Alternative Healthcare Careers

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 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 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.

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.

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/

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/