Equalign Podcast

Dr Dym is a veterinary homeopath that treats small animals.  He looks holistcally at the animal and makes dietary, herbal, and homeopathic remedies to prolong the life of small animals. He also has a telehealth contact for people not local to Wellington FL area. In this episode we discuss how he got into alternative veterinary medicine and how he helps small animals and what homeopathic remedies you should have on hand at all times. Dr Dym can be found at DoctorDym.com

Dr. Padula is a neuro-optometrist working with riders with perception issues following concussion injuries. In this session he talks about the difference in vision of the rider compared to the horse and goes in depth in how the two visual fields work together as a team, what mistakes riders make based on what they see compared to what the horse sees. 

Being amazed by something is a wonderful thing. How amazed are you and did whatever it was that amazed you make you curious enough to want to learn more about it? And after learning more about it did it inspire you into wanting to learn this new skill. Listen along as we take you from amazement into curiosity and then into action. 

An animal or human gets injured. After enough healing has occurred the next step is rehab.  Rehab has a tendency to focus entirely on the injury and many times does not take into effect how the injury has changed the whole body. We limit our focus to one area for a certain period of time. We invite you to listen in on our thoughts and ideas of rehab and habit to increase health and comfort. 

Questioning is the process of learning. Knowing what question to ask and asking the right person to get the answer is key to the expansion of knowledge. This podcast will dive in to the art of questioning and guide you to the seat of knowledge. If you have any doubt about what you are doing you must learn to seek answers by knowing how to phrase the right question. 

When you are out on the road your circumstances and environment can dictate your procedures. Maintaining your flexibility is of most importance to be able to get the same results. Listen along as we create your mindset for new choices and ideas for consistency and persistence.

Humans, dogs and horses all have withers. In this context we are speaking about the upper thoracic part of the spine. In humans it is constantly under stress from the forward head posture created from all of our work down in front of us and cell phones. For horses it is usually a tack issue and for dogs it is collars and harness issues. Listen along as we speak about how important taking care of the withers is for overall health. 

When we evaluate an athlete whether human or animal, we always remember that the athlete is the team. If you ride horses, the horse is as much as the team as the rider. If you train dogs your fitness is as much a limitation to your abilities as the animals. In this session we will discuss the necessity of taking care of yourself to maintain the connection with your animal. 

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 could have happened or why you are not getting a response. In this episod we discuss the importance of your communication. 

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 the same animal they were yesterday or the day before that. How they respond can be different than the time before. Are you ready to make a shift in what you do? Listen along as we discuss how to deal with change. 

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 injuries. Listen along as we talk canine fitness. You can reach Rosie Feely at K9fitnesslab.com

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 and the practitioner always have to be taken into affect. Having dealt with so many animals across the spectrum in size, attitude and flexibility you learn how to do things to fit the case in front of you. Listen along as we discuss what factors need to be understood and how to work the perameters to make it all work. 

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. It is too easy to get locked into patterns and do the same thing every time. Be present and work with the animal in front of you. What worked last week for the animal may not have the same affect this week. Listen along as we discuss Any Given Sunday. 

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 great place to start for understanding the presenting biomechanics. Listen along as we discuss what we look for and how to care for the foot of the human, horse or dog.

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 relationship, information gathering and action steps to ensure a long and healthy life. Listen along as we talk about how you can help your animals live a long and healthy life. Dr. Kevin Toman can be reached at his website www.helpingpetslivelonger.com and is available for a free 10 minute consultation at www.freevetcall.com and on instagram @thelongevityvet

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 to our emotional state as well. Listen along as we discuss the importance of emotional state and connection with our animals. 

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 has great style and looks so good next to the bed. Listen along as we learn more about how Steppy Bed came about and what it can do for you and your animals You can find Steppy Bed at Steppybed.comPhone # 727-425-1187

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 dependant on too many circumstances to list. What do you say to people when they ask how long will the appointment last? People are use to time orientation because most people are paid by the hour so they learn to value time. Time is not your only value. Expertise is why you are called. Listen along as we discuss time and expertise. 

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 pathway of making it a possible reality. Listen along as we discuss the importance of filters and how to use language, internal and external, to make a change. 

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 conditions. They also carry a pad protection salve for dogs to protect them from heat or cold. Equalign has successfully used their products for an assortment of animals and maladies. Listen along as we discuss Vetramil and how their products have helped our clients. Leisje Johnson contact info: [email protected]

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 pretty. Steven does not like a lot of buckles on the bridal so he designed one with only one buckle per side. Listen along as we discuss tack and Steven's career.  He can be contacted and bridles can be seen and purchased at:Steven Gregorio [email protected]                              813-407-0869                              www.hayloequestrian.com

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 the animal helps balance diagonal issues and front to back issues. Our website will show you a routine of exercises you can do to start your journey. You can access them at equalign.com under resources and at no cost to you. 

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 threat you will act accordingly. It you see it as inspiration for making yourself better at what you do it will elevate you. Listen along as we discuss competition. 

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 to make that happen. Listen along as we discuss how to prioritize and how do you communicate your priorities to those around you that will enable success in your journey. 

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 focus on it to make it even better. Listen along as we discuss the Year of the Fire Horse and how you can make it better than 2025. Happy New Year from all of us at Equalign!

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 able to give to others. Listen along as we discuss the spirit of giving for the holidays and every day after that.

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 and spoke about animals and their fear responses. Listen along as we talk about how best to respond to animals that have a high fear response. 

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 and some of our recommendatiions to help eliminate some travel issues. 

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 movement that is efficient, meaning less energy expenditure for the task at hand and that allows you to serve more. Listen along as we discuss the importance of developing flow.

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 hypothesis . If you don't do it then who will? So why not You? Listen along as we discuss some hypothesis and what we have done with it. 

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 be a miracle and we like miracles. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Persistency in treatment will create the desired results. Listen along as we discuss persistency and consistency for success. 

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 celebration of life. 

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 do not talk about ourselves. If you want to let others know what you know and how you are able to do what you are capable of you need to Toot Your Horn. Listen along as we talk about how to Toot Your Horn. 

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 decide if that is reasonable and matches what you expect. So many factors can inhibit those expectations. Listen along as we discuss expectations. 

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 book discusses studies of bloodwork, MRIs and research projects all proving the amazing benefits of compassion. Listen along as we discuss compassionomics and how you can better improve the health and life of the people and animals you treat. 

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 aided in the treatment of many equine and canine partners throughout the world. Please enjjoy listening to her story and how her work has changed the way we look at animals. 

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 syndromes as well as a miriad of other neurological maladies like long covid. Listen to Dr Ellis discuss his journey and how he can help find your solution. 

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. 

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 answer to give. This maybe is a lead in to an educational moment for the practitioner as well as the owner. This is when you begin to look inot all the possibilities of what makes the healing possible. Listen along as we discuss how maybe is the best answer. 

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. Early evaluation and adjusting can lead to better physiology and biomechanics. As the tree is bent so grows the tree. 

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. He dedicated his life to making quality red light products for the animal and human world. He sponsored many riders and their horses touting the benefits of red light. His introduction of red light to our practice was one of the best new tools added to our toolbox in the last 15 years. Thank you Tom and RIP. We love you because you loved what we love. 

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 goes by and you forgot all about it. Listen along as we discuss doing it NOW.

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. They were young, fast and not well trained and loved to gallop. Moving forward is generally a good direction to go. Listen along as we discuss forward moving in all aspects of life.

 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. 

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 are about to do is safe. Animals can sense your calmness or your fear. Which one do you exude? Listen along as we discuss how saftey creates cooperation.

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 go. Gift it to someone who may need it in their life at this time. Lighten your load. Listen along as we discuss our spring cleaning. 

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 difference that makes a difference. Listen along as we discuss her philosophy and tools she uses to improve biomechanics and reduce pain. 

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 as we discuss the functiion and the misconceptions of using tape. 

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 speak to Tori Eversmann and her journey to helping herself and others. You can find her info at www.the5q.com

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 project we need to know a number of things that will determine the path and what it takes to stay on that path. Listen along as we discuss dedication.