Equalign Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
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Bringing Tools Techniques and Ideas to you for Animal Health and Fitness
Episodes
- Lack of Communication is Exhausting
What goes on in your mind when you are trying to communicate to someone and they don't respond in a timely manner or stop responding mid communication? It takes up space in your brain as you run through all the possible scenarios what coul…
- Ride the Horse You are On Plus....
Ride the horse you are on at the time. What we will be discussing is the uniqueness of the individual on any given day. Your protocols, procedures and treatments can only be done on the animal at the current time and place. They may not be…
- K9 Fitness with Rosie Feely
Today we have a special guest, Rosie Feely, a canine fitness trainer and expert in her field. All canines need fitness whether they are an athlete or or companion animal. Movement is important for life and correct movement helps prevent in…
- It's Not Only Size That Matters
It is not only size that matters when dealing with animals. A very large dog requires different approaches in handling, supporting and adjusting compared to a very small dog. Same with ponies versus a draft horse. Saftey of both the animal…
- Any Given Sunday
Any animal you have the pleasure to work with must be given the attention it needs that day it is in front of you. It doesn't matter what the animal was like last week or even yesterday. Look at each one as if you have never seen it before…
- Feet Do More Than Move You Forward
Feet are the foundation of the body whether a human, horse or dog. If there is an issue with the foundation it can show up anywhere in the body. Proper foot care will have lasting preventative effects in the body. Evaluating a foot is a gr…
- Pet Longevity with Dr Kevin Toman, DVM
We all want our pets to live longer and yet most traditional vet care is about crisis care, vaccines, and maybe yearly checkups. Dr. Toman takes that a lot further adn talks about the three pillars of longevity care. Dr Toman talks about r…
- Emotional Connection
We emotionally attach ourselves to so many different aspects of our lives and it definitely includes our animals. Our approach to an animal can be directly affected by our emotional state at the time. How the animal responds can be related…
- Importance of dog steps- Steppy Bed style
We found Steppy Bed about 2 years ago when our older shepard was having a hard time getting on the bed. Being a larger dog she needed stability and saftey. Steppy Bed was the perfect fit. Not only is it sturdy, safe and functional, it also…
- Time and Expertise
As a professional when you get a call to see an animal or human to perform your magic remember that you are being paid for your expertise and not just your time. Sometimes you take longer and sometimes it takes less and that is always depe…
- Why We Use Filters
Filters are our morals values and beliefs. They guide us, they protect us and they box us in. Your ability to achieve any goal in life with be directed by your filters. It you do not believe something than you will not be able to create a…
- Leisje Johnson with Vetramil
Vetramil is a natural honey based product that started in the Netherlands over 20 years ago and is been brought to the United States for using on animals. Vetramil uses honey mixed with some essential oils for applying to wounds and skin c…
- Steven Gregorio Equine Rider, Trainer and Bridle Designer
Equalign discusses tack with Steven Gregorio. Steven has ridden horses most of his life and also is a professional trainer. His experience and his love of nice tack has lead him to designing a bridle that is effective, interchangeable, and…
- Resistance Bands Work
Resistance band training is a great way to build strength, balance, coordination and symmetry in both humans and animals. We have been promotiing band exercises for both the human and animal athletes for many years. Resistance training in…
- Competition Inspires Innovation
Competition is the inspiration for innovation. It keeps you sharp with your skill set. What seperates you from others in your field that you are competing against. How you see competition will decide your response. If you percieve it as a…
- Priorities
So many people are doing New Year's resolutions. We suggest doing priority lists. What is it that you would like to prioritize for this New Year? Make yourself a list and take the time to do sub-headings on what actions steps are required…
- Letting Go and Hanging On
In preparation for the new year it is time to look into your life and surroundings and find out what clutter whether in your mind or in your belongings you can let go. What in your life is working and how can you hang on to that and maybe…
- The Spirit of Giving
In the spirit of the holidays we at Equalign would like to take a few minutes to discuss the spirit of giving. We hope that you spend time to give to yourself as well as others. Giving to yourself gives you the resources you need to be abl…
- Inspirations from Temple Grandin Ph.D.
Temple Grandin speaks for the rights of animals. If you have had a chance to read her books, watch her movie or listen to her speak please find a way and time to do so. She spoke recently at the American Association of Equine Practitioners…
- Traveling With Your Pet
Tis the season for traveling with your pet. So many injuries happen with pets and travel. Getting in and out of the car causes the most incidents followed by car accidents. Listen along as we talk about traveling with your dog/cat/horse an…
- The Importance of Flow
Establishing a flow is so important when working with animals. Developing a good flow creates confidence and provides trust. Flow is your ability to get smoothly from point A to point B. It involves being thorough and using a pettern of mo…
- Why Not You
During our careers we have come across some things that we cannot explain or find research on to support our hypothesis. When that happens what do you do. We create a theory and hypothesis and set out trying to prove or disprove said hypot…
- Persistance
One of the biggest keys to success in anything in life is persistence. Once is never. You can't go to the gym one time and expect a big change. Your persistence in what you do will determine the outcome. In chiropractic one adjustment can…
- Connection and Celebration
Life is about the connection. Connections will get you further in life than pure knowledge. The connections you make with people and animals will determine the success you have in life. Listen along as we talk about connections and the cel…
- Toot Your Horn
To attract what you want in life you need to let others know what you can do and how it will be beneficial to them. Your intent and desire to inspire others can be contagious. So many of our contacts in life are superficial only because we…
- Chiropractic Expectations
Every client that has an animal that you intend to treat has expectations of what you will do and the results they will get. Asking a client what their expectations are allows you to understand what they are looking for and you can now dec…
- Compassionomics: A Book Report
Compassion is the difference that makes the difference. The book Wonder Drug written by Stephen Trzeciak MD and Anthony Mazzearelli MD discusses how compassion and empathy increase a persons ability to heal and they bring the reciepts. The…
- Equalign Interviews Dr Rikki Schultz DVM and coauthor of Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines
It is always an amazing pleasure to meet and speak with someone who has changed the course of your ability to help animals. Dr Rikki Schultz co-authored the book Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines along with Vibeke Elbrond. Their work has aid…
- There Are Solutions with Dr Marc Ellis
Dr Marc Ellis is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that studied under Dr Ted Carrick. He runs a highly successful office in Marietta, Georgia called Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center. Dr Ellis deals with post concussion syndro…
- 100 Ways to Improve the Day
We made up a list of 100 siimple things that anyone can do to improve your day. As we begin the list think of your 100 ways that you can do to improve your day.
- Maybe!
You will always be asked questions from the owners of animals about your treatment and your plan. Many questions will be difficult to answer without more information and understanding of the animal and its environment. Maybe is and the ans…
- Treating the Young Ones
Evaluating the young animals or humans for biomechanical deficienciies is essential for proper growth and function. The birthing process alone has been documented to create the first subluxations of the spine in humans as well as animals.…
- Tom Neuman: Red Light Therapy
In honor of our friend and colleague who passed away this week, Tom Neuman, thank you for introducing us and the so many clients to the world of healing thru red light. We first met Tom at the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.…
- The Best Time is NOW!
Life can be very busy and distractions abound. We are great at coming up with excuses and reasons why we can put things off and the best time to do them is NOW. How many times have you said to yourself that you will do it later and a week…
- Moving Forward
First time we heard about forward moving we were booking a horse adventure in France and the owner of the company we booked thru kept saying that the horses were very forward moving. I realize what he meant after day one on those horses. T…
- Confidence and Competence
Confidence is definitely sensed by the animals and people that you work with and can easily be lost when the level of competence does not equal the level of confidence. Listen along as we discuss the differences.
- Saftey Creates Cooperation
When working with animals is important to remember that safety creates cooperation. An animal in pain will be in a fight or flight mode and the only way to bring them out of that is to let the animal know that its environment and what you…
- Declutter
It is the time of year when spring cleaning takes center stage. We are not just talkinig about stuff. We are talking about every aspect of your life. Lok around and find out what is no longer working or what no longer is functional. Let it…
- The Difference That Makes a Difference with Dr Jamie Courbanou
Equalign interviews Dr Jamie Courbanou, a working physical therapist. Her approach to human ailments and rehab have made a big difference in Dr Wendy's issues since the auto accident. Her overall body approach and close guidance is the dif…
- Kinesiology Taping Misconceptions
Kinesiology taping is a completely different philosophy from athletic taping. Kinesiology taping is about communicating to the brain to bring awareness to a certain area of the body that needs healing or improved biomechanics. Listen along…
- Life Coach Tori Eversmann
Every athlete we deal with has a coach. Even the best in the world have a coach. Someone who has an outside perspective and gives advice to improve the quality of your life/sport. How would you benefit from a life coach. Listen along as we…
- Dedication
We dedicate so much of our lives to many things and yet do we really understand the purpose of our dedication? What does it take to be dedicated to something? What are the necessary parameters? In order to have a successful dedication to a…
- Advocacy for Health
I this day of age being an advocate for the health of yourself and your animals can be a daunting and necessay task. To be the advocate will take time and resources and knowing the right questions and finding options. In this episode we wi…
- Using Observation to Help Your Animal
We are always asked by owners how best to help their animals. We always say that it starts with observation. How and when did you notice this behavioral or mechanical issue begin? What specifically do you notice that has changed? The power…
- When Technique Matters!
Proper biomechanics of the practitioner and patient create a better adjusting and healing experience. So many times we have watched practitioners adjusting animal in odd positions of both the animal and the practitioner. Off balance positi…
- Sometimes Its Complicated
Things don't always line up the way we expect them to in life. Sometimes when you see a client and they explain the symptoms of what they believe is going on it doesn't always mean that all the symptoms are related to the same cause. What…
- What Motivates You?
What makes you get out of bed in the morning and want to be the best version of yourself? Are you motivated by the carrott or the stick? How have you gotten to this place in life and are you happy with the results? Liisten along as we talk…
- I Tried That!
How many times have you heard or said that sentence? What is your response when you hear that being said? Having heard those words so many times before we have learned that you need to investigate what specifically they mean by that and wh…
- New Adjustable Stirrups by Ryde-equestrian with Tove Chamness
We are always looking for any product that improves your riding ability. We had a recommendation about a new stirrup on the market that we heard good things about and were excited to try. We love the concept and the product and found immed…
- One New Thing
This is a process we have had our whole career. If we go to a seminar we believe that if we come away having learned one new thing then the seminar was a success. Learn one new thing per month, per week, per day, whatever you are comfortab…