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Memento Sanitas PodcastFinding BalanceAmy Tattrie is a yoga instructor and co-owner of the Practice in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
Amy and I discuss a variety of topics including:
- finding balance between rest and movement
- the importance of listening to our bodies
- how everyone needs to develop their own healthy lifestyle that suits them?
- how your health and wellness needs can change from moment to moment
- how she was able to shift her focus on her own health and well-being
- and so much more
2023-03-041h 02Memento Sanitas PodcastThe Brain and Exercise - Jess GibsonJess has her Masters in Kinesiology and is currently completing her PhD in the health program at Dalhousie University. Her current area of study is on the impacts that exercise has on motor learning. In this podcast we touch on a couple different questions in regards to her upcoming research.
How scientists test the excitability of the brain?
How can learning be assessed within a research study?
How this research can impact patients suffering from strokes and other neurological disorders?
We discuss a variety of topics in regards to science and...2023-01-241h 23Memento Sanitas PodcastStep Outside Your Comfort Zone - Nadia CarrierNadia Carrier is a 3x competitive bodybuilder. She's an inspiration to everyone that its never to late to set health/fitness goals. After taking over 10 years off from the gym Nadia returned and set her sights on bodybuilding. Each time she competes she learns more about who she is and what she's capable of accomplishing. It's not always easy but she put the work in and keeps setting her sights higher to reach that next level.
When was the last time you set a goal for yourself that took you outside your comfort zone?
"Comfort z...2023-01-1641 minMemento Sanitas PodcastMaking Rehab Fun with Joni SnairJoni Snair is a physiotherapist that has worked with a variety of clients. Her business Safe at Home Physiotherapy brings physiotherapy into the homes of individuals throughout HRM.
In this episode we discuss:
- Some of the impact the pandemic had on long term care and home care teams and clients
- The role of physiotherapists in chronic and acute injuries as well as degenerative diseases
- Making orthopedic rehabilitation fun
- Building rehab exercise into every day life
- Finding enjoyment in movement
- Stay...2023-01-091h 07
Memento Sanitas PodcastChampion Mindset with Ann-Marie FlinnAnn-Marie is a brilliant Life Coach that guides individuals to find their Inner Champion. In this podcast Ann-Marie and I discuss a variety of topics including but not limited to:
- Being Authentic
- Assumptions we make about others to create certainty in our own lives
- The drama dynamic - victim, rescuer and prosecutor
- Building a Champion Mindset
- How our inner critic has been created to protect us
- Competing and setting goals in life
- Overcoming our fears
- Shifti...2023-01-021h 04Memento Sanitas PodcastMindful Eating with Melissa AllenMelissa has completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition Dietetics from Mount Saint Vincent University and is currently enrolled in the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition.
Along with working with a general population of patients requiring dietary services, Melissa has a special interest in sports and nutrition. She is currently an ambassador for NUUN Canada and works with groups like the Wanderers and Dalhousie’s Women Hockey Team. Melissa, a lifelong athlete, has performed at an elite level in endurance sports including road cycling, trail running, adventure racing, and cyclocross. This wealth of personal experience hel...2022-12-271h 29Memento Sanitas PodcastDr. Colin King - Critical Thinking and Communication Development at Acadia UniversityDr. Colin King is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Associate Professor at Acadia University.
We discuss:
Acadia's Athletic Therapy Program
Building a treatment philosophy
Therapy isn't a one size fits all
Encouraging student to ask the question "why" when approaching a treatment protocol
Evidence informed practice includes the values of the client as well as the experience of the therapist
"You don't know what you don't know"
The importance of building a strong foundation as a therapist
Preparing students for the nationa...2022-12-1959 minMemento Sanitas PodcastCharles Baribeau - Building A Pro PhysiqueCharles competes in natural bodybuilding and was kind enough to take the time out of his day to discuss his nutrition, training and goal setting.
We discuss a variety of topics including:
Building long term attainable training goals
Recognizing weaknesses to focus training
Recovery is not the same for everyone
Be prepared to have your ego checked in the gym as a beginner
Building discipline in the gym can transfer to other areas of your lie
Setting realistic health goals that hold you accountable
Brea...2022-12-1251 minMemento Sanitas PodcastJennie Weisner - Supporting the Growing AthleteJennie is a certified Athletic Therapist working towards her Masters of Education in Curriculum Studies for Health Interprofessionals at Acadia.
We discuss:
Saying Yes to Opportunities
Building a trusting relationship between athletes and their therapists
Knowing the difference between hurt and injured
Eating for performance
Hormones, Nutrition and training
Breaking the barriers to encourage women/girls into the gym
Injury prevention with strength training
Prioritizing exercises for efficient injury prevention
Adapting therapeutic rehab to the individual
Long term athl...2022-12-0559 minMemento Sanitas PodcastCurtis Arsenault - Keeping Calm Under PressureCurtis shares his experience as the Head Athletic Therapist at Acadia University. He discusses his experiences with high level athletes and how his experiences impacts how he educates the future athletic therapists graduating from the Acadia program. He is an important part of the ever growing and changing world of Athletic Therapy within the Maritimes.
https://kinesiology.acadiau.ca/athletic-therapy-option.html2022-11-2851 minMemento Sanitas PodcastPreventing Injury with Massage and Athletic TherapyMark is a certified athletic therapist, registered massage therapy and small business owner in rural Nova Scotia. Mark and I discuss the difference between Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy. How he builds a treatment program for his clients. That the site of pain doesn't necessarily indicate the source of pain. How an Athletic Therapist can build you a injury prevention program. How he continues to build his skills as a therapist to help his clients and why you should seek out the right therapist that meets your specific goals.
You can find Mark on Instagram @f_s...2022-11-2158 minMemento Sanitas PodcastCassidy Klein - the brain and exercise, how weightlifting can change your life, staying functional as we ageCassidy Klein is a researcher, Physiotherapy student and athlete. In this episode we dive into her newest research at the Dalhousie University where she has her focus on how exercise impacts our brain. We discuss what impact physiotherapy and exercise can have on your function as we age. How we set goals for our clients whether your an athlete or not? Why and how she started weightlifting and how she thinks it could have a positive impact on your mental health? Enjoy and remember your health.2022-11-141h 13Memento Sanitas PodcastHope, Strength and Perseverance..Empowerment For Hope is a non-profit organization that strives to help families by breaking cycles of violence, abuse and trauma giving children and families the resources they need for a better future through awareness and empowerment. For more information on Empowerment for Hope visit their website at www.empowermentforhope.ca or instagram @empowermentforhope.
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2022-11-0735 minMemento Sanitas PodcastNatalie Randall Price on Gastric Bypass Surgery, Hormones, Why diets fail and so much moreBefore you begin this podcast remember neither Natalie or I are medical doctors. She is telling her story of how this surgery impacted her life. Always discuss your medical options with your doctor before taking outside medical advice. Natalie shares with us her personal journey before and after her gastric sleeve surgery. We talk about her struggles with weight gain and how her medical conditions impacted her overall health. We also touch on some of our own opinions on mental health and dieting misconceptions. I hope you enjoy this journey with Natalie.
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Memento Sanitas PodcastLife of an Athletic TherapistWelcome to my very first Episode of Memento Sanitas. This podcast touches on some of the life experiences of an Athletic Therapist. If you played, watched or coached sporting events you've likely seen an athletic therapist running onto the field of play to help an injured athlete. We are the ones taping, bandaging and stretching athletes before and after games. ATs are normally the first ones at the game and the last ones to leave. As you might be able to guess from listening to this podcast Kaleigh and I both take great pride in what we do but...2022-10-251h 36