Testimonials
Pacific Dental Conference 08 testimonials
I wish to thank you for the informative and inspiring lecture you presented at the recent Pacific Dental Conference entitled " The TAMING of the Jaw".
Your emphasis on the importance of past and present psychological and physiological factors in dealing with TMJ Dysfunction issues is helpful in understanding the pain and suffering I see in some of our patients in the dental practice where I work.
You also offered some excellent ideas for self stress reduction techniques to pass onto patients so they have something tangible to aid in their own recovery.
Your lecture itself was entertaining but also serious and the information presented provides a great resource to help me perform my duties as a dental hygienist.
— Abby Myles BA., BEd, Dip. Dental Hygiene
..Cathy spoke at the Pacific Dental Conference in March 2008. Her subject matter was regarding the role of the physiotherapist in the treatment of dental patients' TMJ concerns. Her presentation was very well received by dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. She is an excellent speaker, who brings humor and education together to shed light on the very difficult issues around the treatment of TMJ patients. I would recommend her highly as a speaker, and as a fine clinician.
— Bruce Ward, Scientific Committee, Pacific Dental Conference
Cathy does part of her presentations dressed up as "the tooth/jaw fairy" when giving talks to the Dental profession. This helps to lighten up what can sometimes be a fairly serious and heavy task!
Therefore:
F is for Fabulous.
A is for Academic
I is for Inspirational
R is for Radiant
Y is for Yahoo
Of course this only scratches the surface. I could go on for ever. To know her is to love her. Her energy and enthusiasm is boundless.
Edith Russell, Business woman
Cathy's entertaining presentation is full of stories and imagery that will stay in memories for a long time. I completely enjoyed her lecture on the complex subject of treating chronic TMD from a physiotherapists' perspective with an emphasis and understanding of the important of psychology in chronic pain issues. I hope to ally her treatments and techniques to help my own TMD patients.
— Jack Fletcher B.Sc., D.M.D.
Urban Tea merchant Talk in 07 testimonials
You have a natural flair for speaking about topics on which you are an expert. You knew how to engage the crowd and hold our attention - which isn't easy when you have a group of 30+ women of all ages who know what they want!
We had a wonderful evening at the Tea Merchants "doing facial exercises", having a good laugh at your humour and outfits, especially your red boa and your "bra crowning glory"!!!
Cathy you took a serious issue, learning to live, relax and enjoy life and overcome whatever hurdle comes our way - what we cannot control we need to embrace.
In my humble opinion, Cathy, YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT! which I know is the mantra you live with each day.
Thank you for exuding so much positive energy and for being such a "magnificent" role model.
— Jill Luyt.
I had the opportunity to attend an evening of 'Tea and Laughter' with Cathy Russell at the Urban Tea Merchant in early 2006. Cathy was a windstorm on fresh air on an otherwise very drab winter's evening. Her presentation was engaging and entertaining. She came dressed for the part in her hat and gloves ready to share her delicious stories of tea time in Scotland. I invited a selection of girlfriends who all came away with smiles on their faces and ideas on how to make the very most of every moment of every day. A delightful and informative evening.
— Sally Toft. Physiotherapist
As a physiotherapist testimonials
I have had 20 years of TMD, companioned with severe shoulder and neck pain. Resolutions I pursued were exercise, heating packs, Pilates, yoga, acupuncture and massage. I was terrific at disguising to the outside world that there was anything amiss and found that my stress and arthritis had taken up "permanent" residence in my shoulder/neck/jaw area.
On recommendation from Dr. Michelle Williams, I sought out Cathy Russell. Her clarity in the initial assessment of my problem was a major turning point for me. After the first 3 treatments I went back to my car and cried. For the first time in almost 20 years I could feel my shoulders and neck settling into a place of relief and ease that I had thought would never return!
In preparation for surgery that was needed on my jaw, Cathy diligently worked with me, to progress towards retraining my bite and increased flexibility, to strengthen my neck and facial muscles so that I would be positioned for a solid recovery. She worked collaboratively with my Orthodontist and Surgeon every step of the way. Results have continued to progress towards increased flexibility in both my neck and jaw. Most importantly I am being coached to use exercises at home that will build new healthy habits to replace the old ones.
I feel blessed to have the hands on benefit of Cathy being my physiotherapist. She is wholly engaged in working with me to get the long term solution I so need. Her professional skills are enviable and only outshone by her genuine zest for making a difference for her patient.
— Delighted client
I have had chronic back, shoulder and neck pain for 20 years. Prior to Cathy treating me, I had tried various forms of therapy but none with the lasting results that her treatment has provided. Before I began treatment with her, my neck muscles were taut like guitar strings and I was having pain in my jaw with chewing and yawning.
Infact, I avoided chewing gum and meats that regularly required heavy chewing. I thought it was stress related and I would get relief from weekly massages and yoga. However the pain always returned.
Now after 2 months of her treatment I have increased range of motion in my neck, less jaw pain and feel much more empowered to avoid positions that might aggravate my neck. I have also appreciated her prescribed personalized exercises that produce results that encourage me to stick with doing them.
— Sara Bishop, Bsc, OT, Msc OT
I had no idea TMJ Dysfunction could affect so much of the whole body.
With physiotherapy applications to the TMJ Cathy isolated and relieved the pain in my right ear, improved the sight of my left eye, increased the hearing in my left ear and even helped with my sinus.
Due to my husband's two strokes there has been a lot of stress in my life recently but Catherine has worked wonders. My whole person, my body and soul, and thus my health improved enormously from her administrations.
Also, with her insightful and inspirational ideas I was motivated to focus on both my physical and mental health and develop an improved and happier lifestyle.
I would be delighted to recommend her to everyone.
— Marjorie Henson
