When it comes to diet and nutrients in our food, there can be a tendency to over complicate what is truly healthy for us. Phytochemicals are the biologically active chemicals that give plant foods their appetizing colours, tastes, and aromas.
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Collaborative Vision – Episode 7: Dr. Shaun Golemba – Fuelling Passion With Curiosity
Dr. Shaun Golemba has been a true pioneer in the world of Western Canadian Vision Therapy. His binocular vision clinic dates back to 2006, easily making him one of the earliest adopters of this trade. What you’ll sense from this conversation is that Shaun pushing forth and blazing a trail is not the least bit surprising.
Collaborative Vision – Episode 5: Dr. Shirley Ha – The Power of Altruism and Effective Communication
Dr. Shirley Ha is one of those people that almost everyone enjoys chatting with and spending time around. A true unifier in the world of Vision Therapy – she very much lives and breathes the essence of collaboration encouraged by this podcast.
Collaborative Vision Episode 2: Dr. Samantha Slotnick – Honesty breeds trust, and trust builds referrals.
Honesty breeds trust, and trust builds referrals.
Dr. Samantha Slotnick has a reputation within the field of Behavioural Optometry that just might be impossible to match. Considered a preeminent thought leader within our profession, her insights into the splendour of our visual system have landed her in front of engaged audiences across the world. A clinician, business owner, international lecturer and researcher – she has the unique ability to connect with anyone who has even a passing interest in our field.
Collaborative Vision – Episode 1: Dr. Ben Stevens – The Beautiful Art of Saying No
I know what you’re thinking – does the world really need another podcast?! While I’m not entirely sure that it does, I am entirely sure that this one has been a whole lot of fun to make!
Is Vision Therapy New?
One of the most common questions that I am asked at networking events is whether Vision Therapy is new. Given the seemingly recent growth of our sub-specialty, this is certainly…
Ocular Nutrition – Okanagan Vision Therapy Welcomes Dr. Daniel Walker
It is with great excitement that all of us here at Okanagan Vision Therapy welcome Dr. Walker to the team!
Dr. Daniel Walker comes to us with extensive post-graduate training in the area of Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation – and also brings with him the valley’s most comprehensive knowledge and background in the area of ocular health and nutrition.
Online Vision Therapy
80% of the 52 cities within our province do not have direct access to Vision Therapy – but we’re willing to bet that 100% of these communities have people within them struggling with visual issues that would benefit from these services.
We have spent the last year developing and curating our distance-based and Online Vision Therapy Programs to help meet the needs of our province.
Classroom Suggestions for Vision Related Learning Difficulty
Many students that present to us and are diagnosed with vision-related learning difficulties that can be greatly supported by minor classroom accommodations while enrolled in Vision Therapy. Below is our top…
Is Vision Therapy Covered by Insurance?
This is a question that is very much top of mind for many pursuing Vision Therapy, and is met with an unfortunately ambiguous answer – it depends. Okanagan Vision Therapy…