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In this episode our guest is Karen Vizueta - We discuss Pilates principles and application, covering topics such as Pilates movements, breathing approaches, the mind-body connection, muscle activation, and Karen's personal journey with Pilates. We also explore Pilates progressions/regressions, learning and adapting as an instructor, and the benefits of Pilates for men.



Karen Vizueta has been a full-time fitness professional for 23 years. She is revered for making people feel better about their bodies and relieving stress through exercise, creating a fun, positive, and challenging environment. Karen's goal is for her clients to leave with a smile, knowing that happy clients will return and ultimately achieve their desired results. She graduated with honors from the University of Rhode Island and her fitness certifications include STOTT Pilates Mat & Reformer, AFAA Primary Group Exercise, AFAA Step, TRX, BOSU Kids, NASM CPT, Precision Nutrition L1, and Vbarre. Karen is also trained in Balanced Body Jumpboard, Power House Pilates Integrated Tower, and IMX Pilates Mat & Reformer.



Beyond her coaching responsibilities, Karen is a respected voice in wellness, contributing regular articles to the field. Her insights and expertise have been featured on notable platforms like Cosmopolitan.com and Feedspot.com, further solidifying her position as a knowledgeable and influential figure in fitness and health.



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00:00 Introduction
01:34 Pilates Principles
05:51 Breathing and Mind-Body Connection
09:49 indIvidualized Approach to Muscle Activation
11:54 Personal Journey with Pilates
15:14 Pilates Progression
17:59 Learning and Adapting as an Instructor
20:05 Pilates Benefits for Men
26:18 Understanding the Core Muscles
33:46 Pilates and Pregnancy
38:47 Personal Workout Routine
45:07 Transition to Online Teaching
51:26 Different Types of Pilates
1:01:03 Closing Remarks and Summary

In this episode our guest is Dr. Ravi Patel - We discuss the vulnerability of the eyes, covering topics like retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma. Dr. Patel addresses patient anxiety related to eye surgery and significant improvements in surgical techniques. We delve into refractive errors, common eye diseases, and the impact of lifestyle choices on eye health. The discussion includes reversing blindness through technological advancements, the evolution of corneal transplant techniques, and considerations for seeking treatment. We examine the effects of modern technology on eyesight, dangers of eye rubbing, prolonged screen time, and the importance of looking far away to relieve eye strain. Dr. Patel also discusses the impact of contact lenses on eye health and concludes with personal and professional reflections.



Dr. Ravi Patel, MD, is a highly esteemed specialist in cataract, cornea, and laser refractive surgery. With a keen focus on LASIK/PRK laser surgery, advanced cataract surgery techniques, and cornea transplant surgeries such as DMEK and DSAEK, Dr. Patel has dedicated his career to improving vision and eye health. He is also proficient in treating keratoconus, cross-linking, and managing complications from eye surgeries, including Fuchs dystrophy.



Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Patel is affiliated with several prominent hospitals, including Monmouth Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Wills Eye Hospital. Committed to providing the highest level of specialty eye care, Dr. Patel integrates the latest technology and innovative surgical techniques into his practice. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys family activities, charity work, kayaking, paddleboarding, and bridge robotics.



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00:00 Introduction
02:29 Vulnerability of the Eyes
05:11 Retinal Detachment
08:00 Ophthalmology
12:36 Dr Robert Abel
14:04 Eye Examination
15:48 Eye Surgery and Patient Anxiety
23:04 Improvements in Eye Surgery
24:50 Refractive Errors and Eye Health
26:11 Common Eye Diseases
27:09 Impact of Lifestyle on Eye Health
28:47 Effects of Smoking on Eye Health
30:43 Symmetry of Eye Conditions
33:27 Reversing Blindness
35:30 Technological Advancement in Eye Care
36:31 Evolution of Corneal Transplant Techniques
37:58 Considerations for Seeking Treatment
39:11 Balancing the Decision to Wait for Advanced Treatment
41:35 History of Eye Surgery
50:35 Eye Exercises and Vision Training
52:35 Effects of Modern Technology on Eyesight
55:06 The Dangers of Eye Rubbing
56:25 Effects of screen Time on Eyes
57:29 The Importance of Looking Far Away
1:01:57 Impact of Contact Lenses on Eye Health
1:05:56 Personal and Professional Reversals

In this episode our guest is Laurence Layne - We discuss the multifaceted world of holistic health and healing, exploring techniques like craniosacral therapy, osteopathy, and the integration of osteopathic techniques. Laurence shares his insights on creating a safe space for healing, learning from unexpected healing events, and the role of non-touch healing modalities. We discuss the history of holistic healing, shifting perspectives on health, and the integration of medicine and research, including quantifying frequencies in the body. We explore his journey into professional healing, the impact of learning neuromuscular techniques, his apprenticeship period, and the incorporation of Chinese medicine and herbal healing.


Laurence Layne, DOMTP, EWCH, LMT, has been a dedicated natural health professional since 1990. His passion spans across healing, wellness, holistic health, complementary and alternative medicine, spirituality, consciousness, and energy healing. In 1994, Laurence established Healing Waters Clinic, a multi-disciplinary holistic clinic in St. Augustine, Florida. Expanding his practice, he started his first herbal pharmacy, which evolved into an herbal dispensary and herb shop by 2000.



Laurence boasts strong clinical skills in Manual Osteopathy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Western Herbalism (Physiomedicalism), and Naturopathic/Functional Medicine. He is also an accomplished researcher and writer. His contributions to the field reflect his extensive expertise and commitment to holistic health.



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00:00 Introduction

02:05 Craniosacral Therapy

05:43 Osteopathy in the United States

07:28 Integration of Osteopathic Techniques

11:12 Creating a Safe Space for Healing

14:20 Learning from Unexpected Healing Events

16:21 Non-Touch Healing Modalities

19:28 History of Holistic Healing

22:50 Shifting Perspectives on Health

28:11 Integrative Medicine and Research

31:15 Quantifying Frequencies in the Body

39:34 Tai Chi and Qigong

41:10 Early Life and Herbal Awakening

46:00 Psychedelics

49:30 Journey into Professional Healing

52:27 Impact of Learning Neuromuscular Techniques

56:08 The Apprenticeship Period

1:01:52 Incorporating Chinese Medicine

1:06:49 Exploring Herbal Healing

1:10:58 Challenges in the Field of Herbalism

1:14:10 Meditation

1:21:05 Western Herbalism

1:42:40 Fundamental Changes in Beliefs

1:47:05 Learning from Life Lessons

In this episode our guest is Dr. Stanley Paris - We discuss the specialized field of manual and manipulative therapy and its application through various techniques. Dr. Paris shares his extensive experiences and challenges in building a successful career across multiple countries. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities, sharing insights on the evolution of physiotherapy and the significance of manual therapy. We explore incorporating endurance sports into a holistic practice, discussing Dr. Paris's participation in the Ironman Triathlon and swimming the English Channel, and the challenges he faced. We cover the influence of continuous moderate activity on joint health and the importance of embracing failure and success in professional growth. Dr. Paris highlights his discoveries in treatment and therapy techniques, patient interaction, and the role of research in advancing physical therapy. He provides valuable advice on continuous professional development and learning from mistakes, drawing from his experience in founding the University of St. Augustine and his involvement in various professional organizations.



Dr. Stanley Paris has practiced in New Zealand, England, Canada, Bermuda and the United States. He earned a diploma in physiotherapy and another in business – both degree courses today. His first degree is a PhD in neuroanatomy. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as from three other organizations and has an honorary Doctor of Laws from his alma mater the University of Otago in New Zealand. He received the highest honor in American physical therapy when being awarded the Mary McMillan Founders Lecture and later the Mildred Elson Founders Lecture of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Throughout his career he has founded journals, published articles and a book and started more than a dozen private clinics. In 1992 he founded what would become the University of St. Augustine.

Dr. Paris has founded numerous private practices and specialty clinics, two journals, acquired a hotel and turned it into a health resort and founded the University of St. Augustine now with five campuses nationwide. An innovator in practice and education he plans to lay bare his experiences and how he saw and grasped opportunities to build a successful career. While his specialty has been in manual and manipulative therapy, he was the founder and first president of the Orthopaedic Section as well as a founding member of Women’s Health Section now Pelvic Health. His experiences he wishes to share with us in order that we may likewise see and take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop along with the profession.



00:00 Introduction
00:53 Journey to America and Pursuit of PhD
1:53 Challenges in Pursuing PhD
03:27 Early Life in New Zealand
05:53 Evolution of Physiotherapy
08:27 Decision to Study Manipulative Therapy
10:16 Influence of Endurance Sport
14:05 Ironman Triathlon and Swimming the English Channel
19:49 Challenges Crossing the English Channel
24:06 Retiring from Sailing
26:09 Endurance Adventure
28:18 Value of Solitude
31:01 Diverse Interests
32:55 Career Achievements
36:08 Embracing Failure and Success
38:38 Founding the University of St. Augustine
39:34 Evolution of Physical Therapy Education
41:28 Manual Therapy
46:42 Approach to Pain Management
49:00 Patient Interaction and Clinical Presence
51:17 The Role of Research
55:44 Supporting Physical Therapy Research
58:03 Modalilties and Treatment Approaches
1:00:07 Challenges with Reimbursements
1:02:07 Continues Professional Development
1:06:14 Neuroanatomy
1:10:28 Impact of Continuous Moderate Activity on Joints
1:13:11 Learning from Mistakes

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In this episode our guest is Dr. Leo Galland - We discuss the ongoing food allergy pandemic and its challenges. Dr. Galland shares insights on COVID-19's impact on allergies and the potential reversibility of the allergy epidemic. We explore the significant gap between science and medicine, the impact of diet on allergic reactions, and strategies for building resilience to allergens. Dr. Galland also discusses personalized nutrition and dietary considerations for managing asthma and eczema, the implications of long COVID, and the connections between lifestyle choices and health conditions.

Dr. Galland is a pioneer in studying the impact of intestinal microbes (the gut microbiome) and intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) on health and disease. He has received international recognition for developing innovative nutritional therapies to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious and gastrointestinal disorders and has described his work in numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters.

A graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Galland is board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed in Leading Physicians of the World and America’s Top Doctors. In 2017, Dr. Galland was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. He is a member of the medical advisory board of The Global Lyme Alliance and the Long Covid Advisory Group of the World Health Network.

09:18 Food Allergy Pandemic
15:45 COVID-19's Impact on Allergies
20:46 Reversibility of Allergy Epidemic
26:01 The Gap Between Science and Medicine
35:08 Impact of Diet on Allergic Reactions
43:55 Building Resilience to Allergens
51:23 Personalized Nutrition and Dietary Considerations
1:01:28 Managing Asthma and Eczema
1:06:37 Impact of Long COVID
1:16:31 Connecting Lifestyle Choices to Health Conditions

In this episode our guest is Brenda Dyson - We discuss the specialized field of structural integration and its application through body assessment techniques. Brenda shares her experiences and challenges in building a successful practice and emphasizes the importance of developing a strong referral network. We discuss incorporating nutrition into holistic practice, discussing cutting-edge diet research and insights, including the impact of food sensitivities and inflammation on health. We cover the nutritional benefits of raw milk and the role of enzymes in digestion. We explore the profound benefits of craniosacral therapy, understanding rhythm, and its subtleties, particularly in treating concussions. Brenda highlights her discoveries in treatment and therapy techniques, sensory reading, and other bodywork modalities.

Brenda Dyson, a certified Rolfer and Licensed Massage Therapist with a master's in nutrition, believes true wellness stems from a deep understanding of the body's interconnected systems. This philosophy informs her approach, which seamlessly blends her knowledge of bodywork techniques like Craniosacral Therapy with personalized nutrition plans and overall health strategies. Brenda's programs empower clients to achieve optimal health through a balanced combination of diet, exercise, and therapeutic interventions.

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Structural Integration
03:11 Body Assessment
09:05 Challenges in Building a Practice
10:54 Building a Referral Network
13:00 Incorporating Nutrition into Practice
19:46 Diet Research and Insights
34:31 Food Sensitivities and Inflammation
40:05 Nutrients and Enzymes in Raw Milk
45:19 Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
53:55 Understanding Rhythm in Craniosacral Therapy
56:28 Discovery of Rhythms
01:01:39 Subtlety of Craniosacral Work
01:02:43 Concussion Treatment
01:05:38 Treatment and Therapy Discoveries
01:09:38 Sensory Reading
01:14:01 Closing Remarks

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