Podcast #006 - Hacking PTSD, TBI, & Trauma - Kelly O'Keefe
Kelly O'Keefe has a background in psychology and natural health. Kelly, a constant and never ending learner was seeking out other natural health modalities to help others. She stumbled across an ad in the newspaper and landed a job as a laser technician at LaserMD Pain Relief in Santa Monica, CA. The lead physician, Dr Kraft, uses a high powered laser to treat people with chronic pain such as frozen shoulder, sciatica, and even fractured bones. One of the most fascinating things Kelly does with the laser is placing it on people 's brains. Patients have seen a decrease or elimination of brain fog, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, nightmares, sleeplessness.
As a biohacker, I love the idea of being able to take control of your own biology without the use of addictive drugs like Zanax, or pain suppressors like cortisone that don't have any actual long term healing effects, but only disguise or diminish the pain for some period of time. This laser is an actual viable solution and people are getting amazing results. Tune into the episode to learn more!
Timeline
3:50 - How Kelly treats sciatica with the laser
5:11 - How the laser feels on someone’s body
6:10 - The doctor who taught Kelly how to use this high powered laser
7:30 - Common ailments that people come in for laser treatment
10:50 - How the laser works and effects the mitochondria of your body
12:10 - The body and pain and why injuries linger
16:05 - A typical treatment
18:20 - Cold laser vs Hot laser
19:44 - Why shine the laser on brains?
22:15 - Side effects from a laser treatment on the brain
23:10 - Response from veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI
24:00 - Laser’s effect on brain fog, nightmares, anxiety, sleeplessness
30:00 - Anxiety and panic attacks
36:30 - Most remarkable story from laser treatment
44:10 - People who inspire Kelly in the area of brain health and overall health & wellness
48:26 - Kelly’s favorite hacks, rituals, and daily practices
Book Recommendations
Bethany Londyn - Get Aligned Now
Tony Robbins - Awaken the Giant Within
Other Links
Kelly’s doctor’s office in Santa Monica - Laser MD Pain Relief
The Nonprofit Kelly works with - Real Care for Wounded Warriors