Ep 110 Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Health Coaching with Courtney Padjen and Olivia Beisler

Discussion with Dr. Susan Quigley regarding her practice, SuNu Wellness Center, whose health clinic model encourages authentic referrals and collaborative whole person care.

Topics of Discussion:
-The mission behind SuNu Wellness Center, a collaborative health clinic
-The range of services and practitioners available at SuNu
-Tips and practices to begin practicing holistic care at home

Dr. Susan Quigley (She/Her) is the owner and founder of SuNu Wellness Center. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology/Human Physiology at Northern Michigan University. In 2009, Susan obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN.

Dr. Susan has expanded her knowledge through hands-on training and seminars with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is also certified in Breech Balancing Technique through Northern Lights Wellness Professional Education, and the Webster Technique. She has also had additional training with Gail Tully of Spinning Babies ®. Additionally, Dr. Susan is trained in Quantum Integration Technique, a muscle testing practice that can help chiropractic adjustments by supporting the different organ systems of the body.

She is driven to empower and educate her clients on the importance of self-care and using food as medicine to heal. She is passionate about achieving a balanced nervous system through Chiropractic care in combination with other modalities.

SuNu Wellness Center has been her lifelong dream — to form a collaborative of skillful and genuine practitioners where healing is the primary intention. Dr. Susan is so proud of the space that SuNu has become — beautiful, sacred, and full of heart.

When not at SuNu, she is studying the healing arts, working in her regenerative garden, or spending time in nature. She enjoys biking around the lakes, taking hikes in the woods, being on her yoga mat, and traveling with her family.

Dr. Susan currently sees patients at SuNu's Minnetonka location.

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Social Media:
Sunu Wellness Website
SuNu Wellness Instagram
SuNu Wellness Facebook

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Conversation with Dr. Karen Lawson about the relevance of Shamanism and Shamanic journeys in modern day.

Topics of Discussion:
-Shamanism and its practical application in today's world
-Practicing Shamanism without crossing the line of cultural appropriation
-Shamanic lifeway supporting environmental wellbeing

Karen Lawson, MD, ABIHM, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of IHWC Productions, a consulting company that works with programs and individuals to advance and expand training in Integrative Health Coaching and Holistic Healthcare.

She served as the founder and Director of Integrative Health Coaching at the University of Minnesota from 2005-2022. She is a physician, board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine; the 2004-2005 Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association, and a founding Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Karen is a founding board member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (www.nbhwc.org ). A published author and researcher, she speaks nationally to diverse audiences on the power of holistic health care practices and integrative health coaching. 

Karen has been a student of shamanism and shamanic healing for over 30 years, with a special interest in the roles of ritual, dance, yoga, and nature for healing and wellbeing. Over the last 20 years, Karen taught the UMN graduate course Foundations of Shamanism, and lead shamanic journeying at Pathways: A Healing Center. She’s had the privilege of leading students in immersive learning experiences on the sacred land at Martell’s Landing since 2014.

Karen is a dancer at heart, has had a 30-year yoga practice, and has completed a 230 hr. yoga teacher training.

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Resources mentioned on the episode:
https://noetic.org/
https://www.shamanism.org/
https://www.sandraingerman.com/

Literature:
The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner
Shamanic Journeying by Sandra Ingerman

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Interview with Cori Hildebrandt about the uses of Brainspotting and mindful movement to allow individuals to face challenges and feel more present.

Topics of Discussion:
-Science behind Brainspotting and its uses as an alternative to talk therapy
-The differences between EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy and Brainspotting
-Connection between Brainspotting and Open Floor, a mindful movement modality

Cori Hildebrandt, owner of CorianderLivingCollective.com based out of River Falls, WI is licensed to practice counseling and psychotherapy in MN and WI. She is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting Therapist. She is an Open Floor International Teacher-in-Training. She is a lover of variety, simple pleasures, gathering pearls of joy, and wandering this big, bad, beautiful earth. Coriander Living Collective’s mission is: Encouraging life satisfaction through connection to self, others, and the world by embracing one’s humanity and lifestyle with insight, intention, and action through psychotherapy & counseling, workshops & retreats, and collective growth practices.

Links: 

• Coriander Living Collective - Learn More
• Workshops & Retreats
• Psychology Today - Cori Hildebrandt
• EMDR International Association - Cori Hildebrandt
• Brainspotting Information
• Open Floor

Social Media Links:

• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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Interview with Vanashree Belgamwar about her dream to globalize Ayurveda and utilizing her Ayurvedic product line to restore balance in the body.

Topics of Discussion:
-Science behind Ayurveda and its use of the five elements to create balance.
-The life force of Ojas and its importance within the body.
-Creating an affordable and accessible herbal and Ayurvedic product line

Vanashree Belgamwar is a distinguished graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the esteemed University of Health Sciences in India. Her specialization lies in Nadi Pariksha, the ancient art of Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, Vanashree was surrounded by the aromas of herbs and spices. Her transformative journey with Ayurveda began at the tender age of seven when she battled Hepatitis A. In the face of relentless suffering, Ayurveda emerged as the beacon of hope, swiftly restoring her to balance when conventional treatments faltered. This personal triumph ignited her fervor to become an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Since 2013, Vanashree has been practicing Ayurveda in Minnesota, dedicated to making this 3000-year-old holistic science accessible on a global scale. Her mission is to empower individuals worldwide to harness the benefits of Ayurveda as an integrative therapy for achieving optimal health. Known for her deep empathy and understanding, Vanashree is committed to guiding her clients through the ebbs and flows of their health journeys, ensuring they attain their highest levels of well-being.

Website links:
Vanashree Ayurveda Website
Ojas Products

Social Media:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
TikTok

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Kristen Hutchison is a writer, patient advocate, and a passionate supporter of healthcare reform. She's received her bachelor's of science in biology and psychology from Santa Clara University, and recently completed a year-long medical writing program through Harvard Medical School. She has also completed certifications in somatic therapy, and trauma-informed yoga. 

Kristen was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when she was in high school, and has lived with the condition for over 15 years. During one of the lows points in her medical journey, when the UC was flaring severely, Kristen started journaling. She felt isolated as a young woman with an invisible chronic illness, and needed an outlet to express herself. Kristen knows of the healing power of sharing our stories, and gathering in community to be seen and understood.  

Kristen's inaugural writing group starts on February 15th from 6-7:30 pm CST. Virtually or in-person at Sankalpa in Bloomington. We plan to meet monthly!

• Link to register for group: https://www.khutchison.com/patientadvocacy
• Website: https://www.khutchison.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenhutchison/
• IG: @khutchdiggity or @peace.with.chronic.illness

Resources mentioned in the podcast: 

• The Healing Power of Storytelling by, Annie Brewster (https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/healing-power-storytelling)
• The Nap Ministry - Tricia Hersey (https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/)
• Girls With Guts - https://girlswithguts.org/

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Cynthia Shockley, M.A., NBC-HWC, graduated from University of Minnesota’s Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching Master of Arts program in 2020. Prior to her graduate studies, she obtained her Psychobiology B.S. from UCLA, her yoga teaching certificate through YogaWorks, and studied mindfulness at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). Cynthia is the Director of Community Engagement and Podcast Host of Well Connected Twin Cities, an integrative health advocacy and education organization bringing local wellness practitioners together through authentic networking and educating the public on their local integrative health options. Cynthia is also a faculty member for University of Houston’s new Integrative Health Coaching program and Owner & Founder of Mighty Mama Wellness, a collaborative community empowering women to and through motherhood through intentional gatherings and retreats. Cynthia loves hosting thoughtful gatherings in her home, dancing, adventuring with her husband, and cuddling with her dog and 2 cats. 

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Chat with Alex Stalberger about all things Well Connected Twin Cities including lessons learned and future goals!

Topics of Discussion:
-Well Connected Twin Cities' mission and everyone's role within it.
-Personal and professional reflections of 2023.
-Well Connected Twin Cities' goals and intentions for 2024.

Alex Stalberger is the co-founder and owner of Well Connected Twin Cities and practicing holistic health coach. She firmly believes that quality of life is forever changed when we are empowered to take control of our health and discover all that is possible.

Instagram: @alex_stalberger
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Conversation with Ari Clark from Northeast Wellness about float therapy and the health benefits of experiencing sensory deprivation.

Topics of Discussion:
-The variety of float pod designs and additional sensory experiences
-Science behind float therapy and sensory deprivation
-Mixing other healing modalities with float sessions to increase the therapeutic benefits

Ari Clark is an advocate for float therapy and brought this service to NE Wellness. Float therapy has been a passion of his ever since he experienced his first float. After consistent use, he began noticing shifts in his physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, and he wanted to share this incredible healing modality with the world.

NE Wellness is a community acupuncture and wellness clinic in northeast Minneapolis, offering affordable and accessible healthcare for all. They offer a wide range of services that include acupuncture, infrared sauna treatments, massage therapy, fire cupping, health coaching, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and more. It is a wellness center rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine services, but operated more like a Traditional Western Medicine clinic.

Website: NE Wellness
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Conversation with Katie Gross who works as a cannabis nurse to create a connection between spiritual and physical health through conscious cannabis use.

Topics of Discussion:
-Science behind cannabis use and how it can be used in healing
-History of fear in cannabis and other plant medicines
-Development of cannabis nursing and conscious cannabis practices

Katie Gross founded Your Higher Path Healing in 2018.  She assists women on the healing journey who desire to deepen their spiritual connection and body awareness with energy medicine and plant medicine.  Katie is a nurse guide who facilitates your body's natural ability to achieve peace, balance, and harmony.  She is a former Minnesota medical marijuana patient and received a certificate from the Pacific College of Health and Science in Medical Cannabis.  She leads community cannabis meditations monthly online and offers 1:1 hands-on healing services in her Wayzata practice.  She joyfully offers private cannabis and cacao rituals for individuals and groups. 

Social Links:
Website - Your Higher Path Healing
Instagram - @yourhigherpathhealing
Facebook - Your Higher Path Healing MN
LinkedIn - Katie Gross

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Interview with Dr. Chad Kobs about discovering and treating patients’ primary symptoms using neurostructural correction chiropractic to optimize the body’s operating system.

Topics of Discussion:
-Personal responsibility  to create health rather than only stimulate health within self.
-Differences between conventional chiropractic and neurostructural correction chiropractic.
-Using a whole system approach to address both primary and secondary symptoms.

Dr. Chad Kobs discovered Neurostructural Chiropractic care and has been passionate about sharing this work. He explains what makes Neurostructural Chiropractic different than other types of chiropractic care, and share a message of hope that stems from his own experiences.

Dr. Chad Kobs has many experiences throughout his life that have led him down the road of becoming a Neurostructural chiropractor. Because his focus is so different from the conventional chiropractor, it has given him the opportunity to see many parts of the world to teach, learn, and expand Neurostructural Chiropractic.

It is Dr. Chad's mission to provide every family the best opportunity for health through Neuro-Structural Correction as this specialty dives deeper than the conventional chiropractic approach to determine the root cause of many of your families secondary conditions- or what most people refer to as symptoms. He believes in providing a different approach to each patient because each patient's health conditions are different.

Website :https://www.premierchirowi.com/
Instagram: @PremierChiropractic
Facebook: @PremierChiropractic

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