Dooley Noted: 3/25/2015 It started in November 2014. I woke up with pain in the back of my arm. As I was warming up for a workout, I couldn’t bear weight on my right arm without getting searing 10/10 pain in the back of my arm. I passed all the orthopedic tests. I had consistent acupuncture, herbal, chiropractic, massage and physical therapy treatments. I was assessed by an orthopedist. Seven different therapists. Seven different opinions. … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/24/2015 Some people think Facebook isn’t real life. But real life is changing. I can’t recall my last phone call that wasn’t my mother. I live far from my family. I meet around 2,000 new people a year. Keeping up with them would be impossible by phone or by meetings. So, I stay connected with them via Facebook and email. So, when I had an overwhelming week, I received multiple communications of people … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/23/2015 This last weekend, I had the honor of lead instructing the Level I NeuroKinetic Therapy seminar in New York City at Catalyst SPORT. This seminar was special for many reasons. The gym I co-own, which houses my practice, was the host for the seminar. My two business partners, Jason Kapnick and Joe Boffi, were attendees. These two expert trainers have seen how NKT has helped their clients and themselves, so they wanted … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/21/15 Last night, I ended an arduous midweek. It wasn’t particularly hectic, but I was hit with significant stressors. In my despondent state, I took a moment to wonder if I was actually doing anyone any good. For a quick moment, I heard myself whisper, “Am I following the right path in life?” Then, my last patient of the week arrived. It was visit 4. She told me how strong she was becoming, … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/20/15 The Person: Evan Marcantonio Profession: strength and health coach How I know him: I met Evan through his equally incredible wife, Liz, via a bodybuilding fantasy camp in 2010. We have both significantly changed our fitness focus, and are now both kettlebell giryas. How he’s changed me: When I had the honor of assessing Evan, his forthright nature and eagerness to change showed me that even fitness professionals need other fitness professionals … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/19/2015 Jetlag is not fun. Jetlag plus heartbreak is even less fun. Add those to the gossip mill trying to threaten your professionalism, and it makes for a three-day shot of sleep deprivation. I live my life by intense rules of truth and integrity. So when my integrity is threatened, I can’t lay there defenseless. I investigate. That took up several hours of my evening, into this morning. And I found what I … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/18/15 Yesterday, I had the honor of lecturing to a group of about 30 OBGYN residents. We discussed the anatomy of the pelvic floor, as it pertains to the bony and ligamentous attachments to the pelvis. These group of residents are learning a procedure to help with urinary stress incontinence and urinary bladder prolapse. They are working on perfecting a technique that minimizes invasion into important pelvic floor musculature and fascia, while providing … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/17/2015 When I have a moment of visible emotion or stress, some people don’t react as if it’s normal. I get comments like, “Whoa, I thought you were superhuman!” But from what I’ve seen in blockbuster movies, even superheroes run the gamut of emotions. They have much trouble maintaining relationships, due to their service to a cause. I suppose I’m not completely far from that description. So, I wasn’t shocked when I came … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/16/2015 We live in a world of instant gratification. People want weight loss, strength, and performance results as soon as they pay a fee. They out-source. They give up on themselves before they’ve even committed to a goal. I’ve lost my share of weight. I’ve gained my share of strength and performance, too. What I’ve learned is that you need to in-source exponentially more than you out-source. There’s no magic program for your … Read more
Dooley Noted: 3/15/2015 Today, we completed NKT Level I in Melbourne, Australia. On day one, I saw an attendee I recognized, but I couldn’t tell from where. I asked her, and she said I probably knew her from Active Release Technique (ART). I was shuttled into a time machine, at the Chicago Upper Extremity ART course I took in 2007. Immediately, I remembered her impeccable instruction and phenomenal palpation skills. And I also remembered how … Read more