Equalign Podcast

Equalign Podcast

By: Equalign Wendy Coren DC and Dave Lundquist DC

Language: en-us

Categories: Health, Fitness, Alternative

Bringing Tools Techniques and Ideas to you for Animal Health and Fitness

Episodes

Inspirations from Temple Grandin Ph.D.
Dec 15, 2025

Temple Grandin speaks for the rights of animals. If you have had a chance to read her books, watch her movie or listen to her speak please find a way and time to do so. She spoke recently at the American Association of Equine Practitioners and spoke about animals and their fear responses. Listen along as we talk about how best to respond to animals that have a high fear response. 

Duration: 00:14:11
Traveling With Your Pet
Dec 01, 2025

Tis the season for traveling with your pet. So many injuries happen with pets and travel. Getting in and out of the car causes the most incidents followed by car accidents. Listen along as we talk about traveling with your dog/cat/horse and some of our recommendatiions to help eliminate some travel issues. 

Duration: 00:13:31
The Importance of Flow
Nov 17, 2025

Establishing a flow is so important when working with animals. Developing a good flow creates confidence and provides trust. Flow is your ability to get smoothly from point A to point B. It involves being thorough and using a pettern of movement that is efficient, meaning less energy expenditure for the task at hand and that allows you to serve more. Listen along as we discuss the importance of developing flow.

Duration: 00:15:16
Why Not You
Nov 03, 2025

During our careers we have come across some things that we cannot explain or find research on to support our hypothesis. When that happens what do you do. We create a theory and hypothesis and set out trying to prove or disprove said hypothesis . If you don't do it then who will? So why not You? Listen along as we discuss some hypothesis and what we have done with it. 

Duration: 00:14:11
Persistance
Oct 27, 2025

One of the biggest keys to success in anything in life is persistence. Once is never. You can't go to the gym one time and expect a big change. Your persistence in what you do will determine the outcome. In chiropractic one adjustment can be a miracle and we like miracles. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Persistency in treatment will create the desired results. Listen along as we discuss persistency and consistency for success. 

Duration: 00:13:35
Connection and Celebration
Oct 13, 2025

Life is about the connection. Connections will get you further in life than pure knowledge. The connections you make with people and animals will determine the success you have in life. Listen along as we talk about connections and the celebration of life. 

Duration: 00:13:49
Toot Your Horn
Sep 22, 2025

To attract what you want in life you need to let others know what you can do and how it will be beneficial to them. Your intent and desire to inspire others can be contagious. So many of our contacts in life are superficial only because we do not talk about ourselves. If you want to let others know what you know and how you are able to do what you are capable of you need to Toot Your Horn. Listen along as we talk about how to Toot Your Horn. 

Duration: 00:15:15
Chiropractic Expectations
Sep 15, 2025

Every client that has an animal that you intend to treat has expectations of what you will do and the results they will get. Asking a client what their expectations are allows you to understand what they are looking for and you can now decide if that is reasonable and matches what you expect. So many factors can inhibit those expectations. Listen along as we discuss expectations. 

Duration: 00:14:36
Compassionomics: A Book Report
Sep 08, 2025

Compassion is the difference that makes the difference. The book Wonder Drug written by Stephen Trzeciak MD and Anthony Mazzearelli MD discusses how compassion and empathy increase a persons ability to heal and they bring the reciepts. The book discusses studies of bloodwork, MRIs and research projects all proving the amazing benefits of compassion. Listen along as we discuss compassionomics and how you can better improve the health and life of the people and animals you treat. 

Duration: 00:19:14
Equalign Interviews Dr Rikki Schultz DVM and coauthor of Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines
Aug 25, 2025

It is always an amazing pleasure to meet and speak with someone who has changed the course of your ability to help animals. Dr Rikki Schultz co-authored the book Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines along with Vibeke Elbrond. Their work has aided in the treatment of many equine and canine partners throughout the world. Please enjjoy listening to her story and how her work has changed the way we look at animals. 

Duration: 00:16:13
There Are Solutions with Dr Marc Ellis
Aug 22, 2025

Dr Marc Ellis is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that studied under Dr Ted Carrick. He runs a highly successful office in Marietta, Georgia called Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center. Dr Ellis deals with post concussion syndromes as well as a miriad of other neurological maladies like long covid. Listen to Dr Ellis discuss his journey and how he can help find your solution. 

Duration: 00:23:05
100 Ways to Improve the Day
Aug 04, 2025

We made up a list of 100 siimple things that anyone can do to improve your day. As we begin the list think of your 100 ways that you can do to improve your day. 

Duration: 00:17:23
Maybe!
Jul 28, 2025

You will always be asked questions from the owners of animals about your treatment and your plan. Many questions will be difficult to answer without more information and understanding of the animal and its environment. Maybe is and the answer to give. This maybe is a lead in to an educational moment for the practitioner as well as the owner. This is when you begin to look inot all the possibilities of what makes the healing possible. Listen along as we discuss how maybe is the best answer. 

Duration: 00:14:50
Treating the Young Ones
Jul 14, 2025

Evaluating the young animals or humans for biomechanical deficienciies is essential for proper growth and function. The birthing process alone has been documented to create the first subluxations of the spine in humans as well as animals. Early evaluation and adjusting can lead to better physiology and biomechanics. As the tree is bent so grows the tree. 

Duration: 00:12:42
Tom Neuman: Red Light Therapy
Jul 07, 2025

In honor of our friend and colleague who passed away this week, Tom Neuman, thank you for introducing us and the so many clients to the world of healing thru red light. We first met Tom at the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He dedicated his life to making quality red light products for the animal and human world. He sponsored many riders and their horses touting the benefits of red light. His introduction of red light to our practice was one of the best new tools added to our toolbox in the last 15 years. Thank you Tom and RIP...

Duration: 00:14:20
The Best Time is NOW!
Jun 23, 2025

Life can be very busy and distractions abound. We are great at coming up with excuses and reasons why we can put things off and the best time to do them is NOW. How many times have you said to yourself that you will do it later and a week goes by and you forgot all about it. Listen along as we discuss doing it NOW.

Duration: 00:13:28
Moving Forward
Jun 16, 2025

First time we heard about forward moving we were booking a horse adventure in France and the owner of the company we booked thru kept saying that the horses were very forward moving. I realize what he meant after day one on those horses. They were young, fast and not well trained and loved to gallop. Moving forward is generally a good direction to go. Listen along as we discuss forward moving in all aspects of life.

Duration: 00:13:29
Confidence and Competence
Jun 09, 2025

 Confidence is definitely sensed by the animals and people that you work with and can easily be lost when the level of competence does not equal the level of confidence. Listen along as we discuss the differences. 

Duration: 00:14:32
Saftey Creates Cooperation
Jun 02, 2025

When working with animals is important to remember that safety creates cooperation. An animal in pain will be in a fight or flight mode and the only way to bring them out of that is to let the animal know that its environment and what you are about to do is safe. Animals can sense your calmness or your fear. Which one do you exude? Listen along as we discuss how saftey creates cooperation.

Duration: 00:13:50
Declutter
May 19, 2025

It is the time of year when spring cleaning takes center stage. We are not just talkinig about stuff. We are talking about every aspect of your life. Lok around and find out what is no longer working or what no longer is functional. Let it go. Gift it to someone who may need it in their life at this time. Lighten your load. Listen along as we discuss our spring cleaning. 

Duration: 00:14:42
The Difference That Makes a Difference with Dr Jamie Courbanou
May 12, 2025

Equalign interviews Dr Jamie Courbanou, a working physical therapist. Her approach to human ailments and rehab have made a big difference in Dr Wendy's issues since the auto accident. Her overall body approach and close guidance is the difference that makes a difference. Listen along as we discuss her philosophy and tools she uses to improve biomechanics and reduce pain. 

Duration: 00:19:35
Kinesiology Taping Misconceptions
May 05, 2025

Kinesiology taping is a completely different philosophy from athletic taping. Kinesiology taping is about communicating to the brain to bring awareness to a certain area of the body that needs healing or improved biomechanics. Listen along as we discuss the functiion and the misconceptions of using tape. 

Duration: 00:17:39
Life Coach Tori Eversmann
Apr 28, 2025

Every athlete we deal with has a coach. Even the best in the world have a coach. Someone who has an outside perspective and gives advice to improve the quality of your life/sport. How would you benefit from a life coach. Listen along as we speak to Tori Eversmann and her journey to helping herself and others. You can find her info at www.the5q.com

Duration: 00:21:58
Dedication
Apr 21, 2025

We dedicate so much of our lives to many things and yet do we really understand the purpose of our dedication? What does it take to be dedicated to something? What are the necessary parameters? In order to have a successful dedication to a project we need to know a number of things that will determine the path and what it takes to stay on that path. Listen along as we discuss dedication. 

Duration: 00:13:13
Advocacy for Health
Apr 14, 2025

I this day of age being an advocate for the health of yourself and your animals can be a daunting and necessay task. To be the advocate will take time and resources and knowing the right questions and finding options. In this episode we will speak of advocacy and what it takes to be in that position. 

Duration: 00:13:35
When Technique Matters!
Apr 07, 2025

Proper biomechanics of the practitioner and patient create a better adjusting and healing experience. So many times we have watched practitioners adjusting animal in odd positions of both the animal and the practitioner. Off balance positions leads to less effective adjustments as you can lose speed and proper angles of thrust. Improper positioning of the animal can lead to ineffective adjusting and even create a different issue. Listen along as we discuss when technique matters. 

Duration: 00:14:13
Using Observation to Help Your Animal
Apr 07, 2025

We are always asked by owners how best to help their animals. We always say that it starts with observation. How and when did you notice this behavioral or mechanical issue begin? What specifically do you notice that has changed? The power to observe in both a micro and macro environment really helps the practitioner determine the best course for correction. Listen along as we discuss the power of observation. 

Duration: 00:13:31
Sometimes Its Complicated
Mar 17, 2025

Things don't always line up the way we expect them to in life. Sometimes when you see a client and they explain the symptoms of what they believe is going on it doesn't always mean that all the symptoms are related to the same cause. What do you do in this situation and how do you handle it? Listen along as we discuss the issue of things not lining up.

Duration: 00:13:12
What Motivates You?
Mar 10, 2025

What makes you get out of bed in the morning and want to be the best version of yourself? Are you motivated by the carrott or the stick? How have you gotten to this place in life and are you happy with the results? Liisten along as we talk about the importance of understanding how to get motivated.

Duration: 00:14:02
I Tried That!
Mar 03, 2025

How many times have you heard or said that sentence? What is your response when you hear that being said? Having heard those words so many times before we have learned that you need to investigate what specifically they mean by that and what are the parameters of what they tried. Listen along as we discuss how to handle that line of discussion. 

Duration: 00:14:17
New Adjustable Stirrups by Ryde-equestrian with Tove Chamness
Feb 24, 2025

We are always looking for any product that improves your riding ability. We had a recommendation about a new stirrup on the market that we heard good things about and were excited to try. We love the concept and the product and found immediate improvement in foot postion and leg positioning. Listen along as we discuss the new Ryde Adjustable stirrups. 

Tove Chamness

www.ryde-equestrian.com

@ryde.equestrian


Duration: 00:13:34
One New Thing
Feb 17, 2025

This is a process we have had our whole career. If we go to a seminar we believe that if we come away having learned one new thing then the seminar was a success. Learn one new thing per month, per week, per day, whatever you are comfortable with in your present state. Life is learning and you may as well learn something that will enhance your life as well as others. 

Duration: 00:15:00
Pain First
Feb 10, 2025

When working with animals we have found that dealing with the pain first allows the practitioner to more effectively treat the animal. Pain is not necessarily an indicator to the overall health of the animal but dismissing the pain can lead to unwanted consequences, like getting bit or kicked. Listen along as we discuss pain and how we work with animals in pain so that they feel safe, listened to and respond better to treatment. 

Duration: 00:14:59
Is It a Job, a Career or a Calling?
Feb 03, 2025

It is time to talk business with returning guest professional dressage trainer Reese Stanfield.  So many trainers, barn owners, and animal owners need to sit back and calculate how much money and time and labor they need to commit to make a business successful. The statistics on how many don't pay themselves, have no clue what the basics actual costs are is really high in the industry. Listen along as we talk statistics with Reese and more importantly, solutions. 

Reese can be contacted at Reese@horseradionetwork.com

Duration: 00:26:39
If It Matters, Measure It
Jan 27, 2025

If it matters than you need to measure it. Measuring is a tool for finding a base line so you know where you are starting and how to know if what you are doing is actually working. Listen along as we discuss measuring tools and the philosophy of measurement. 

Duration: 00:13:35
Vetramil: Healing with Honey
Jan 20, 2025

In this episode Equalign interviews Liesje of Vetramil. This product is new to the US and has been the leading wound care medication in Europe for over 20 years. Listen along as we discuss some of the many products and how they can benefit your animals. For more information please contact Liesje Johnson
Liesje Johnson from Vetramil.com
liesje.johnson@vertamil.com

Duration: 00:17:15
Better or Different
Jan 13, 2025

This week we have had a lot of chiropractic discussions about technique. Did you know there are over 180 chiropractic techniques? Guess what? They all have benefit for someone. We had a client asking us about how we did what we do and I explained to the best of my ability at the time and I got a text later that said " I get it, what you do is better." I had to explain that what we do is not better but different. This is a idea that can be expanded in life. Listen along as we discuss Better or...

Duration: 00:14:59
New Year's Resolutions
Dec 30, 2024

Happy New Year to all our Equalign listeners and thank you for your patronage. As we look forward to the New Year it is important to assess the past year. What worked? What didn't have the outcome you expected? What in your personal life needs an update? What is your purpose and desires and do they line up? Listen along as we discuss how to make and keep your New Year's Resolutions.

Duration: 00:14:17
Equalign Interviews Dr. Rick Amy Speaking About Laser Myths
Dec 23, 2024

Dr Rick Amy is a chiropractor who specialized in clinical neurology and is the person responsible for getting lasers FDA approved. He has been using and designing lasers for human and animal application for the last 25 years. He has vast clinical and educational knowledge on the subject and is here to dispel some of the many myths about laser applications. 

Duration: 00:25:14
Andrea Sinner: Newcomer To The Horse World
Dec 16, 2024

Andrea Sinner is an equestrian, attorney and horse owner and investor. Her knowledge on what it takes to be in the horse world as a rider, owner or investor is so vital for the success of the dream. Every aspect of horse ownership and management can be found in this book. We have been in the horse world for 40 years and still find information in this book we didn't know. Andrea Sinner can be reached on her website at www.andreasinner.com  Andrea.P.Sinner@gmail.com or be reached by phone 5612844287

Duration: 00:22:05
Frustration vs Fascination
Dec 09, 2024

The learning process can be fun or frustrating. Which one do you think has a faster learning curve? It is actually our mindset at the time of learning is what determines the speed at which we learn.  Fascination will lead to faster and more efficient learning. Frustration shuts you down and slows and can even stop the learning process. Listen along as we discuss our ability to learn. 

Duration: 00:15:27
Prevention
Dec 02, 2024

Prevention is the key to a healthy life style for all creatures. So many times we are called out for an issue that the animal has incurred. That is not preventative care. Listen along as we discuss how preventative care can be more effective for better longevity and health and more cost effective.

Duration: 00:15:05
Gratitude
Nov 25, 2024

During this Thanksgiving week let gratitude be your attitude. When you come from a place of gratitude you begin to see all the good in the world. Our focus becomes our driving force. What do you have gratitude for in your life? Have you expressed this gratitude to others? Listen along as we share our gratitude to you, our listeners!

Duration: 00:08:34
An Educational Weekend
Nov 11, 2024

We are just back from the American Veterinary Chiropractics Associations annual conference with new knowledge gained and more excitement for learning new things that benefit our practice and the health of our animals.  Listen along as we discuss what we learned this past weekend and how important it is to participate in a community that supports animal chiropractic. 

Duration: 00:16:26
What To Do First
Nov 11, 2024

We get a lot of calls from people that ask how do I tape this area or how do I laser this area and on what setting. What we always ask is what did you start with treatment wise? Chiropractic first we always say. There are factors that require be done for animals that willl allow the adjustments to be more effective. Listen along as we discuss what to do first.

Duration: 00:13:46
Unlocking the Bodies Potential
Nov 04, 2024

Equalign introduces James Knox and The Exercise Antidote. The Exercise Antidote is an osteopathic inspired method that uses innovative therapies and exercise to eliminate complex problems in the body. Focusing on long-term wellness and vitality, TEA's method is the antidote to pain and health pathologies, empowering the body to achieve optimal function. 
You can check out James Knox at https://bit.ly/tea2 and on instagram @xerciseantidote

Duration: 00:32:49
Topline of the Equine and Canine
Oct 28, 2024

We evaluate toplines every day of our equine and canine clients. There is not an animal that we have seen that can use help in some area of that topline due to a infinte number of reason how the issues have occurred. How we evaluate and discern how to treat is a major part of practice. Listen along as we discuss toplines. 

Duration: 00:13:16
When the Student is Ready.....
Oct 21, 2024

The teacher appears! How ready are you to learn new information and where do you go to find it and how do you find it. Life is about learning and there are many lessons to be had. Equalign is always looking to learn new information that makes us better at what we do and how we do it. Listen along as we discuss the student and the teacher!

Duration: 00:12:48
Community
Oct 14, 2024

The last few weeks of climate issues across the states has lead to a huge movement of community. Community is important for support and aid during times of crisis and need. Who is part of your community? Who will show up in times of need and duress? How do you define your community and who do you show up for in times of need? Listen along as discuss community and it importance to humanity.

Duration: 00:12:02
Kinesiotaping
Oct 07, 2024

Kinesiotaping is a great tool to add to your toolbox. It wiil come in handy for you, your animals and your patients. This episode Dr Wendy and Dr. Dave discuss the many uses of kinesiotaping and some simple applications that you can do today. 

Duration: 00:17:33
Range of Motion
Sep 23, 2024

Range of motion is a term we throw around a lot and realize clients do not always know what we mean or how we judge issues with range of motion. Range of motion can have many determining factors for every individual animal so how do you determine normal versus abnormal and then what do you do about it? Listen along as we answer these questions. 

Duration: 00:14:51
Chiropractic
Sep 16, 2024

We are going back to our roots and talking about chiropractic and how it relates to you and your animals. Listen along as we discuss our version of chiropractic and how we evaluate and treat according to each and every human, horse or dog that is seen. 

Duration: 00:15:42
Neurointergration
Sep 09, 2024

When you look up neurointegration you will find it is not actually a word, yet! We like to use the word to refer to what is necessary post adjustment. The body needs to integrate all parts of the body to adapt to the changes made. Sometimes this includes specific exercises, tape, supports, biofeedback, and other modalities to create new neurological patterns. Listen along as we explain neurointergration.

Duration: 00:14:24
Most Common Questions for Equalign Answered
Sep 02, 2024

Commonly asked question that Equalign hears from clients are answered in this podcast. How do I know my animal needs to be adjusted? How long will the adjustment last? When does my animal need to be seen again? What can I do to assist the adjustment? What affects might I notice after my animal is adjusted? Listen along to find the answers. 

Duration: 00:16:10
Motion E-Motion
Aug 26, 2024

Equalign is all about motion. Lack of motion or too much motion can create a health issue in all mammals. Evaluating motion and e-motion will determine your ability to resolve an issue. Listen along as we discuss motion and how e-motion plays a part in our evaluation and treatment of four and two legged creatures. 

Duration: 00:13:58
Local and Global
Aug 19, 2024

When working with clients, horse, dog, human, it is important to remember that everything is connected. Just because an animal may present with an area that has lack of motion you must look globally as well. Many times what you see is not the main issue but a compensation for something else. Listen along as we discuss how to approach lack of mobility using the tools we have at hand. 

Duration: 00:14:45
Feet Don't Fail Me Now
Aug 12, 2024

Feet in any species is a part of the body that can immediately affect the health and well being. Equalign always looks at the feet of all of our clients whether dog, cat, human or horse. A small pebble in your shoe or under the pad of a horse shoe can create lameness and improper mobility. Listen along as we discuss the importance of maintaining proper shoeing and foot mechanics. 

Duration: 00:15:48
Perspectives On Expanding Your Practice
Aug 05, 2024

Equalign is in growth phase and we have brought on a new doctor of chiropractic. Please help us welcome to Equalign Dr. Sabrina Ragsdale. Listen along as we hear her story and how she will help with human, canine and equine needs. 

Duration: 00:15:18
Perspectives On Expanding Your Practice
Aug 05, 2024

Equalign is in another growth phase and it has required us to add a new doctor to the practice. Please help us welcome Dr Sabrina Ragsdale to the practice. She brings with her the love of chiropractic and animals and the skills necessary to continue the quality expected of Equalign. 

Duration: 00:11:07
Continued Growth
Jul 29, 2024

This episode is dedicated to growth. Growth is necessary in any practice. Growth of knowledge, growth of personel, growth of financial security, growth of information exchange. So many possible areas of growth are necessary. The Equalign family is growing by adding new blood to the practice. Let's welcome Dr Sabrina Ragsdale to Equalign. Listen along as we discuss growth. 

Duration: 00:14:21
Miracles
Jul 22, 2024

Miracles happen every day and you are a part of them. Sometimes we do what we do and forget to celebrate the miracles whether they are small our huge! If you want to build your practice you need to let your clients know when you have been part of a miracle. If you have never seen miracle then you may need to change your definition of a miracle. Listen to Equalign talk about miracles in every day life. 

Duration: 00:13:18
Correlation is not Causation
Jul 15, 2024

Correlation is not causation. We spend a lot of time asking why and when we do it limits our capacity to deal with the issue at hand. First we must deal with the presenting issue and later we can try to discover the causation and make the most logical correlation. Listen as we discuss the difference and how it is important. 

Duration: 00:15:09
Preparedness
Jul 01, 2024

To reduce stress for travel for professional and personal events requires a bit of organization. We have made trips that span as much as 5 months. When you leave for a long trip it is essential that you have a good plan and know what you need to have with you and how to pack so that things are accessible when they are needed. Listen along as we talk about our experiences in preparedness. 

Duration: 00:15:14
Word Matter
Jun 17, 2024

Words are an auditory expression of what is going on in our minds. Words have a direct physiological effect on our health mentally and physically. In this podcast we will discuss the relationship we have with words and what we can do to improve our internal and external world.

Duration: 00:14:29
Using PEMF
Jun 10, 2024

We have been using PEMF or pulsed electromagnetic frequency in our practice for humans and animals for the last 18 years.  We have seen some amazing miracles with it and have helped so many two and four legged creatures. Listen along to how PEMF can benefit your life.

Duration: 00:13:58
Equaling Interviews Colby Tucker an Equestrian Personal Trainer and Nutritionalist
May 27, 2024

Colby Tucker is a certified personal trainer and nutritionalist that works with equestrians in the Ocala area. We found her on Instagram and had to meet her and talk with her about her work as it is in line with our philosophy of being Fit to Be First. Listen along as she discusses how her work can improve your riding and you everyday life.
Colby can be reached on Instagram at Athletic_Equestrian@instagram and www.beachand bridge workouts.com

Duration: 00:34:09
Video Evidence
May 20, 2024

Take before and after videos of the animals you are working with so you can see and demonstrate the affects of your techniques. I can't tell you how many times we have said "Wow, I wish we had a before video!" Video is a great educational tool and a great way to show people your work on social media for building your practice. Listen along as we discuss the use of video in treatment and education.

Duration: 00:13:59
Feet Don't Fail Me Now!
May 13, 2024

Feet are the first proprioceptive organ to make contact with the ground giving you important information before you begin movement. Thhis is true in the humans, horses and dogs we treat. Evaluating the movement and support structures (shoes and nail) needs to be part of your routine. Listen along as we discuss feet for humans, dogs and horses. 

Duration: 00:16:22
Can or Can't Your Right
May 06, 2024

Whether you believe you can or can't do something you are right.  In order for you to be capable of something you have to be in the right mind set for it to happen. Listen along as we discuss mind set for accomplishing your tasks.

Duration: 00:14:33
Lifting Your Canine
Apr 22, 2024

We watch a lot of people that come to see us for their dog getting in and out of the cars. We like to observe how the animal and its owner perform the maneuver of getting in and out of different vehicles. People are either part of the problem of part of the solution. Listen along as we discuss proper lift techniques for the human and the canine companion,

Duration: 00:14:04
Red Light Research
Apr 15, 2024

Red light therapy is getting splashed all over the health market and with good reason. The research is there to back up the claims. Not all red light is the same and which ones are the most beneficaial and how does it work? Listen along as we discuss red light and its effectiveness and the research that supports it.

Duration: 00:14:32
Rest and Rehab
Apr 01, 2024

Probably one of the most common questions you will get as a practitioner is what kind of exercises can I do for my injury? New injuries require rest and a chance for the healing process to begin. Exercising immeidately after an injury can create further damage. There are other alternatives to exercise that can be used to aid the healing process. Listen along as we discuss rest and rehab.

Duration: 00:16:29
Video for Evaluation
Mar 18, 2024

The use of video to help in evaluating movement is a greet tool for the practitioner, trainer and owner. Videoing an animal in work or in play can give us as practitioners a better insight to causation and also help us locate areas of imbalance. With horse rider combos it gives us a chance to see if it the horse of the rider creating the issue. Listen along as we discuss how we use video in practice. 

Duration: 00:15:52
Are You In It For The Long Haul?
Mar 04, 2024

Are you in it for the long haul? As a client, practitioner, owner you are building a lasting relationship. What do you want out of it and how long do you want to be in it? Listen along as we discuss the different aspects of relationships of health care today.

Duration: 00:14:25
Listen and Learn From Your Animals
Feb 26, 2024

Your ability to listen and learn how animals relate to you when you are evaluating them will be directly proportional to your ability to get the results you desire. Animals can communicate very clearly if you are paying attention to the cues they give you. Listen along as we discuss how animals will clue you in on what is going on with them. 

Duration: 00:13:58
Equalign Interviews Reese Koffer-Stanfield
Feb 12, 2024

Equalign interviews Reese Koffer-Stanfield of The Dressage Radio Show about dressage and how horses trained. Reese is a Grand Prix dressage rider with her horse, Big Mike. Reese has been training horses for 25 years and is a very accomplished rider/trainer/podcaster. Listen along as we discuss the benefits of dressage training across disciplines to create a more balanced horse. Please follow Reese on the Horse Network on The Dressage Radio Show.

Duration: 00:23:36
The Power of Prevention
Feb 05, 2024

Equalign is a company based on prevention. We as chiropractors base our practice on prevention. The number one cause of injury in the elderly is from falls. The number one reason we see horses is back pain and behavior changes. With proper chiropractic care and exercise and nutrition much of this can be preventable. Listen along as we discuss the necessity of prevention.

Duration: 00:16:09
Good Stress
Jan 29, 2024

Stress is an everyday event for most of us. How we deal with the stress or how we perceive stress is what makes stress good for us or bad for us. Increasing cortisol levels in the body can do bad things. How is stress then good for you? Listen along as we discuss the benefits of stress and how best to control it.

Duration: 00:16:22
Proprioception
Jan 22, 2024

Proprioception is a sensory awareness of position in space. It is important for your body to deal with the natural stressors of the environment properly and for safety. From walking to chewing food it is what keeps you from stumbling (most of the time) to avoiding biting your tongue or crushing your own teeth. Listen along as we discuss proprioception and what we do as chiropractors to increase your proprioceptive ability.

Duration: 00:15:22
A Work In Progress
Jan 15, 2024

We are all a work in progress. We have been adjusting humans and animals for over 40 years each and we still have so much work in progress. What are you working on in your life and practice? Where do you go to find help working on yourself and your life? Listen along as we discuss our work in progress.

Duration: 00:14:13
Change Will Do You Good
Jan 08, 2024

We have a tendency to create patterns that we then get stuck in without realizing it. If you want different results than you have to do something different. What patterns do you have in your life that could use some change. Listen along as we discuss pattern interrupts and how it can change the way you do things for better results.

Duration: 00:13:22
Happy New Year from Equalign
Jan 01, 2024

The beginning of a New Year gives us a chance to reflect on days gone by and begin to think about what we want out of the coming days of 2025. Listen along as we discuss happy thoughts and how they can create the life you would like to have this year. We love you all. Happy New Year from Equalign and thank you all for taking the time in your busy schedules to listen to us.

Duration: 00:14:45
Increasing Awareness
Dec 11, 2023

Increasing awareness is a necessity in creating health and wellness. Injury will create a lack of awareness in the body that can lead to chronic suffering. In this podcast we discuss the options we use to increase awareness in our canine, equine and human clients. 

Duration: 00:13:52
Observations From the Outside
Dec 04, 2023

Today we welcome our guests Dr Claus and Dr Karen. Dr. Claus is and MD PhD and engineer professor at Northwestern and Dr. Karen has her PhD in biology and is an equine body worker. We have spent a few days together doing some scientific work and discussing movement. Claus brought up a good point about extra movement that leads us to our discussion today. Listen along as we discuss human and animal movement. 

Duration: 00:19:20
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 2023

The attitude is gratitude and giving thanks. Today we discuss how living with gratitude and thanks will fill your life with the abundance of those thoughts and experiences. What you focus on is what your fill your life. Happy Thanksgiving to all our family of listeners and clients and family.

Duration: 00:08:40
PEMF
Oct 30, 2023

PEMF or pulsed electro-magnetic frequency is a therapy that has been around since the 50s and within the last 20 years has become a prominent therapy in the animal and human world. PEMF comes in low and high frequency that each have their own specific uses. Listen along as we discuss the use and benefits you can expect with PEMF treatments. 

Duration: 00:15:45
Question Everything
Oct 23, 2023

Questioning everything is way of gaining knowledge and insight to the issues at hand. Asking why will give you information on process of thinking. Asking how will give you knowledgable information on specifics of the task. Asking what fills in the gaps that are created by the previous two questions. Listen along as we discuss Questioning Everything.

Duration: 00:10:48
Waiting
Oct 16, 2023

Waiting is one of the biggest lessons we get in life. In our present society it has become a forgotten ability. We have become the I want it now. Amazon has prime shipping and get it. today shipping. Social media likes to limit posts to one to three minutes. Our attention span has become very limited. When it comes to healing, waiting is one of the most important aspects to getting the desired results. Listen to how waiting is important in so many aspects of life. 

Duration: 00:13:28
Equalign Interviews Danny and Ron from Danny and Ron's Rescue about canine longevity.
Oct 09, 2023

This podcast focuses on Danny and Ron's rescue from one of the most watched documentaries on Netflix called Life in the Doghouse. Danny and Ron have rescued over 12000 dogs and have a very unique approach to caring for their rescues. Their natural methods have increased longevity of their dogs. In this podcast they reveal their approach and how you can apply their methods with your own animals. With this method they have had dogs that have lived into their twenties. Equalign is proud to introduce to you the famous Danny and Ron. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:39:07
On Beyond the Chiropractic Adjustment, When and Why
Oct 02, 2023

You have done your chiropractic adjustment and the animal is still showing through your recheck that the issue is not fully resolved. What do you do next? Listen along as we discuss how we decide what to do next. 

Duration: 00:16:43
Chiropractic: Back to the Basics
Sep 25, 2023

In this weeks episode we are going back to the basics. What is chiropractic, why does my animal need chiropractic and what affects are expected? We answer all these questions and more. 

Duration: 00:15:39
Kinesiotaping: Back to the Basics
Sep 04, 2023

We have discussed a lot about kinesiotaping on these podcasts and this past week we were doing a lot of taping for clients who have never experienced the magic to taping and we spent a. lot of time teaching the basics. Listen along as we discuss the basics of kinesiotaping. 

Duration: 00:18:33
Mechanistic VS Vitalistic
Aug 28, 2023

Mechanism and vitalism are two different concepts that are used to design and explain our inner workings. Mechanism was the chosen path of medicine back in the 1800s. It is the belief that if you can take an organism down to its smallest parts and understand how they function you should be able to fix it. Vitalism is more about an innate intelligence that is a force outside of our consciousness that makes all things function. Listen along as we discuss each concept and hint at even bigger concepts of life. 

Duration: 00:17:08
Addressing Fascia
Aug 21, 2023

Addressing fascia in animals is a wonderful way to improve mobility. Fascia is a connective tissue that is found in every part of the anatomy all the way down to the nucleus of the cell. Treating fascia can give longer lasting relief after your animal has been adjusted or acupunctured. Listen along as we talk about fascial treatment, its benefits and how it is done. 

Duration: 00:17:01
Goals for Success
Aug 14, 2023

Having a goal gives you a direction and a finish line. It will focus your thoughts, ideas and actions in the direction of the finish line and will speed your journey. Listen along as we discuss goals and success based on our experiences and knowledge we have picked up along the way.

Duration: 00:15:51
Asking for Help
Aug 07, 2023

Asking for help can be a difficult thing for some people. Asking for help can lead to a learning experience, increase safety, increase efficiency, allow for better focus and get other people involved with what is going on and maybe learn more about helping their animal or themselves. Listen along as we talk about how asking for help is a good thing.

Duration: 00:15:51
Wear Patterns
Jul 31, 2023

Wear patterns on saddles, saddle pads, horseshoes, the animal, the human, the humans shoes all tell a story. Discovery of wear patterns can lead to better understanding of potential injury and the need for treatment. Listen along as we discuss what to look for and what it could mean for the health of the animal and human. 

Duration: 00:16:35
Our Technique
Jul 17, 2023

One of the most common questions we get is "What is the name of the chiropractic technique?" When you get this question you need to ask yourself what is this person asking? People like to stick to a pattern. Sometimes whether it has helped them or not. Listen along to find out about our technique and how we answer these questions so  they are more likely to see how they respond to our form of chiropractic. 

Duration: 00:18:36
Explain Yourself
Jul 03, 2023

Being able to explain in simple terms what it is that you do is one of the most important communications you can have with a prospective client. Being able to break down years of education into the simplest terms to begin an understanding of what it is you do is what builds a practice. If it is simple enough then that person will be able to explain it to other prospective clients. Listen along as we describe what we do and how to set expectations. 

Duration: 00:16:19
One More Thing
Jun 26, 2023

Sometimes as a practitioner when you get done working on an animal you notice that is still not quite right. What do you do? Now this takes present time consciousness to be aware of the animals communication and behavior. Some are really good at letting you know that you are not done. Others may take a little more sleuthing. Listen along and learn how we assess and reassess our work. 

Duration: 00:17:57