Finding the time to exercise and stay active during this busy time of year may feel extremely difficult! Dr. Gretchen shares her tips on how to fit exercises in to your daily life, in ways that you probably haven't thought about before! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ Y...
Dec 20, 2021•20 min
Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 12 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursewor...
Dec 15, 2021•30 min
Clothing can truly make people feel confident, but how can the fashion industry better address the needs of disabled people? In this week's episode, I will be joined by Ardra Shephard. Ardra is the influential Canadian blogger behind the award-winning Tripping On Air . She is a script consultant for the AMI television network, and her blog was the subject of a WebMD-produced documentary short . Ardra is a sought-after writer, consultant, speaker, and smoothie connaisseurs. She has contributed to...
Dec 08, 2021•19 min
Check out Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Emily Splichal! In this episode she discusses different products available for individuals with MS to use in their active journey with the disease. Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical ...
Dec 06, 2021•37 min
Check out this episode with our host and founder Dr. Gretchen Hawley, PT discussing what may be causing your poor posture and how you can work to improve it! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ YouTub...
Dec 01, 2021•19 min
In this episode, Dr. Hawley shares her top 2 tips for sustaining easier mobility as a patient with Multiple Sclerosis. She also shares a new promotion for her wellness program! Check out the episode to learn all this and more. The promotion for the wellness program runs from 11/27/2021 to 11/29/2021. Use the promo code HOLIDAYSPIRIT for 50% off your first month of membership with us! You can visit https://themsinglink.com/membership to learn more. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchen...
Nov 24, 2021•17 min
In this Q&A episode, Shantia from our community joins us to ask her questions about Multiple Sclerosis and shares some of her symptoms and experiences. We are so excited to have her on the show! Check out the link below to get all the info about our online wellness program discussed in this episode! Behind the scenes into The MSing Link online wellness program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/BehindTheScenes Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to...
Nov 22, 2021•28 min
We are so excited to have our special guest, Dr. Marwa Kaisey join us this week on the show! Dr. Marwa Kaisey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her clinical practice focuses on care of people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroimmune conditions. She is also actively involved with trainees of all levels: Dr. Kaisey serves as the neurology site clerkship director for students from the UCLA School of Medicine, teaches the Cedars-Sinai neuro...
Nov 17, 2021•31 min
We are so excited to have a very special guest with us this week! Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration an...
Nov 10, 2021•40 min
In Part 2 of CMSC updates, Dr. Hawley shares what she took home from the conference in regards to the latest drugs being utilized for MS, how dance can affect MS and the newest exercises for patients with MS. Tune in for all the latest updates and research! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Behind the Scenes of The MSing Link online wellness program : https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MS...
Nov 08, 2021•23 min
Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares Part 1 of everything she brought home from the CMSC annual MS conference in Orlando this year! In this episode she discusses remyelination, fatigue, spasticity and how sleep can affect individuals with MS and so much more! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Behind the Scenes of The MSing Link online wellness program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.c...
Nov 03, 2021•35 min
Are you curious about more of the science behind Multiple Sclerosis? This week we are so honored to have Dr. David Baker with us to share all of his knowledge. Professor David Baker trained in immunology at The Hunterian Institute, University of London and received his Ph.D. in 1987 for studies on control of immune responses in delayed hypersensitivities of the skin. He moved to the Blizard Institute at the end of 2006 and developed a novel model of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and h...
Oct 27, 2021•52 min
Do you ever wonder why life feels so crazy? Do you feel like you're just not in control? Do you feel like everything is moving too fast and you can't keep up? In this bonus episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares her experience with learning to take life as it comes and SLOW down! Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: http...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min
You’ve probably heard multiple times how exercise is “good for your health”. But did you know that it could help you feel good, too? What are the other benefits that extend beyond your mat? In this week's episode, I will be joined by Mindy Eisenberg. Mindy is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor. Mindy is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, which is a nonprofit 501(c (3) dedicated to improving the quality ...
Oct 20, 2021•22 min
In this episode we are so lucky to have guest and founder of Chronicon Nitika Chopra! Nitika Chopra is a chronic illness advocate & the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Nitika was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriatic arthritis at the age of 19 and lived over 17 years of her life being defined by her conditions. In 2010 she decided to take all of the lessons her health journey had taug...
Oct 13, 2021•31 min
Do you have questions about Multiple Sclerosis management? Is there a BEST way to go about strengthening your muscles and improving your mobility? In this episode, we have our very first Q&A for The MSing Link! In this episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley answers two questions about walking and exercises from our audience! Tune in to hear the questions and her guidance to help you navigate this area of MS management. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider (this is where y...
Oct 06, 2021•19 min
Have you wondered if your MS story is similar to someone else's? Have you been curious about real patient outcomes with the MSing Link program? In this episode we cover it all with our guest, Linda! We are so lucky to have Linda join us and open up to share her journey with MS, as well as her journey through the MSing Link program. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgret...
Sep 29, 2021•26 min
Have you ever wondered what music therapists do? Have you thought about how they help their patients? Have you wondered how they effectively manage patient outcomes? In this episode I was lucky enough to interview Caitlin Hebb, MT-BC, Neurological Music Therapy Fellow. She shares with us her experiences as a music therapist and how her work can help her patients improve mobility, balance, and function! Caitlin will tell us what she does and how she works with her patients. Welcome to the show Ca...
Sep 22, 2021•21 min
Have you wondered what mobility aids you can use to help you with your daily life? Better yet - do you know how it properly fit it to your body? In this week’s episode we will discuss different types of mobility aids or assistive devices. We cover how these devices should be properly fit to you, how they should be used, and the best treatment approach with the devices. These can be great for you to use in your daily life if you need it! Having proper education on these devices is so important an...
Sep 15, 2021•16 min
Have you ever thought: Is it possible to live your life to the fullest with MS? How can this diagnosis affect me and my loved ones? In this week's episode, I will be joined by Dr. Aaron Boster. He is a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis and related CNS inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12, as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Since then, Dr. Boster has been intimately involved in ...
Sep 08, 2021•28 min
Are you ready to get stronger, more energized, and in control of your body? In this week’s episode, I talk to you about What is Functional exercise? How effective functional exercise is to the MS client? What is the best exercise? How to improve your body with the function you are struggling with. Lastly, How to get stronger and improve body movement? Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: Social: msinglink.com https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.Gretchen...
Sep 08, 2021•18 min
In this week's episode, I will be joined by Ardra Shephard. Ardra is the influential Canadian blogger behind the award-winning Tripping On Air . She is a script consultant for the AMI television network, and her blog was the subject of a WebMD-produced documentary short . Ardra is a sought-after writer, consultant, speaker, and smoothie connaisseur. She has contributed to FASHION magazine, InStyle, the National MS Society’s Momentum Magazine, msconnection.org , The Mighty, healthline.com , xojan...
Sep 08, 2021•23 min
In this week’s episode, I talk to you about the wedding boom is here!. How do you navigate wedding planning? Making sure your wedding is easily accessible for everyone. Tips for dealing with uneven surfaces at events. Putting yourself in situations to prepare yourself. Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Giveaway: MS Specific Exercise Class Take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @doctor.gretchen Reach out to Me: Social: msinglink.com https://www....
Sep 08, 2021•20 min
In this week’s episode, I will be joined by Mindy Eisenberg. Mindy is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor She is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, which is a nonprofit 501(c (3) dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and neuromuscular conditions. She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body and Adaptive Yoga Cards. Mindy has provided yoga therapy to...
Sep 08, 2021•22 min
In this week’s episode, I talk to you about the effect of temperature changes on the MS patient’s body. How does it influence body temperature? Lastly, How to handle body temperature changes, and make the cold and heat manageable? Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: Social: msinglink.com https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.Gretchen/ https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured...
Sep 08, 2021•10 min
In this week’s episode, I will be joined by BE Alink. BE Alink is the founder and inventor of the Alinker walking bike, which she refers to as a vehicle of change. BE's reverse design practices/philosophy lead to the Alinker, which is not built for a "body-with-a-problem" but for who we are, active and engaged. With insane tenacity, commitment, and dedication, BE has built her company into a movement of people showing up for each other. Years ago she said: "I dream of a world where the dismissed...
Sep 08, 2021•29 min
In this week’s episode, I talk to you about What is Neuroplasticity? How long does it work for you? How to improve your balance, strength, mobility, and energy through the concept of neuroplasticity? What activities will improve your MS? Reach out to Me: Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Social: msinglink.com https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.Gretchen/ https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley/featured...
Sep 08, 2021•17 min
In this week's episode, I will be joined by Mathew Embry. Mathew is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and advocate for patients with multiple sclerosis. His recent feature documentary, Living Proof, which is available globally on Amazon Primed, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has sold out theatres in multiple countries. Mathew Embry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995 and his documentary Living Proof is an autobiographical story demonstrating why more than...
Sep 08, 2021•19 min
In this week’s episode, I talk to you about on How I became an MS Specialist. What are the best ways to treat your patients? What are the different types of Therapies? How to keep your certification? And lastly, How to make the life of your client easier. Giveaway: MS Specific Exercise Class Take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @doctor.gretchen Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: Social: msinglink.com https://www.facebook.com/D...
Sep 08, 2021•18 min
Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation? On this show, you’ll learn MS-specific exercises and symptom management strategies to help you gain control over your life with MS. I also bring in other MS Experts in the healthcare industry to share their insights and advice so you’ll be armed with research-driven education. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered and ready to take action! Giveaway: MS Specific Exercise Class Take a screenshot...
Aug 30, 2021•4 min
