Ep. 02 - Rebuilding Self with Daniel Ovitt, Oncology Physical Therapist

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Investment of Self, we dive into the world of physical therapy and prehab for cancer patients. Our guest, Oncology Physical Therapist Daniel Ovitt, shares his experiences and insights on how patients can better prepare themselves before and after surgery. We also explore the importance of positive psychology and the mind-body-spirit connection for cancer patients. Plus, we discuss how miscommunication between medical teams and therapy can be avoided. In this episode, Kathy and Daniel discuss:How can communication between medical teams and therapy be improved?What is prehab?How can patients better understand what may happen to their body after surgery?What is the importance of having a safe space to express emotions during traumatic events?More About Daniel Ovitt PT, MSPT, MHA, ONCPTDaniel Ovitt is a dedicated physical therapist with a passion for helping patients recover from illnesses like cancer and HIV. He was inspired to pursue this career path after witnessing the struggles of his mother while she battled ovarian cancer. Seeing physical therapists work with patients in the hospital motivated Daniel to pursue his goal of becoming a PT. He gained invaluable experience working on an AIDS unit in the early 90s, where he witnessed the challenges faced by those with HIV. Daniel is committed to helping patients recover and return to their lives, and his dedication makes him an exceptional physical therapist. Daniel is based at the Mayo clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.Find out more about Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ovitt-pt-mspt-mha-oncpt-706106b2/Book Daniel is  currently reading: "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck, M.D.I'm learning to love myself through his book on spiritual growth through the juxtaposition between light, love and grace and darkness, shame and regret.Subscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove