistant Director of Research at The Oxford Center, shares his fascinating journey as a bio-statistician, his passion for teaching statistics, and the groundbreaking work being conducted at The Oxf...

Are you interested in learning more about osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a hands-on technique that can help treat various conditions, such as chronic pain, asthma, and migraines? Do you want to hear from a doctor who specializes in OMT and respects your medical choice? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode of TOC Talks, where our host Andrew Kistner interviews Dr. Suma Thomas, a bo...

Join Andrew Kistner as he welcomes Shelby Treib, the dynamic pediatric nurse practitioner from The Oxford Center, for a compelling conversation on "TOC Talks." This episode unveils not only Shelby's journey, from her days at Seattle Children’s Hospital to her impactful tenure at the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital, but also her profound insights on medical freedom and vaccine choic...

Are you interested in learning more about the role of physician assistants in healthcare? Do you want to hear from a PA-C who works at The Oxford Center? If so, tune in to the latest episode of TOC Talks, where our host Andrew Kistner interviews Elle, a PA-C at the Oxford Center. Elle shares her journey of becoming a PA-C, her philosophy of medical choice, and her passion for working with her pati...

Are you having abdominal issues? Have bloating, and cramps? The G.I test is a test that helps you get down to the main cause! Whether it is food sensitivity, parasites, gut issues, this test will give valuable information to help you correct and heal the root of the problem. In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew Kister sits down with Nicole Cunningham to talk about this amazing test and how it can...

Are you curious about how food sensitivities can affect your health and wellness? Do you want to learn more about a simple and reliable test that can help you identify your food triggers and optimize your diet? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode of TOC Talks, where our host Andrew Kistner sits down with Nicole Cunningham about what information this test can tell you and how it can help you...

What if you could transform your life with a simple method? Andrew Kistner sits down with John and Deante Bell, the founders of Empowering Futures. In this episode of TOC Talks, Andrew chats with them about their personal stories, their coaching services, and their Life Method that can help anyone achieve their goals and dreams. Tune in and discover how you can empower your future with John and De...

In this episode of TOC Talks, Andrew Kistner talks with Mary Robinson from the Explore Brighton Howell Area magazine about great activities and locations to visit in the area! At The Oxford Center, we constantly have patients coming in from out of town to treat, so it is great to be able to put together some of the area's top attractions! Whether you want to learn more about the best restaurants i...

In this episode of TOC Talks, Andrew Kistner talks with Elizabeth Terry, the Director of Medical Services at The Oxford Center, about a disease that will affect so many this fall... Lyme disease. Ticks always become so prevalent in the warm summer and fall months and Lyme disease is often not far off for those who have been bitten by a tick. Many struggle with recovering from Lyme disease, but tha...

n part two of this TOC Talks episode, Ashley Waddell Tingstad continues her discussion about special needs trusts with Andrew Kistner. In this episode Ashley talks with Andrew about why special needs trusts are important, what happens to your special needs child if you are gone, and the first steps to take to make sure your child is taken care of. These are some important topics that are constantl...

In this special two-part episode of TOC Talks, Andrew Kistner is joined by Ashley Waddell Tingstad, the Founder & Principal of Treetown Law. Ashley is an estate planning attorney who is able to help anyone plan out their estate, however she has a particular interest in estate planning for families with special needs children. In part one of this episode she shares her deeply personal connectio...

In honor of the 4th of July coming up Andrew talks with Lee Mitchell, an England born and raised native. In this episode of TOC Talks, Andrew and Lee talk about some of the differences between living in the United States versus England, first impressions of the States, and ultimately which is better- The U.S.A. or the U.K.?! This is a really fun episode, so don't miss out!

In this episode of TOC Talks, Andrew talks with Justin Mulholland, a financial advisor, to talk about what financial steps someone with a special needs child should take. Andrew and Justin discuss what someone should do for their finances first, seeking state help, 401k's, trusts, and more! Tune in to find out what steps you should take to make sure your child is taken care of and what steps to ta...

In this very special episode of TOC Talks, Andrew talks with Kevin Hensley to hear his incredible story with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)! Kevin is a veteran who served from 1995-2015 and was deployed 8 times to serve his country. During his time in service, Kevin developed a terminal lung disease that he was first told was just asthma until he finally got a correct diagnosis. Once Kevin did s...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Elizabeth Terry, our Director of Medical Services, to discuss Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and what options are out there to help promote recovery! Listen in to find out how alternative treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Neurofeedback Therapy can help relieve PTSD symptoms! Don't miss out on this interesting and informative ep...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Edward Blackburn, The Oxford Center's security officer, to discuss a little bit about his background, some of his prior experiences, and what he does at The Oxford Center. Listen to find out who Edward is, how he found The Oxford Center, the ways he is improving the safety of The Oxford Center, and why Edward loves what he does! Want to learn mor...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Nicole Cunningham, a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), to discuss mental health and how our diet is affecting... or even CAUSING anxiety and depression! Listen in to find out how your diet affects your body, your mood, and how the bacteria in your gut might be CAUSING symptoms of anxiety...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Dr. Robert Sherwin, MD, who is an Emergency Room Physician and Board Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine with 18 years of clinical research experience! Dr. Sherwin is a self-proclaimed "skeptic" of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and he expresses his surprise when he saw some of the results The Oxford Center has had through HBOT! Tune in as Dr. Sherwin di...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew continues his discussion with JeAnnah Powell, our Director of Neurofeedback! Together, they go into how neurofeedback works and looks for clients, how it is different in other facilities, and all the possibilities neurofeedback has to help anything from mental health to cognitive injuries! Tune in to find out the future of mental health! Want to learn more abou...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with JeAnnah Powell, our Director of Neurofeedback! They discuss JeAnnah's history and journey with viral encephalitis that inspired her mother to open The Oxford Center, what neurofeedback therapy is, and how neurofeedback can help just about anyone with a brain! Tune in to find out why everybody with a brain could benefit from neurofeedback therapy....

n this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Jessica Dodson, our ABA Director to talk all about what ABA is and what all is involved! They discuss what a BCBA is, how to become one, and what student program we offer to help on the way to becoming a BCBA. Tune in to find out why our ABA program is different from others and how our ABA goes beyond just the program in our center. This is not on...

In this week of TOC Talks, Andrew sits down with Jeff Mosteller, the Director of Training and Certification and Safety Director at The Oxford Center, to talk about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy! Together, they dive into what Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is, how it works, and all of the AMAZING possibilities that Hyperbarics offers. Want to see the faces behind the voices? Watch our video podcast posted o...

March is Cerebral Palsy month! In This week of TOC Talks Andrew sits down with Alisha Hisey, who is the Doctor of Physical Therapy at The Oxford Center, to talk about Intensive PT, TheraSuit therapy, Autism and Physical therapy, and how she has a more unique approach to helping patients achieve their goals through her programs. Want to see the faces behind the voices? Subscribe to TOC Talks on You...

March is Cerebral Palsy month! This week we discuss what Cerebral Palsy is, a parent’s journey through diagnosing her child with Cerebral Palsy, and what ALTERNATIVE treatments are out there! In this episode of TOC Talks our host sits down with Emily Kistner, a registered nurse at The Oxford Center and mother to a daughter with Cerebral Palsy, to talk about Cerebral Palsy and how The Oxford Center...

In this Episode of TOC Talks, Andrew talks to the Tami Peterson, the founder and CEO of The Oxford Center, located in Brighton and Troy Michigan. Tune in as they discuss how and why Tami started the center, how she learned about HBOT, and the change it made in her daughter's life. Want to see the faces behind the voices? Subscribe to TOC Talks on YouTube to watch the video podcast! Want to watch a...