reach.rehab

Great interveiw this week with reach.rehab physical therapist Kristi Barker. Lot’s of takeaways from this one. I love her perspective on meeting a client where they’re at and treating everyone like an athlete. Besides talking about her college Volleyball career and her work in Uganda, she gives lots of valuable ideas for how we can move and heal from injuries without causing more pain in the injured areas. Check it out.

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-forge/id1535891737

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xOWr1sqBR9OOTlsN3SXd0?si=5cEw0J3gTnC_aDw0t_HfBA

09/21/2022

Do you love yoga?! 🙌 Oxygen Yoga in Regina is my go to yoga studio!🔥 Checkout their Karma week- you can go for free from October 2-8!!! Do not miss this amazing opportunity!!

Karma Week, baby! It’s back, and it’s better than ever!

Maybe you've never taken an Oxygen class. Or maybe it's been a minute since your last class (pro tip: we are always here for you when you are ready to come back!). If you are feeling ready to fall in love with your life and try something new, we would love to see you at our next Karma Week! From October 2-8 classes at all of our Regina studios will be FREE!

Our doors are open to anyone and everyone. Come and experience the far infrared heat, the classes, the energy and best of all: the commUNITY.

How to get registered at the North location:
💚 Call (306-522-9642),
💚 Email ([email protected]),
💚 Send us a DM. We’ll help get you booked in for the classes and make the process as simple as possible.
💚 Click the link below to take you right to our Karma Week schedule!

We can’t wait to meet you! Stay tuned for more on what to expect!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=442787&stype=-7&sTG=100&sVT=79&sView=week&sLoc=1&date=10/02/22

08/13/2022

2 PROGRAMS = 1 WHEELCHAIR

3 years ago I went to Uganda Africa & worked with The Fathers Heart Mobility Ministry, which is an organization that provides & delivers wheelchairs to people with disabilities in Uganda.

When I came home I felt frustrated with the lack of education and access to healthcare. & Wished there was more that could be done.

Then Covid hit, and EVERYTHING changed.

I created Reach Rehab on instagram as a tool to help “reach” others that have limited access to healthcare.

Then something amazing happened! … All of YOU! 💜

The page really started to grow, which provides me with the opportunity to achieve my original goal of giving back 🙏

MY FAV PART is that it’s a double Give Back Opportunity!

1. YOU get helped
2. You get to help Someone else in need 🙏

2 PROGRAMS = 1 WHEELCHAIR

For every 2 programs, 1 wheelchair will be donated to the charity I went to Uganda Africa with! I’ll be donating 1/3 of each program to The Fathers Heart Mobility Ministry.

Thanks for listening to my why and what inspired me to come on social media, and helping give to something bigger 🌍

❤️

07/01/2022

👋 Hey! It’s my Bday! 🥳🎉

I realized I haven’t done an intro in a while, so here’s a bit about me!

I’ve been a Physical Therapist for 7 years, & have been heavily involved in strength training for the last 15 years starting back when I played Div 1 volleyball in the states! 💪

I have my Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) which means I did a 4 year undergraduate degree & then an additional 2 years in the Masters of Physical Therapy program.

After graduation I continued my education & completed 3 Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy courses, became certified in Dry Needling, took a Mulligan course, & I’m currently interested in either completing my levels to receive a Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy or may look into Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy!

I believe in giving you the tools to understand & learn how to prevent injuries or rehab your current one. I believe in an active treatment plan, and treat every person as an athlete.

I don’t believe in overcomplicating things in order to make myself look better🤓. I care about getting to know you & love to learn what motivates you. I believe in simplifying the process for you so you can get back to doing what you love in no time!

I’ve experienced numerous injuries from my college volleyball days & a recent work related injury that took nearly 2 years to recover. I’ve learned how to overcome chronic pain & understand how it feels to question if I’ll ever be the same & live a pain free life again. It humbled me & made me realize how powerful it is to treat with a Biopsychosocial approach which means to factor in not only the physical, but also mental & social factors that may contribute to persisting pain.

I’ve always been an active person and love to compete! 💪 I love volleyball & dabbled a bit in boxing. I currently play football & dare I say I’m getting into golf lately😅. However, my main form of fitness is weight lifting… oh & rollerblading haha 😘

Thank you so much for your continuous support in Reach Rehab & being a part of this community! I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to connect online and I’m BEYOND excited for what’s to come this year!

02/20/2022

Thanks Beverley Simpson, it was a pleasure connecting with you! Definitely worth a watch friends! 🙌

12/10/2021

Tune in reach rehabbers!!! Beverley and I have a great discussion on patient centered care! You won’t want to miss 🙌🙌

12/02/2021

CAN YOU DO THIS?!😲😅

Co||aboration with .heimann & .rehab

Want better flexibility?🙋🏼‍♀️

Physiotherapy drills can help fill the gaps with classical yoga postures. Many people don’t have the optimal mobility and/or strength to practice challenging yoga poses with structural integrity.

Yoga can expand your movement practice to bring more flexibility and help your body adapt to moving in a variety of ways!🧘‍♀️

Combining both Physical Therapy and Yoga can allow you to reach your desired movement potential! 🙌

We’ve broken down the stability and mobility requirements of the Bow pose & created a few exercises to help you do it!

BOW POSE EXERCISES:
1. Supermans
2. Bridge on block- add reach
3. Donkey kicks
4. Lunge on block- add reach

Tag a friend that’s stiff! 😂🙌

* Disclaimer- this summary is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.

11/10/2021

PREVENT SADDLE PAIN 🙌 🚴
Bikers Edition-Ask the Expert

We are so fortunate to have Dane Stennes, bike expert and retail operations manager from give us his top tips for preventing saddle pain!

Western Cycle is local here in Regina and Dane helped do a bike fitting for me when I was getting hip and saddle pain. So I figured you would likely all benefit from his tips as well!🙌

What is covered in this video:
1- seat position (tilt)
2- seat width
3- height of the seat/knee position
4-equipment to offload 🍑 pressure
5- proper clothing to protect the🍑

What I loved the most is how precise & customized the fitting was, it really took into account the biomechanics of the body.

These simple tips can make a HUGE difference in preventing hip & saddle pain. The simple changes in positioning and equipment can really help optimize your riding and prevent Injuries!

Tag a friend that loves to bike!

* Disclaimer- this summary is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.

11/07/2021

So excited!!! Anyone that lives in Regina you are not going to want to miss this event! 🙌🥰

Looking to Laugh, Learn & Smile ?!

Join Us :

✨A Women’s Guided Experience

November 21 💥1-4:00 pm

Ladies are you looking for something for your mind body and soul? Life is busy and in the busy we need to find time for ourselves. We often have our daily checklists, which can feel heavy at times!

💕Join us as we take you through a guided experience of connecting your mind body and soul through movement and meditation and a discussion on the Power of Letting Go.

💕Training & teachings from:

Jodi Barrett -CEO & Owner Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada Kettlebell Kickboxing 🇨🇦] & Kbkb Studio
Kristi Barker- Physical Therapist & Creator of .rehab
Cara Wickstrom - CEO & Owner of & Reiki Level 2 Practitioner

You also will have the opportunity to win a gift basket that is all donated from female entrepreneurs within Regina

✨Stronger Together - We Rise✨

Early Bird Registration $99.97 after November 12th $125.97

💥Only selling 18 SPOTS!!!💥

Gift basket is already valued over $450 value !
➡️Click To save your spot

https://kbkbstudio.tv/pages/kbkb-studio-schedule

💕All three ladies are donating together 1 entry for a special lady that needs an afternoon of empowerment… DM if you know a lady who you think would benefit from this event!

✨Strong Body ~ Strong Mind ✨

Gift Donations:
(2 hours of cleaning , bath bombs & bubble bath- $75 value )m.jamieson ($70 towards color/cut & products valuing $150)
(gift card $100)
(Cool Kbkb coloured keychain)
(1 hour Reiki & crystal bracelet $100 value)
Kettlebell Kickboxing 🇨🇦] ($168 Unlimited Month )
(Reading $75 value)

10/31/2021

It's now easier to email reach.rehab

10/16/2021

COMMUNITY 👊

Have you ever stopped to think about WHO you surround yourself with?!

I created Reach Rehab because I want to be able to give back and help inspire others to move and prevent injuries!

What I didn’t expect is the amazing people that have come into my life because of putting myself out there!😍This includes you reading this right now!

Even though most of us have never met in person, I feel like Reach Rehab is a community & family of like minded people that want to get strong and live injury free! 💪

Having that support is so important whether it’s your friendships or a community online that inspires you to “reach” your goals 👊.

I used to think I had to do things on my own and that if I had to ask for help that I was weak-which is TOTALLY FALSE!! In fact it’s quite the opposite!

When you surround yourself with like minded people you can learn so much more than you ever would on your own! Just like I learned from my friend Jodi today!

I want to thank you for all of your support for this page and encourage you to surround yourself with people that challenge you! & to not be afraid to ask for help when you need it!

I want to be here for you! 🙌

Is there a specific injury that’s really bothering you?

What do you want to learn more about?

How can I help?

Drop your requests below!👇🙌

09/21/2021

~PRIORITIES~

“I’m too busy”

Is one of the most common phrases that I hear from patients

Whenever I hear this phrase I like to reflect on this quote:

“If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse “

You may read that quote & feel a little unsettled, at least that’s how I feel when I catch myself making excuses.

But making excuses doesn’t have to be looked at in a bad way. You can use it to self reflect & determine what truly IS most important to you at that time.

It can be hard to do but getting HONEST with where you’re at & what your PRIORITIES are in life can help guide your rehab.

For ex. quite commonly I treat parents that have been so used to giving & giving AND GIVING 😜 to their children that they forget to take care of themselves.

My fav convo is when they realize that taking care of themselves ultimately make ms them happier & in turn gives them more energy to parent.

OR they realize they DO have a lot going on in their life & they aren’t ready to commit as much time to themselves. Having that open convo with your physio allows them to adjust your rehab program accordingly & discuss strategies how to fit rehab into your day!

This applies to my life right now because lately I’ve noticed myself spewing out ALL of the excuses! 😅

I recognized I was doing it & paused to self reflect on what are my current top priorities?

Is it my top priority to be in tip top shape? 🤔 No!

I realized my body needed a break from nearly daily gym sessions & that my mental health cup needed to be filled after all the wedding craziness! & that’s okay! 👍

I hope you self reflect on what is truly a priority in your life & to focus your energy there. There is no sense is guilt tripping yourself when you keep putting it off & not understanding why you’re not getting better.

Tag a friend that you ❤️ 🥰

02/09/2021

Hey everyone! 🥰

Its been a while since I introduced myself and I wanted to welcome you & thank you for following Reach Rehab! 🤗

My name is Kristi Block, I’m a physiotherapist from Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦.

I started Reach Rehab at the end of April 2020 because people were unable to get in person physio treatments due to covid.

My trip to Uganda the summer before also motivated me to create the page because it taught me how impactful education can be. That’s why I called the page Reach Rehab, because my goal is to reach people who are unable to receive physio. Whether that is because of Covid, finances, time etc.

What I didn’t expect when I created this page is the amount of support & community I’ve received from you all! 🥰 Your support has motivated me to come out of my shell and create fun content that hopefully brings some smiles & joy to your day! 🤗

You may notice I love to have fun & be silly because I truly believe that keeping rehab SIMPLE & FUN will encourage others to try it and get moving! 🤗 & life is too short not to make things fun!

A little on my background for those that just joined the page. I grew up on a farm until age 5, then moved to a small town in Saskatchewan Canada. I grew up with a family that loved to be outdoors and encouraged us to move! I fell in love with volleyball and played Div 1 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock!

I returned to Canada and became a personal trainer until I was accepted into the Masters of Physical Therapy program at the university of Saskatchewan.

After graduating I missed being in a competitive sport and got into bodybuilding for a short time💪 👊. I love to try new things and push myself to achieve new goals.

I’m currently working at stapleford health & rehab Center in Regina SK. I am extremely passionate about getting others to take charge of their own health and prevent injuries!

I love to meet new people, so if you are new to the page please introduce yourself in the comments below!

Tag a friend that you think would benefit from this page 🤗