Medical Miracles

In this episode of 'Performance Living ' Dr Tony and I start the large discussion of tech in medicine. Did you know that there are three universities in America that now have a cross disciplinary course program of medicine and engineering? That number of programs is guaranteed to grow. Dr Avellino shares four areas that are certainly important for everyone. Those are Diagnosis Transcription Drug Discovery Administrative Efficiencies For more information on Dr. Avellino, please visit: https://www.findingpurposeavellino.com/

In this episode of #PerformanceLiving Dr Anthony Avellino is back and we cover how to become elite by giving back to society. We also discuss how provider wellness is sliding and what can be done to avoid a healthcare meltdown. This mindset enables our doctors to thrive. Provider wellness is essential to achieve the triple aim of providing improved quality care, improved patient experience, and lower costs!

Pediatric Neurosurgeon and key subject matter expert for our #PerformanceLiving topic Dr Anthony Avellino is back. We specifically talk about anxiety, anger, sleep and other aspects of the brain and therefore mental health. Reaching excellence in your life is all about changing your body chemistry through behavior change. 

Living with joint pain is part of growing older, it comes down to as Doc Mike has taught me "manage it"! As a surgeon with the University of Michigan-Sparrow, top notch care is paramount. Will you need joint replacement? Do you know what biologic tech is all about. Listen to this episode and you will. Dr. Shingles serves as the Sports Medicine Medical Director. He is board certified in sports medicine orthopedics and has had the opportunity to advocate for athletic training for students at area high schools. He cares for athletes of all ages including elementary, high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes and has a special interest in reconstructive knee surgery.

Performance Living is all about optimizing performance in mind, body, and spirit. Performance = skill minus interference and listen-learn-heal. Life is great with Dr Avellino sharing his wisdom in our new topic of #PerformanceLiving. For more information on Dr. Anthony Avellino's book "Finding Purpose", please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Purpose-Neurosurgeons-Journey-Healing/dp/B09LGRHNHT

Optimizing performance mind body spirit is critical to sustainable quality of life. Listen as Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony Avellino talks about training, muscle, and strength. How we can make small changes and have massive effects.

Dr. Avellino shares his thoughts on many excellent topics, including. Healthcare in Mid-Michigan How the Lansing community stacks up across the country His journey (Dr. Avellino) how to rebound, and continuously improve. Listen-Learn-Heal

Dr. Mike Shingles is not only my close friend, he is my doctor and has treated my orthopedic needs. A very in-depth conversation along with a special video created with exercises/stretches/treatments for my knee issues. Mike and I cover this topic with a very open conversation. Dr. Shingles serves as the Sports Medicine Medical Director. He is board certified in sports medicine orthopedics and has had the opportunity to advocate for athletic training for students at area high schools. He cares for athletes of all ages including elementary, high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes and has a special interest in reconstructive knee surgery. As Doc Mike says- I help athletes of all ages overcome orthopedic injuries to return to sport and function safely and efficiently by customizing treatment based on each person’s goals and life circumstances for an optimal outcome.

The stories of the 'Life of Megan' are a great example of powering through adversity. I like to say "through adversity grows opportunity" if that is true, and I believe it is, than Megan Merchant is a 'resilience' badass!!! As a Health and Wellness Educator and Coach, Megan Merchant has been a positive influence in her community for over two decades. Megan has designed and facilitated courses both in person and online to help individuals and groups reach a higher state of wellness and joy. Megan’s dedication to both the knowledge of wellness topics along with the art of effective communication make her a force for inspiring and fostering lasting health changes with her clients. Dance was Megan’s first passion and has endured as the greatest teacher of her life; she continues to integrate movement and music in her work in unique and intentional ways. Megan utilizes a variety of methods in a gentle, uplifting, and compassionate framework where her clients can be heard and helped in the areas that matter to them. Here are the links to the organizations mentioned at the end of the interview- National Board Health and Wellness Coaches, Find a Coach: NBHWC, https://nbhwc.org/ Toastmasters International, Find a Club: https://www.toastmasters.org/