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.

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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

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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

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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

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. 

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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 

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

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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)

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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

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