Meet Your Expert Speakers

Clinical specialists and community advocates sharing evidence-based insights and lived experiences

Lisa Beauchemin

BS, RN, CURN
Clinical Nurse Manager

  • 7 years RN experience in adult outpatient urology
  • CABIC Clinical Advisory Board member since 2013
  • Board Certified in Urologic Nursing

Katherine Fernandez

MSN, RN, CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • 8 years experience in pediatric ICU
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (2014)
  • Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Ryan Girard

Community Relations Advocate

  • Founding member, SCI Support Group of South Florida
  • Quest Healthcare National Advocate since 2014
  • 20+ years lived experience with SCI

Jesse Stam

Wellspect Brand Ambassador

  • Co-founder of Wheel with Me Foundation
  • Advocate for independent living skills
  • Building transitional housing for SCI residents

What You'll Learn

Comprehensive coverage of bowel management strategies and solutions

Understanding Bowel Dysfunction

  • Impact of SCI on bowel function
  • Neurogenic bowel types
  • Common challenges and complications
  • Quality of life considerations

Transanal Irrigation (TAI)

  • How TAI works and benefits
  • Navina™ system overview
  • Electronic vs. manual systems
  • Proper technique and positioning

Real-World Experiences

  • Personal success stories
  • Transitioning between methods
  • Managing autonomic dysreflexia
  • Travel and lifestyle tips

Diet & Hydration

  • Role of nutrition in bowel health
  • Hydration importance
  • Fiber management strategies
  • Timing and consistency tips

Clinical Best Practices

  • Patient assessment criteria
  • Preventing complications
  • Hemorrhoid and prolapse prevention
  • When to seek medical help

Support & Resources

  • Clinical support services
  • Insurance navigation
  • Product sampling programs
  • Community support groups

Key Takeaways

"Bowel management is the #1 priority for many with SCI - it rules our lives and affects our independence."

Understanding the profound impact on daily life

"TAI can reduce bowel routine time from hours to 30-45 minutes with more predictable results."

Time savings and improved quality of life

"Finding the right solution is individual - what works for one person may not work for another."

Importance of personalized approaches

Webinar Presented By

Wellspect HealthCare

A Real Difference

About Wellspect: We passionately strive to make a real difference every day to everyone who needs our products and services. As a global leader in bladder and bowel management solutions, we empower people to live more independent lives with innovative continence care products.

Featured Solutions

Navina™ Systems

Advanced transanal irrigation for predictable bowel management

LoFric® Catheters

Hydrophilic catheters for comfortable intermittent catheterization

Clinical Support & Education

Our cross-trained clinical team provides:

  • Free phone support for product users
  • Healthcare professional training
  • Educational materials and adaptive devices
  • Direct prescriber communication when needed

Watch the Full Webinar Recording

Experience the complete 60-minute presentation with our expert panel discussing practical solutions for bowel management

Full Q&A session included • NASCIC Partnership Webinar