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Acerca de TM TM Hyperbaric Healing TM Free to Veterans is our Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) program. This program is overseen by a Hyperbaric Medicine Certified physician. Research (including by the VA and DoD) has shown that HBOT is the only know potential cure for PTSD and TBI symptoms, but is not covered by the VA. Integrative Ability Medicine and Mountain View Physiatry have partnered with Healing Heroes to make this treatment available for Veterans that are carefully screened as being appropriate candidates by our HBOT certified Physician . Research has also shown that Hyperbaric Oxygen can potentially aid healing brain injury, even years after the initial injury. Please keep in mind, this is still considered an "experimental treatment" for TBI and PTSD. Veterans Seeking Care Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email * Thanks for submitting! Message Send

The Board Who We Are Tim Ferrell, MD, PT Board Leader Dr. Ferrell is an avid athlete, having completed some of the toughest ultramarathon races in the US. His journey as a healer began with home health Physical Therapy leading to becoming a Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician. As a team leader Dr. Ferrell is highly experienced serving as Medical Director for inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. His grandfather was a proud Navy Veteran serving in WWII. 208-619-9334 Violet Ferrell Board Violet cherishes her time serving veterans from 1978-2009 at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri including supervision of Veteran Service Organization appointees, volunteer Service Director, Public Affairs coordinator, and working with the American Legion as a committee chair. Now she ejoys her retierment with her husband traveling and Goldie, family time, and supporting the work of OWN and the Healing Heroes program. "It's a wonderful privilege serving Veterans." Jim Ferrell Board Jim, a retired teacher, has served the growth and well-being of youth in several capacities including teaching, juvenile detention outdoor recreation programs, and Quality Assurance Supervision for the Missouri Department of Mental Health. His father honorably served in the Navy during WWII and was an American Legion member. Jim has supported our Veterans as a volunteer at the J. pershing VA Center. "I am honored to serve OWN and our Veterans through Healing Heroes . David A. Smith, MSW Board Consultant David is a former Marine serving honorably from 1964-68. His family is rich with dedication to the armed services. His Father served in the U.S. Navy (1917- 1919) on the USS New Mexico Battleship during WWI. Two brothers served during WWII and three brothers who served in the U.S. Army in Korean Conflict, the Air Force for over 20 years doing two tours of duty in Vietnam, and the third in the National Guard. His volunteerism for Veterans started as a boy raising money for the American Legion. In 1973 after graduation with his MSW with his friend Dan, a Vietnam Combat Veteran, started the Forgotten Warriors Post 101 in Missoula. From 1976 – 1996 David served on a local board of Veterans for the Vet Center in Missoula. David was key in creating the Healing Heroes program.

We believe a single action can make a difference, and that collective action can have an even greater impact. Our collaborative network across the Nation of healers, health care providers, massage therapists, gardeners, bee keepers, artists, educators, dancers, musicians, community leaders, and human beings believe in treating all beings with integrity, dignity, and respect at every stage of life and for every condition. We strive to optimize the well-being of all, no matter the challenge, no matter the stage of life, while respecting the intricate web of symbiotic planetary destinies. Support us in building our programs - like Healing Heroes - and ability to maximize resources to help those in need to live their fullest potential in a healthy home, community, on a healthy planet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Through Healing Heroes we are dedicated to the well-being of our Veterans, Active Duty and families who served our Nation's well-being through their service. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR TEAM Meet some of OWN's Healing Heroes Team: Justin Hughes Tracy Penfield Dr. B (with therapy dog, Lucy) ... Justin Hughes, MS, LPC Justin joined OWN through our partner Mountain View Physiatry in our effort to care for Veterans and their families under our Healing Heroes program. Justin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Abundance Healing mental health service based in N. Idaho with over a decade of experience in hospital based, residential, and private practice caring for Veterans. He provides both in person and tele-health services given Veteran preference and can address the full spectrum of mental health challenges including addictions. Justin is also experienced in and provides family based counseling services an important element for conditions such as healing from PTSD or addiction that impacts the whole family. He is particularly skilled at social re-integration including finding meaningful participation in one’s community and finding a career/work path as appropriate. . Tracy Penfield, Creative Expression Facilitator Founder of Safe Art, an organization that uses expressive arts to heal from trauma, and acclaimed author of “A Curriculum of Courage: Making SafeArt”, Tracy has over 50 years experience serving over 35 communities in the NE facilitating therapeutic recovery from both physical and mental trauma at the individual and group levels. She provides virtual private healing sessions using creative expression techniques for Veterans of Healing Heroes. Dr. B and Therapy Dog Lucy Dr. B, Program Director for Healing Heroes, would rather talk about her therapy dogs or chickens than herself. Lucy was a gifted healer, and we are sad she departed for her final rest. Lucy's and her brother Bear's entry into being a therapy dogs was at the bedside of a stroke patient who had had not moved in two weeks since their stroke onset. The first time they moved was to pet Lucy and her brother Bear and receive puppy hand-kisses. The patient walked out of the rehab hospital, despite all thinking - well, not Dr. B, Lucy or Bear! This story exemplifies the hope that Dr. B (and her pet therapy friends) have for all and imparts to all, that it is possible to achieve more and live a fuller life. "Whatever it takes, it has to be found and gifted to those in need on their healing journey ..." Hence, Dr. B is a life-long learner who has studied and practices in very short Western medicine (Board Certified MD in Physiatry) and Eastern Medicine modalities. To learn more about her and her integrative rehabilitation medicine practice click here .

Healing Heroes We are a growing national network with boots on the ground in North Idaho providing free services and support for disabled and at-risk Veterans and their families. Below is our the story of how we got started with highlights of Healing Heroes resources and collaborations. "My father will forever be my Hero and inspired me to give all that I can to our Veterans." Dr. B Our story ... When asked to complete VA disability compensation and pension (C&P) exams for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury in the inland Pacific NW, founder Dr. Neilly Buckalew (Dr. B) wanted to provide free, comprehensive, easy access to care for our Veterans and support for their families as well. Her father served in the Army during the Cold War, and with him Dr. B experienced the challenges for Veterans in getting timely care and support especially in his elder years. Knowing this and the fact that there is no comprehensive TBI care for Veterans in inland PNW, Dr. B got to work ... Disability Benefit Advocacy and Free Integrative Well-Being Care Healing Heroes began with and continues to fully support Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, chronic pain, and other disabilities navigate the Veteran's Administration C&P disability benefits process. In collaboration with Integrative Ability Medicine , Healing Heroes also provides free integrative wellness services to disabled and at-risk Veterans. Our care model begins with helping Veterans and their families understand their experience so that they can heal together, and teaches self-care skills to empower and sustain them on their healing journey. We weave together "low tech" and "high tech" interventions meeting the Veteran where they are at and empowering a healing journey for them and their families. Our high tech modalites include ApolloNeuro (see below) and Hyperbaric Medicine (click here to learn more) . Low tech includes, yoga, mediation, exercise classes, pet therapy ... all fitted to a Veteran and their family's needs. "Dr. B is an angel. No one had ever been so comprehensive and compassionate for Gary. She is our champion and was instrumental in Gary receiving full disability from the VA for his TBI." Brenda Our Network Partners .... The Kroc Center of Coeur d'Alene The Kroc Center has partnered with us providing free access to this extraordinary community wellness center for participants in the Healing Heroes rehabilitative care program for disabled Veterans and their families. Once participants have completed the Healing Heroes program, Kroc provides scholarships to Veterans and their families for memberships at the gym. Click the underlined link above to learn more about the Kroc Center. Newby-ginnings Gold Star mother Theresa Harding started this organization as a healing journey after her son, Nichloas Newby, was killed in Iraq in 2011. Newby-ginnings provides basic necessities, essential household items, and a food pantry for Veterans, Active duty, and their families. There is a free Mobile VA social services clinic on site monthly . Newby-ginnings also provides, peer support, and referrals. We are collaborating with Newby-ginnings to build a comprehensive Veteran Community Center as "one-stop"place to receive support, well-being services as well as rehabilitative medical and mental healthcare by Mountain View Physiatry . Click underlined link above to learn more about Newby-ginnings. Mountain View Physiatry Mountain View Physiatry is a VA Community Care Network provider In North Idaho. Medical Director Dr. B is building a team of mental health therapists, physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers to help Veterans heal from emotional and physical trauma. Healing Heroes and MVP collaborate to fill in gaps of care and overcome barriers to care by helping Veterans access their VA benefits for mental health and medical rehab services. MVP sees Veterans from N Idaho, E Washington, and W Montana. MVP supports total health and wellness working with Veteran primary care physicians and providers. MVP and Integrative Ability Medicine are the first location in N Idaho to offer Hyperbaric Medicine free to Veterans under Healing Heroes. Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a rapidly growing new community partner providing wrap-around services and a navigation networking hub for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, providing community resources for education, housing, entrepreneurship, workforce management, family, and wellness services. We work with IVCC to secure referrals and tools for self-empowerment, as well as outreach and education programs on well-being for Veterans and their families with a focus on at-risk Veterans. TOGETHER IS BETTER Steven H Nipp Post 13 American Legion - Post Falls, ID We partner with Post 143 to provide outreach and education programs on well-being, as well as onsite well-being services. The Legion hosts on-site MVP integrative rehabilitation medicine and MVP's mental health provider services for Veterans. We work directly with the Legion's highly experienced VSO and honorable Air Force Veteran, Merle Black, in assisting Veteran's access their health and disability benefits. Merle hails from Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation in OK where he successfully assisted veterans in obtaining their Veteran benefits. More Healing Services Healing Heroes works with several companies to provide neuromodulation technologies free to Veterans and Veterans with VA benefits. Our partner Mountain View Physiatry helps Veterans access their VA benefits for GammaCore, eNeura, Cefaly, Neurivio, and Harvard Medtech. Click here for complete descriptions. ApolloNeuro The Apollo is a wearable neuro-modulation device that gently vibrates in specific patterns. Extensive clinical research has shown Apollo calms the nervous system, restores heart rate variability, increases energy, improves mood, sleep, and ability to think more clearly and has been "a game changer" for Veterans. ApolloNeuro is available for free to Healing Heroes participants and is also available to purchase here at a special discounted rate for anyone using this link . ApolloNeuro donates purchase proceeds to Healing Heroes. GammaCore This simple device heals so much. PTSD, migraines, anxiety, insomnia, TBI, IBS ... by stimulating an important nerve pathway, that calms the whole nervous system - the vagal nerve. Our Medical Director, Dr. B can prescribe this for Veterans with VA Benefits. Healing Heroes is also working on creating a free program for Veterans to access the over the counter version of GammaCore called TruVaga. Harvard Medtech This Virtual Reality treatment can be done at home to help overcome physical and emotional trauma. The program uses VR and well researched behavorial health interventions to address physical pain and mood symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and sleep issues. The program and device can be prescribed by Dr. B and is free to Veterans with VA benefits. Healing Together... Having been injured in combat in Afghanistan, for Phil,"It was the first time I felt heard," working with Dr. B. Phil and his family took part in the free Healing Heroes integrative rehabilitation program at the Kroc center specifically designed for Phil and his family to meet their needs in understanding and healing from TBI. Our experience with you ... in finally being heard, being helped, gave us Hope! We are so glad you are out there making a difference and meeting the needs of Veterans who often times feel hurt, rejected, broken ... Thank you!" Renee, Phil's Wife

Our Response to COVID OWN immediately at the start of the Pandemic in March 2020 accessed our network of physicians, nurses , and grass roots activists to support communities in critical need. We cannot thank the donors who quickly came to this cause and generously assisted. Together we are better. Project NYC- HCW For the NYC healthcare workers (HCW) trapped in the city with no place to go but for the hospitals, we sent shipments of food, antimicrobial cleaners, water filters, personal items (compression socks a big hit!) and paper bags for the unfortunate need to save N95s. Project Mask for Native Americans Our network of seamstresses and nurses sewed masks that nearly matched an N95 mask protection level that were shipped to the Rosebud Sioux and Navajo Nations. Program Director, Neilly Buckalew, a former environmental health consultant for Tribes across the U.S now physician worked with her colleagues to get the materials together and masks out as quickly as possible to these hard hit Tribes. A special thanks to Dr. Min Lin who is tirelessly working for the Rosebud Nation and who with Dr. Buckalew was fearless in speaking out at the beginning of the Pandemic of HCW safety and supplying personal protective equipment (PPE). More Networking ... The HCWs who came to the aid of NYC, their experience was invaluable and their spirit unmatched! As their work in NYC winded down, we networked these amazing people we supported in NYC with the Navajo tribe through another organization COVIDCAREForce providing volunteer HCWs to the Tribe and other locations in the country.

Healthy People, Healthy Planet. Networking and collective action to improve the wellness of people, and planet. OPTIMAL WELL-BEING NETWORK Healthy People, Healthy Planet Optimal Well-Being Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to Healthy People, Healthy Planet. We strive to increase the understanding of the interdependence of Healthy People, Healthy Planet by providing the skills and resources needed to improve personal and planetary well-being starting in our communities. We believe a single action can make a difference, and that collective action can have an even greater impact. Together we are better. Learn about our programs and network below. And, please contact us to learn more and to get involved. Click below to donate using PayPal. Enter amount into "Price." 100% of your contribution is tax deductible and goes to project support. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------- Contact OWN Our Response to COVID-19 in the US Home: Welcome Home: Image GET INVOLVED Click Here PROGRAMS Being the Change HEALING HEROES We owe our Veterans and their families every opportunity to be well and live their full potential with access to the right resources and supportive services. The withdraw from Afghanistan accelerated crisis in Veterans who served there, increasing the risk of worsening mood disorders and suicide. COVD-19 increased the backlog of Veterans applying for Veteran benefits and care, where in our region, mental health care referrals are 3-6 months behind. OWN is working in collaboration with several national and community partners to support Veterans to increase easy access to whole health care and supportive services for disabled and at-risk Veterans improving quality of Life and decreasing the risk of suicide. To learn more click here. Please Help Support our Vets! HONDURAS HOPE With our organization’s mission always in mind - Healthy People, Healthy Planet - we build collaborations to address the interrelated issues of well-being, food security, clean water, climate change, self and community empowerment through education and entrepreneurship. Honduras Hope is a big little project centered around building an award-winning green community center that will serve as the foundation for a Regenerative Community and health clinic located in central Honduras. Education focuses on children and woman. The education and enterprise of women and children is the heart of a Healthy community, the soul of a Healthy Planet. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause or click here . And we are happy to report the New Hope Center is under way and under construction! BEE WELL The honey bee is crucial to a healthy planet and healthy people. Our colonies are happy and well at H. Bee Kind Acres (TM) in Idaho. We are dedicated to protecting and nurturing the health of honey bees through restoration of land and promoting colonies. Alleviating poverty by supporting small business entrepreneurs dedicated to honey bees will be the next stage our of work under Honduras Hope. We invite you to learn more and lend your support. Home: What We Do "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together" Vincent van Gogh Home: Quote CONTACT OPTIMAL WELL-BEING NETWORK Mailing Address: 1869 E Selective Way, Post Falls, ID 83854 optimal.wellbeing.network@ownyourhealth.global Home: Contact

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