Melissa McConaghy's guest appearances

Melissa McConaghy

Herpreneur Show

The Physio Business Growth Podcast 

A Neuro Physio Podcast

Balance Matters: A neuro physical therapist’s journey to make “Sense” of Balance

Janine Allis

Ingrid Thompson

Laura Klein

Jessica Sepel

Jeff Smith

Laura Kelly

Sylvia Tara

Cyndi O'Meara

Brett Bartholomew

Jack Delosa

Brooke Vulinovich

Carolyn Creswell

Jane Lu

Coralie English

Jenny Brockis

OwlTail

In this episode we discuss specialized Parkinson's programs and the journey to get them started to help thousands of people.  Melissa McConaghy, the founder and a visionary leader, shares with us what is PD Warrior and the Insight into PD conference.Resources:Exercise Based Parkinson’s Treatment – Live Brave - PD WarriorResearch articles - PD WarriorOnline Global Conference – INSIGHT 2023 - PD WarriorDr. Melissa McConaghy is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist and holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy). She has been working with Parkinson’s patients for 19 years and was recently awarded Australian Physiotherapist of the Year. As an educator, clinician and author, Melissa is a strong believer in exercise and its importance in the Spemanagement of progressive conditions. In addition to founding and curating the largest ONLINE global Parkinson’s Conference, INSIGHT into PD in 2018, she has authored the Amazon best seller The New Parkinson’s Treatment: Exercise is Medicine and founded PD Warrior, an early intervention approach for treating Parkinson’s disease. PD Warrior has now been taught to thousands of health professionals world-wide and is currently under license in nine countries. She currently sits on the NSW Branch Council of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), is recipient of the ‘Contribution to the Profession Award’ as awarded by the NSW Branch Council and is the past Chair and National Representative of the NSW Neurology Group for the APA.

In this episode we discuss specialized Parkinson's programs and the journey to get them started to help thousands of people.  Melissa McConaghy, the founder and a visionary leader, shares with us what is PD Warrior and the Insight into PD conference. Resources: <a href="https://pdwarrior.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exercise Based Parkinson’s Treatment – Live Brave - PD Warrior</a> <a href="https://pdwarrior.com/research-articles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research articles - PD Warrior</a> <a href="https://pdwarrior.com/insight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Online Global Conference – INSIGHT 2023 - PD Warrior</a> Dr. Melissa McConaghy is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist and holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy). She has been working with Parkinson’s patients for 19 years and was recently awarded Australian Physiotherapist of the Year. As an educator, clinician and author, Melissa is a strong believer in exercise and its importance in the Spemanagement of progressive conditions. In addition to founding and curating the largest <a href="https://www.insightintopd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ONLINE global Parkinson’s Conference, INSIGHT into PD </a>in 2018, she has authored the Amazon best seller The New Parkinson’s Treatment: Exercise is Medicine and founded <a href="https://pdwarrior.com/exactly-pd-warrior/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PD Warrior</a>, an early intervention approach for treating Parkinson’s disease. PD Warrior has now been taught to thousands of health professionals world-wide and is currently under license in nine countries. She currently sits on the NSW Branch Council of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), is recipient of the ‘Contribution to the Profession Award’ as awarded by the NSW Branch Council and is the past Chair and National Representative of the NSW Neurology Group for the APA.

Specialized Parkinson's Programs with Dr. Melissa McConaghy

Do you have message that is so strong you can’t ignore it? You fear that you’ll be ridiculed at the start, but the evidence is so strong you really want to get it out there? Then this is the interview for you. This episode is with Melissa McConaghy who is an expert in her field; who spoke up about new findings that had her pulled over the coals and nearly lost her reputation in doing so. Today, we hear her journey from a specialist to now a leader and business owner of PD Warrior. We hear the journey of how Melissa stumbled upon evidence of a better way to treat Parkinson patients and turned this powerful research into a business that now services people worldwide.   Mentions on the show: Follow Annette’s new Facebook and Instagram page ARC: Advanced Rehabilitation Centre PD Warrior Melissa’s Book: The New Parkinson’s Treatment; Exercise is Medicine    About Melissa Melissa is a clinician, educator, author, entrepreneur and thought leader. Recognised as a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist in 2010 by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, she holds this title as one of only 8 in Australia. Academically, she also holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy) and Grad. Certificate in Public Health. Melissa has been very active in the Australian Physiotherapy Association and currently sits on the NSW Branch Council. She is past chair of the Neurology Chapter in NSW and NSW National Representative. Currently, Melissa holds the position as Co-director of the International Neurological Physical Therapy Association (INPA) for the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. As an educator, Melissa has taught thousands of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and fitness professionals in topics ranging across Stroke, Polio, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Technology in Rehab. She presents regular evening lectures and workshops for the Australian Physiotherapy Association as well as for PD Warrior and Advance Rehab Centre. Melissa has also presented at many National and International Conferences as an invited speaker and has recently been appointed Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University. Melissa also coordinates the internship programs for Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists with ACU and Macquarie University. Melissa established Advance Rehab Centre in 2006 as a specialist neurological outpatient and home-based rehab facility and she has grown this to a team of 75staff with an outstanding clinical track record and team culture. The centre is dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation and has produced some world-class programs, least of all, PD Warrior, which became an independent entity in 2015. Advance Rehab Centre was awarded the Australian Allied Health Practice Excellence Award in 2019 and was a finalist in the HESTA Excellence awards and Small Business Champions Business of the Decade in 2020. PD Warrior is now taught and licensed internationally to other physiotherapists and health professionals in four languages across 10 countries. Melissa is an active CEO of both companies. As a thought leader, Melissa has led the way creating exercise programs incorporating intensive neuroplasticity training principles for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and brain injury. In 2018, Melissa pioneered the first online global Summit for Parkinson’s disease, using cutting edge technology, this three-day summit was streamed live into people’s homes removing the need for travel and accommodation expenses, well before COVID demanded this transition to digital conferences. This summit has since raised $150,000 for global Parkinson’s charities and has hosted over 150 world class speakers. In 2020, Melissa purchased the first LEXO® End-effector Robotic Gait Trainer in the world and leads the way in the use of Robotics and technology in rehabilitation in Australia. As an author, she published the Amazon Best Seller “The New Parkinson’s Treatment: Exercise is Medicine” in 2014 which has since gained distribution rights with Simon and Schuster and is into it’s second edition. She also contributed to the publication “The Late Effects of Polio: Managing Muscles and Mobility” as part of the Polio Australia Clinical Advisory Group. Melissa is the winner of several awards including Australian Physiotherapist of the Year in 2019 and APA Contribution to the Profession Award in 2019 and in 2020, Melissa was awarded as the Small Business Champions Entrepreneur of the Year.

Do you have message that is so strong you can’t ignore it? You fear that you’ll be ridiculed at the start, but the evidence is so strong you really want to get it out there? Then this is the interview for you. This episode is with Melissa McConaghy who is an expert in her field; who spoke up about new findings that had her pulled over the coals and nearly lost her reputation in doing so. Today, we hear her journey from a specialist to now a leader and business owner of PD Warrior. We hear the journey of how Melissa stumbled upon evidence of a better way to treat Parkinson patients and turned this powerful research into a business that now services people worldwide. <h1>Mentions on the show:</h1> Follow Annette’s new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094048484696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/annette.lackovic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> page <a href="https://archealth.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARC: Advanced Rehabilitation Centre</a> <a href="https://pdwarrior.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PD Warrior</a> <a href="https://archealth.com.au/2014/08/24/the-new-parkinsons-treatment-exercise-is-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa’s Book: The New Parkinson’s Treatment; Exercise is Medicine </a> About Melissa Melissa is a clinician, educator, author, entrepreneur and thought leader. Recognised as a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist in 2010 by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, she holds this title as one of only 8 in Australia. Academically, she also holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy) and Grad. Certificate in Public Health. Melissa has been very active in the Australian Physiotherapy Association and currently sits on the NSW Branch Council. She is past chair of the Neurology Chapter in NSW and NSW National Representative. Currently, Melissa holds the position as Co-director of the International Neurological Physical Therapy Association (INPA) for the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. As an educator, Melissa has taught thousands of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and fitness professionals in topics ranging across Stroke, Polio, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Technology in Rehab. She presents regular evening lectures and workshops for the Australian Physiotherapy Association as well as for PD Warrior and Advance Rehab Centre. Melissa has also presented at many National and International Conferences as an invited speaker and has recently been appointed Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University. Melissa also coordinates the internship programs for Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists with ACU and Macquarie University. Melissa established Advance Rehab Centre in 2006 as a specialist neurological outpatient and home-based rehab facility and she has grown this to a team of 75staff with an outstanding clinical track record and team culture. The centre is dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation and has produced some world-class programs, least of all, PD Warrior, which became an independent entity in 2015. Advance Rehab Centre was awarded the Australian Allied Health Practice Excellence Award in 2019 and was a finalist in the HESTA Excellence awards and Small Business Champions Business of the Decade in 2020. PD Warrior is now taught and licensed internationally to other physiotherapists and health professionals in four languages across 10 countries. Melissa is an active CEO of both companies. As a thought leader, Melissa has led the way creating exercise programs incorporating intensive neuroplasticity training principles for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and brain injury. In 2018, Melissa pioneered the first online global Summit for Parkinson’s disease, using cutting edge technology, this three-day summit was streamed live into people’s homes removing the need for travel and accommodation expenses, well before COVID demanded this transition to digital conferences. This summit has since raised $150,000 for global Parkinson’s charities and has hosted over 150 world class speakers. In 2020, Melissa purchased the first LEXO® End-effector Robotic Gait Trainer in the world and leads the way in the use of Robotics and technology in rehabilitation in Australia. As an author, she published the Amazon Best Seller “The New Parkinson’s Treatment: Exercise is Medicine” in 2014 which has since gained distribution rights with Simon and Schuster and is into it’s second edition. She also contributed to the publication “The Late Effects of Polio: Managing Muscles and Mobility” as part of the Polio Australia Clinical Advisory Group. Melissa is the winner of several awards including Australian Physiotherapist of the Year in 2019 and APA Contribution to the Profession Award in 2019 and in 2020, Melissa was awarded as the Small Business Champions Entrepreneur of the Year.

PD Warrior with Melissa McConaghy

PD Warrior creator Melissa tells us lots about Parkinson's Disease, how she developed her renowned private practice Advanced Rehab Centre and the PD Warrior program, about becoming a physio entrepreneur, and why she doesn't feel pressure to conduct research.2.22 - Intro3.37 - Career pathway4.20 - Developing PD Warrior6.10 - PD Warrior framework (4 Pillars)11.22 - Home practice15.20 - PD Warrior courses16.55 - Education for self management18.38 - Exercise mainstream in PD22.31 - Clinical expert vs research24.47 - PD Warrior in Parkinson's Plus27.28 - Liaising with neurologists28.54 - PD medications &amp; when to exercise30.14 - Developing Advanced Rehab Centre32.41 - Entrepreneurship in physiotherapy37.00 - Passion &amp; drive37.31 - Neuro physio specialisation40.15 - Peer review in practice42.10 - Employing the right people43.40 - Doing media45.21 - Lexo Robotic Gait Trainer

Melissa McConaghy - PD Warrior

This week’s Physio Business Growth podcast is with the amazing Melissa McConaghy from PD Warrior. Mel was awarded the Australian Physiotherapy Association award for her contribution to the profession. Having created PD Warrior for those with Parkinson’s disease, her program is now a global phenomenon having affected over 30,000 people around the globe in a positive way. Her passion is nothing short of infectious, listen and enjoy.

This week’s Physio Business Growth podcast is with the amazing Melissa McConaghy from PD Warrior. Mel was awarded the Australian Physiotherapy Association award for her contribution to the profession. Having created PD Warrior for those with Parkinson’s disease, her program is now a global phenomenon having affected over 30,000 people around the globe in a positive way. Her passion is nothing short of infectious, listen and enjoy.