Dooley Noted: 1/17/2015 The Person: Robert Kavanagh Profession: physiotherapist, seminar instructor and host How I know him: I met Rob at NKT II London in Feb 2013. That seminar hooked me to NKT and it’s community, which included Rob (the seminar host and attendee). How he’s changed me: Rob is like a brother I’ve never had. He continuously gives me advice from the male perspective and shows me the learning never stops. As a powerful … Read more
Dooley Noted: 1/3/2015 The Person: Artemis Scantalides Profession: strength coach, co-owner of Iron Body Studios How I know her: Artemis was my assistant instructor at a kettlebell certification over two years ago. Currently, she is my personal strength distance coach and programmer How she’s changed me: Artemis has shown me that excuses have no room with goal setting. When I saw her tiny hand barely surround the handle of a 24 kilo kettlebell, I knew … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/21/2014 The Person: Jake Aurelian Profession: Author, comedian How I know him: Jake has been one of my best friends since he walked into my workplace at age 21. How he’s changed me: Through his example, he taught me to follow my passions and make them my career. He also taught me to maintain kindness, no matter who is unkind to me. His lack of judgment shows the power of true compassion for … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/28/2014 The Person: Eric Chessen Profession: Exercise physiologist and founder of Autism Fitness, and co-founder/co-owner of Stronger Than U (an incredible strength equipment company) How I know him: Marjorie Brook, LMT, asked me at a seminar, “Do you know Eric Chessen?” My life would never be the same. How he’s changed me: In less than a year, he has shown me that being polite is a priority. He has taught me that being … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/22/2014 The Person: David Weinstock Profession: educator, author, body worker, founder of NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) How I know him: I followed Dr. Perry Nickelston’s Facebook page, which showed a picture of David and Perry at the first-ever NYC-based NKT seminar. If Perry did it, I listened. I booked the next closest seminar. One and a half years later, I completed all three NKT levels and assisted David at 7 seminars. He then chose … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/15/2014 The Person: Dr. Barry Berg Profession: Anatomist, educator How I know him: During my masters degree, I completed an externship assisting Dr. Berg in his lab at SUNY Upstate’s physical therapy program How he’s changed me: Barry taught me that a true academic could be free from stuffiness and pretention. He welcomed me with open arms and saw my value as a manual therapist teaching anatomy. He taught me I could be … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/9/2014 The Person: Barry Hooper Profession: Licensed massage therapist How I know him: I had the honor of lead instructing Barry at his first ever NeuroKinetic Therapy seminar. He now assists me at seminars as a teacher. How he’s changed me: He taught me the power of appreciating the dark sides as contrasts to the light. And he can quote Jack Nicholson from “A Few Good Men” in unison with me. He is … Read more
Dooley Noted: 11/1/2014 The Person: Jill White Profession: Driver Recruiter How I know her: Jill is my best friend of 35+ years – and was my next door neighbor in youth. How she’s changed me: She has the purest heart of anyone I’ve known, and since childhood, she’s taught me to find laughter and love in everything I do. Her responses to a list of questions, each with a three-word answer max. Book that changed … Read more