Fifteen minutes of targeted movement can help veterinary professionals manage stress, prevent injury, and maintain performance in a demanding profession.
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS
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Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, is the founder of the Vetspan™ Collective, a free community dedicated to helping veterinary professionals build strength, resilience, and long-lasting careers. Married to a veterinarian, he brings both a personal and professional perspective to the challenges of life in vet med.
As an occupational therapist, certified strength & conditioning specialist, speaker, and lifelong student and educator, Shaw combines science-based training with practical strategies to reduce injury, manage stress, and improve performance. His mission is simple: to help veterinary professionals protect their health, extend their careers, and thrive in work and life. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Shaw enjoys mountain biking, outdoor adventures, and traveling with his wife.
He can also be found in the Vetspan Collective community at https://www.skool.com/vetspan-collective and on LinkedIn.
Articles by Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS
In this debut episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, share their personal journeys, explore what resilience means in veterinary medicine, and more.
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Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, dives into the science of this sensation and offers advice on how to prevent it.
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Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, discusses what “off-field” practices can help veterinary professionals prepare for the challenges inside the clinic
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, emphasizes the importance of coming into the clinic with an emotionally stable state
Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, talks about why veterinary professionals should practice wellness
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