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FREE LIVE EVENT! | The Brain That Chooses Itself: Leveraging Strategies to Extend Healthspan for You, Your Patients and Family!


Speaker:
Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA
Duration:
One Hour
Product Code:
SUM065648
Brochure Code:
SUM94554
Media Type:
Live Webinar

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Description

Can we really choose how we age?

Join internationally renowned neurologic physical therapist Dr. Mike Studer for a powerful, thought-provoking 1-hour webinar exploring the groundbreaking concepts from his new book, The Brain That Chooses Itself.

In this free 1-hour session, you’ll discover simple, science-backed strategies to support brain health, promote neuroplasticity, and slow the aging process—without gimmicks, fads, or biohacks. Based on the latest research, Dr. Studer introduces five key lifestyle domains that influence how we function and feel as we age: movement, nutrition, sleep, social connection, and novel or “extreme” experiences that challenge the brain in exciting ways.

Dr. Studer is the only clinician ever honored as the top physical therapist in both neurology and geriatrics by the American Physical Therapy Association—a combination no one else has achieved. His capacity to translate challenging topics into practical sense has been trusted around the world, and now he brings this to you!

Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to stay sharper, stronger, and more independent for longer, this session will challenge what you thought you knew about aging—and give you the tools to make better choices starting now.

Top Takeaways:

  • Dive into five powerful lifestyle categories—movement, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and novelty—and learn exactly how to leverage each one for neuroplasticity and long-term function.
  • Walk away with tools you can use right away to help patients reclaim agency over their healthspan—and make smarter choices in your own life, too.
  • Cut through the noise and get straight to what actually works—practical, proven strategies grounded in research, not wellness trends.

Credit


* Credit Note - No CE Available

Continuing education credit is not available on this webcast.



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Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA's Profile

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Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA has been a PT since 1991, board certified in neurologic PT in 1995, and a private practice owner since 2005. Dr. Studer has been an invited speaker covering all 50 states, 13 countries, and 5 continents speaking on topics ranging from cognition and psychology in rehabilitation, aging, stroke, motor learning, motivation in rehabilitation, balance, dizziness, neuropathy and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Studer was the founder and operator of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Oregon for 18 years and is now a co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, OR. He is an adjunct professor at Touro University and additional appointment at UNLV. Dr. Studer assists the USC-led national network of neurologic PT residencies (Neuroconsortium) as well.  


In 2011, Mike was recognized as Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and (in 2014) the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He received the highest honor available in PT in 2020, being distinguished as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA in 2020, joining a group of under 300 persons at the time for the history of the profession. Mike’s honors additionally reflect his service for Vice Presidency of the Academy of Neurologic PT, the Mercedes Weiss award for service to the Oregon chapter of APTA. He holds a trademark in dual task rehabilitation and has a patent pending on the same. Over his career, Mike has authored over 40 articles, 7 book chapters, and routinely has clinical research projects in affiliation with one of many universities. He is a consultant to professional athletes including Major League Baseball players, competitive divers, and some of the most prolific climbers in world history. As a very fun and lighthearted note, Mike is the four time and current WR holder for the fastest underwater treadmill marathon, a mark that was set most recently in January 2022. Most recently, Mike authored The Brain That Chooses Itself, a practical and applications-based guide to increasing both healthspan and lifespan for laypersons and medical professionals alike.  

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Mike Studer is the co-founding member and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness and has employment relationships with Touro University, the University of Nevada, and Post Acute Medical. He previously received a speaking honorarium from SMARTFit. Mike Studer receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Mike Studer is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the Oregon Physical Therapy Association. He serves on the advisory board of Rehab Management and ADVANCE.


Additional Info

Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.


Webcast Schedule

Please note: A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


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Objectives

  1. Describe the five lifestyle categories that influence brain health and functional longevity, as outlined in The Brain That Chooses Itself.
  2. Identify at least two evidence-based strategies in each category (movement, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and extreme experiences) that support neuroplasticity and improved healthspan.
  3. Explain how lifestyle modifications can be tailored to individual needs without relying on fads, supplements, or a "one-size-fits-all" model.

Outline

Foundations in Personalized Neuroplasticity

  • Why "The Brain That Chooses Itself"?
  • Healthspan vs. lifespan: what matters more?

Five Pillars of a Brain-Healthy Life

  • Physical Activity: Beyond exercise—how movement shapes cognition and aging
  • Sleep: The underestimated brain optimizer
  • Nutrition: Fueling function without fads
  • Social Connection: The neuroscience of community and cognitive resilience
  • Extreme Experiences: Why novelty and challenge protect the brain

Application Without Overwhelm

  • No one-size-fits-all: Strategies for real-world implementation
  • How to personalize change based on science—not gimmicks

Wrap-Up and Call to Action

  • Making conscious choices about your healthspan
  • Resources to keep going (including the deeper dive in the book)

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who support aging populations or those at risk of cognitive or functional decline. Intended participants include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals interested in applying evidence-based lifestyle interventions to enhance brain health, neuroplasticity, and healthspan.

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