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.

Resources:

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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.

Resources:

Charkalis Chiropractic Center, Stowe, VT

802-253-7004

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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.

Resources:

Website to contact Dr. Louder

Instagram @dr.louder

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Dr. Elizabeth Welch shares her breakthrough to helping her patients finally correct their posture.

A word from Dr. Welch:

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.

Resources:

getposturefit.com

PostureFit on Facebook

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SynerFuse™ is a Minnesota-based medical device company innovating the spine industry with its integrated approach to spinal fusion and chronic pain. The patented SynerFuse™ procedure, Electric Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (e-TLIF™), combines fusion with direct nerve stimulation to address chronic low back and leg pain that is unaddressed in traditional spinal fusion surgery.

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.

Resources:

https://www.synerfuse.com/

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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.

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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.

Resources:

Connect with Dr. McKee

Dr. Mckee's office 810-223-2439

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Instagram @McKeeChiro

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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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