Lori Fenner - CranioSacral Therapist - Doula

09/22/2023

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11/10/2022

It is with special excitement that we are to welcome Dr. Brian Hockel as a guest faculty speaker in our Myo Masterminds program tomorrow night!

Dr. Hockel graduated in 1989 from UCSF School of Dentistry and has practiced general / restorative dentistry and orthodontics, with an emphasis on non-extraction and “functional” orthodontics.

As the recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Brian has focused on cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic care, and is active in the Academy of Airway and Gnathologic Orthopedics, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the North American Association of Facial Orthotropics and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He combines his cosmetic, orthodontic, airway treatment and gnathology skills to bring about great changes in people’s smiles and health

His passionate dedication to prioritizing airway health in all treatment is truly inspiring.

10/22/2022

The cranial nerves is one of the hardest topics to learn in anatomy. Their pronunciation is also no easy feat. Learn how to pronounce the 12 cranial nerves in this fun video: https://ed.gr/c4rwi

10/16/2022

Lecture from National ENT Meeting

If you are an ENT or know an ENT who's interested in learning more about tongue tie and breastfeeding, my lecture with my colleague, Dale Tylor, is available through the Academy website at www.otologic.org - it's a 1 hour whirlwind tour through the basics of tongue physiology, diagnosis, surgical management, aftercare, and the evidence behind the procedure.

10/07/2022

"According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:

1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)
3) Social Quotient (SQ)
4) Adversity Quotient (AQ)

1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve math's, memorize things, and recall lessons.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm:

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind.

When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider su***de.

Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts.

Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents.

Finally, do not prepare the road for your children. Prepare your children for the road."

10/05/2022

Medical problems actually have a cause

Why do I say this rather obvious statement? I say it because I still see/hear so much gestalt nonsense about what is causing a mother’s or baby’s symptoms. Is the cause always obvious? Absolutely not. But it’s imperative that we as medical professionals don’t make up random excuses to explain away symptoms.

Examples?
1) A pediatrician telling a parent that a tongue tie isn’t that bad so the host of symptoms the dyad is experiencing can’t possibly be caused by a tie. Oh, and that the “tie will stretch out”. I would ask them for a study that shows that.
2) An ENT saying that they “don’t see much to clip” so the tongue isn’t the reason for symptoms. This indicates that the ENT is using an old definition of tongue tie (based only on visibility) and is giving you an incomplete answer.
3) Someone other than an IBCLC giving you explanation for breastfeeding problems. Remember, if a doctor is telling you that poor infant weight gain is because “you have a low milk supply” and doesn’t take the steps needed to confirm that the problem IS your milk supply, then they’re just giving you wordorrhea and that’s stinks.

There are dozens of examples. I’d love to read the nonsense you all have been told.

Everything in medicine comes down to anatomy and physiology. If a doctor doesn’t understand the anatomy and physiology of tongue movements during breastfeeding, their opinion is largely irrelevant. Because we have studies that show that ignoring a tongue tie early on can dramatically increase the chances of terminating the breastfeeding relationship, it’s not ok to just mansplain things away because you’re afraid to admit that you don’t know know what’s causing the problems. It’s actually ok for a doctor to listen to an IBCLC or another doctor who might know more about it than they do. It’s time to either learn more or swallow your pride and let other professionals deal with the problem.

09/21/2022

In 5 words or less, describe your experience after your infant had a tongue tie released.