The Core Health Collective

On today's episode Brady and I discussed transforming into an elite performer by focussing on health first. Brady credits his elite commitment to his health to all the positive business success he has experienced in the last few years. https://www.zeroto100.com/

On today's episode David Robinson and I discussed the new way employees are wanting to work. This is an evolving conversation. That being said David shares a number if insights into how the employees and employers are thinking today. Find David at: https://www.fractalworkspace.ca/

On this episode Brad and I discuss the opportunities and challenges for leaders to support employees overall health and happiness.

On todays episode I had the pleasure of unpacking the busy life of Dr Nick Cosman. Not only does Nick run a successful Dentist practice, he is also a family man and a professional triathlete. I hope you enjoy listening to Nick explain the importance of determination and time management.

On this episode I sat down with Brandon Ruttan who is the General Manager of Stoked Sauna Co a venture that I happen to be invested in. We discussed the incredible transformations of Hot and Cold therapy. We enjoyed reliving the amazing moments and stories from last seasons outdoor pop up spa. Stoked Sauna Co took over a beautiful patio in downtown Kingston for the entire winter and guided guests through a thermal cycle of sauna and cold plunge. This became transformative for so many customers. Find Stoked Sauna Co at: https://www.stokedsaunaco.com/ Instagram is amazing: https://www.instagram.com/stokedsaunaco/

In this episode Ka-Yu and I discuss the fight against inflammation. This isn't all about business however we both believe that a big part of entrepreneurship is staying in good health. A standard North American diet or a sedentary lifestyle, inflammation is a major issue we need to be aware of.

On this episode Bob and I discussed the challenges of building a local gym community. Bob opened his Crossfit gym over a decade ago and has a loyal community of athletes. https://www.limestoneathletics.com/

On this episode I got to "geek out" at bit. Jason not only competes in a sport I love (Crossfit), he is also the 3 time champion. His fitness and business journey went through a major transformation a few years ago. Jason realized that what he was doing wasn't working and something needed to change. We discuss that pivotal moment and the many lessons he learned along the way. For more information about Jason and his journey go to his website: https://www.jasongrubb.com

On this episode I discussed the amazing journey my good friend Ka-Yu has been on to better understand how to thrive in life and business. There are few people that are as intentional with research and application of biohacking for living an optimal life than him. We had a really great conversation unpacking Ka-Yu's life and how he views the difference between surviving and thriving. His company is Altitude Tech. Ka-Yu welcomes questions about our conversation: Feel free to message him at: kl@altitudetech.ca

On this episode Julia and I discuss her unique journey as an entrepreneur in the health food industry.  This is Julia's story from the "About"page on her website: https://www.nudfud.com/ From a young age, I began asking questions about food. What was in it? What was its environmental impact, where did it come from, how was it made, and, most importantly, was it nourishing? Just because the foods I had eaten were commonly accepted and consumed, did that mean they should continue to be? After all, what is the point of food if it does not provide nourishment on a fundamental level? Can’t we just eat real food? I am far from alone. Thankfully, more and more people have also been concerned about our food as our health becomes more of a priority. Unfortunately, the food industry does not always address these concerns and continues to churn out products with minimal improvements dressed up in marketing claims and campaigns to distract from the truly meaningful changes that are needed. While I was a ballet dancer in California, I developed a deeper desire to understand how food impacts our bodies. I was already a vegetarian and loved learning about new ways of eating and culinary techniques. I was exposed to the raw vegan diet and I fell in love with its sorcery. Raw produce was turned into flavourful dishes like pastas, crackers, sauces and desserts. It was like magic!

On today's episode, we are joined by Chloe Tudor, entrepreneur and Registered Massage Therapist. We dive into the connection between taking care of our mind and body. The two are definitely not mutually exclusive.  About Chloe: Born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia. I moved to Toronto after graduating high school with honours to do my Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. From there, I moved to Ottawa to do a Registered Massage Therapy course at Algonquin College with the goal to provide sports rehab massage therapy. After several years of working in physiotherapy, pain, and rehabilitation clinics I decided I wanted to open a health clinic that felt more authentic to me.  Along with my business partner Katie White, we co-founded ‘For Health’s Sake' (FHS), a health and wellness clinic in downtown Toronto. FHS is currently a team of about 20 amazing mental and physical therapists. Our clinic is 3 and a half years old, with nearly 400 5-star google reviews. We are currently in the process of opening our 2nd clinic in Toronto.  Our goal is to continue to grow and advance physical and mental health in Toronto, as well as provide a place of work where therapists thrive.

On today's episode, we're joined by Steph Kersta, a clinical therapist, certified mindfulness practitioner, educator, and co-founder of Hoame, a modern mindfulness and mediation studio in downtown Toronto.  Mindfulness and meditation practices have been growing in popularity over the last few years. As our lives continue to become increasingly busier, it's no surprise that people are looking for ways to slow down. Steph shares about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, the importance of developing and building a community, and how technology can act as a hindrance and an aid in your personal mindfulness journey.   About Steph:  Stephanie Kersta holds an Honors Bachelor of Science with a specialist in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds a number of certifications, namely, a post-graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling and including advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Psychometric Assessments. As a compliment to her strong clinical education, Stephanie has incorporated additional evidence-based holistic certificates to further round out her training, including certifications in four mindfulness and meditation clinical modalities. Stephanie holds teaching positions at multiple post-secondary institutions including, McMaster University, Durham College, and Ontario Learn. As a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario she has a clinical psychotherapy practice where she primarily treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and insomnia. Stephanie is certified trainer with LivingWorks for both safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainings (ASIST) as well as with the Mental Health Commission of Canada for Mental Health First Aid and certifies hundreds of individuals per year. Stephanie has a strong clinical interest in the interplay between chronic stress and the development of physical and mental health conditions and has been published in the field of motivation and addiction, and has presented at international and national conferences. She is also the co-founder of Hoame, North America’s largest modern meditation studio, and frequently works with Fortune 500 companies providing mental health and mental wellness consulting and training.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aba Mortley, owner of Cher-Mere, a hair, skin, and body care brand with over 40 natural, herbal and eco-friendly products. Aba shares the story Cher-Mere’s family and Caribbean roots, how the brand has evolved, and her personal experience with burnout. She also shares the importance of community, self-care, and breaking down projects in order to combat burnout. About Aba: Dr. Aba Mortley moved to Kingston, Ontario from Trinidad and Tobago to do an undergraduate degree in Engineering at Queens University, followed by a Masters and Ph.D. in Materials and Chemical Engineering at the Royal Military College. In 2013, Aba opened the first Cher-Mere day spa, using the family’s name brand Cher-Mere products, in downtown Kingston and expanded to open a second location in 2018. She is currently the chair of the Tourism Kingston board, co-chair of Queens University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity, member of the downtown business association board, member of the Kingston Economic Recovery Team (KERT), and chair of the subcommittee for underrepresented groups in the Workplace for KERT. For over 20 years Aba has actively volunteered at Youth Diversion. Along with her partner Ted, they enjoy raising 4 young children, Wyatt, Ryder, Meredith, and Otto.

On today's episode, we're joined by Danielle Ufniak, entrepreneur, physiotherapist, and fitness coach at Flow Physio + Wellness. Danielle shares all about her journey as a business owner and physiotherapist and how to create balance as a specialist entrepreneur. Tune in as we discuss the past, present, and future of the wellness industry.  About Danielle: Danielle completed her undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. After this program and realizing the importance of movement and play throughout our entire life, she completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. During this time she fell in love with physical activity of all types, competing in two fitness competitions, racing in countless half marathons, the Tough Mudder, two marathons and a half-Ironman triathlon. She has felt a lot of different body sensations/aches/pains related to activity (or inactivity due to long hours of studying during her Masters!) Now she loves her Peloton, a Pilates class, a good hike or a CrossFit workout and enjoys the work: life balance that David and her have created with Flow that allows them to show up at 100% for their patients and their own lives!

Success is a result of long-term planning and daily action. In order to be successful, we need to create habits that build a foundation for success. But how do we get there? On today's episode, Ben is sharing his thoughts on How We Organize Success. 

Today, we’re joined by Kingston entrepreneur, Spencer Smith, of Immerse Spa and the Immerse Wellness Ecosystem. Spencer shares how Immerse Spa came to be, his experiences with Float Therapy, and the benefits and do’s and don’ts of Cold Water Therapy. Ben and Spencer dive into how these relatively new practices are growing in popularity and continuing to evolve. About Spencer: Spencer is a Kingston, ON entrepreneur and the owner of the Immerse Wellness Ecosystem. He has been committed to learning about health and wellness to better himself and share health and wellness trends with his community. An advocate for wellness, Spencer is continuing to expand on the Immerse brand by embracing a continued learning state of mind.   Spencer aims to elevate himself beyond an entrepreneur, as he both creates, invents, formulates, teaches, and leads others to find and live their best lives. He looks at life as a journey, filled with opportunity for those brave enough to walk forward into the unknown. He loves the community he lives in, and ensures serving others is his daily motivation, to make the world better through grit, courage, and intuition.

On this episode, Ben is taking some time to reflect on The CoreHealth Collective podcast journey so far. While we're still early in our exploration of the health and wellness industry, Ben has been able to have some meaningful and educational conversations with entrepreneurs about their health and wellness businesses and journeys. While reflecting, we also look ahead to the future and are excited about the upcoming guests and their stories. 

On this episode of The CoreHealth Collective, we’re joined by Kingston, ON entrepreneur and Chiropractor, Dr. Peter Pain. Dr. Pain shares a trend he’s noticed over the last few years regarding the increased popularity of a proactive approach to healthcare vs. a reactive approach. We also dive into the current and future of the Chiropractic world and what opportunities or challenges may arise. About Dr. Peter Pain: Dr. Peter Pain has focused on health, exercise, and fitness from an early age. He completed his undergraduate studies at Queen’s University with an Honors BSc. in Life Sciences and his Chiropractic Doctorate at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1997. From 1989 to 1992, Dr. Pain was a member of the Queen’s Golden Gaels Football team, winning the National Championship Vanier Cup in 1992. The rigors of playing and competing in football also led Dr. Pain to chiropractic. Dr. Pain worked as a certified Personal trainer with The Sports Clubs of Canada in Toronto for 4 years while attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He has continued to expand and maintain his expertise in sports injuries, exercise and fitness over the years with many courses. This includes meeting and learning from the world’s most highly regarded experts, including courses taught by Paul Chek, Paul Gagne, Stu McGill, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tudor Bhompa, and many others inside the world of sports injuries and fitness. This education and experience have given Dr. Pain the honour of being able to work with many athletes at all levels, including professional football and hockey players, Olympic athletes, provincial and national amateur athletes as well as the Weekend Warrior.

On today’s episode of the Core Health Collective, we’re joined by registered massage therapist and entrepreneur, David Barker of the David Barker Clinic. Cold Laser Therapy is growing in popularity due to its effectiveness at healing the body without invasive surgery or potentially harmful medications. Join us today as we learn all about Cold Laser Therapy, the benefits, and the innovation of this growing treatment option. About David: David graduated valedictorian Trillium College Massage Therapy Program in 2014 and has since opened his downtown Kingston Ontario clinic with a strong vision in providing excellence in medical-based therapeutic massage. As an individual health care professional, David is committed to the highest quality, evidenced-based massage therapy in the Kingston area. Whether the treatment involves sports injury, repetitive strain, chronic pain, or a specific stage of recovery, David’s treatment plan will be designed to benefit you. A key component of all of David’s treatments involves stress reduction as well as the reduction of physical pain. David is passionate about treating each client as an individual and uses a wide-based knowledge of anatomy to address the very concerns for which the client seeks treatment. Professional Laser Therapy In 2015 David completed the comprehensive technical and clinical training program in Laser Therapy at Meditech International to become a Professional Laser Therapist and since then completed several Master Classes to widen his knowledge in the application of photobiomodulation therapy. In June 2021 David was asked to present and speak on a clinical case study at the Meditech world masterclass with keynote speaker South African neurosurgeon Ashleigh Bhanjan. In 2021 David completed all Meditech advanced certified courses available, giving the David Barker Clinic Meditech’s Advanced Certified Clinic status. Using Dr. Fred Kahn’s FRCS(C) designed BioFlex Laser system strongly enhances David’s ability to treat chronic pain and inflammatory conditions. David is a registered member of: The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)  Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO)

In this episode, Ben is addressing some common concerns from previous guests and clients about calculating customer acquisitions costs. In this quick episode, Ben talks about the importance of knowing your customer acquisitions costs and demonstrates a simple way to calculate the cost yourself.