How SGB is Helping Heroes Heal with Christine Waltz | Reset Podcast
Guest: Christine Waltz, Founder of For the Love of a Veteran
About This Episode
In this episode of the Reset Spotlight Podcast, Dr. Michael J. Louwers welcomes Christine Waltz, Founder of For the Love of a Veteran (FTLOAV), to discuss the challenges veterans face when seeking mental health care and the importance of making effective treatment options more accessible.
Together, they explore the barriers that prevent veterans from receiving the support they need, the role of nonprofit organizations in bridging gaps in care, and how collaborative partnerships can create meaningful change. The conversation also highlights FTLOAV's Helping Heroes Heal initiative, which helps veterans access stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, and the ongoing partnership between FTLOAV and Reset Medical & Wellness Center.
In This Episode
The challenges veterans face accessing mental health treatment and overcoming barriers to care.
How nonprofit organizations and healthcare partnerships can expand access to innovative treatments, including stellate ganglion block (SGB).
The mission behind FTLOAV's Helping Heroes Heal program and the importance of turning advocacy into meaningful support for veterans.
About Our Guest: Christine Waltz
Christine Waltz is the Founder of For the Love of a Veteran, a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and military families. Since founding the organization in 2013, Christine has worked to address veterans' needs through advocacy, community support, and programs designed to improve their quality of life.
Through initiatives such as Helping Heroes Heal, FTLOAV helps veterans access stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD and related symptoms. The organization also provides care packages and assistance to veterans experiencing homelessness. Through its partnerships with healthcare providers, including Reset, FTLOAV continues to help veterans overcome financial and logistical barriers to care.