Acupressure, Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Cranial-Sacral, Rolfing, Sports — these are all different massage modalities. Carl Johns, massage therapist and instructor at McKinnon Institute, practices what he calls Acucraniatsu. In this podcast episode Carl answers my questions…
Tis the season to talk romance and who better to hear from than our disability community sexpert, Dr. Danielle Sheypuk? Danielle — a licensed psychologist in New York City — discusses dating, sex, society, and…
Like nature, our lives are filled with change. This episode explores how to move through loss and transition. For many of us the loss may be diminished physical strength, our career, or the death of…
Author Toni Bernhard was a law professor for 22 years at UC-Davis until she had to retire due to a viral infection which evolved into a chronic debilitating illness. In this episode Toni talks about…
What type of resolutions might someone with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease have for the new year? In this episode you’ll hear from several people living with chronic health conditions. Find out more…
You’ll be learning about the ancient practice of Qigong in this podcast episode. Paul Robison – licensed acupuncture practitioner – explains qigong as a longevity exercise. Barbara finds her qigong practice helpful with symptoms from…
Yoga Therapy: Cancer
- December 1, 2016
- Tagged as: cancer, healing, yoga, yoga therapy
What is yoga therapy? This podcast episode explores the question as it applies to people with chronic health conditions and most specifically those undergoing or post-cancer treatment. Cheryl Fenner Brown, a yoga therapist, talks about…
November is National Caregivers Month. This episode includes conversations with three caregivers: Loraine (retired nurse) who takes care of her adult daughter and young grandson, Darcy Leech — author of From My Mother: Surviving and…
October is National Disability Awareness Month. What does it mean to be disabled? A dictionary definition says it’s having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities. Does it coincide with the…
This podcast episode features a music philanthropist — Amy Ream. From the age of 5 Amy studied classical piano but when symptoms from myotonic dystrophy impacted her hands she turned away from music. Quite recently…