Making Kinnections - Kinesiology Podcast

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Research? Learn from one of the original Kinesiologists in Canada who helped shape the profession of Kinesiology. In this episode, we talk with Fergal O'Hagan and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of our profession and how he has helped shape the Trent U kinesiology program. Fergal is one of the OG Kinesiologists in the business. His perspective is very unique starting all the way back in 86' where he was involved in the discussion of regulating kinesiology as a profession. Fergal O'Hagan is a Registered Kinesiologist, academic and researcher. Fergal completed a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Saskatchewan, 1984), Masters degree in Adapted Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1987), Ph.D in Exercise Science (University of Toronto, 2009), Post-graduate Diploma in Work Disability Prevention Research (Universite de Sherbrooke, 2011) and postdoctoral fellowship (Social Science and Humanities Research Council CURA program). Practicing in the field of occupational rehabilitation with a range of clinical populations for 25 years, he successfully developed, implemented, evaluated and managed rehabilitation programs for acute and chronic disability. He is presently on faculty in the Department of Psychology at Trent University. O'Hagan's research focuses on psychological and social process affecting work disability and the reintegration of workers following sickness absence. Links Spencer Raposo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerra... Fergal O'Hagan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergal-o-...

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Pedorthics? Did you know you can combine your Kinesiology degree with a diploma in Pedorthics? In this epsiode, we talk with Brandon Nethercott and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of exercise in addition to orthotics and what he has learned from managing people.Brandon is a Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist working out of Toronto, Ontario. Brandon completed his kinesiology degree in 2013 at Western University. After graduation he completed his diploma in Pedorthics and has more recently, in 2018, become an R.Kin. Brandon works as the the Regional Director of Align Custom Fit Footwear & Footcare. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Podcast Connecting Kinesiologists This podcast was made to learn about Kinesiologists in different areas of work and learn about their journey. The goal of the podcast is to get a conversation going about how Kinesiology can be used in different areas of work. Each episode we will bring on a new guest with lots of experience as an R.Kin and listen to their unique perspective. As kinesiology grows as a profession it is important to learn about how other Kinesiologists are changing their practice, moving into different positions or working with other professionals. Video Available On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnCf3tY7V7E&ab_channel=MakingKinnections?sub_confirmation=1

Madison Hudgins, R. Kin Director and Kinesiologist at Breast Rehab located in Ottawa, Ontario. Madison graduated from the University of Ottawa in Human Kinetics and has been a registered member of the COKO since October 2018. Madison is very passionate about women's health which helped lead her to finding a unique clinic opportunity with Breast Rehab. In this episode, she tells why she declined all her grad school offer letters, what helped her decide women's health was her niche, and the most important thing to do as a new kinesiologist. Show Notes 0' - Intro 3' - Declined all grad schools to continue as a kinesiologist 4' - Performance review turned into a clinic opportunity 6' - Volunteering helped her the most to realize kinesiology as a profession 12' - Women's health interest started with a thought-provoking professor 16' - Role as a Kinesiologist/Director 18' - Interdisciplinary vs multidisciplinary clinic 22' - We need to fight for our profession 26' - Dream for every health team to have a kinesiologist 32' - Number one thing is to connecting with people 37' - Kinesiologist resources (Connected Kinesiologists Facebook Group, LinkedIn, Conferences, TED Talks) Links Madison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-hudgins-41610b176/ Breast Rehab Website: https://breastrehab.ca/ Breast Rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastrehab/ Breast Rehab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastrehab/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Anchor: https://anchor.fm/makingkinnections Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ ----------------------------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the next COKO Exam? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

Francesca McKenzie, R. Kin - Online Trainer Francesca is a Registered Kinesiologist and Online Trainer with over 14 years experience in the fitness industry. Francesca holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, and she has taken numerous courses since in the areas of postural restoration, assessment, and disability management/return to work planning. Francesca is also the owner of FitFX Training where she trains clients online. She believes that exercise can be applied intelligently to help her clients reach new levels of strength, function, and optimal performance. In this episode we talk about her own weight loss and fitness journey through kinesiology, taking the leap into online training and identifying your target audience. Show Notes 01' - R.Kin for 6 years in Toronto 02' - Student athlete 04' - How kinesiology helped her to lose weight 08' - Leap of Faith into Online Training 13' - Online Charting, Storage, HEP, Youtube 16' - Panel on Virtual Kinesiology Sessions (Disclaimer Visible) 18' - Day in the life of a Online Trainer 23' - Knowing who your target audience is 26' - Give your brand sometime to see what works 30' - Postural Restoration Institute 36' - Future of Kinesiology as a Profession 41' - Advice for Kinesiology Students and New R.kins LINKS Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Francesca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamckenzierkin/ FitFX Website: https://fitfxtraining.ca/ Postural Restoration Institute: https://www.posturalrestoration.com/ ----------------------------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the next COKO Exam? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

In this episode I interview Fabian Rayne. Fabian is the President and CEO of FabYourLife Inc., a multidisciplinary health and wellness company in Markham, Ontario. Fabian graduated in 2000 with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology At Western University. Fabian has been practicing as a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario since April 2013. Recognized for his leadership and dedication to his field, Fabian has served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Kinesiology Association. Fabian is also bringing his knowledge to the classroom as an Instructor at the University of Guelph-Humber. In this episode, we talk about playing in the CFL, wanting to own a business and looking at Kinesiology as a continuum. Show Notes 01' - Wanted to always own a business 03' - Playing in the CFL and starting a business at the same time 05' - Starting the business out of my parents basement's 06' - Having a strong business but even stronger network 09' - Role as a Kinesiologist and owner in the clinic 12' - Looking at Kinesiology through a continuum 15' - Love of Kin tied back to being an athlete 21' - The future is bright for Kins 30' - Stop competing so much LINKS Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Fabian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayne-fabian-207a2311/ FabYourLife Website: https://fabyourlife.com/ ----------------------------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the next COKO Exam? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

Michelle Jacobs, R. Kin - Family Health Team Michelle Jacobs is a R.Kin and a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist working for the Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT). Michelle graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) in 2013 and then Niagara College graduate program Exercise Science for Health and Performance in 2014. It took a few years for her to get where she is at the KFHT and each step taught her something about what she wanted out of her career. Her role at the KFHT is to provide exercise prescription for the variety of rehabilitation programs offered as well as run health promotion programs. Working with such a wide patient population challenges her to use many of the skills she has learned over the years. She finds the work very rewarding when her patients make a lifestyle change that helps to manage their overall health. Michelle has truly found her dream job! In this episode we talk about being "more than an assistant", helping the community at large and moving outside of the box. Show Notes 01' - Wrote COKO Exam in September 2014 02' - Graduated from Brock University and Niagara College Health Promotion 05' - QR Fitness Trails Placement 06' - Wrote CSEP-CEP and COKO Exams in 2014 08' - Learning to be more confident with clients 10' - Being treated as a Physio Assistant 11' - Deciding on the Kincardine Family Health Team 15' - What is Family Health Team? 23' - Team Unbreakable - Mental Health for Youth 26' - Deciding that I can do more than being an assistant 28' - Helping the community 29' - Exercise is Medicine-> More Kins in a Family Health Team Role (Health Promotion) 33' - Don't be stuck in a box 35' - Face it until you make it 37' - Advice, Books, Courses Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ http://www.kincardinemedical.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/Kincardine-Family-Health-Team-167360876734637/ ----------------------------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the next COKO Exam? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

Richard Bucciarelli, R. Kin - Sports Scientist Richard Bucciarelli, MS, B.Kin., R.Kin, CSCS, CSEP-CEP, USSF “A”, is a professional fitness coach, sports scientist and coach educator, and the owner of Speed Training, a sport-specific strength and conditioning company in Toronto. Richard has worked at some of the highest levels in the sport of soccer, both in Canada and internationally, including the Canadian National Women's Soccer Teams and the Toronto FC Academy. Richard is presently completing his PhD in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences with a specialty in biomechanics of speed and acceleration training in soccer players, at the University of Guelph (expected 2021). He also works as a Professor in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at George Brown College, and in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Guelph-Humber. In this episode, we talk about the missing piece in sports science, why he still has his R. Kin designation, and how the best investment you can make in your career is education. ----------------------------------- SHOW NOTES 01' Registered Kinesiologist Since 2016 02' Worked as a soccer coach with local club during university 04' Niched in soccer fitness 06' Spark Notes of this career 08' Don't have as much money/resources as you think at the higher level 09' Missing piece in sport science 11' Pilot fitness app with university soccer team 13' Matching athletes with coaches 17' Why R.Kin Designation? 21' Investment you make in your education is the most valuable way to spend your money- invest in yourself 23' Kinesiology in a profession- important for fitness professional/kinesiology -> 1) Very important to develop entrepreneurial skills - some ability to market/sell yourself - how are you going to add value to the company - or start your own business 2) Stay up to date to technology 28' Advice for Kinesiology Students Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Richard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bucciarelli-ms-r-kin-cscs-csep-cep-49772791/ Richard's Website: https://www.soccerfitness.ca/ Richards Instagram: @richardbucciarelli ----------------------------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the COKO Exam this April? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

Jane Gage - R.Kin - Developmental and Disability Management Jane completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. She is registered with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association and Canadian Kinesiology Alliance with certification in ABA from the Geneva Center for Autism as well as certifications with CCAA, Yoga Instruction, BoneFit and GLA:D. She has facilitated movement programs with individuals who are living with chronic illness and disability since the inception of her career. Jane has a passion for helping individuals, young and old, reach their health goals and potential. In this episode, we talk about coming back to your purpose, working with developmentally challenged adults as a kin and following your passions. SHOW NOTES 01' - Years as an Kin 29 years- 2016 started as an R.Kin 02' - Graduated 1991 from Waterloo 03' - Kinesiologist for day program- developmentally challenged adults 04' - Physiotherapy One Kinesiologist - exercise programs for MVA WSIB and sports injury 05' - working in a team of multidisciplinary members 07' - Founded a private practice while becoming a new mother 10' - Coming back to your purpose and passion 12' - Followed her passion and became an EA with children with developmental education on top of her private practice. 13‘ Kinesiologists in school boards with return to work - Kins on Staff 19' What you do as a kinesiologist in private practice? 20' Marketing through community based agencies, CMHA 23' Overall experience as an R.Kin 24' Passion and Purpose 26' Future of Kinesiology as a profession - Exercise for Mental Health 34'- Advice for R.Kin's- mindset that it will be journey of continually learning and networking. 35' - Books, Courses and Influences Books: SPARK by Dr. John J Ratey | Smart Moves- Carla Hannaford Courses: Sonya Story -Move, Play, Thrive- Brain and Sensory Foundations, Integrative Leaning System- Primitive Reflexes. Influences: Clients --------- Episode Presented by Kinformation Writing the COKO Exam this April? Don't know where to start? Take our FREE COKO Prep Course to help you get started. This course will guide you on how to study for the exam and create your own study guide in the process. This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam. https://kinformation.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-for-the-registered-kinesiologist-r-kin-exam-in-ontario ENROLL NOW

In this episode, I interview Malik Carby-Corbett, Registered Kinesiologist and Founder of MalikTheKin. He specializes in athletic movement and performance optimization. Malik graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber where he accredits a lot of his skills and confidence in his career today. In this episode, Malik talks about his fascinate with human performance at a young age, how you don't get hurt on a table so you shouldn't rehabilitate there, and how Kinesiology can be a one stop shop for al things health, fitness and wellness. Show Notes: 01' - Started with a fascination in human performance 03' - Blend of practicality and theoretical at Guelph-Humber 10' - SportSide Medical Services 12' - You don't get hurt laying on a table 14' - Sport Therapist at Rugby Ontario 16' - Saying Yes to opportunities 17' - Know what your value is 18' - MalikTheKin 20' - The Future of Kinesiology as a profession 21' - Kinesiology as a one stop shop 24' - Listen to yourself to navigate where you wanna be 26' - Course that changed his practice Links: Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Malik's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/malik-carby-corbett-5b9ba71a4/ Malikthekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malikthekin_/ MalikTheKin Website: https://www.malikthekin.com/index.html Reconditioning HQ: https://reconditioninghq.com/ NeuroKineticTherapy: https://neurokinetictherapy.com/ SportSideMedical: https://www.sportsidemedical.com/ ------------------- Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists, visit: kinformation.teachable.com

Lauren Jenkinson is a R.Kin and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist working as a cardiac rehab supervisor at UHN Toronto Rehab's Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program. Lauren graduated from University of Guelph and then Humber College from ELSM Program. She thrives when helping patients create realistic, long lasting, and enjoyable healthy behaviour change. Her passion is to help others live a fulfilling and healthy life in the most thorough way possible. Through her experiences and education in kinesiology she empower's people to harness their potential to make positive changes to their lifestyle. She was also the host for the inaugural season of The CSEP Podcast, focused on mentorship in the field of health & fitness. In this episode, we talk about her role as a cardiac rehab supervisor, her experience as podcast host at CSEP and the advocacy we need as kins to let people know what we do. Show Notes 01' - Wrote first exam in 2013 02' - Told taking kin to become a physio is not the best choice (super competitive) 05' - Humber College for ESLM 08' - Volunteering to keep your foot in the door. 11' - Role as a Cardiac Rehab Supervisor 18' - Difference between Cardiac Rehab role and Clinical Kin role 24' - CSEP Podcast Host for Season 1 - Mentorship 29' - Overall Experience as a Kinesiologist 31' - Using exercise to break stress 36' - Future of Kinesiology of a profession - Virtual care of a more cost effective method - Kin very versatile in chronic disease or preventive. 41' - Advocacy to start the convo about what a kinesiologist does. 44' - Advice for R.Kins and Kinesiology students 52' - Timing is super important for opportunities, but keep trying Lauren LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-jenkinson-78581251/ Spencer LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Marian Barnick, a Registered Kinesiologist and Movement Specialist. After receiving her degree from University of Waterloo, she continued her education with Certifications from Roy Matheson and Associates, Gray Cook and the Functional Movement Systems, and the Center for Research on Pain and Disability to name a few. She's spent the last 25+ years working with thousands of patients from a variety of backgrounds. Her specialty lies in her ability to evaluate movement and develop the corrective strategies to improve abilities and enhance function – whether it's for clients returning to work, improving their daily function, or improving their elite sport performance. In this episode, Marian tells jus her story about fighting to get treated with respect early on, being the first kin to be recognized as a CWCE and how to reverse engineer your goals for success. Episode will be available Monday November 9th 2020 on all streaming platforms Show Notes: 01' - Graduated in '92 as a Certified Kinesiologist 02' - A fight to get treated with respect early on 03' - Background story 04' - Getting paid less than the secretary at her first job and opening Kinetic Health 08' - Really involved in science of assessments (functional assessments) Roy Matheson, CWCE designation 09' - Putting limits on Kins 10' - First Kinesiologist to be recognized as a CWCE / Starting Independent mobile assessment centres (IMAC) 11' - Expertise grew and travelled around Canada 12' - Why not Kins? 15' - She needed her hands on experience again 16' - Marianbarnick. com- rehab for cancer breast patients and high achievers 17' - Brought first cancer exercise program to Sunnybrook 23' - Philosophy of movement at Marianbarnick - Foundations First Framework - Mobility First 29' - People who influenced Marian's assessment and treatment protocols - Stuart McGill, Grey Cook (FMS), Angela Perierra at FirstLineEducation, Movement Train Thomas Myers 34' - Wouldn't change anything about my career as a Kin 38' -You are limited by only what you put on yourself 39' - Future of Kinesiology as a profession - Until we are listed with insurers, extend health benefits, exercise expertise, 44' - Kinesiology training by MarianBarnick 48' - Advice for new R.Kins - Networking, Mentorship, start with the end in mind (reverse engineer your goals) Links: Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Marian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-barnick-canextherapy/ Marian's Website: https://marianbarnick.com/ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Sarah Snable, R.Kin - Certified Professional Ergonomist and Co-Owner of PROergonomics. Sarah co-founded PROergonomics Inc., an ergonomics consulting firm, which was established in 2013. She has more than 14 years of experience working as a consultant and as an in-house Ergonomist/Ergonomic Specialist. She has expertise in conducting physical and cognitive demands assessments (PDAs/CDAs), office ergonomic assessments, job matching assessments, and delivering ergonomics training to support her client's ergonomics needs. Sarah holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and a certificate in Environmental & Occupational Health from the University of Victoria. In this episode, Sarah tells us how she fell into an ergonomics role, the process to become an Ergonomist and the stigma still associated with being a kinesiologist. Show Notes 01' - RKin since the start 03' - What high school class introduced her to the path of Kinesiology 05' - How Sarah “fell” into an Ergonomics role 07' - The decisive moment that made her choose Ergonomics 11' - If you're not looking for opportunity, you won't find it 15' - Submission process for Associate Ergonomist 17' - The Beauty of Ergonomics 18' - The Beginning of PROergonomics 20' - Role as an Ergonomist at PROergonomics 25' - Use of R.Kin and CCPE together 28' - Kinesiology is still outside of the clinical aspect 32' - The Kinesiologist Stigma 36' - Being a Kinesiologist is a thing 39' - Stick to what you like learning about 41' - Figure out what floats your boat Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

Today's episode is brought to you by Fortis Forma, a platform that helps you find, engage and retain clients. Right now their focus is on engagement by helping you deliver exercise programs to your clients. You can see the exercises clearly and give feedback on what you are doing and they are able to give you feedback on how they find the workouts. Their system makes it easy to update your clients program as required. Right now they're looking for Kinesiologists to use and test the system as they start to build the finding and retaining clients components of the platform. Visit fortisforma.com and register today for free. --------------------- In this episode, I interview Jonathan Chant, R.Kin - President of Fitness for Freedom and Founder of Fortis Forma. Shortly after graduating from the University of Ottawa he began his company Fitness for Freedom, a mobile Kinesiology company. Jonathan operates under the following principles: to care, be honest and treat people the same way he would like to be treated. His goal is to raise the bar for the entire fitness industry by focusing on developing the required habits to live a healthy lifestyle, not just exercise. In this episode, Jonathan tells us how what calculation he made that pushed him to start Fitness For Freedom, How his R.Kin designation has helped him a long the way and how to find ways to stand out in a crowded space as a new Kin. ------------------------ Show Notes 01' Fortis Forma 03' High school sports and exercise 05' Starting Fitness for Freedom 06' Low wage: Take 25 years to have the downpayment for a house 07' Fitness for Freedom Story 08' Defining his audience 10' In-Home business model 11' Day and Night Hustle 15' How Freedom for Fitness Kins are different then personal trainers 18' Starting of Fortis Forma 21' Overall Experience as a Kinesiologist 23' How the R.Kin Designation helped 25' Future of Kinesiologists as specialist in different areas 26' Using R.Kin as a testing ground for areas 29' DO your best to stand out 33' Not waiting for top down approach 37' Advice for new Kinesiologists 40' We need more innovative thinkers in the Kinesiology profession. ----------------------- Links Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-chant-80698b6/ Fitness for Freedom Website: https://fitnessforfreedom.com/ Fortis Forma Website: https://fortisforma.com/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Anchor: https://anchor.fm/makingkinnections Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Making Kinnections Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW8YJjfHdjdPimyvhjKmkQ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Allysha Jindal, R.Kin and Health & Well-Being Coordinator with CGI. Mrs. Jindal obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University. In her role as a Health and Well-being Coordinator, she provides direct or remote services to CGI members in the GTA and Markham region. Her different duties are explained within the episode. In this episode, Allysha shares the difference between an R.Kin in Corporate vs Clinical Setting, how starting as a Kin helped her build her skill set and how she has used yoga and mindfulness throughout her career. SHOW NOTES 01' - Graduated McMaster in 2010 from Kinesiology and Exercise Science 02' - Kinesiology was right up her ally 04' - Starting as a Kin helped build her skillset * 07' - Difference between R.Kin in Corporate vs Clinical Setting * 14' - How Allysha used Yoga throughout her career 19' - SO much to explore as a Kinesiologist 21' - Lack of credibility with colleagues and clients 24' - With COVID it is so easy to take our health for granted 26' - Kin can advance into the virtual space 29' - Advice for new R.Kins and Kin students 30' - Diversifying your skill set LINKS Allysha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysha-jindal-b0423544/ Spencer's LinkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections-podcast/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview John Bocti, Registered Kinesiologist and founder of Kinnected Chain. John has been a member of the health sciences community since 2007. In college he learned how to assess human movement and create goal centred programs. Throughout his continued education he was involved in undergraduate thesis work, exploring the science of human movement, and how to better maintain and enhance it. From here, while completing his graduate degree, he explored cognitive decline among the older adult population and the underlying effect of this on human health and movement. John is focused on enhancing athletic performance, along with maintaining independence and mobility among the older adult population. His approach to each person is individual, ensuring the appropriate plan is set to help you reach your goals. In this episode, we discuss his humble upbringing, how a reference letter changed his path, and talk about one of the scariest moments in his career as an R.Kin. Show Notes 02' - R.Kin Since April 2016 03' - Know your worth 04' - Background story 05' - Sports injuries as a foundation for today 07' - Quitting Wendy's and joining the YMCA 10' - Reach out to get help 12' - How Private Personal Training helped developed his philosophy today 15' - How a Reference letter got him into UBC 16' - Be true to yourself and put yourself out there 22' - Getting Clinical experience and starting Kinnected Chain 26' - Finding Like-Minded People 28' - One of the scariest moments in his career 29' - Take every option that you can 30' - Kinnected Chain 36' - Experience as a kin and future of Kinesiology 37' - The value of Kins will be seen as more people understand it 40' - Number One thing to add value to R.kin profession 42' - Don't forget why you started Links John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bocti-74141765/ Kinnected Chain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinnectedchain/ Kinnected Chain Website: http://www.kinnectedchain.com/about-us/ Kinnected Chain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinnectedchain Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Alis Bonsignore, R.Kin and Exercise Physiologist at Cleveland Clinic Canada. Ms. Bonsignore obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph-Humber. While there, she discovered cardiac rehab during a placement and was inspired by the way that exercise and nutrition could alter the state of a disease on a physiological level and help individuals with chronic condition achieve better health outcomes. She went on to complete her Master of Science at the University of British Columbia in Cardiovascular Physiology and Oncology. A lifelong learner, she is currently pursuing her PhD from the University of Toronto in an emerging field of “cardio-oncology. In this episode, Alis tells us the number one thing to learn if you want to go into this field, imagining Kinesiologist's in a health liaison role and how you don't need to be working as a front-end therapist to be an R.Kin. SHOW NOTES 02' - College as a good foundation 03' - Heart failure in women with breast cancer 08' - Exercise Physiologist vs Clinical Kinesiologist 09' - R.Kin in hospital setting required. 11' - Exercise physiologist's in Pre- and Post- COVID world 13' - Number one thing to learn if you want to go into this field 15' - Define your role early on 19' - Volunteer ALOT 22' - Starts at education level - Master's Kin degree required for an R.Kin? 23' - R.Kin as a Health liaison 29' - Pick your area of Kinesiology you enjoy and stick through it 30' - Network and Continuing Education 31' - Don't need to be front line therapist 32' - Find programs that specialize you in a specific population LINKS Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Alis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alis-bonsignore-msc-phd-c-r-kin-82641926/ Cleveland Clinic Bio: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/canada/staff/bonsignore-alis Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Jaime Glassman, a Registered Kinesiologist and self-proclaimed “Movement Maven.” For the last 7 years she has been frustrated watching people feel bad, defeated and angry about their body. After taking taking numerous continuing education courses, she finally realized her mission. Her mission is to help as many people as she can become more aware of their body, become educated on pain and make movement easier. Today, we talk about her journey of self-discovery, the number one way to best help people, the future of kinesiology will be the lead by it's entrepreneurs and the different influential people she recommends for any Kin. Show Notes 1' - R.Kin For 7 Years 2' - The Course That Cleared Her Path Toward Becoming An R.Kin 5' - The Journey Toward Becoming A “Movement Maven” 8' - Discovering Behind The Scenes Of Disability 12' - Number One Thing To Help People 14' - Hearing Peoples Stories During Assessment 18' - Overall Experience As A Registered Kinesiologist 20' - Kins Owning Exercise Is Medicine 21' - Bridge Between Rehab and Health 25' - The Future of Kinesiology Will Be Created By The Entrepreneurial R.Kins 26' - What We Need To Do To Help The Generation After Us 27' - Trainsmart Wellness- Jacob and Debbie 30' - Kinesiology Needs Leaders to Take Charge 32' - We Have Unlimited Potential and We Need To Start To Show That 33' - Advice for Kinesiology Students and New R.kins 34' - Know Your Value 37' - Influential People Links Jaime's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-glassman/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Movement Maven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementmaven/ Movement Maven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themovementmaven Movement Maven Website: https://themovementmaven.com/ Jaime Glassman Motus Profile: https://www.motustrainingstudio.com/jaime Courses Kinetic Link Training - https://klt.fitness/ Metriks - https://metriks.ca/education-home/ Joga - https://www.jogaworld.com/ Influences Lori Vallis, Stuart McGill, Meghan Walker (The Clinician Collective), Stephanie Clairmont (The Leverage Practice), MoveU, DocJenFit, Advance Your Reach, Angela Perriera, John Mulaney Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Aaron McCallugh, Registered Kinesiologist, Wellness Consultant, Occupational Health Specialist and founder of Balanced Life Services. Aaron completed his Human Kinetics degree at Guelph and continued at Humber College with a post graduate certificate in exercise science and lifestyle management. Currently, Aaron works for TriFit and Medisys while working on Balanced Life Services and it's podcast, Health's Kitchen. Balanced Life Services's goal is to create ways for restaurant employees to perform their best while boosting business performances for restaurant owners. Health's Kitchen discusses this issue with various guests including other R.Kins. In this episode, Aaron tells us about the hustle being an R.Kin in Occupational Health, what he deems as the most beautiful gym in Toronto, how the knowledge we have as Kins has so much power to change many peoples lives. Show Notes 01'- Registered In 2016 03'- Podcast: Health's Kitchen from Balanced Life Services 07'- Kins Have The Ability To Act In So Many Spaces 08'- What You Do As A Kinesiologist 10'- Being An R.Kin in Occupational Health 11'- Most Beautiful Gym In Toronto? 13'- Overall Experience As A Kinesiologist 15'- Working On Opportunities That Are Presented 18'- Future Of Kinesiology: Our Knowledge Has So Much Power To Change Some Many Peoples Lives 22'- Putting R.Kin In Your Name 24'- Advice For R.Kins Links Aaron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-mccullagh-94026151/ Balanced Life Services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balanced_life_services/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Making Kinnections Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW8YJjfHdjdPimyvhjKmkQ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Katie Fair, a Registered Kinesiologist in the community with ARTC. ARTC or Adult Recreation Therapy Centre is a day program for adults and people with health concerns, who need physical, social, cognitive or emotional supports. This includes therapeutic activities for adults with various physical challenges, frail, socially isolated, and those with early stage Alzheimers or dementia in a group setting. Katie runs classes and exercise programs as the Kinesiologist. Her experience began in her youth with Horses and interest in how they move. After being told she wasn't smart enough to go into Kinesiology and a volunteer experience because of her uncle, she now has been an R.Kin for 6 years. Tune in to hear about all the awesome community programs Katie is involved in and her thoughts about more care in the community. Show Notes 1'- Horse Movement Before Human Movement 2'- High School Discouragement 4'- Through Uncle's Experience, Discovered ARTC 5'- S.A.F.E ZONE 8' - What You Do As A Kinesiologist In Your Role 10' - Goalball 13' - Rock Steady Boxing 16' - Overall Experience As A Kinesiologist 20' - The Future of Kinesiology - Care has to be moved into the community 28' - Advice: Building a rapport and knowing limits with clients 34' - Volunteer: Try New Things and Find More Opportunities Links Katie's Contact: kfair@artc.ca Adult Recreation Therapy Centre: http://www.artc.ca/ / https://info-bhn.cioc.ca/record/SIM4511 Rock Steady Boxing: https://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/ S.A.F.E. Zone: https://www.safezonebrant.ca/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Making Kinnections Anchor: https://anchor.fm/makingkinnections Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Victoria Galletta, a Registered Kinesiologist and owner of Pure Movement in Collingwood, Ontario. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and a post-graduate certificate in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management from Humber College. Victoria's main clinical focus is in the field of Aqua Therapy through Pure Movement. Pure Movement's mission is to improve quality of life of adults through Aqua Therapy and personalized workout programs. Allowing clients to continue living independently, playing with their child, grand children and enjoy their regular recreational activities. Her experience started began like any R.Kin, in a physiotherapy clinic, where she discovered aqua therapy. In this episode we discuss how Victoria jumped into the deep end and made a splash creating Pure Movement and how volunteering helped her decide what she didn't want to do. Hope you enjoy this episode today and if you enjoy it please remember to follow and subscribe to the Making Kinnections Podcast on all platforms. Show Notes: 02' - Background Story 09' - Took The Leap 13' - Role As An R.Kin 16' - Overall Experience 20' - Healthiest Self 23' - Kinesiology Insurance Coverage 30' - Advice For R.Kin Exam 31' - How To Figure It Out LINKS: Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Victoria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-galletta-327717aa/ Pure Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pure.movement.cwood/ Pure Movement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureMovementCollingwood/ Pure Movement Website: https://puremovementcollingwood.ca/ Pure Movement Article in Collingwood Today: https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/bold/local-makes-a-splash-with-therapy-combining-water-sports-and-healing-2105591 Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview Rebecca Ataman, PhD student at McGill but also a huge R.Kin advocate on LinkedIn. She was one of the first people I knew I wanted to interview for this podcast. She originally connected with me through one of my LinkedIn articles. Even before the podcast came to be, we connected through phone calls chatting exactly about what we talked in this episode. About halfway through the episode the wifi disconnected so bare with the awkward pauses while Rebecca speaks and the podcast will transition back to regular programming. Hope you enjoy this episode today and if you enjoy it please remember to follow and subscribe the Making Kinnections Podcast on all platforms. Show Notes ------------------------------------------------ Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-ataman/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Email: makingkinnections@gmail.com Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/

In this episode, I interview myself, Spencer Raposo, R.Kin and give an idea about how these episodes will work and what will be discussed. This episode will be used as an introduction to get to know me. The format of the show will be based around questions with lots of time to discuss each topic. The questions we discuss will typically include: How long they have been an R.Kin. Their background story about how they go to where they are now. What they do in their role(s) as a Kinesiologist. Their overall experience as an R.Kin. Where do they see the future of the profession going. Any advice they have for Kinesiology students or new R.Kin listeners. About Spencer: Spencer works as a Registered Kinesiologist for CBI Health Centre in London, Ontario working with various populations. In addition to his full-time job, he works as a personal trainer at the local Stoney Creek YMCA, a contract rehabilitation therapist with NextStepRehab Therapy. He is the Founder of Kinformation, an online Kinesiology COKO RKin Exam Prep Course and Host of this Making Kinnections podcast. Show Notes 1' - Show Introduction 2' - How Long Have You Been An R.Kin/ Background Story (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-i-got-job-kinesiologist-ontario-spencer-raposo/) 4' - What You Do As A Kinesiologist In Your Current Role (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/role-kinesiologist-physiotherapy-clinic-inontario-spencer-raposo/) 5' - Overall Experience As A Kinesiologist (3 Years Experience update) - (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-first-experience-working-kinesiologist-physio-clinic-raposo/) 6' - Future of Kinesiology As A Profession In Ontario (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-kinesiology-important-future-healthcare-ontario-spencer-raposo/) 9' - Advice for Any New R.Kins Or Kinesiology Students (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-i-wish-had-when-became-anrkin-spencer-raposo/) Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/ Kinstagram Canada: https://www.instagram.com/kin.stagramcanada/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/ Making Kinnections Email: makingkinnections@gmail.com

In this episode, I interview Ryan Wight, Registered Kinesiologist and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Ryan has a lot of Kinnections so bare with us as we list them. Currently, Ryan works as a supervisor for LIV North INC in Hamilton while co-owning a boutique fitness and rehab centre called PEAK Conditioning & Rehabilitation Inc. He has experience teaching at Fanshawe and Brock, being a Kinesiologist or Ergonomic specialist at various places and of course some personal training throughout. Currently, Ryan sits on on the COKO Council for District 5 and the Health, Wellness and Fitness Program Advisory Committee as Chair at Mohawk College. Ryan goes in-depth about his past experiences and shares some wisdom about what every kin should try, what all kins need to learn, the key to opportunities and, advice for any new kin grads! Hope you enjoy this episode today and if you enjoy it please remember to follow and subscribe the Making Kinnections Podcast on all platforms. SHOW NOTES 2' - Ryan's Background Story 22' - Ryan's Current Role(s) As A Registered Kinesiologist 27' - What Every Kin Should Try 31' - How a Kinesiologist Opened Their Own Clinic 33' - What All Kins Need To Learn 36' - The Key To Opportunities 39' - The Future Of Kinesiology As A Profession 40' - Top 3 Areas Of High Pay For An R.Kin 44' - Ikigai and How To Achieve It As An R.Kin 46' - It Takes Time: Advice for Kinesiology Students and New R.Kin's ______________________________ Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwight/ Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/ Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/ Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/ Making Kinnections Email: makingkinnections@gmail.com Episode Sponsor Continuing Education for Kinesiologists and COKO Exam Prep Kinformation: https://kinformation.teachable.com/