How did The Healing Hub SB start?
The Training Room Santa Barbara’s premier Medical Fitness facility is proud to introduce The Healing Hub SB. After watching their son’s amazing recovery from bone cancer, Owner/Founder Dr. Mark Brisby and his wife Emilee Garfield Brisby saw the need for top-tier wellness and recovery modalities for the SB community. TTR has also provided personalized Medical Fitness plans for its patients and members. Personal training plans are for injury/surgery recovery, injury/fall prevention, general fitness as well as walking and balance training.
I was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer that required an immediate bone resection. About four inches of my left tibia were removed and replaced with a cadaver bone. After months of waiting for the cadaver bone to fuse with my bone, we discovered that the fusion wasn't working. My doctor was prepared to perform another surgery to address this new issue.
Around this time, I began researching holistic healing approaches that could help with bone fusion. I started seeing Mark for Therapy, where we applied pressure to stimulate the bone. I could also use professional equipment in The Training Room. Additionally, I worked with their acupuncturist, Johnny Ebadi, which provided significant relief.
I began asking Mark about Red Light Therapy, PEMF Therapy, and Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy. We both dove into the research and discovered the many benefits these therapies offer. About a week later, Mark informed me that he had just acquired all the equipment for the gym and was planning to launch THHSB. This was amazing news for me, especially since I was nearing the deadline set by my doctor to show bone growth in my next scans, or else I would need surgery.
I started visiting the Healing Hub every day, incorporating a variety of therapies. I did contrast therapy to stimulate blood flow (alternating between the hot sauna and cold plunges), which was incredibly effective in promoting healing in my leg. I used the PEMF bed because of the impressive studies showing its benefits for bone growth. The Red Light Therapy bed was ideal for collagen production, which encourages healing and growth. The lymphatic drainage suit helped reduce swelling in my leg by removing toxins and boosting blood circulation. I could feel the immediate results after using the suit.
I also used the Hyperbaric Chamber, which, based on extensive research, has been shown to greatly accelerate the healing process. The pressurized oxygen it provides reaches nearly every part of the body, and it made a noticeable difference in my recovery.
Huge thanks to Mark Brisby, Emilee Brisby, The Healing Hub SB, and the entire team at The Training Room.
-Hayden Garfield
Hayden Garfield in the Hyperbaric Chamber after his bone tumor resection. After months of waiting, his new cadaver bone was still not fusing. The doctors were prepared to go in for another surgery to try something else. Hayden had other plans. When the Healing Hub acquired these wellness modalities, Hayden took full advantage of the benefits. He was there every day switching back and forth between the different machines. 3 months later when he went back for his next x-rays, the doctors were astonished to see the progress. The doctors had lost all hope and already prepared a new surgery plan to go back in. When they saw the results, their jaws dropped with wonder. Thanks to the Healing Hub SB Hayden was able to make a full recovery.
Dr. Mark Brisby is the owner and founder of The Training Room-TTR. TTR is located in Santa Barbara, California and is considered a premier Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, and Medical Fitness Facility. In 2024 Dr. Brisby and his wife Emilee Brisby saw the need for an all-inclusive wellness, regenerative, and fitness resource for the community of Santa Barbara and launched The Healing Hub SB.
Emilee Garfield Brisby is dedicated to empowering individuals through life’s health challenges. As a two-time cancer survivor, Emilee intimately understands the emotional and physical toll these setbacks can bring. Her journey through Stage 3C ovarian cancer inspired her to embrace integrative healing modalities, many of which were pivotal in her recovery.
Today, Emilee combines her expertise as a certified mentor coach and Energy Medicine Practitioner to support others on their healing journeys. Her practice emphasizes resetting the nervous system and fostering holistic well-being. You can find Emilee at The Training Room, where she offers transformative healing and movement medicine sessions designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit.