Julie Compton, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA is Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery – Small Animal. Dr. Compton works at the Blue Pearl Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC), where she finds perineal surgery, thoracic surgery, and trauma cases particularly gratifying to treat. Dr. Compton is also an ambassador for Zilis, a company manufacturing full spectrum hemp oil products. When she’s not at work, Dr. Compton is a fast pitch softball coach and enjoys gardening and travel. She and...
May 15, 2019•30 min
Luke Koval (in his own words): Started personal training while getting my degree in Kinesiology from Penn State. I had a great mentor at a local gym that taught me a lot about the industry and business. It was a great job to have while I was completing...
May 12, 2019
Joshua Hockett is a 15 year fitness industry vet. Former personal trainer turned college strength coach, turned tactical fitness facilitator. Strength and physique athlete and OCR athlete. American expat in Italy. Show Notes: Joshua Hockett, Contact info: E-mail: oregonpanthers@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.hockett.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesnmorsels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musclesNmorsels Blogs: https://meathead2meatballs.blogspot.com https://avian...
May 08, 2019•44 min
Courtney Crowe (in her own words): I grew up in a small town in the Conemaugh River Valley and attended college at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. Since that time I have worked in graphic design, and upon moving to Saltsburg found myself getting invol...
May 05, 2019
Jonathan Levitt is a runner, traveler, and connector. He loves adventure and helping to inspire others to dream bigger. Jonathan works for InsideTracker and is the host of the For The Long Run Podcast. Show Notes: Jonathan Levitt, Contact info: E-mail: Jlevitt815@gmail.com Website: https://www.insidetracker.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideTracker/ https://www.facebook.com/jlevitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetracker/ https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/ https://www.inst...
May 01, 2019•31 min
Kevin Beamon (in his own words): I’m Kevin Beamon, from Mt. Lebanon PA, a cool little walking community just south of Pittsburgh. First and foremost, I’m Cate and Bryce’s dad and Mandy’s husband, but also a local real estate developer and fitness entre...
Apr 28, 2019
Joshua Hockett is a 15 year fitness industry vet. Former personal trainer turned college strength coach, turned tactical fitness facilitator. Strength and physique athlete and OCR athlete. American expat in Italy. Show Notes: Joshua Hockett, Contact info: E-mail: oregonpanthers@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.hockett.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesnmorsels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musclesNmorsels Blogs: https://meathead2meatballs.blogspot.com https://avian...
Apr 24, 2019•26 min
Jonathan Levitt is a runner, traveler, and connector. He loves adventure and helping to inspire others to dream bigger. Jonathan works for InsideTracker and is the host of the For The Long Run Podcast. Show Notes: Jonathan Levitt, Contact info: E-mail: Jlevitt815@gmail.com Website: https://www.insidetracker.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideTracker/ https://www.facebook.com/jlevitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetracker/ https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/ https://www.inst...
Apr 17, 2019•31 min
Kevin Ferra (in his own words): Founding Partner of Ferra Executive Search, a boutique recruitment firm that focuses on the higher education and healthcare industries. I originally named my dog “Oprah” in honor of my grandmother that suffered from deme...
Apr 14, 2019
Eric Chessen, M.S. is the Founder of Autism Fitness. An exercise physiologist with an extensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) background, Eric has spent nearly two decades developing and implementing successful fitness programs for individuals of all ages and ability levels. He is the creator of the PAC Profile and Autism Fitness Certification. He teaches and consults worldwide. For information on Stronger Than U equipment seen in Autism Fitness videos and pictures, go to https://strongerthanu...
Apr 10, 2019•43 min
Frank Velasquez, Jr. is FitLabPGH’s first 3-time guest. This time, Frank introduces us to the new AHN Sports Performance & Physical Therapy Center in Wexford and offers tips on preparing for Spring and Summer sports.
Apr 07, 2019
Nate Dunn’s entire career has been spent in education and coaching. As a former teacher and now full-time cycling coach, he is most excited about blending the art and science of coaching to better support the goals of cyclists. Show Notes: Nate Dunn, Data Driven Athlete, Contact info: E-mail: nate@datadrivenathlete.com Website: https://datadrivenathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datadrivenathlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenathlete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dd...
Apr 03, 2019•42 min
Dr. Ray McClanahan is a sports podiatrist; founder and physician of Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon; and inventor of Correct Toes. He’s a former elite cross-country racer and a regular participant in various running events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Dr. McClanahan’s professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, as well as education on proper footwear. Show Notes: Dr. Ray McCla...
Mar 27, 2019•54 min
Nate Dunn’s entire career has been spent in education and coaching. As a former teacher and now full-time cycling coach, he is most excited about blending the art and science of coaching to better support the goals of cyclists. Show Notes: Nate Dunn, Data Driven Athlete, Contact info: E-mail: nate@datadrivenathlete.com Website: https://datadrivenathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datadrivenathlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenathlete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dd...
Mar 20, 2019•36 min
Dr. Ray McClanahan is a sports podiatrist; founder and physician of Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon; and inventor of Correct Toes. He’s a former elite cross-country racer and a regular participant in various running events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Dr. McClanahan’s professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, as well as education on proper footwear. Show Notes: Dr. Ray McCla...
Mar 13, 2019•27 min
Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory ...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Andrea Leonard is a 34-year cancer survivor and President and Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist & Performance Enhancement Specialist since 1992 and is the PFP Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year. She has written fourteen books on cancer and exercise and created coursework to train and certify health and fitness professionals globally, to become Cancer Exercise Specialists. Andrea is a highl...
Feb 27, 2019•40 min
Dr. Karla Wolford (in her own words): I enjoy helping and encouraging people find their potential. In my life, I am always striving to be “Better than Yesterday” and I encourage others to do the same. In a society where upwards towards 90% of people sit all day at work, teaching people how to move properly is one of the best gifts a doctor can give. As a Chiropractor and a coach in the Fargo-Moorhead area, I appreciate working with people who may be overcoming an old injury and finding ways to t...
Feb 20, 2019•46 min
Andrea Leonard is a 34-year cancer survivor and President and Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist & Performance Enhancement Specialist since 1992 and is the PFP Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year. She has written fourteen books on cancer and exercise and created coursework to train and certify health and fitness professionals globally, to become Cancer Exercise Specialists. Andrea is a highl...
Feb 13, 2019•28 min
Dr. Karla Wolford (in her own words): I enjoy helping and encouraging people find their potential. In my life, I am always striving to be “Better than Yesterday” and I encourage others to do the same. In a society where upwards towards 90% of people sit all day at work, teaching people how to move properly is one of the best gifts a doctor can give. As a Chiropractor and a coach in the Fargo-Moorhead area, I appreciate working with people who may be overcoming an old injury and finding ways to t...
Feb 06, 2019•30 min
Dr. Ian C. Dunican (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil and gas, and other utilities. Combining scientific research and operational leadership, I support organisations in reducing risk, lowering cost and optimising productivity and performance. I have applied Lean/Six Sigma and other scientific methodologies in significant projects to drive step-change improvement in performance, whilst...
Jan 30, 2019•48 min
Dr. Ian C. Dunican (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil and gas, and other utilities. Combining scientific research and operational leadership, I support organisations in reducing risk, lowering cost and optimising productivity and performance. I have applied Lean/Six Sigma and other scientific methodologies in significant projects to drive step-change improvement in performance, whilst...
Jan 16, 2019•30 min
Eric Chessen, M.S. is the Founder of Autism Fitness. An exercise physiologist with an extensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) background, Eric has spent nearly two decades developing and implementing successful fitness programs for individuals of all ages and ability levels. He is the creator of the PAC Profile and Autism Fitness Certification. He teaches and consults worldwide. Show Notes: Eric Chessen, M.S., Founder, Autism Fitness, Contact Info: E-mail: Eric@AutismFitness.com Website: https...
Jan 09, 2019•33 min
Brian Sutton, MS, MA, is a Content and Production Manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine. He has helped publish numerous textbooks and online courses. Brian also worked as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science department teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses from 2009-2018. Brian ea...
Jan 02, 2019•28 min
Brian Sutton, MS, MA, is a Content and Production Manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine. He has helped publish numerous textbooks and online courses. Brian also worked as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science department teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses from 2009-2018. Brian ea...
Dec 19, 2018•29 min
Don Moxley is the Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Grow Healthy in North Palm Beach, FL. Don (in his own words): over 30 years experience of improving the performance or alleviating the unnecessary suffering of humans, or teaching others how to do the same. Experienced leader, Highly skilled sports scientist with over 30 years experience in elite sport. Understanding the central nervous system and how to measure individuals’ status led me to explore the different modalities u...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Chandler Walker (in his own words): Coming from a university degree in biology and biochemistry, Chandler has developed a practice devoted to creating unique opportunities for people with autoimmune and lifestyle disease to put symptoms at ease, lose weight and end chronic pain and for young athletes to develop athleticism without specializing in sport starting as young as 6 years old. ChansLogic is devoted to creating clarity in the lives of others by focus on mental health, fitness and gut hea...
Dec 05, 2018•32 min
Ryan Whited (in his own words): Athletics has been a life long passion of mine. I received my first trainer’s license at the age of 21 I’m now 45, so I’ve been training people for nearly 25 years. My dad was a professional athlete; this probably played role in my obsession. He was also injured very often, which obviously may have played a role in my obsession with prevention (mitigation). My wife and I are also athletes, I was a sponsored climber for nearly 20yrs. I did not take the typical rout...
Nov 28, 2018•28 min
Joanne (Jo) Rupp (in her own words): Newly minted Exercise Science/Sports Psychology graduate of CalU (California University of Pennsylvania), 13 yr veteran examiner for the PA Department of Banking & Securities.
Nov 18, 2018
Chandler Walker (in his own words): Coming from a university degree in biology and biochemistry, Chandler has developed a practice devoted to creating unique opportunities for people with autoimmune and lifestyle disease to put symptoms at ease, lose weight and end chronic pain and for young athletes to develop athleticism without specializing in sport starting as young as 6 years old. ChansLogic is devoted to creating clarity in the lives of others by focus on mental health, fitness and gut hea...
Nov 14, 2018•29 min
