Articles & Podcast
The Vagus Nerve and Our Digestive Tract - Article by Lorilynn Dowiak, PT
Good, short, informative article on the vagus nerve and our digestive tract, immune system health, and inflammation. Link here.
Scientists Have Found Secret Tunnels Between The Skull And The Brain
Article talking about the “tunnels” between the cranium (skull) and the outer lining of the brain that allow for travel of immune cells from the bone marrow to the brain. Link here.
Curcuminoids Reduce Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis and Improve Well-Being
Article reporting on the effects of curcumin (the primary curcuminoid in turmeric) and ulcerative colitis. This article also has other good information on what cur cumin can be helpful with. Link here.
Change the body, Change the mind...
Interview of Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains. The article gets into the interconnectedness of our bodies through facia, and the different systems of our body as they are connected through fascia. He makes the point that changing the physical body often changes the person. Article here.
How Having a Concussion Can Damage Your Digestion
Article showing the connection of the gut and the brain after concussion. “From this experiment, the research team concluded that even just a single concussion can disrupt the gut microbiota”. Article here.
Research Articles
Visceral Manipulation and Traumatic Brain Injury/Post Concussion
Article showing the effects of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), Visceral Manipulation (VM), and Neural Manipulation (NM) modalities for treating patients who have post-concussion syndrome. The goal of this study was to evaluate these effects on immobility, pain intensity, quality of life, sleep disorders, and cognition in these patients. Link here.
More Visceral Manipulation Research
A compilation of abstracts related to visceral manipulation. Link here.
Fascial Entrapment Neuropathy
The abstract to an article that speaks to entrapment of nerves by fascial structures that can result in radiating symptoms. Link here.
Websites and Links
Institute of Physical Art (Functional Manual Therapy)
More information on the Functional Manual Therapy Approach. Also, look up therapists around the word that use this approach so you can recommend them to your friends and family! More info here.
Barral Institute (Visceral Manipulation)
More information on the Visceral Mobilization (organ specifically fascial mobilization) treatment approach. More info here.
R3 Physio Podcast
Acupuncturist
Emily Kuentz, L.Ac.
Trinity Oak Acupuncture and Hoolistic WellnessWebsite: https://www.trinityoakwellness.com
Interview with owner and founder of Trinity Oak Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness, Emily Kuentz.
We speak about her background in Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and the specifics of he practice. She specializes in Women’s Health and Wellness as well as infertility.
Show Notes:
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:00 Emily introduces herself, her extensive training, and what she does as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine
- 8:07 What is acupuncture? What effects can it have on the body? What is Chinese medicine and how does it differ from western medicine?
- 10:40 Bulk of Emily’s practice s infertility. How acupuncture can help infertility.
- 11:15 Difference in Acupuncture and western medicine.
- 14:24 Further explanation on why pulses are checked in acupuncture
- 17:40 Emily explains that her business is a faith-based business and how that works its way into her practice.
- 18:10 The importance of “intuition” in clinical practice.
- 19:22 More specifics about Emily’s practice and focus on women’s health issues: PCOS, coming off of birth control, infertility/natural conception.
- 26:00 More on the fertility side of Emily’s practice.
- 29:18 Emily shares a specific case example with infertility in which there were 6 failed IVF transfers
- 31:21 Other approaches that Emily uses in her practice: acupuncture, functional medicine, Chinese medicine, herbal treatments, homeopathy
- 35:20 Clarification on methylated vitamins, epigenetic and gene SNPs (MTHFR specifically)
- 39:56 Emily’s mission with her practice is a ministry to women. She explains more.
- 46:37 Emily’s final thoughts on seeking out an acupuncturist
- 48:59: Emily’s one thing to leave the audience with
Resources: https://www.trinityoakwellness.com
Dirty Genes Book: https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/dirty-genes-by-dr-ben-lynch
NCCAOM (find qualified acupuncturist): https://www.nccaom.org
Instagram: @trinityoakacupuncture
Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Nutritionist
Katie Garrott
VivaWise Functional Wellness, Ft. Worth, TX
Show Notes:
- :30 Katie’s personal journey to function medicine
- 7:36 How nutrition effects pain negatively and positively
- 12:51 What is functional medicine:
- 15:09 Food sensitivities:
- 18:00 How childhood trauma effects chronic pain/obesity/depression :
- 21:50 What services Katie offers (Includes an online program):
- 25:12 Inspiring hope that you can have a greater quality of life than you imagined:
- 27:17How to contact Katie:
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Jake Duncan, PA-C,
Stewarding Life Wellness, Keller, TX
Show Notes:
- Introduction and Jake’s Journey to Functional Medicine. 00:00
- What is Functional Medicine? 6:50
- Difference between Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine. 10:15
- Factors that affect healing that aren’t usually address. 11:49
- Stewarding Life Wellness services and future plans 17:56
- More on emotional trauma 19:34
Other topics
- recap of Functional Medicine 24:00
- Team approach to healing 26:00
- Stewarding Life Wellness contact info 29:42
Trauma Informed Licensed Practicing Counselors
Jenna Mountain, LPC, CST, CSE
Kimberly Galindo, LPC, CST
Aspen Haus Associates, Based in Richardson, TX, Serving the state of TX
https://www.aspenhausassociates.com
Show Notes:
- Introductions 0:00
- Emotional trauma and chronic conditions 10:34
- Emotional components contributing to visceral (organ) tightness 17:16
- EMDR defined. 18:50
- Picture analogy for EMDR 22:41
- EMDR vs other therapies 27:06
- How often is EMDR practiced? 27:50
- Sleep and emotional trauma 29:41
- Steps to take with emotional trauma 33:42
- Healing from trauma takes time, And that’s ok! 41:00
- More about Aspen Haus and future plans. 44:10
Naturopath
Jennifer Trejo, ND
Abundant Life Wellness Center, Ft. Worth
Show Notes:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 3:15 What is Naturopathy?
- 4:21 What are characteristics/commonalities that people who search out Naturopathy
- 6:04 What is Functional Medicine and what does that look like in her practice
- 7:48 Types of clients that ALWC are passionate about.
- 9:18 What contributing factors does she see with chronic conditions
- 10:28 More in depth about chronic infections
- 11:22 Women and breast implants that lead to needing explanation due to toxicity
- 14:00 More on chronic/dormant infections
- 18:50 Chronic infections and physical pain
- 20:30 Epigenetics and neutrogenomics (the role we play in how our genetic predispositions to disease manifest)
- 24:00 Ways our bodies detox and practical suggestions for detoxing
- 29:30 More about Abundant Life Wellness Center and services offered
- 36:30 The importance of a team approach
Podcast Interviews of our Clinicians
- A provocative and entertaining podcast that invites you to get out of the noise and into a more nuanced conversation about the complexities of life. Your hosts, Jenna Mountain and Kimberly Galindo, are two unique professionals and friends who have come together to have meaningful conversations and a little fun along the way.
- Link here to the episode interviewing Jason Racca, PT.
- Topics covered include what treatment approaches Jason uses, visceral mobilizations (what are they and why are they needed), the vagus nerve connection to long standing issues, and more!
- A podcast in which host, Dr. Jarod Carter, covers many topics in starting, transitioning, or topics related to cash based practices. These podcast episodes cover many topics including marketing strategies, start up, transitioning from insurance based models, and more!
- Link here to the episode in which Jason was interviewed about this practice.
- Jason shares his wealth of knowledge about visceral manipulation, manual therapy, and physical therapy practice in general. One of those great talking shop episodes that dives deep into treating pain and the neurologic approach to hands on therapy.
- Link here to the episode in which Jason was interviewed
Recommended Podcasts:
- Dr. Heather Demirci, PT is a fellow physical therapist out in California and owner of Superior Performance Physical Therapy. She does an outstanding job of explaining the style of therapy we practice here at R3 Physio and offers information and a way of thinking that only a few hundred therapists in the world could offer. This podcast has a wealth of information for patients and clinicians alike!
- This podcast is a place for deep conversations about the critical issues of our time in the space of health, wellness, food and politics.
- A good functional medicine informational resource
FREE Nutrition Handout
This is a link to a handout that I have historically given to my patients and clients. For many people dealing with chronic health issues and pain, the food you put in you (or don’t put in you for that matter) can often help or hurt the healing process. Follow this link to download your copy
Guest Blogs and Articles Written About Us
A guest blog Jason contributed to on Pain Hero speaking on important factors to help dancers prevent and minimize injury, maintain health and longevity in their careers, and how to best navigate injuries when they happen.
Canvas Rebel story about our practice, R3 Physio.
Bold Journey article on our practice, R3 Physio.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About R3 Physio In Keller/Alliance...
50+ 5-Star Reviews!
- Dawn L.
★★★★★ 5/5
I highly recommend Jason at R3 Physio. I am so much healthier now than I was even a few years ago! I am able to do things physically that I thought might be gone forever. Jason will educate you on ways you can be healthier with compassion and encouragement. The way the treatments work is hard to explain but it doesn’t hurt, and you feel much better. You will never feel judged at this place. It is understandable why some of us with chronic health struggles would be tempted to give up. However, Never give up on yourself, just go see Jason for help.
- Allie H.
★★★★★ 5/5
R3 Physio is incredible! Jason is one of the most attentive, and knowledgeable physical therapists I’ve come across. He actually listened to me and my pain and made sure I was comfortable during the session. (I suffer from horrid chronic pain). After leaving his office, I got in my car with relief which hadn’t been done in almost a year. There’s no reason to look around for another PT, Jason is amazing and I can’t recommend R3 Physio enough.
