Best Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean Podcasts (2025)

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267: Advanced Strategies And Insights For Treating Individuals With Ataxia With Dr. Jeannie Stephenson, PT, PhD, MS, NCS And Dr. Staci Shearin, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS 47:08

6d ago47:08

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Treating individuals with ataxia is challenging for many reasons. Having some key insights from the literature is just what you need! That’s why on this week’s episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviewed Dr. Jeannie Stephenson, PT, PhD, MS, MCS and Dr. Staci Shearin, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS to discuss their research and clinical experiences in treati…

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266: How To Go From Mobile To Brick-And-Mortar In Neuro Rehab With Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS 43:35

13d ago43:35

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Are you a neuro clinician working mobile or thinking about starting your side gig? Perhaps you’ll want to expand into your own space. day. Perhaps you already are and want to see if you can learn anything new. This episode will break it all down! Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS has a conversation with Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS about how she built Neubil…

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265: To Residency Or Not To Residency With Mari Biers, PT, DPT 41:17

20d ago41:17

41:17

A question many clinicians face is whether or not to go to a residency program. There are pros and cons either way and a LOT to consider. Additionally, with so many residencies available to clinicians there are things you want to look for that will be a good fit for you. Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS talk with Mari Bie…

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264: Dementia Care - Evidence-Based Strategies For Rehabilitation Professionals With Dr. Natalie Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP 46:10

27d ago46:10

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We’ve heard from our audience a lot that working with people with dementia can be very challenging for a number of reasons. In this episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviewed Dr. Natalie Douglas, a speech-language pathologist and dementia expert on her insights for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals living with dementia. Lea…

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263: Every Vestibular System Has A Person With Marc Broberg, PT, DPT, NCS 45:14

1M ago45:14

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Today’s episode compares persistent dizziness with persistent pain. There are patterns and insights from the literature that can help clinicians improve their approach to treating people with dizziness. Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Marc Broberg, PT, DPT, NCS on his theories after diving into the literature and treating people with dizzine…

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262: Delivering Intensive Virtual Rehabilitation Through Neurofenix With Amy Rohe, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, ATP 35:59

1M ago35:59

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We all know rehab is not accessible to everyone who needs it after a neurologic injury. There are a number of reasons why, and, fortunately, there are also people looking to solve that problem. On today’s show we interviewed Amy Rohe, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, ATP who works for Neurofenix, a company that is transforming neurological rehabilitation with its …

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261: Emerging Research In Neuro Rehab With Dr. Tim Faw, PT, DPT, PhD 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Staying up on the latest evidence in neuro rehab? This interview is for you! Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviewed Dr. Timothy Faw, a neuroscientist and physical therapist about his research path - where he’s been and where it’s going. Tim discusses the work his labs have done in a few areas including the plasticity of gray matter and myelin and …

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260: Improving Parkinson's Care In Rural Areas: Insights From A Physical Therapy Monitoring Program With Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS 52:44

2M ago52:44

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When people live in a rural area it can be very challenging for them to get access to specialty care. What are they missing? What could be different? How can we help? In this episode, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS sits down with Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS to discuss her work on a Parkinson's disease monitoring program in rural Michigan. People with…

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259: Why Goggles Are Essential And How They Became Accessible In Vestibular Care With Patrick Esmonde 57:05

2M ago57:05

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Vestibular nerds this one is for you! Even if you’re just a regular neuro nerd, you’ll love this episode. Erin Gallardo interviews Patrick Esmonde of Vestibular First. Patrick shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Vestibular First and the company's mission to develop affordable, accessible tools to support clinicians in providing better…

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258: The Best Marketing Strategies For Your Neuro Clinic With Sarah King, PT, DPT 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Join this conversation where Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS dives into Sarah King, PT, DPT’s winding career as a mobile practice owner turned online entrepreneur turned Director of Marketing for 5 rehab clinics in TX. Sarah goes way back with NeuroCollaborative to the literal beginnings. We discussed how it came to be and why she decided to step aside…

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257: How VR Replaced Sensory Organization Testing With Dr. Geoff Wright, PhD 49:51

3M ago49:51

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In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Dr. W. Geoffrey Wright, a professor and director of the neuro motor sciences program at Temple University. Dr. Wright is also the co-founder and principal scientist at UprightVR, a company dedicated to developing virtual reality-based solutions for assessing and improving balance. While s…

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256: Overcoming Barriers To Implementing High Intensity Locomotor Training With Dr. Annie Tapp, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS 41:51

3M ago41:51

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In today’s episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS talks with Annie Tapp, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS to discuss her research on the barriers and facilitators to implementing high-intensity gait training for stroke rehabilitation (and beyond). Months ago Annie was recruiting survey respondents for her PhD dissertation study on high intensity gait training in inp…

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255: How We’re Going To Expand Access to Neuro Expertise 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

On today’s show Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, recap their experience at the recent APTA’s CSM conference and what stood out. Neuro Collaborative was founded with the mission of helping people start neuro-focused practices and programs in their communities, to increase access to specialized neurological care and servic…

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254: How And Why BlazePod + Neuro Rehab = A Power Combo With Michael Cummings 48:04

3M ago48:04

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In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS sit down with Michael Cummings, the Director of Education for BlazePod USA. Michael shares his personal connection to neurotherapy through his experiences with family members affected by Alzheimer's and epilepsy. Michael explains how his background as a strength and …

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253: Mastering No-Cost Marketing Strategies With Emily Duval Ledger 55:03

3M ago55:03

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In this episode, neuro business coach Emily Duval Ledger joins Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS for a discussion about marketing and no-cost strategies. Recently Emily challenged her coaching clients to a "no money marketing quarter" - an exercise to hone their skills at effective, low-cost marketing tactics. The discussi…

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252: Science Made Me Do It: Chosen VS Forced Behavior Change With Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS 1:00:29

4M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Interested in the best habits for you and your clients to improve healthspan not just lifespan? Join as Erin and Claire talk with Dr. Mike Studer PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, a renowned physical therapist and author, to discuss his new book "The Brain That Chooses Itself." We asked Mike our burning questions from the concepts in the …

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251: How To Make Life Better For People With PD TODAY With Russell Meyerowitz 55:00

4M ago55:00

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In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean interviewed Russell Meyerowitz, the founder of the Parkinson Wellness Fund, a nonprofit with a mission to help PWP (people with Parkinson’s) by providing funds for services and equipment that will make life better right now. The Parkinson Wellness Fund was born out of Russell's desire to provid…

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250: Uncovering The Role Of Speech Therapy In FND With Jenn Freeburn, MS, CCC-SLP 50:32

4M ago50:32

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, host Erin Gallardo interviews speech-language pathologist Jenn Freeburn about her work treating patients with functional neurological disorders (FND). Freeburn, a specialist in acquired motor speech and cognitive communication disorders, provides a fascinating overview of the often overlooked role of spe…

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249: Navigating The PhD Journey And Advancing Vestibular Expertise With Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS 51:16

4M ago51:16

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, host Erin Gallardo sits down with Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS who is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Cincinnati. Christina took an unconventional path into her PhD and has gotten a new appreciation for our profession in the process. She provides insights into the time commitment and c…

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248: Tackling the Challenges of Treating Ataxia With JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS 39:42

5M ago39:42

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As rehab professionals, we often face unique challenges when working with patients who have ataxia. In today’s episode Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS and Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS have a group discussion about working with people with it. One of the primary challenges is that often there can be slow progress. This c…

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247: Follow These 5 Neuroplastic Principles To Improve Patient Outcomes (With Examples!) With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L 46:50

5M ago46:50

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In this episode occupational therapist Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS joined host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS to discuss 5 principles of neuroplasticity and how they can be applied in neurorehabilitation. Note: In a previous episode a different 5 were discussed (see the link to that episode below). No need to listen to the previous episode to …

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246: Tips For Running An Effective Strength Circuit Class For People With Parkinson’s 45:18

5M ago45:18

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If you’re looking to develop a strength circuit class for people with neurologic diagnosis this episode is for you! Running a circuit class for people with physical and/or cognitive deficits can have challenges. You need to be mindful in order to ensure safety while also challenging your clients enough to promote change. This episode Erin Gallardo …

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245: Unlocking The Potential Of Virtual Reality In Neurorehabilitation With Ramiro Maldonado, PT, DPT 48:55

5M ago48:55

48:55

Curious about how using Virtual reality (VR) could help you with prevention, assessment and treatment of your neuro patients? VR and AR (augmented reality) is emerging as a powerful tool in the world of neurorehabilitation, and Ramiro Maldonado, PT, DPT, a physical therapist with UprightVR, shares the research on the transformative capabilities of …

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244: When Pediatric Clients Grow Up With Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

Are you used to working with adults with neurologic conditions and get intimidated by young adults or those with “pediatric” diagnoses? Many neuro therapists feel like they’re not the best person to help an adult with cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida or other typical diagnoses made in childhood… but they’re wrong! In this episode hosts Erin Gal…

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243: Using A Sensory-Based Approach For Treating Functional Neurological Disorders 52:32

6M ago52:32

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Working with clients with Functional neurologic disorders (FND) can be confusing and challenging. If you’re stuck and aren’t sure how to help your clients you’ve gotta check out this episode! Occupational therapists and industry leaders in the treatment of FND Julie MacLean and Jessica Ranford discuss their expertise in using a sensory-based approa…

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242: Revolutionizing Gait With Variable Friction Shoes With Dr. Tyler Susko Of Cadense 53:19

6M ago53:19

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Do you work with any clients who have trouble clearing their foot in swing phase of gait? If you said yes, this episode is for you! Dr. Tyler Susko, the founder and CTO of Cadense, Inc. is here to share the fascinating origin story behind Cadense's flagship product - the world's first variable friction shoes. The concept stemmed from Dr. Susko's Ph…

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241:Unlocking The Secrets Of Facial Rehabilitation With Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS 1:00:25

6M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Ever wonder what to do with a patient with facial palsy? Can they recover? What should you NOT do that can actually make it much worse? Tune in and find out! In this episode, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS. Dr. Donaldson shared her extensive expertise in the niche field of facial reha…

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240: Who Made Me The Leader? How To Lead (Not Manage) A Team 42:18

6M ago42:18

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Have you ever thought, “I’m really not good at managing people”? Or felt overwhelmed by the idea of being responsible for someone else? As business owners, the success of our ventures often hinges on the strength of our teams. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, Emily Duval Ledger, Erin Gallardo, and Claire McLean share their experiences a…

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239: UPDATE: Create Your Own Harness Set Up Like Rogue’s 28:00

7M ago28:00

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On today’s episode Claire McLean and Erin Gallardo offer an update to a previous episode on setting up overhead harness systems for your neuro rehab gym the way Claire has it set up at Rogue. Rogue has a DIY, relatively inexpensive setup using things like anchors, rope ratchets, and construction-style harnesses. The big update to share was finding …

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238: Optimizing Resistance Training for Older Adults and Neurological Conditions With Dr. Amy Ashmore, PhD 49:51

7M ago49:51

49:51

In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean interviewed Dr. Amy Ashmore, an expert in resistance training programming. Dr. Ashmore shared her extensive experience and passion for resistance training. Some of the key points she shares are that timing is critical. Dr. Ashmore emphasized the importance of precisely controlling the timing of…

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237: Let’s Discuss! PD Research Review 36:20

7M ago36:20

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean discuss important updates and research related to Parkinson's disease. They used neurologist Dr. Michael Okun’s Instagram account as inspiration for the recent research to discuss. The first article discussed is titled End-of-life Health Care Service Use and Cost Amo…

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236: Can Business Be Fun? What If It Could?! 32:29

7M ago32:29

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Does your energy get sucked when you do certain administrative tasks in your business? Do you love some tasks and dread others? What if it could be fun? Do you believe it could? Well, after listening to this episode you just might! And what would you gain? You’ll feel more energized, you’ll be more creative, and you’ll end up being more productive …

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235: Your Neuro Practice Questions Answered By APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA 58:52

8M ago58:52

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In today’s episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS had the pleasure of interviewing APTA President Roger Herr and asking all of the burning questions about what it’s like to run a neuro practice with Medicare as it is and where we’re going. Roger shared his journey into physical therapy and his extensive experience in ke…

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234: Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorders With Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS 54:27

8M ago54:27

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Feel confused about how to assess and treat someone with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? We got your back! In this episode host Erin Gallardo interviews FND experts Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS on this range of neurological symptoms that includes functional movement disorders, seizures, and speech/communication…

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233: Optimizing Outcomes For Patients with Multiple Sclerosis With Researcher And Clinician, Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS 52:57

8M ago52:57

52:57

Have you heard some things about working with people with MS that make you question how to approach their care? Are they old school thoughts or based on science? Who can tell?! You’ll know after listening to this episode! Hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean had the privilege of speaking with Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS, a leading expert in…

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232: Bridging The Gap: Becoming A Clinician, A Researcher, And A Storyteller With Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP 55:09

8M ago55:09

55:09

In the ever-evolving world of neurorehabilitation, Dr. Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP has carved out a unique path that blends his clinical expertise with a passion for research and storytelling simply through curiosity and exploration. As a physical therapist, doctoral student, and podcast host, Ryan's multifaceted career serves as an inspiring ex…

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231: Navigating Concussion In Aging Adults With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS 40:24

9M ago40:24

40:24

Did you know there are some unique differences when working with aging adults who experience concussions? In fact, patients may come to your clinic after a fall and not have the diagnosis of concussion but they may actually have one. How would you know? What would you do to screen for it? What would you treat first? Tune in to answer all of these q…

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230: Mastering Floor Transfers and Exercises in Neuro Without the Fear With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS 41:52

9M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean are joined by guest Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, a highly experienced physical therapist specializing in neurological conditions. Are you afraid to get your patients on the floor? Are you nervous it will be too painful for them (or you)? Join us for this engaging discussion on the import…

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229: Creating A Neuro Practice That Works For You AND Your Patients With Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS 49:46

9M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode Erin, Claire and Emily Duval Ledger interview Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS about her experience starting a private practice focused on neurologic physical therapy. Some of the key takeaways include: Starting a Niche Private Practice - Vanessa saw gaps in care for patients transitioning from inpatient rehab to outpatient, so she l…

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228: How To Use Neuroscience To Help Your Clients (Or Yourself) Improve Intimacy and Pleasure With Dr. Rose Schlaff, PT, DPT 54:35

9M ago54:35

54:35

As rehab professionals, we're often hyper-focused on helping our clients improve their physical function and manage pain. But what about the equally important aspects of emotional and sexual wellbeing? In this episode Erin had the chance to sit down with Dr. Rose Schlaff, a pelvic PT and sex counselor, to discuss how neuroscience-based techniques c…

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227: What You Should Know About Telerehab To Improve Access And Equity With Dr. Jennifer O’Neil, PT, PhD and Dr. Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD 58:22

10M ago58:22

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Have you ever wondered how to effectively use telehealth to provide care? Maybe you’re already using it and want to know how to improve. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, host Erin Gallardo sat down with two leading experts in the field - Dr. Jennifer O'Neil and Dr. Alan Lee - to learn the latest research about telehealth. Dr. O'Neil, a …

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226: How To Start And Scale An Outpatient Neuro Practice With Katie Bouchillon, OTR, CBIST, MCMT 52:35

10M ago52:35

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean sat down with Katie Bouchillon, OTR, CBIST, MCMT, owner and CEO of Spero Rehab, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic with 6 locations across Houston and Austin, Texas. Katie shared her journey into neuro rehabilitation and entrepreneurship, offering valuable insight…

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225: How To Integrate Nutrition, Regenerative Therapy, and Fitness into a Specialized Geriatric and Parkinson's Physical Therapy Practice With Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS 1:00:05

10M ago1:00:05

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean sat down with Dr. Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS, the founder of House Fit Physical Therapy, to discuss her innovative approach to serving the aging population and those living with Parkinson's disease. Beth shared her journey into geriatric physical therapy, starting a …

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224: The Best Approach To Vision Therapy With Dr. Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD, Katy Coleman, OTR/L, and Xenia Andrzejewski, PT 53:07

10M ago53:07

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In today’s episode we hosted three experts in vision rehabilitation, optometrist Dr. Melissa Zarn Urankar, occupational therapist Katy Coleman, and physical therapist Xenia Andrzejewski to discuss the importance of optimizing care for people with neurologic conditions who have vision dysfunction. The episode will address who sees patients for visio…

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223: Spasticity Management From A Physician With Dr. Cassandra List, MD 46:34

10M ago46:34

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On this week’s episode we hosted a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. List and occupational therapist Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS to share insights on spasticity management, focusing on the use of neurotoxin injections and collaboration between physicians and therapists. Key discussion points included: When do you recom…

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222: How You Can Be Tenaciously Optimistic In Business To Be Successful 36:44

11M ago36:44

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In this episode Emily Duval Ledger, Erin Gallardo, and Claire McLean explore how maintaining an optimistic mindset can drive success in both clinical practice and business operations. Often it’s not as easy to do this in business, but we’ve got some strategies to share with you today. Key points included: - The power of positive language and belief…

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221: How To Start A Wellness Program For People With Neurologic Conditions: All Your Questions Answered! 1:02:32

11M ago1:02:32

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In this enlightening discussion, we have an open conversation with physical therapist Lauren Young, PT, DPT, CSRS, NCS, who reached out to Claire with a number of questions. She was willing to come on the podcast so everyone can benefit from the information. Lauren started a mobile neuro practice in February 2024 and is looking to develop group wel…

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220: Building A Biz Model Mix Of Online And In-Person With Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS 55:22

11M ago55:22

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On today’s show, Dr. Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS joined Erin and Claire to share her journey building a successful physical therapy business to maximize impact and reach as many people as possible with focused Parkinson's disease. Katie received her doctorate from USC in 2016 and is passionate about using exercise and movement to empower those with …

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219: New Evidence On Brain Changes In PD Inspires Hi-Fi Exercise Class At Rogue 26:19

11M ago26:19

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We’re back for another episode this week! This one is bringing you practical clinical tools you can start incorporating right now. It’s based on new evidence with intense exercise and its effect on increasing dopamine transporter and neuromelanin concentrations in the substantia nigra in Parkinson’s disease. While Rogue has always been known to imp…

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218: Advocating for Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities With Chanda Hinton 53:12

12M ago53:12

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Our recent guest on the I Love Neuro podcast, Chanda Hinton, is doing impactful work to improve healthcare access and quality of care for individuals with disabilities. As the Executive Director of the Chanda Center for Health & Wellness in Denver, Colorado, Chanda leads efforts in both direct service provision and systemic advocacy. Chanda shared …

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