Dooley Noted: 6/9/2015 I want to thank my parents, for never once telling me I was special. In fact, they let me know I was more like everyone else. I did not deserve special treatment. They taught me to see the common ground in everyone I met. We like to own our aches and pains, assuming no one else feels them like we do. While we have our unique perceptions of all things, we get … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/7/2015 Yesterday, I awoke in a relaxed state. I headed to Catalyst SPORT two hours early, since we were hosting a seminar. As I prepped for the day, I was remiss to find a projector cord missing – one hour before the seminar. My relaxed state was abruptly met with panic. So, I depended on the Everyday Fitness I spend every day building up. I sprinted across … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/6/2015 If you feel pressure to be beautiful, this is for you. Sometimes I wonder what it’s like to stop people in their tracks with beauty. The pressure is on to be attractive, smart, funny, sociable, articulate, and giving. Many of us want to be it ALL. You may not stop people in their tracks. Maybe you can’t see it for yourself in the typical mirror. … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/4/2015 The Person: Alex Kurjiaka Profession: Rodan + Fields rep, student How I know her: Her beloved fiancé is my business partner, Joe Boffi. Alex trusted me to assess her movement, and she moves like a dream. How she’s changed me: Alex is the epitome of finding the positive outcomes from life’s struggles. She offers support to the Catalyst SPORT movement mission, and she believes in speaking the … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/3/2015 I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I will be a speaker at the first ever NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) symposium in September. NKT has changed my life in every way imaginable. I have a solid confirmation tool for what I see in my clinical assessment process. I also have a powerful tool with which to assign treatment and homework for my patients. Also, when I’m not certain where … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/2/2015 I hear people tell me often: “I need motivation.” They may have a goal in mind. I have achieved some major goals in my life. What they have in common is that I never stated the words, “I need motivation.” This makes motivation sound mystical, as if is something you obtain. But motivation is a brainchild of passion and desire. Motivation is lies within you, when the … Read more
Dooley Noted: 6/1/2015 Last night, we completed our first ever anatomy seminar in Europe. We celebrated with our host at the top of Europe’s highest building, The Shard. As we engrossed ourselves in laughter and deep conversations, my friend Rob turned to us and thanked us for our presence. It was at that point that I finally realized you are who you hang with. I’ve heard … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/31/2015 Hernias can happen to the best of us. A common type of hernia is a direct Inguinal hernia, where peritoneum (abdominal connective tissue) and intestines can extrude through the anterior abdominal wall. This triangle’s borders include the following structures: 1. Lateral edge of rectus abdominis 2. Inferior epigastric artery 3. Inguinal ligament This area is susceptible to hernia due to the absence of a … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/29/2015 The women in this video is 75. She has a 35-year history of ankylosing spondylitis, a disabling spinal disorder typically coupled with pain and reduced ranges of motion. She has over 20 pins in her spine, as well as a total hip replacement and a bunionectomy. Watch the video, and guess her chief complaint. I’ll wait. Do you have your guess ready? Her chief complaint is a lack of neck movement. She … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/28/2015 Last September, i wrote about significantly hurting my SI (upper back pelvic) joint. It was completely disheartening. My chosen method of treatments were anchored in a strong deadlifting program, created by my business partner, Jason Kapnick. My one-rep max at that time was a moderately efficiently executed 225 pounds. I have consistently trained weekly with the deadlift, following Jason’s program to the letter. My pain is so far gone that i forgot … Read more