Matt Dinsmore, ARNP, joins the show to discuss his healthcare practice “Direct Primary Care” in Spokane. Listen to Matt and Luke discuss this unique healthcare model, which is designed to improve the patient-provider relationship, as well as lower the overall cost of healthcare. If you’ve ever thought that our healthcare model is “broken”, or at least highly flawed, you’ll definitely want to check out this interview! Show Notes During this episode, Jeannie shares information on several key topic...
Feb 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 18
Jeanne Tribbett, Colon Hydrotherapist, joins the show to discuss the health benefits of having a “colonic treatment”. Jeanne explains how colonic treatments work on a local level in your gut, and she explains how important the connection between your gut and your brain is for optimal health. Show Notes During this episode, Jeannie shares information on several key topics: Topic 1: Who benefits from colonic treatments (what type of medical conditions are treated with colonics)? Topic 2: What exac...
Dec 18, 2020•55 min•Ep. 17
Sandy Nolting, Physical Therapist and Certified Yoga Therapist, joins the podcast to discuss the foundational principles of yoga. In this first podcast about yoga, Sandy will explain the basic principles of yoga to help you get started, which includes: intro to breathing and basic movement patterns and posture. This episode is perfect for you if you’re new to yoga or looking for a deeper understanding of the core principles! Show Notes Dr. Luke Gordon interviews his first live guest since the be...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 16
Dr. Luke Gordon returns to the “Stay Healthy Spokane” podcast and discusses a wide range of information related to knee pain, its various causes, and how to effectively eliminate knee pain. Here are the major topics for this episode: Topic #1: Why is knee pain so common? The knee contains 3 distinct joints as well as 4 different bones. The bones include the femur (the long bone in your thigh), the tibia (aka your shin), the fibula (skinny bone next to your tibia) and the patella (aka the kneecap...
Oct 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 15
Do you or a loved one suffer from lower back pain and/or “sciatica”? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode! Luke shares an in-depth look at what causes back pain and sciatica, how to test for the various causes, and ultimately how to achieve lasting pain relief (so you can enjoy an active lifestyle!). Whether you have mild pain, moderate pain or severe pain, you’ll find this information will help you discover effective strategies for lasting pain relief. Show Notes During this episode, Luke...
Apr 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 14
Luke is back with another solo episode, sharing a huge amount of information about how you can improve your balance and reduce the likelihood of having a fall. The topic of balance/dizziness/fall prevention is one of the most important topics for many adults, as it can have such a dramatic impact on their lives. Make sure to share this with someone who’s had a fall or would like to do everything they can to avoid one! Show Notes During this episode, Luke covers a large scope of information relat...
Apr 01, 2020•46 min•Ep. 13
Dr. Lindsay Donahue (Naturopath) from “Valley Naturopathic & Acupuncture” returns to the podcast for the second time to discuss the importance of sleep, why so many people struggle to get a full night of it, and how we can improve our quality and quantity of sleep (which leads to improved health across the board!). If you struggle with sleep, this episode should be an excellent resource for you! Show Notes This episode features several main topics, which are listed below: Topic 1: Why is sle...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 12
Luke is back with another solo episode, this time discussing ideas for making positive changes in 2020. During the episode, he’ll share 10 ideas to help you reach your goals in 2020, starting with advice on how to change the way you think, followed by specific tactics to implement. He also shares several resources and books for continued learning and growth. Show Notes Now that 2020 is in full swing, it’s a great time to look ahead and start thinking about what you’d like to achieve this year. I...
Jan 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 11
Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner Emily Farish joins the show to discuss the origins of acupuncture, how acupuncture works, and who typically benefits from treatment. She also shares her knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine and explains how it compliments using acupuncture. Prepare for a wealth of information! Show Notes This episode focuses on 5 main topics, which are listed below. Topic 1: The history of acupuncture. Emily explains how acupuncture is simply one tool used in Chine...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 10
John Brumbaugh, owner of “Spokane Nutrishop & Cryotherapy” joins the show to discuss the potential health benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC). Listen to John and Dr. Luke discuss the history of WBC, how it works, and the people who experience improved health with its use. Show Notes The history of Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC): the use of cold therapy dates back as far as 2500 B.C., when the Egyptians used cold water to treat various injuries and inflammatory conditions. Modern-day WBC, ...
Nov 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 9
Although most people are familiar with chiropractors in general, most have never heard of “upper cervical chiropractic” care. In this episode, Dr. Rachae Bell joins the show to explain this specialized field of medicine, as well as the benefits for things like headaches, neck pain, neurologic diseases, and post-surgical pain. Show Notes Dr. Bell grew up in Davenport playing multiple sports and was interested in medicine from her experience in sports. While working on her undergraduate degree in ...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8
Luke is back with part 2 of this topic, sharing 4 additional natural strategies you can use to reduce pain and inflammation, without relying on medications (or at least not as your first option). Show Notes The show starts with a quick review of the last episode, which included the first 4 ways to naturally reduce pain and inflammation. Make sure to check out that episode before listening to this one. Here’s a quick recap of those first 4: eating less sugar and simple carbs (and eating more high...
Sep 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 7
In his first solo full-length episode, Luke shares some key insights into how he helps his clients reduce their levels of pain and inflammation naturally. During this episode, he shares the first 4 strategies, and the next 4 will be covered in Part 2 (8 strategies total). Show Notes One of the biggest frustrations in medicine these days is that people feel like they’re being “farmed out” to multiple specialists for their various conditions, and no one is in charge of finding the underlying, root...
Aug 23, 2019•43 min•Ep. 6
Cori Noll with doTerra joins the show to discuss the health benefits of using essential oils. As the title implies, the discussion was geared towards people who are looking to get started with essential oils but want to know more about the common oils, as well as some easy ways to use them. Cori provides some awesome beginner’s information! Show Notes Cori got started using essential oils several years ago when a co-worker gave her some oils to treat an ongoing tension headache. After experienci...
Jun 18, 2019•48 min•Ep. 5
Dr. Jason Aldred, neurologist and Parkinson’s expert, joins the podcast to discuss how people with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can still live an active and enjoyable life. The podcast covers for main topics: early signs and symptoms of PD (including diagnosis), treatment options (natural and medical), other issues related to PD, and additional resources and research in the field. Show Notes Dr. Aldred initially studied Greek and Latin, as well as the study of consciousness and the id...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 4
Jenny Stuchell, nutrition enthusiast and owner of Pantry Fuel, joins the podcast to discuss how “soil health” has an impact on the nutrition of the foods we eat. She also shares her journey to creating Pantry Fuel, which prepares delicious meals for people who don’t always have the time or energy to cook nutrient-dense meals. Show Notes Jenny’s road to natural health began at a young age when she was experiencing pain in her abdomen, which was believed to be related to her ovaries. After expensi...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 3
Dr. Lindsay Donahue (Naturopath) joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of natural medicine, as well as sharing some simple and effective ways to maximize your health. A great start to the Stay Healthy podcast! Show Notes Dr. Donahue was first exposed to natural medicine when she was 14 years old, after she and her family were looking for solutions to repeated ear infections and issues with asthma The biggest difference between her approach and the average primary care physician: she has mor...
Mar 22, 2019•56 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of the "Stay Healthy Spokane" podcast, hosted by Dr. Luke Gordon, physical therapist and owner of Gordon Physical Therapy. This podcast is dedicated to helping people in and around the Spokane region stay as active and healthy as possible, while avoiding things like painkillers and more invasive medical procedures, such as injections and surgery. In this introductory episode, Luke will explain the inspiration for the podcast, his passion for natural medicine, an...
Feb 18, 2019•8 min•Ep. 1
