#6 Nerd Nite Hamilton – 12th February, 2024
Talk #1: Great Sex and Your Pelvic Floor
Do you know what contributes to great sex and outstanding orgasms? Most of us don’t have a clue. In this presentation we will dive deep into the pelvis to discover what’s in there and how the pelvic floor muscles function to help us experience pleasure, remain continent and standing upright. If you want to enhance your sex life with your partner(s) or yourself, then you shouldn’t miss this presentation.
Speaker Info: Kristen has been a physiotherapist for over 22 years and has a graduate degree in Exercise
Physiology and a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University.
Kristen is the owner of Blueberry Therapy, a pelvic health and pediatric therapy clinic in
downtown Dundas. In 2020 Kristen was awarded a Women of Distinction Award in the Small
Business category from the YWCA. She has worked as a physiotherapist with children, and
adults in many different settings including hospitals, children’s treatment centres, outpatient
clinics, and in home care. She has a deep interest in research and evidence based practice and
continues to teach at McMaster University to stay current with evolving practice trends.
Kristen has a special interest in pelvic health rehabilitation and provides treatment for all adults
and children with incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.
Talk #2: From Storms to Superpowers: Unleashing the Wisdom in Personal Struggles
Talk Info: TBA
Speaker Info: Ola Kuforiji brings 10 years of experience working in the field of mental health. He began his career working as a clinical research analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto General Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital. Ola went on to gain experience as a clinician at several private psychotherapy clinics, providing services to diverse clientele. His therapeutic approach utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, with an emphasis on person-centred and cognitive-behavioural techniques. Ola also uses experience navigating his own mental health challenges to inform his clinical practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Toronto Scarborough and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He currently works as the Black Student Wellness Counsellor at McMaster University, providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed psychotherapy services to Black-identifying students campus wide.
Talk #3: Understanding the Futures
How do we use ideas about the future to anticipate and better prepare for change? This talk is an exploration of how we might understand different plausible futures that could arise, the opportunities and challenges they could present, and how we can use ideas about the future to make better decisions now.
Speaker Info: Nélia eixeira, BA. MDes., JD. is an interdisciplinary designer and futurist, who incorporates systems thinking and strategic foresight methodologies into her work. Her comprehensive formal education in law, design, and social science provides her with a broad skillset, allowing her to see problems from many different perspectives.