Dooley Noted: 12/7/2015 Saturday, I was in town for a change. So naturally, I spent my day at the house of movement we built: Catalyst SPORT. I treated patients into the afternoon, which was followed by our first Kettlebell Skills Workshop. People of all backgrounds came, from physical therapists to people just wanting to learn how to use the “cannonball with a handle” known as a kettlebell. Some were very … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/6/2015 For the last three months, I’ve spent exorbitant time in the laboratory. Of all the fascinating things I get to share with students, by far one of the most amazing is a pelvic hemisection. Since it’s not a typical surgery, it may be the only time the students get to partake in such an enormously educational event. i assisted them as they cut through the pubic symphysis, the anterior joint that holds … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/3/2015 Yesterday, I entered the anatomy lab with a heavy heart. It was my own. I knew I had to do things that open up my heart. I care immensely for my students and want them to have a comforting, fascinating gross anatomy dissection experience. So I took a few hits to help them through some difficult dissections. I helped two groups complete the arduous (and for some, unpleasant) task of removing impacted … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/2/2015 There will be very tough days. Yesterday was one for me. I felt myself leaking out happiness consistently over the day, like air leaking from a tire. Challenging event after challenging event kept showing its adversary nature. By the end of the day, I had sabotaged myself pretty effectively by making sure every ounce of it was gone. I woke up with an angel’s shake – … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/1/2015 This weekend, I experienced anger. I currently hold a rigid attitude that I’m never staying anywhere I’m not welcome or anywhere I don’t want to be. I either find a way to enjoy it – or I see myself out of it. I lost my cool. It’s the truth about which I’m not proud. I was in a situation where I tried to make myself comfortable … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/29/2015 In early September, I was struck with a serious respiratory infection. It weakened me to the point of not being able to properly articulate speech. This condition is known as laryngitis, when the voicebox mucosa is inflamed, and dysphonia when the neuromusculoskeletal system is compromised. I believe I had a bit of both. For nearly three months, I had chronic hoarseness and little time for vocal rest. For some, this may be … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/27/2015 Some people have terrible, unthinkable things happen with them – things they never deserved nor welcomed. These things are not a reflection of their characters. My nephew and godson is one of these people. He’s one of the calmest people I’ve ever known – although his parents are quite rambunctious people. I find myself trying to meet him in his peace. His girlfriend is sweet and … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/26/2015 This year has been a storm of difficulty and wonder, despair and happiness. No matter which way the pendulum swings, I am always grateful for the lessons I learn. This is not a comprehensive list. I’ve imbibed a bit, so forgive me if I forgot something crucial. I am thankful… 1. …for the full recovery from two injuries that threatened to sideline my strength. 2. …for the … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/24/2015 Times they are a changing. We are about to round out our first year of laying the foundation for our exciting new seminar series, Immaculate Dissection. We are into our second year of helping people move well, pain-free and often at Catalyst SPORT. And I’m embarking on the most exciting romantic relationship of my life. All three are in their formative stages. Laying a foundation can … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/23/2015 Two years ago, I could press the 20 kilo kettle bell once on each side. I forced a 22 kilo to go up on one side – only to get my SFG II certification. And it wasn’t pretty. I knew back then I could do better. But doing better meant listening to people who are stronger than I and trusting them to design a program that I must follow to … Read more