Facilitating Sustainable Behavior Change In Cognitive Decline: Motivational Interviewing And Lifestyle - Based Functional Medicine Strategies For Clinicians
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Facilitating Sustainable Behavior Change In Cognitive Decline: Motivational Interviewing And Lifestyle - Based Functional Medicine Strategies For Clinicians

Wed, Aug 26th, 2026
6:30pm – 8:35pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

This live, interactive course presents an interdisciplinary approach for rehabilitation and healthcare professionals using practical, evidence-informed strategies to improve patient engagement and adherence, particularly for individuals with cognitive decline. Participants will learn how to apply motivational interviewing techniques within their professional scope of practice to support behavior change, goal attainment, and the development of a patient-centered health and wellness vision. This course integrates functional medicine lifestyle principles, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction, within rehabilitative care to support neuroplasticity, participation in therapies, and carryover to home/community settings.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Julianne M Reinstein, MS, PT, BSPTS C2/SEAS C2

Julianne M Reinstein, MS, PT, BSPTS C2/SEAS C2

Julie Reinstein graduated in 1993 from D'Youvile University in Buffalo, NY. She has been a private practice owner, and has been in outpatient orthopedics for 30 years. Julie started specializing in scoliosis in 2015 when she became certified in the Schroth Method through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). She is C1 & C2 certified for pediatrics and adult populations. The passion that her BSPTS mentors, Hagit Berdivshevsky and Amy Sbhili displayed for the scoliosis population was so contagious, that Julie continued to expand her knowledge-base on scoliosis by earning 2 certifications in the SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) Method under the direction of Michele Romano and Alessandra Negrini. Today, Julie solely treats scoliosis patients at her Buffalo, NY clinic. Her dedication to the scoliosis population continues by lecturing to both students and medical professionals about scoliosis and the rehabilitation benefits of scoliosis-specific exercises.

Target Audience

This live interactive is intended for Physical Health professionals, including physical therapists and occupational therapies. It is appropriate for beginner levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe how Functional Medicine differs from Conventional Medicine.
  2. 2 Describe how the VIA (Values In Action) Character Strengths can be used in goal setting.
  3. 3 Learners will be able to list 3 types of exercise that best support brain health.
  4. 4 Explain how nutrition, sleep practices, and specific exercises can impact brain health.

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Faculty

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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# . This Distance Learning–Interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, , . The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems is an accredited provider by the California Board of Physical Therapy. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Florida Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number:
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.
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New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJTPTE)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSED BOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board - Physical Therapy (OTPTAT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number #####.
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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Aug 26th, 2026
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. APS # 2805075TX. Accreditation Period: 6/1/25-5/31/28
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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 3:30pm US Pacific Time.

6:30–7:30 PM — Introduction and overview of Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine Health Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Character Strengths, and developing the patient’s “why.” Discussion of why brain health matters and why rehabilitation and healthcare professionals are well positioned to educate, motivate, and support behavior change. Continue through the nutrition section.

7:30–7:35 PM — Break

7:35–8:35 PM — Importance of exercise for brain health, the glymphatic system, and the importance of sleep for brain health. Case studies and practical application.

* All Times Are Eastern Time (EST)

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