Why Movement Is Medicine with Alex Lopiccolo
About this episode
Luba Patlakh interviews Alex Lopiccolo about the importance of movement in therapy and practical strategies for parents.
In this episode of The Growth Lab, Luba Patlakh sits down with Alex Lopiccolo, known as the King of Swings, a certified occupational therapy assistant and sensory integration specialist who has spent the last decade designing sensory gyms and teaching hands on workshops around the world. Alex shares how his own childhood experience with sensory sensitivities shaped his approach to movement based therapy, and the two dig into why regulation has to come before behavior and learning can improve. They talk through practical bedtime strategies, how to balance screen time with movement, and what parents can do at home to help kids get the input their bodies are craving. Alex also opens up about building a mission driven career, avoiding burnout, and what he hopes kids carry with them long after therapy ends. Check out Alex's website: sensorydigest.com Alex's Instagram: instagram.com/sensorydigest Alex's Facebook: facebook.com/SensoryDigest/ Connect with Luba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubapatlakh/ Get a copy of Bobo Wears a Bowtie: bobowearsabowtie.com Luba's website: lubapatlakh.com The Confident IEP Parent ebook: theconfidentiepparent.com Join the Parental Pathway…
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