Talk Rehab

Karen Roy, Brand Ambassador for Numotion, 2019 Ms. Wheelchair America, CRT Activist, Social Worker, Teacher, Trainer...  tells an inspiring story of change, strength, hope, optimism, and support.

Please join me and listen to Karen tell it like it is.

Many thanks to Quantum Rehab for helping bring this episode to you.

Jean L. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician internationally recognized for her work in assistive technology.  In addition to being  an educator and consultant to every facet of the assistive technology and seating & mobility world, Jean has authored and edited a couple great works including a video series entitled "Spending or Investing - Funding Assistive Technology"... a terrific series designed to provide support for smoothing-out the ridiculously complex funding process for Assistive Technology.

A RESNA Fellow and Sam McFarland Mentor Award winner, Jean was kind enough to spend time with me the other day. Please join me for a very enjoyable, educational, and enlightening conversation.

Katherine M. Stevens - aka Katie - shares her story of growth, accomplishments, and her belief in the world of seating & mobility. In her current position as Vice President of  Operations for Reliable Medical in the great (and cold) state of Minnesota, Katie is positioned to do great things for the people who need complex rehab technology and for the people that provide it.

Please listen with me to Katie's tory.

Dr. Cole Galloway is a very interesting person with a huge story to tell.

Please join me as Cole shares his insight into his background in rehabilitation, neuroscience, child development, human-machine interaction, his Go-Baby-Go movement and a lesson in the role of social mobility.

Dr. Mark Schmeler, the Grand Academician of Rehab, talks about the long overdue assessment and investigation of innovative policy related to CRT in a contemporary healthcare payment model. 

Please join me and listen while Mark explains what that means, discusses the 5 year long project, and talks about the DRRP grant that the University of Pittsburgh and a few other partner institutions received to fund the project.

NCART's Don Clayback, Executive Director, and Mickae Lee, Director of Advocacy and Communication, bring us up-to-date on industry progress across a wide variety of topics. Don't be left behind! Get all the news from NCART.US and from these two very active people.

Listen and Learn...

Well-known within the seating & mobility industry, Susan Johnson Taylor requires little to no Introduction. Her passion, her background, and her expertise speak for themselves.

Occupational Therapist, Presenter, Author, Trainer, Mobility Expert, Consultant, Advisor, Organizer, Advocate... these are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Susan's indomitable force in pursuit of independence, freedom, and mobility for the people that need it.

Please join me while Susan shares some of her history and perspectives.

Do you ever wish there is more than one Claudia?!

In this episode, reimbursement guru Claudia Amortegui tells her story and helps us understand the importance of accurate funding intelligence. The Orion Group, under Claudia's leadership, specializes in taking the guesswork out of reimbursement for CRT and making accurate information available to suppliers, clinicians, providers, manufacturers, and other CRT  stakeholders..

Please join me and listen while Claudia talks about how she became an expert in reimbursement and doing the right things for the people that need it.

Truly a global resource, Ginny Paleg has a lot to say about a lot of things. With deep knowledge in the areas of Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, Assistive Technology, Physical Therapy and a gazillion other things, Ginny was able to straighten me out in a number of areas and teach me a lot in a short period of time.

Please join me, learn and listen to this very enjoyable and enlightening conversation I had with Ginny on Aug 5, 2020.

Barry Dean, CEO, tells the story of his new company and product, LUCI. 

LUCI adds smart technology to an existing power wheelchair for stability, security, and  connectivity. Driven by the song in his heart, Barry (CEO) and his brother Jered (CTO) and Peter Knapp (COO) developed LUCI to provide greater independence, stability, comfort, and safety for his daughter... and they're making it available to everyone sitting in a power chair!

Join me for a great conversation with Barry.

Hymie Pogir has made an indelible mark on the Seating & Mobility industry and for all the people who are sitting in wheelchairs today. It is with great appreciation and admiration that I am able to share this conversation that I had with Hymie. I can't say enough good things... so I won't try.

Please join me and listen to one of the true Complex Rehab Technologists.

Mark Sullivan, industry veteran, visionary, and Champion of Independence, shares his background and his perspective on an industry that he helped create.

With over 36 years focused on crafting solutions for people that need Complex Rehab Technology, Mark was integral to Invacare’s rehab business and products for 27 years where he rose to Global VP of Power Wheelchairs and Seating. Along the way, he traveled the world pioneering seating and mobility in less resourced countries. Mark leads Sullivan Consulting providing product development, marketing, sales management, and strategic planning and is currently providing New product development for Convaid.

Mark authored a couple books, including COMPLEX -(equired reading in my opinion) which can be viewed and downloaded from https://TalkRehab.Show/Complex or from the resources page on the NRRTS website (https://NRRTS.org)

Cathy Carver talks about her experiences at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Spain Rehabilitation Center and Clinician Task Force. Cathy is a Clinician, Teacher, Lecturer, and founder of 'Come Roll with Me'... an awareness-building organization where young kids learn first-hand about disabilities. She has also worked as an Alabama Medicaid medical reviewer for custom pediatric and adult wheelchairs and seating.

Listen as Cathy provides a rich conversation about her life as a deep influencer and all-around giant in the world of Seating & Mobility.

Pam Glazener, OTR, ATP shares her knowledge, her insight, and her background managing and caring for patients with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Please join us for an educational and motivational conversation about this diabolical diagnosis and Pam’s very upbeat vision of the lives of people with ALS.

Harold Moses, MD, specializing in Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, and Neurosciences, is a clinician and researcher at the Vanderbilt MS Center in Nashville. 

Join us as Dr. Moses talks about medical and health issues that result in the need for a manual or power wheelchair. His insights and experience treating and researching people with MS make for a very interesting and informative discussion.

Thank you Dr. Moses!

Mala Aaronson, OT, ATP, CRTS, one of the top ATPs in the country, shares her journey, her clinical leadership, her dedication, and explains her mission to provide seating & mobility to the people that need it… and to teach and inspire those who provide it. 

Powerhouse PT Erin Michael has been passionate about physical therapy from an early age. Specializing in spinal cord injury rehab, Erin heads the seating clinic, and is the manager of Patient Advocacy and Special Programs at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is an executive member of the Clinicians Task Force and a representative for the United Spinal Association.

Please join me today for a conversation with and glimpse into the mind of Erin Michael.

Melanie Parker is busy! 

Not only is she a practicing physical therapist and seating and mobility specialist, she is CEO of Confident Living Home Therapy Consulting and is creating a new, non-profit foundation, dedicated to whole family dynamics. Her inspiration is contagious.

Please listen as Melanie shares her vision and her consumer-focused concepts.

As Executive Director, Weesie Walker oversees the operation of the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS), including the review of applications, developing education programs, and marketing the organization. Weesie's deep background, experience, deliberation, and dedication to the cause are apparent as soon as she begins speaking. 

I had a great conversation with Weesie about life in the world of Seating & Mobility. 

Please join us and listen as Weesie shares her background and her views on industry topics.

Kelly Mason has been affiliated with the Seating & Mobility Industry for almost 20 years. She recently took a position at NuProdx as Director of National Accounts. Listen as Kelly talks about her background, her new position, and the exciting bath product concepts from NuProdx.