Thanks to Dr. Len Press, my friend & colleague, for a great blog on the “Concussion Crisis: the Silent Epidemic of ABI (acquired brain injury). Concussions and brain injuries have recently been brought to the public’s attention. The stories include many athletes, Rep. Gifford and soldiers returning from the war. Prevention is the key. However, […]
How Meditation Benefits the Brain
Thanks Dr. Maino for the blog post: …found that the experienced meditators, regardless of the type of meditation they practiced, seemed able to switch off the defaul mode network, which has been linked to lapses of attention, and disorders such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. This part of the brain, comprising […]
COVD – Master (mastress) of Ceremony
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein & Dr. Joe Borden, her associate, enjoy the College of Optometrists in Vision Development Annual Banquet in Las Vegas. Dr. Hellerstein was honored as being chosen to be the Master (mastress) of ceremony. A fun time for all! By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, a Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy
COVD Annual Meeting Pictures
College of Optometrists in Vision Therapy held their Annual Meeting Oct. 2011 in Las Vegas. As Past-President of COVD, it was an honor to have been chosen to be the Master (Mastress – feminine) of Ceremonies for the final banquet. Thanks to Dr. Kristi Jensen and Dr. Dom Maino for their pix! As you can see […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Speaking Tour- An Inspiration!
Many thanks to Pesi/Meds PN for sponsoring my 3-day Speaking Tour in Colorado. I met many wonderful OTs, speech-language therapists, psychologists, counselors, teachers and social workers in my 6 hour seminars: Visual Processing and Academic Success. More therapists and educators are being exposed to the critical link between vision & learning. There are successful […]
COVD Honors
COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) honored a number of optometrists and vision therapists. at its 41st Annual meeting in Las Vegas in Oct. 2011. To read about the winners of COVD awards & new Fellow, click here. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, a Denver Optometrist in Vision Development and Visual Processing […]
Visual Processing Seminar in Denver – Don't Miss Out!
Just completed presenting the first of 3 Seminars in CO. This seminar, Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence is sponsored by MedsPN/ Pesi continuing education group. CE credits are available for educators, OTs, PT, speech/language therapists and psychologists. This seminar in Denver was fun, interactive and inspiring. The picture below is […]
Last Chance to Sign Up for a Great Seminar to Help Your Kids Learn Easily & Successfully!
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
Don't Miss Out! Visual Processing & Academic Seminars in CO- for CE!
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
Brain Injury Conference- Truly Inspirational
BIAC (Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado) held their 29th Annual meeting in the Denver Area. This group includes physicians, therapists and survivors. Many of these survivors shared their stories of near-death experiences. They were grateful to the medical community for saving their lives. However, re-creating their lives after brain injury was elusive for many. I’m […]