The importance of Person Centered LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractic Care with Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)

This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Guest Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)

explore why having a LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractor can improve your treatment outcomes.

 

 In this episode we answer:

• What is person centered care in Chiropractic treatment?
• Why would a queer and/or trans person have different chiropractic needs?
• Chiropractic care has a bad reputation - is it valid?
• How does gender-affirming surgery change my chiropractic needs?
• Why is my relationship to pain important to discuss with my chiropractic provider?

 

 Join us as we dive into Dr. Woo’s journey to finding their unique person centered treatment approach to chiropractic care for the LGBTQ+ community.

 

Guest Bio: 

 

Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them) is a Los Angeles native that graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, CA. Dr. Woo specializes in neuromusculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, rehabilitation, neck and low back disorders, and disc injuries. Their treatment approach includes assessing the person as a whole, educating to empower, and implementing strategies to overcome obstacles in their daily lives. Within the LGBTQ+ community, Dr. Woo strives to bridge the gap between manual therapy providers and apprehensive patients and is passionate about bringing accessible chiropractic care where all bodies feel welcomed. Currently, they work at their private practice in Everybody Gym in Glassell Park as well as at the LA LGBT Center in Hollywood. 

 

To find more from Dr. Woo or book an appointment

https://thechirocollective.com/

https://thechirocollective.janeapp.com/

Host Bio: 

 

Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.  

 

Renae is a licensed therapist and board certified art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in non-profit organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses. 

To find more from us visit:

Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com

Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective 

TikTok: @openspacetherapy 

Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut 

Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout

YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective

 

Content information: n/a

 

Discussed in this episode: 

Aids Life Cycle

Everybody Gym

LGBT Center