On this episode, we learn about light therapy with Bjørn Ekeberg. He explains how light therapy works and its exciting future in improving human health and function.
Bjørn Ekeberg, CEO & Co-Founder
Managing Director of Recharge Health Oslo. Bjørn has a PhD in Philosophy of Science and has written on physics and cosmology, but his career path led him instead to build a business based on a paradigm changing, NASA-developed technology. A former screenwriter for NRK & Netflix shows, Bjørn created the brand for Recharge and leads the company from 2023.
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We celebrate the life of Dr. James M. Cox.
The Passing of Dr. James M. Cox
Contributing Doctors:
Dr. Madelynne Galatic, Dr. Michael Karafa, Dr. Bryce Milam, Dr. Ted Siciliano, Dr. Ricardo Rivas, Dr. Amanda Harris, Dr. Doug Pettit, Dr. John McGinnis, Dr. Dan Spencer, Dr. Lloyd Reddington, Dr. Sarah Bracamontes, Dr. Mark Korchok, Dr. Elra Morgan, Dr. Leisa Grgula, Dr. Sunni Lomnicki, Dr. Daniel Clark, Dr. Casey Rogers, Dr. David Kulla, Dr. Amelia Pappas, Dr. Adam Propper, Dr. Joel Dixon, Dr. Keith Bartley, Dr. Kelly Brinkman, Dr. Ted Arkfeld, Dr. Kyle Pankonin, Dr. Greg Priest, Dr. Bob Funk, Dr. Eric Frank, Dr. James Proodian, Dr. John Murray, Dr. Troy McColman, Dr. Kim Lombardy, Dr. Jamie Schantz.
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Dr. Joy Kong teaches us about stem cell therapy and the research behind it.
From Dr. Joy Kong:
I am a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine).
I am also the president of “Chara Health” – formerly known as Uplyft Longevity Center- in Los Angeles, California, where I specialize in stem cell therapy, ketamine therapy, as well as a wide range of therapeutics to enhance patients’ overall health and combat diseases in a holistic manner, by enhancing the body’s innate regenerative potential.
I believe in advancing the field of stem cell therapy through education of both physicians and the public, and founded American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, where I provide training to physicians on the science, clinical evidence and safe protocols in Stem Cell Therapy. I am a proponent of high quality clinical research, and have originated a traumatic brain injury (TBI) study, and I am a published author in scientific journals.
In an attempt to provide patients and other clinicians with the highest quality stem cell products, I founded Chara Biologics, where I developed a potent and comprehensive stem cell product CharaCore with a patent-pending formulation, as well as an all-natural stem cell skin cream CharaOmni. I was recognized for my contribution to the field of regenerative medicine and awarded the “Top Doctor of the Year in Stem Cell Therapy” in 2019 and “Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade” in 2021 by IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals).
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Dr. Mike Van Thielen shares cutting-edge yet practical steps toward optimal health.
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Our mission is to empower individuals to discover their true purpose, optimize their health, and unlock their superpowers, enabling them to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and become the best version of themselves.
We leverage cutting-edge biohacking technologies and strategies to elevate the body, mind, and life.
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Dr. Jason Giles shares his own story of addiction as a catalyst to helping others in their recovery journey.
A word from Dr. Giles:
The founding of Addiction Doctors stems from a deeply personal experience that changed the trajectory of my life. Twenty-five years ago, after realizing my dream of becoming an anesthesiologist, I became addicted to fentanyl—a drug that was then only available in hospitals. My habit escalated quickly, spinning my life completely out of control. Unable to stop on my own, in despair I sought help through California’s Physician’s Health Program, a specialized treatment plan aimed at supporting medical professionals with substance use disorders. In a humbling twist of fate, I left the OR and a job I loved to check into rehab.
The doctor became a patient.
It’s no exaggeration to admit that program was my saving grace, guiding me toward recovery and inspiring me to devote my career to helping others free themselves from addiction, but it wasn’t all rosy. Rehab afforded me valuable insight into some of the ways we doctors get it wrong when it comes to treating addiction. As I set out on a new professional path, I saw the need for a fresh approach, one that replaced the outmoded methods so prevalent in the field with a mix of cutting-edge scientific research and the kind of compassion and empathy that mostly characterized my experience in the Physician’s Health Program. Drawing on my own journey, I developed an approach that assumes by the time someone seeks help for addiction, they have suffered enough. My method uses every science-backed tool in the box to ease the discomforts of detox because I’ve been there, and I know how frightening and unpleasant it can be. I understand, too, how transformative a genuine, empathetic connection is at such a fragile time. Scientific rigor and compassionate care are equally important to my approach, and their combination has proved unbeatable in supporting patients through detox and stabilization.
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Dr. Jason Charkalis shares a story of a patient who presents with hand pain/numbness resulting from multiple disc protrusions in his neck.
Jason Charkalis, D.C., graduated Cum Laude from Logan University in St. Louis, MO in 2009. He has been in private practice in Stowe, VT since 2009. Adjusting techniques include Cox Flexion Distraction, Diversifed, Activator and Drop Assist. Nutritional advice, acupuncture and cold laser therapy are also utilized.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Karl Louder shares a story of a man with multiple disc bulges resulting in severe back and leg pain.
Dr. Karl Louder was born in Quebec City, Quebec, but spent most of his growing up years in Airdrie, Alberta where he now works at a chiropractic office with a special interest in treating discogenic spine conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and chronic low back pain.
He studied Exercise and Health Physiology in the prestigious Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary before going on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon.
Since returning to Airdrie Dr. Louder has enjoyed coaching local football and basketball teams. He’s a board member on the Airdrie Sports Council and is passionate about helping strengthen his community by improving access to recreation and sport.
His long-term aspirations include creating a healthcare model to help address the paucity in quality spinal healthcare available to individuals living in rural areas.
More than anything, Dr. Louder loves to spend quality time with his beautiful wife, Rebecca, and their 3 amazing children.
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Dr. Elizabeth Welch shares her breakthrough to helping her patients finally correct their posture.
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I am Dr. Liz Welch, Chiropractor and the founder of PostureFit. After adjusting a patient some years ago, I watched as she walked out of my office, hunched over in terrible posture. I thought to myself, "I am delivering the best chiropractic adjustment on my patients, but the moment they leave my office, they are going right back to teaching their body to slouch". I struggled with this, knowing the other methods of fixing posture don't work long term.
That is when PostureFit was born. I want my patients, and I want YOU, to experience the benefits of having Perfect Posture. I want you to look confident with your shoulders back, I want you to feel confident with your head held high. I want you to move better, breathe better, and focus more clearly.
The idea is simple, and the results are life changing. If you take control of attaining great posture, your future self will thank you.
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There are more than 500,000 spinal fusion procedures performed annually in the United States alone. As many as 40% of cases result in chronic, residual pain following a spinal fusion surgery costing the US healthcare system $20B annually. Enrollment in the proof-of-concept study has now been completed based on early data and 15 successful e-TLIF™ procedures. The innovative e-TLIF™ procedure and custom developed device, with over 80 patents combined, is an integrated solution to address chronic low back and leg pain to reduce the need for narcotic pain management.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Nate McKee shares a story of an automobile mechanic unable to work due to his severe leg pain.
Dr. Nate McKee grew up in Fort Wayne, IN. He was first introduced to the great state of Michigan, when he attended Albion College. At Albion College, Dr. Nate received his Bachelor's in Exercise Sciences. He then went onto National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic.
While at National, he was actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association, and was President. During that involvement he lobbied in Washington, D.C. for rights and access for chiropractic patients such as: Veteran's access, underserved areas, Tricare, etc. Dr. Nate was also a school tutor for Head & Neck and Thoracic Evaluation, Management, and Manipulation courses for two years. During his clinical experience, Dr. Nate did a 2 month rotation at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Nate has furthered his education and received a certification in Cox Decompression and Manipulation Technic. His education in Cox Technic allows him to treat various conditions of the neck, back, and knees such as but not limited to: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, post surgical pain, back pain related to pregnancy, headaches, and meniscal pain of the knee.
Dr. Nate is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®), which has equipped him with the training to treat and prevent sports injuries and to properly work with athletes.
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Our spine specialist on this episode is Dr. Matthew Collins. Dr. Collins shares a story of a young woman injured in an automobile accident who continued to have pain long after her spine should have healed, but why?
Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Collins is the director of TWIN CITIES HEADACHE NECK & BACK.
Spine specialist, Dr. Shay Corbin shares a story of a gentleman with unrelenting neck and arm pain.
Dr. Shay Corbin runs the Spine and Sports Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and also has an office in Port Allen. Dr. Corbin was the PGA Tour Chiropractor, from 2004 to 2007 traveling to tour events around the nation working with the world’s best golfers treating for all injury types, assisting with their rehab and prevention of injuries as well as preparing them for daily tournament play. Dr. Corbin is contracted for LSU athletics to travel and treat athletes on and off-season for injuries and to help get ready for competition. Dr. Corbin is a Cox Technic certified doctor which allows him to treat some of the most difficult spine pain cases.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Tony Nalda is on a mission to change the current medical model for the treatment of scoliosis. He explains the current state of scoliosis management and offers hope for the future with an evolving body of conservative management.
DR. TONY NALDA
After receiving an undergraduate degree in psychology and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University, Dr. Nalda settled in Celebration, Florida and proceeded to build one of Central Florida’s most successful chiropractic clinics.
His experience with patients suffering from scoliosis, and the confusion and frustration they faced, led him to seek a specialty in scoliosis care. In 2006 he completed his Intensive Care Certification from CLEAR Institute, a leading scoliosis educational and certification center. CLEAR Intensive certified doctors have undertaken extensive study in the science and clinical application of natural approaches to scoliosis care. The results are clear—hundreds of scoliosis sufferers have experienced improvement due to CLEAR treatment protocols delivered by CLEAR doctors.
In addition to Dr. Nalda’s CLEAR certification, he was one of the very first doctors to receive World Masters Certification from ISICO, a certification that specializes in the conservative treatment and management of scoliosis. Dr. Nalda also holds certifications with other conservative scoliosis treatments such as SEAS; Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis Accreditation Program. SEAS is a specific exercise program to assist in the rehabilitation of scoliosis. He is also certified in Gomez Orthodics. Recently adding his Certification in Chiropractic Biophysics, has allowed him to further his education in additional techniques to help achieve the best results for patients. Dr. Nalda is certified in using ScoliBrace, A Corrective 3D Scoliosis Bracing System with his patients to help alleviate pain, hold the curve, or improve the appearance of the body. Additionally, being DMX, Digital Motion Xray, certified allows him to see the spine in motion to assist with treatment decisions. He also holds a Scolibalance® certification from ScoliCare®.
A leader in chiropractic care, Dr. Nalda has led a family practice for 20 years and is an instructor for Core Chiropractic, for MaxLiving doctor support training.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Scott Vrzal shares his personal experience with headaches and his journey to diagnosing and treating patients with headaches.
Dr. Scott J. Vrzal
EDUCATION
- 1993 Doctor of Chiropractic - Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
- 1993 Internship - Thie Chiropractic - Pasadena, CA
- 1989 ndergraduate - California State University - Long Beach, CA
- 1987 Associate Arts - West Valley Junior College - Saratoga, CA
POST GRADUATE STUDY
- 1993 Certified in Applied Kinesiology
- 1500 hours Applied Kinesiology
- Hundreds of hours in Neuro Emotional Technique 50+ hours Sacro-Occipital Technique
- 30 hours Chiropractic Foot Care
- 70+ hours of herbal therapy, mostly with Dr. Kery Bone
- 60+ hours functional biochemistry
- Accomplished Toastmaster
- Certified seminar leader - Who’s Who in American Seminar Leaders
- Published clinical researcher
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- International College of Applied Kinesiology
- Sacro-Occipital Research Society International
- American Seminar Leaders Association
- Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce
- California Chiropractic Association
- Toastmasters International
* Primary presenter at the American Massage Association's National Convention 2006 and 2008
* Speaker at Fibromyalgia National Convention 2006
* 100 hour Applied Kinesiology: course assistant 1993-2000
- 12 hour Autoimmune seminar at various regions around the US
- 12 Thyroid seminar also at various regions around the US
- Concussion recovery protocols taught in Dallas and MI 2018
- 8 hour Athletic performance in MI 2018
- Dr. Vrzal has created a series of 6 doctor training video's available at https://sownutritionalsystems.com/functional-muscle-testing/
- Doctor training video on addressing headaches naturally: https://sownutritionalsystems.com/shop/event-10-addressing-headaches-nutritionally-with-the-vrzal-technique-on-demand-virtual-seminar/
- Human Performance seminar’s taught to doctors 1997-2002.
- Dr. Curry’s Famous Muscle Testing Workshop annually 2001-2005.
- Leads 2-3 exercise/nutrition seminars and workshops annually
- Foundations of Nutritional Therapy: seminar series assistant
ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS
- Endurance mountain bike or road racing at least quarterly since 1993.... And still competitive after all these years.
- First Place “Mr. Natural California” - 1993
- “Mr./Mrs. Natural California” (with wife) - 1992
- Second Place “Mr. Nautilus” – 1985
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On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you’ll get to hear from Dr. James M. Cox who is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. He is a remarkable doctor who has dedicated his life to finding the most effective treatment for back pain. He presents published research on the efficacy of Cox Technic and discusses the future of Cox Technic and chiropractic.
About Dr. Cox
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Spine specialist, Dr. Dan Spencer shares a story about a 34 y.o. farmer who injures his back while working on a combine.
Meet the Doctor
Dr.Daniel D. Spencer
Chiropractor
Dr. Dan has served on the Contact For Health physician staff since October, 1995.
He attended Adrian College. Dr. Dan was named to the Adrian College Dean’s List four times, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology on April 26, 1992.
Dr. Dan entered Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in July of 1992. He pledged the Pi Kappa Chi professional fraternity in his first semester, joining his father, Dr. Jim Sr. as a member of the organization. He was named to Palmer’s Dean’s List five times, and graduated on October 13, 1995 as part of the ‘Chiropractic Centennial’ class. In addition, he successfully completed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I, II and III.
While attending Palmer, Dr. Dan earned certification in the Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique. Approximately 800 doctors worldwide have this certification. The technique itself is an effective treatment for several types of low back and cervical (neck) problems. It has proven to be the treatment of choice in cases of intervertebral disc herniation. Dr. Dan assisted the technique’s founder and developer, Dr. James Cox of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in teaching a seminar on this technique (Chicago, November ’95).
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Spine specialist, Dr. Vilmarie Soto Gonzalez shares the story of a 51-year-old with a disc protrusion causing low back and leg pain. Dr. Soto explains how she treated this patient successfully using Cox Technic.
Dr. Soto is a graduate of Life University and has done post-graduate training in Cox Technic. She practices in Puerto Rico.
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Call Dr. Soto at 787-776-3030
Dr. Matt DiDuro shares with us a new technology that is sweeping the nation for reducing pain and inflammation.
Dr. DiDuro brings over 24 years of Clinical experience to his patients, and currently runs two separate offices in Atlanta & Alpharetta. His practice is patient based with a focus on care for diabetics & neuropathic pain. Dr. DiDuro was one of the first chiropractors in New York that was invited to work in a rural medical setting. He was clinic director of chiropractic care at the Rushville Health Center from 2000-2005. His work helped deliver care to migrant workers and patients in remote areas of central New York.
Dr. DiDuro has been privileged to teach at Life University. First, as a clinic doctor, and then as Co-Director of the Rehab department. He also served as advisor to the Chiropractic BioPhysics club, which focused on the ideal spinal model & ergonomics. While at Life University, he served on the HIPPA committee.
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Dr. Antonio Rodriguez shares an incredible story about a wheelchair bound patient who is able to walk again.
Dr. Antonio Rodriguez
Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in spinal decompression. He is also certified in the Webster technique for prenatal care and by the ICPA in pediatric care. In addition, he is an animal lover and has two dogs, Rinny and Lola. Health and well-being for all!
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Call Dr. Rodriquez at 787-414-9898
Spine specialist, Dr. Jorge Segall shares a story of a taxi driver with years of chronic back pain.
Dr. Jorge Segall Bessudo graduated as a Chiropractor from the State University of the Valley of Ecatepec (UNEVE), in addition to taking a course at the Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. He has had post-graduate training in Cox Technic.
He has participated as a speaker and teacher, in addition, he has several publications in local and international media. He is president of the Mexican Federation of Sports Chiropractic and is part of the College of Chiropractic Scientific Professionals of Mexico.
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Joe Proskewitz, a strength training and fitness coach shares his own back surgery story and his quest to help others with back pain.
Joel Proskewitz has been working to improve the lives of athletes, low back patients and general population clients for over 25 years.
After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and Bodybuilding and with an excess of 30,000 hours of one-on-one training, Joel has dedicated his life to the improvement of exercise techniques and systems to allow his clients to achieve the very best outcome in enhancing their pain free performance.
An internationally acclaimed strength coach and low back rehabilitation specialist, Joel travels the world teaching and sharing his philosophy to a variety of clinicians and trainers and has worked with 1000’s of fitness professionals on enhancing their skill set.
For the past 14 years, Joel has worked closely with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of low back pathologies. He also teaches both the McGill clinical and performance courses and is one of only two people in the world who teaches for Professor McGill. Further information can be viewed on www.backfitpro.com
Joel has been a presenter at high profile health and fitness conferences such as the Discovery Fitness Convention and the South African High-Performance Institute, giving advice on topics including strength training for women, Olympic lifting for sports performance and practical nutrition for fat loss. He has also featured in leading publications, such as Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health.
Joel currently works with many high-profile clients, including Olympic medalists, international musicians and world record athletes. He is the CEO of PerformanceRx in London, UK.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Eric Frank shares a story of an active middle-aged women who has a very difficult spine condition to treat and a limited amount of time to get her well before she is schedule to consult with a neurosurgeon.
Dr. Eric Frank is a 1988 Graduate of Logan University. He has been operated Physician Associates of Pensacola, Inc. since 1990 until his recent retirement. He has extensive training in Cox Technic and has treated thousands of patients throughout his career.
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This week, Mr. Eric Miller has a frank discussion about finances for doctors.
Eric has served over 20 years in the financial industry and co-owns a national financial planning company dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare owners. He has personally had over 20,000 conversations with practice owners at every phase of ownership. He has published countless articles, videos, and podcasts on various financial topics and is an expert on matters concerning creating economic independence for a practice owner’s business and household. He has recently published a book “How To Become a Financial Beast” which quickly became a bestseller on Amazon.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Timothy Gagan shares a success story using Cox Technic on a landscaper who has low back pain with pain down his leg and into his foot.
Dr. Tim's interest in chiropractic began with high-school sports. He was a wrestler and football player which caused him spinal injury. He was impressed with his hometown chiropractor and decided that treating musculoskeletal complaints through chiropractic care was what he wanted to do in life. He attained a bachelor's degree in biology with a chemistry minor from St John Fisher University and a doctorate in chiropractic from the northeast college of chiropractic (formerly known as New York chiropractic college). He has been in practice for four and a half years at Apple Country Chiropractic in Williamson, NY and specializes in treating intervertebral discs disorders. He attributes much of his understanding of injuries from experiencing them firsthand through sports and working alongside his father on construction jobs. He takes great joy in treating working men, like his father, and getting them back to work. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music. His mother is a piano teacher who instilled a love of music in him. You can hear his music on YouTube on his channel, "The musical chiropractor".
Dr. Tim lives in Webster NY with the love of his life and wife, Rachel. She was instrumental in supporting him through chiropractic college and helping him survive "Grad School poverty." They have a 12-year-old German Short Haired pointer named Bella.
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Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Alexander shares a back pain story of a high school athlete with an elusive diagnosis.
Dr. Alexander enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Katie and their four children, Annie, Ethan, Ellie and Georgie. He enjoys the outdoors, adventure sports, waterskiing, ATVs, and snowmobiling. Dr. Alexander serves the Lord as a deacon at Bible Baptist Church and is a strong supporter of international missions.
About Dr. Alexander:
Undergraduate Education
Bachelor's of Science in Human Anatomy
1993-1996 Cedarville University
1996-1997 SUNY Empire State
Graduate Education
Doctor of Chiropractic High Honors ”Magna Cum Laude”
1996-1999 New York Chiropractic College
Practice Experience
Apple Country Chiropractic, PC
Private Practice since 1999
Post Graduate Continuing Education Certification
Certified Cox-Flexion-Decompression (2005)
Whiplash: Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome (1998)
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