Using The AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator Machine
For this episode, watch as Dr. Mike Chua shows how to use the AUVON Dual Channel TENS unit muscle stimulator machine.
In this episode:
00:20 – What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, (TENS)?
01:35 – How to use the machine?
02:00 – Dr. Mike set up the machine and tries it on a patient.
03:00 – Dr. Mike demonstrates how to control the machine.
04:10 – How do you take care of the machine?
You can find the AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator Machine through this link: https://www.amazon.com/live/video/0f6e4aae9edb4f2b9ce90ea6362362f4?ref_=ive_share_mshop_vw-iga
How to Start Your Dementia Consulting Business with Lizette Cloete, OTR
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lizette Cloete. She is an experienced occupational therapist, (OTR) and a certified dementia practitioner. Together, they talk all about what a dementia consultant is. They also discuss the pros and cons of the different dementia certificates and how to start your own dementia consulting business.
In this episode:
04:25 – What is a dementia consultant?
06:20 –Lizette talks about the different certifications for dementia practitioners.
13:45 –What does Lizette like about her class?
15:15 –What is the advantage of Positive Approach to Care certification?
16:40 –What is the Dorn method?
18:25 –Lizette shares her challenges with the different dementia certifications.
20:05 –What is the Montessori approach?
22:25 –Lizette explains what Dementia Capable care is.
23:15 –What is the Evergreen Certified Dementia care specialist certification?
24:50 –What is Skills2Care approach?
35:40 –Lizette shares her journey in dealing with her parents who has dementia.
40:20 –What are the positive sides of being a certified dementia practitioner?
Lizette’s Website: https://dementiawithoutdifficulty.com/workshop-live
Lizette’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcloete2/
Lizette’s Email: lizette@thinkdifferentdementia.com
How to be a Business Development Manager with Missy Cork, MSN, RN-BC of PESI Education
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Missy Cork. She is an MSN, RN-BC of PESI Education. Missy shares what is PESI, and they talk all about how to be a Business Development Manager.
In this episode:
02:45 – Who is Missy Cork and what does she do?
06:30 – What are the different avenues for a nurse?
09:10 – Missy discusses the things she uses for her online work.
10:45 – What does a business development manager do?
13:30 – What is PESI and what are Missy’s future plans?
18:00 – Missy shares her parting wisdom with the audience.
PESI Website: https://www.pesi.com/
PESI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PESIinc
How to Start Your Kids Gym with Megan Simmons, COTA of Sensory Fit
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Megan Simmons. Together, they talk all about how to start your own gym that caters to kids with diverse disabilities. She is a COTA and the founder of Sensory Fit.
In this episode:
04:05 – Who is Megan Simmons and what does she do?
05:30 – What prompted Megan to start her own business?
08:55 - Megan and Dr. Mike shares their journey.
11:30 – Megan talks about her goals and her business.
18:15 – Megan shares the details of their opening.
22:40 – What is the ASK method?
27:30 – Megan talks about her gym and their equipment.
35:15 – What are the next steps for Megan and what are her struggles?
38:22 – Megan shares her parting wisdom with the audience.
Sensory Fit’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryfitgym
Megan’s email: sensoryfitplay@gmail.com
Check out Megan's Kids Gym website at https://sensoryfitplay.com/
How to Start Your Pelvic Health Practice as an Occupational Therapist with Lindsey Vestal, OTR
Pelvic health is an important topic that rarely gets talked about. For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lindsay Vestal. She is an OT, a pelvic health expert and the owner of Functional Pelvis. They talk about what is pelvic health and how to Start Your Pelvic Health Practice as an Occupational Therapist.
In this episode:
03:45 – Who is Lindsay Vestal?
04:50 – How did Lindsay become an OT?
06:20 – Lindsay talks about what she does and what is pelvic floor therapy.
08:45 – Are there studies about pelvic health?
10:00 – What is pelvic trauma?
14:45 – Lindsay discusses all about pelvic health and her clients.
18:55 – Lindsay explains the treatments she offers.
21:35 – Lindsay shares her future projects.
24:55 – What was Lindsay’s biggest challenge and how did she overcome it?
Lindsay’s Website: https://www.functionalpelvis.com/
Lindsay’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BtFeo5o8EQl4NJF8U43qd
Lindsay’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427498174239216/discussion/preview/
Lindsay’s Email: lindsayvestal@functionalpelvis.com
How to Transition from being a PTA to a successful YouTuber with Matt Wayne
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Matt Wayne. He is a Physical Therapist and a YouTuber. They talk about Matt’s journey from being a physical therapist to becoming a YouTuber. Matt shares the processes behind his content and the steps for his future. Dr. Mike and Matt also give a few tips and tricks for aspiring content creators.
In this episode:
03:45 – Who is Matt Wayne and what does he do?
09:00 – Matt talks about his hobby.
12:25 – Matt shares the processes behind his videos.
18:45 – Matt explains his YouTube journey.
28:05 – Matt talks about his videos and how it gives him freedom.
34:15 – How does Matt increase his subscribers?
38:55 – Matt shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
45:30 – What are the next steps for Matt and his channel?
Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AutomotiveAnonymous208
Join the Invincible Challenge by Greg Todd
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with his good friend, Greg Todd. He is a physical therapist and a life coach. In this episode, they will talk about Greg’s journey and what really is the Invisible Challenge, and how it can help people change their lives.
In this episode:
03:50 – Who is Greg Tod and what does he do?
06:30 – What is the Invisible Challenge?
09:20 – Greg explains how to join the Invisible Challenge.
11:55 – How long is the Invisible Challenge?
What do you need to join the challenge?
16:20 – Greg talks about the qualification for people to join.
19:20 – Greg encourages people to try new things.
27:30 – Greg talks about his life journey and how the challenge can help disabled and non-disabled people.
31:10 – Greg gives advice on how to help people and build a community that serves.
35:00 – Greg shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
Here’s the link: https://invinciblechallenge.com/invin...
How to Become a Travel Therapist Professional
Traveling is an important part of everyone’s lives and with the new normal, it’s not just a luxury but also a profession. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Kara Welke, OTR, Karen Dwire, OTR and Sarah Molnar, a Travel Expert. They are going to talk about how to be a travel therapist professional. They also touched on how it can help therapist and their clients to experience more and be better.
In this episode:
04:20 – Who is Kara Welke?
06:20 – Who is Karen Dwire?
09:55 – Karen shares her journey in life and how it inspired her to help people.
19:00 – Who is Sarah Molnar?
23:20 – Sarah explains how the business works.
25:35 – How can traveling help therapists and their clients?
26:35 – Sarah talks about the network side of things.
29:30 – Does Karen still brings her clients to travel?
34:35 – What do they do for their clients?
36:00 – Is this a MOM?
37:50 – Who are the therapists that avail their services?
41:40 – What about the DME?
43:00 – Why does Karen travel?
46:35 – Traveling with autism.
53:20 – Karen shares her parting wisdom with the audience.
55:55 – Sarah talks about her message for the audience.
57:35 – Kara invites the audience to combine their passion for work and traveling.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1377890089645001
Interview with APTA CEO Dr. Justin Moore, PT, DPT
APTA is the association for physical therapists in the United States of America. For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Justin Moore. He is a PT, DPT, and the Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association. Prior to being named CEO, Justin served APTA as its Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, and before that, served in several government affairs positions including work as the association’s lead lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston, his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Lowa, and his Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Lowa State University. Together, they talk about the actions of APTA on different issues and the future of physical therapy.
In this episode:
03:45 – Who is Dr. Justin Moore and what does he do?
06:20 – Does APTA have control over productivity regulations?
10:10 – Dr. Moore shares APTA’s plans for the CPT Codes.
14:05 – What are the steps for foreign-trained physical therapists to get licensed?
15:45 – What are APTA’s thoughts on the decreasing reimbursement for physical therapists?
24:30 – Dr. Moore talks about the concept of side hustles and their importance.
29:05 – What are Dr. Moore’s thoughts on the future of physical therapy?
36:50 – Dr. Moore explains the associations where physical therapists can join.
39:50 – Will pay cuts affect work opportunities next year?
44:00 – How is Dr. Moore fighting the decline of reimbursement for physical therapists?
48:50 – What can be done to make APTA membership affordable for a typical clinician?
55:35 – Is APTA legal to utilize all members?
58:25 – What is APTA doing for the physical therapy assistants?
1:01:30 – Dr. Moore shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
From being a PT to Medical Rep to a TV host and Corporate Consultant
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Erwin Ursua. He was a PT, a brand manager, a TV host and now, a CEO of WinWithin Coaching and Consultancy. Together they talk about how Erwin transitioned from his career, their experiences being a medical representative and the difference between sales and marketing.
In this episode:
03:25 – Who is Erwin?
05:35 – What does Erwin do?
10:45 – Dr. Mike shares his corporate training with Erwin.
17:15 – Erwin talks about what happened in his career.
19:10 – What is the difference between sales and marketing?
23:25 – How did Erwin become a TV host?
28:20 – Who are Erwin’s clients and what does he coach?
31:40 – Erwin’s parting wisdom for the audience.
Email: coacherwin@winwithin.com.ph
Website: winwithin.com.ph
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winwithin-professional-coaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winwithincoachingandconsultancy/
Erwin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinyursua/
Erwin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erwinursua/
Schedule an appointment with Erwin at: calendly.com/coacherwinursua
How to Transition from PT to RN to Owning a Review Center
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Edmond Sultan. He is a PTRP, RPT, RN, DPT and the CEO of Sultan Review Group. Together, they talk about how to transition from being a PT, to a nurse and finally owning a review center. Dr. Edmond shared how he started his career, the struggles he faced and the different trends of medical-related work in the Philippines.
In this episode:
05:00 – Who is Dr. Edmond Sultan?
07:15 – Dr. Edmond talks about his journey in college.
11:35 – How did Dr. Edmond start his career?
14:40 – The importance of being concise and easily understood is a must for teaching.
18:35 – Dr. Edmond shared that Sultan Review Group is the first to be owned and taught by physical therapist.
28:40 – How did Dr. Edmond transition to nursing?
38:30 – Why studying nursing is better in the Philippines?
44:50 – How is Dr. Edmond’s review center now?
47:40 – Dr. Edmond opened SRG to online students and the world.
53:15 – The return of the nursing trend in the Philippines.
56:55 – Dr. Edmond discusses the positives of nurses working in the hospital.
59:45 – Dr. Edmond’s shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
Dr. Edmond’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/edmondsultan?lang=en
Dr. Edmond’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edmond.sultanofficialpage/
Dr. Edmond’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmondsultan/?hl=en
SRG Website: https://sultanreviewgroup.com/
What are you Thankful for in our profession my friends? Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Being thankful is an important practice that most people forget. It doesn’t just bring joy in your life but magnifies positivity too. For this episode, Dr. Mike talks all about what are people in the healthcare profession thankful for and shares a few of his own.
In this episode:
02:00 – The ability to make a difference in a patient’s life.
02:15 – Dr. Mike reads the rest of the comments.
06:45 – What are you thankful for in the healthcare profession?
07:45 – The importance of having a goal and meeting it.
10:25 – Challenges are there to make people better and stronger.
14:00 – Dr. Mike gives advice to people who wants to start their own business.
18:15 – Dr. Mike talks about implementing Virtual Reality in assistive living facilities.
How to Start Your YouTube Channel with Dr. Drew Crews
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Drew Crews. Together, they will talk about how to Start Your YouTube Channel. From creating content, choosing your keywords, and ultimately just doing your own thing.
In this episode:
04:15 – Who is Dr. Drew Crews and what does he do?
8:20 – Who are the people that Dr. Crews teaches?
10:05 – How did Dr. Crews start his YouTube channel?
15:30 – Recording or live, which is better?
17:30 – Dr. Crews shares the importance of having accurate tags and keywords for your YouTube videos.
19:30 – Dr. Crews talks about the difference of shorts and reals videos.
23:50 – Dr. Crews shares his parting wisdom to the audience.
25:15 – What are Dr. Crews’ goals?
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnViIUexSBuwn63Hw_B4ruA?app=desktop
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/drewcrewsdpt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drew.crews/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewcrewsdpt/?r=nametag
Raise Your Income Challenge with Greg Todd
For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Greg Todd. He is a business owner and an all-around life coach. Together they talk about how changing your mindset can help you find your alternative career. Greg also discuss his upcoming plans and how to raise your income challenge
In this episode:
03:10 – Who is Greg Todd and what does he do?
05:40 – What prompted Greg to change his mindset and find his alternative career?
08:15 – Greg shares what kept him going.
12:55 – Greg talks about the importance of finding your passion.
22:25 – Greg encourages the audience to be great relative to the competition.
25:10 – What is niching?
27:55 – How does Greg’s coaching program work?
30:10 – How can we upgrade our skills?
34:10 – What is internal and external economy?
42:15 – Greg shares his parting wisdom with the audience.
Website: https://raiseyourincomechallenge.com/
Interview with HÉLÈNE THÉRIAULT, BScOT (reg.), MAdEd, PCC
For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with HÉLÈNE THÉRIAULT. She is a world-renowned coach, BScOT (reg.), MAdEd, PCC. They discuss HÉLÈNE’s journey in changing the face of healthcare with coaching and the steps to achieve that goal. They also talk about the importance of coaching and how it can apply to a variety of fields.
In this episode:
04:10 – Who is HÉLÈNE THÉRIAULT and what does she do?
06:10 – The Transformational Learning Theory.
14:05 – How does HÉLÈNE connect with the business owners she coaches?
20:05 – What are the next steps in HÉLÈNE’s program?
27:00 – HÉLÈNE discuss the importance of having a coach.
Website: https://www.functionfirstcoaching.com/
Interview with Dr. H Paul Stanley, PhD on How to Handle Stress and Burnout
Stress is the cause of many problems and managing it can make our lives so much easier. For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. H Paul Stanley. He is a coach and has a PHD on How to Handle Stress and Burnout. They discuss all about stress, what triggers it and Dr. H Paul’s processes to deal with it.
In this episode:
02:30 – Opportunity awaits, take the first step.
05:45 – How did Dr. H Paul become a stress psychologist.
11:35 – Dr. H Paul discuss the difference between a coach and a psychologist.
14:15 – What are the different stresses that we can encounter?
16:40 – What triggers stress?
20:50 – What are some of the ways to handle stress?
21:10 – The rapid stress relief techniques.
23:05 – Real stress relief.
23:30 – The CURE process.
25:00 – The grow plan.
25:25 – C Clarify your feelings.
25:50 – U Understand the warning message.
26:40 – R Reprogram your attitude.
27:10 – E Evaluate the consequences.
27:50 – G Generate a goal.
28:35 – R Reach out to resources for help.
29:05 – O Organize a plan.
29:10 – W Walk that plan regularly.
33:20 – Strength for Stressed-out Saints by Dr. H Paul Stanley.
Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Stressed-Out-Saints-Christians-Managing/dp/1699861285
Dr. Paul’s Website: https://www.hpaulstanleycoaching.com/
Dr. Paul’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hpaul.stanley
Benefits of Virtual Reality with MyndVR CEO and Co-Founder Chris Brickler
Have you heard about virtual reality or VR? It’s no longer just for games. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Chris Brickler. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mynd VR. Chris discuss the many benefits of virtual reality for the senior population and how this technology can help them with their lives.
In this episode:
04:00 – Who is Chris Brickler and what does he do?
05:00 – What’s with the name?
08:15 – How does MYND VR work?
11:00 – Can MYND VR be applied to pediatrics?
13:10 – Who can purchase MYND VR?
14:35 – Chris talks about the different apps and contents in MYND VR.
20:00 – Chris discuss the changes and innovations that VR brings to the table.
23:40 – Chris encourages the audience to explore the benefits of digital therapy and join the movement.
27:10 – Chris talks all about VR research and how it started.
MYND VR Website: https://www.myndvr.com/
Digital Therapy Website: https://www.digitaltherapynow.org/
Interview with Dr. Rod Rodriguez, PT, DPT on How to Start Your CEU classes
Are you tired of just taking CEU classes? Or, are you interested in teaching your own? You better tune in because for this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Rod Rodriguez. He is a DPT, certified wound specialist and the CEO of Denver Physical Therapy at Home. Together, they discuss how to be a teacher and a businessman. Dr. Rod shares his journey from being an ordinary worker to being a business owner in abroad. How acting and not just waiting for things to happen got him where he is today.
In this episode:
02:45 – Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
04:45 – Dr. Mike shares the story of how he started to teach CEU classes.
05:55 – Who is Dr. Rod Rodriguez and what is his journey?
11:05 – Dr. Rod discusses his company and the programs that they offer.
13:00 – Dr. Rod advises the audience to make decisions and not just wait for things to happen.
15:45 – How do you start teaching?
21:50 – What prompted Dr. Rod’s transition?
26:20 – Dr. Rod shares his story and that it’s important to just do it.
28:35 – Dr. Rod’s parting wisdom to the audience.
Email: rod@denverphysicaltherapyathome.com
Visit Dr. Rod Rodriguez at: https://denverphysicaltherapyathome.com/
Interview with Flychain CEO and Co-Founders Jaime Deverall and Ethan Schwarzbach
Billing is a very important part of business and having people helping out with it can be a big help. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Flychain CEO and Co-Founders Jaime Deverall and Ethan Schwarzbach. They discuss what Flychain is and how they help home healthcare agencies with their cash flow. They also touched on financial technology and the challenges that most agencies faced when it comes to billing.
In this episode:
02:35 – Everybody isn’t supposed to understand your vision.
05:25 – Who are Ethan Schwarzbach and Jaime Deverall and what do they do?
08:55 – What agencies do Flychain helps?
13:10 – Ethan discuss the products that they offer.
15:40 – Jaime talks about how Flychain works.
18:35 – Why Flychain?
21:05 – What are the common challenges of home healthcare agencies and how are they turning them around?
26:30 – Do Flychain helps staffing agencies?
31:30 – Jaime’s parting wisdom for the audience.
33:00 – Ethan’s last words for the audience.
34:00 – Ethan and Jaime share their backgrounds and experiences.
Emails: ethan@flychain.us
Jaime’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimedeverall/
Ethan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-schwarzbach-baa09571/
Website: https://www.flychain.us/
Interview with Dr. Brett Levine, MD of BOOMMindset.com
Burnout is real! And you know what, physicians get them too. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Brett Levine. He is an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon and actively serves as the CEO of Beach Cities ENTS in Torrance, California. Together, they talk about burnout and how changing your mindset helps to make life better. Dr. Brett shares his experiences, the challenges he went through and how he overcame them.
In this episode:
04:55 – Who is Dr. Brett Levine and what does he do?
08:55 – How does one get out of the comfort zone?
11:40 – Does a lot of physician get burnout?
13:00 – Dr. Brett talks about how choosing to expand his life out of the medical field helped him.
17:30 – What are the courses that Dr. Brett offer?
20:20 – What are Dr. Brett’s biggest challenges and how did he overcome them?
25:50 – Dr. Brett’s parting wisdom for the audience.
Dr. Brett’s Website: https://www.boommindset.com/