Warrior: Charissa Rigano
AI: Multiple Sclerosis
HSCT: December, 2020
Superpower: self-confidence

How committed to functionality are you? Are you aware of integrated, holistic approaches to health? How secure are you with confidence? 

In our first tandem interview, meet HSCT Warrior Charissa and physical therapist, Dr. Gretchen Hawley, who have been collaborating throughout Charissa’s experience with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Hawley committed to specializing in multiple sclerosis and, in consideration for the challenges that any particular day might introduce to someone battling autoimmune disease,  to making her services and support more accessible and available to her clients. Charissa met Dr. Hawley years prior and reconnected with her upon returning home from Clinica Ruiz for HSCT.

Join us to learn more from the professional perspective about the nuances of neuroplasticity, and specialization of physical therapy for autoimmune disease, as well as to hear comparisons from the patient perspective on the experiences with dedication to “move it or lose it” in order to support wellness for the next decades.

Be sure to visit our website, HSCTWarriorsPodcast.org where you can find notes from today’s episode, submit ideas or feedback, or connect with HSCT Warriors, Inc. and schedule time to “Talk with a Warrior”, find the latest research and resources, or explore the world map. Special thanks to musical genius Billy Alletzhauser for sharing his superpowers to produce the soundtrack, and engineer the audio to make this podcast possible. You can find us both when you subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes or wherever you find podcasts.

It has been great to connect with Warriors worldwide, so please reach out if you’re interested in sharing your story. We would love to learn how the podcast has helped your journey with autoimmune disease so if you could take a moment, leave us a comment on instagram or share feedback on our website. We hope you’ll tune in next Wednesday for another episode, highlighting another HSCT Warrior. Until then, be a snowflake and embrace your superpowers.  Be kind.  Be well.

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Jen Stansbury Koenig and the producers disclaim medical influence and responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. If you think you have a medical problem, please contact a licensed physician.

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