The Brain and Possible Connections between Chronic Fatigue and other conditions

Dr. Theodore Henderson is a noted psychiatrist, brain doctor and researcher. He’s much like the “Sherlock” of his field because he specializes in investigating complex cases and finding successful treatments. Tonight we will be discussing the hidden connection between the brain and many of today’s “untreatable” conditions like chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. His passion to identify and treat the root cause of the problems has led him to find an interesting connection between viruses and our mental, physical health. He’s working on a new book, “Going Viral for Mental Health,” outlining his discoveries solving many of today’s untreatable conditions.

Dr. Henderson is Co Founder of Neuro-Laser Foundation, and Dr. Henderson was among the research team earning No. 19 of the Top 100 Discoveries of the Year, as selected by Discover Magazine. See neuro-luminance.com

The Learning Man

After working both sides of the curtain, after his military service, Alan Wilbar took a 47’ dive while down rigging a circus tent resulting in aTBI, coma, broken body, PTSD, and a lifetime of learning.

Published poet, Alan wrote incessantly as he recovered, eventually editing his work with “Doc” Cote, compiling a selection for publication. Friend Dave Maheu, home from LA where he was working at Entertainment Tonight read the collection and Learning Man was born. A multimedia presentation, it takes a nonsurvivor audience on the journey thru tbi, recovery, showing them what WE see, helping them feel what WE feel. Helping them understand brain injury isn’t just a “bump on the head”, rather a life changing event for all concerned. Poetry punctuates each level of rebirth, helping them understand further thru metaphor and image with some wry, catchy music finishing up the presentation. A tiny slice of this was offered at a recent preview show to great response and reaction. We think they’re ready for the message.

Healing Gone to the Dogs

Former Chicago radio reporter Janet Sutherland was living alone when a ruptured brain aneurysm left her fighting for her life. Now she is a survivor and an author! Her book highlights that caring for dogs often inspires us to take better care of ourselves, particularly in times of crisis. Andrew J immediately took on the role as a “therapy” dog for Janet.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, the globally recognized leader in brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy and research funding. The foundation provides support, education, and information to brain aneurysm patients, their families, and the medical community. They also fund essential research that can directly benefit those affected and help to reduce the incidence of ruptured aneurysms. For more see janetesutherlandcom

Returning to Work Using Best Rehab Services

Kathy Moeller is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist who, herself experienced a car crash 25 years ago that resulted in a brain injury and a five-month stay in a residential brain injury brain injury treatment facility. A former New York marketing executive, for the next 18 months she struggled with keeping entry level finally landing in Medford, Oregon where she became a Vocational Rehabilitation client.

Kathy has spent the past 20 years perfecting software she has designed specifically for workers with brain injury. Known as My Bionic Brain®, this state-of-the art cognitive prosthetic works like an electronic job coach to help individuals with brain injury return to the workplace, maintain jobs they may be struggling to keep, move upward in their chosen profession. For more info see: cognitiveharmonics.com

Brain Aneurysm Awareness Panel

Poli McClatchey is a survivor of a stroke in 2007 and craniotomy in 2012 to clip an enraptured aneurysm. In 2016 she established the Omaha Chapter support group to provide education and support for Aneurysms, AVM and Hemmoragic stroke, survivors, caregivers and families.

Luz Carter was diagnosed on 10-3-13 with an aneurysm that by the grace of God has not grown since found. She was getting headaches every time she lifted weights.

That day in 1995 was like any other until a pain like a bolt of lightening shot through my head. I was misdiagnosed, spent 11 days in a coms, experienced an NDE, and had my life change in a flash from a rutured brain aneurysm.

Join us and share your own story, or caregivers also welcome, as we wind up Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. Learn about the types, treatments and personal experience of other survivors.

Unintended Impact

Jim Proebstle received his BA and MBA from Michigan State University and was honored as an outstanding alumni from the Eli Broad College of Business in 2001. He was fortunate enough to play on MSU’s National Championship football team in 1965 and earn academic honors. In addition to Unintended Impact, Jim has two award-winning, novels; Fatal Incident and In the Absence of Honor.

Unintended Impact: One Athlete’s Journey from Concussions in Amateur Football to CTE Dementia: Non-fiction account of the tragedy and destruction of a star athlete’s life as a result of concussions. See: jimproebstle.com

Moving Forward After Adversity with a Starr

Carole Starr sustained a brain injury in a car accident in 1999, which left her unable to return to her career as a corporate trainer or her hobby as a classical musician. She struggled for many years to come to terms with a life forever changed. She’s reinvented herself as a brain injury keynote speaker, the leader of the award-winning Maine survivor group Brain Injury Voices and the creator of the traveling photography exhibit, Resilience: Moving Forward after Adversity. She’s also writing a book about accepting brain injury. See braininjuryvoices.org

NeuroLaser Gives Officer Her Life Back

Larry D. Morries, DC brings a distinguished 30-year career studying and treating the brain. As co-founder of Neuro-Laser Foundation, his chiropractic expertise is complemented with extensive study of near-infrared-light therapy applications, clinical radiology, clinical neurology and sports injury and rehabilitation. Dr. Morries has contributed extensively to both chiropractic and medical professions throughout his career. He is a recognized expert often called upon for review services, treatment utilizations, and documentation presentations.

See TBI.care or call 1-720-493-1101 for more information.

Police officer Jennifer Fortezzo left law enforcement due to injuries received in the line of duty. She has been plagued with numerous after-effects of TBI. Recently Fortezzo found a new treatment that the latest in science shows may reverse brain damage, and restore normal functioning to injuries caused by TBI. Instead of donating her brain for research after she dies, like several celebrity athletes are doing, she joined the “Say Goodbye TBI” campaign. Now she seeks to raise funding and awareness for this new treatment.

Still Walking, Still Falling

Rob Oliver is an award winning speaker and bestselling author. At the age of 21, Rob Oliver sustained a spinal cord injury while body surfing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down with limited use of his arms and hands. These limitations forced Rob to take a long hard look at life, relationships and success. In spite of the physical challenges, Rob determined to “live life to the fullest”.

As an author, Rob’s bestselling autobiography entitled “Still Walking” chronicles his determination to move along life’s pathway regardless of limitations and barriers. Rob is working on his second book, entitled “Still Falling”, which shares more life stories and lessons including the fact that a positive attitude won’t prevent you from tipping over your wheelchair.

As a speaker, Rob has shared his message with thousands in many venues. Thumbtack.com users voted Rob the “Best Motivational Speaker” in the Pittsburgh area for both 2015 and 2016.