On this episode we sit down with our former classmate Ali Greco to wrap up the final new grad conversation. We are obviously a bit biased, but we love Ali and everything that she is doing on the pilates side of rehab. During this conversation we touch on the growth she has had as a clinician, what it was like stepping into the pilates space, and what she hopes to get out of her career both personally and professionally. This series has been so much fun for us and we are sad to see it come to an ...
Jan 31, 2021•31 min
On this episode of the new grad series we sit down with Nisha Meyer! We must preface this by saying Nisha brings the energy. She is someone you can tell immediately lights up a room when she walks in which is what made for such a hype conversation. We cover what it has been like as a new grad during covid, her experience going through the level up initiative, and what she wants to accomplish in her career. These conversations continues to inspire us. Interacting with new grads such as Nisha keep...
Jan 24, 2021•41 min
On this episode we sit down with Justin Parker a new grad physical therapist out of Hamilton, Ontario. Justin is fresh out of school and shares a lot of great insights into the ups and downs of being a new grad physio. We touch on why he started posting on social, how he balances the never ending learning, and much more. Justin hits on some big points that reminded us a lot of what we struggled with (and continue to struggle with) on a daily basis. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Ap...
Jan 17, 2021•37 min
On this episode we kick off our New grad series with our dude Jess Messias! Jess is a physiotherapist out of Montreal. He has recently opened his own clinic which we are both all so familiar with. Jess shares some great thoughts on how he has navigated the wild world of rehab. We hope that you guys enjoy the start to the series and stay tuned for the rest of our amazing guests. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by ...
Jan 10, 2021•47 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down for their final cup of 2020. They reflect on where the podcast started, fun episodes they recorded this year, and what they hope to do with the ptcoffeecast heading into 2021! It's crazy another year is down. We hope you all are doing well and have a wonderful start to 2021! You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episo...
Jan 03, 2021•28 min
On this episode we sit down with Connor Massimo for a second cup. Connor is a true OG of the ptcoffeecast. Check out his first episode here. He is the co-owner of Pulse Physiotherapy & Performance in Peterborough, Ontario. During this conversation we cover how Connor has built a community at pulse, the importance of movement, and what he has learned after 10 years of practice. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out ...
Dec 27, 2020•49 min
On this episode the guy's sit down with Will Mills to talk about topic they no very little about. Pelvic Health as a whole is very misunderstood for both Men and Women. In this conversation we cover what men's pelvic health consists of, some of the common symptoms, and why it is important for all men to be aware of these things. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and shar...
Dec 20, 2020•46 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down over a cup of coffee and talk about their recent accomplishments. They share stories about how they overcame struggles, why having a coach is important, and how they heard that the new movement running hats increases your speed by 25%. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback ...
Dec 13, 2020•29 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to talk about how the first 4 months of building their community has been. The Movement has always been about changing the way people view health and even more specifically Physiotherapy. The guy's share some way's they have gone about trying to do this. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other per...
Dec 02, 2020•29 min
On this episode we sit down The Nerdy Physio boy's Dan and Jake. These guy's have come onto the IG scene with some high quality content that is having an impact on the community. On this episode we dive into how the Nerdy Physio's got started, how to respectfully challenge misinformation and life as recent new grads. This conversation was a blast and we enjoyed getting to learn a bit more about the faces behind the brand. We hope you enjoy! You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podc...
Nov 23, 2020•34 min
On this episode we sit down with the one and only Joe Rinaldi. If you couldn't tell by this being our 3rd conversation with him...We love Joe. He's attitude, drive, and passion for helping other people is infectious. If you haven't heard our first two conversations with him you can listen to those here and here. I won't try to summarize this episode. It's full of gold. Grab a cup and dive in You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please h...
Nov 15, 2020•42 min
On this episode we sit down with Kristen, Ty, and Brendan the Founders of Novus Virtual Physiotherapy & Performance. They are recent graduates of Western University who have teamed up to offer a new perspective to the world of PT and health. They offer a total virtual experience that is focused on increasing accessibility to high quality physiotherapy, lifestyle and performance coaching. This conversation got us fired up. We are always pumped to highlight young clinicians who are constantly ...
Nov 08, 2020•45 min
On this episode we sit down with Chandler Scott. Chandler is a triathlon coach and recent new grad physiotherapist out of Nova Scotia. We have never head a conversation around Triathlon training so it was nice to dive into some of the nuances of working with this type of athlete. Outside of the topic of Swim, Bike, and Run we touched on some important approaches to coaching that anyone can use when working with other people. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enj...
Nov 01, 2020•38 min
On this episode we sit down with the Canadian celebrity Nick Hannah to talk about his new endeavour "The Wave". We spend a bit of time reflecting on how he got to this point as a clinician and how that has impacted what he is doing with The Wave. Nick comes up often on our podcast. Even though we joke about him a lot, he has been a huge mentor of ours for years and it has been our pleasure to continue to watch Nick crush it. He was our first ever guest on the ptcoffeecast. Which you can check ou...
Oct 25, 2020•38 min
We are back with another EspressoCast. On this episode Dalton talks about this idea of compounding health. It's important to remind ourselves that we are on an every evolving journey and that changes compound overtime! You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback and support mean the world to us! Physio Network Instagram...
Sep 30, 2020•14 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down for the first time in a while and talk about the past few months. A lot has gone on for us including marriage, opening. new business and setting new fitness goals. We thought it would be fun to update you guys on all of those things. We hope you enjoy. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other perso...
Sep 27, 2020•31 min
On this episode of the student series we take things in a bit of a different direction. We are sitting down with Dianna Moulden, a current physiotherapist and mentor too many current students. Dianna has a wealth of experience in the field and brought some great insight on how students should approach mentorship. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode...
Sep 20, 2020•52 min
On this episode we hop right back to our student series. We may or may not have intentionally saved the best school for last. On this episode we sit down with Diana Pham a second year PT Student at Western University. Diana also is a personal trainer, national level dragon boat racer, and born in beautiful Vancouver, BC. During this conversation we touch on how fitness has influenced her life, her first year PT school experience, and much more. This Student series has been very enjoyable for us ...
Sep 13, 2020•32 min
We are taking a short break from our student series to drop this fire episode with Lindsay Scott. Lindsay is physiotherapist and running coach out of Toronto, Ontario. She loves all thing endurance sports and integrating performance/Strength training into her rehab approach. Outside of helping athletes get back to running, Lindsay is passionate about educating other clinicians and coaches on running. She has does this through her mastermind group and The Runners Academy EDU which she co-founded....
Sep 06, 2020•50 min
We are back with some mid-week heat! On this EspressoCast Dalton sits down and talks about the importance in finding your anchor. This is not an idea that he created but it is something that we think about often. Having an anchor in your life that you do consistently despite the circumstance can be powerful. Especially during the current uncertain times. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dr...
Aug 26, 2020•14 min
On the third episode of our student series we sit down and share a cup with Matthew Johnston from Queens University. MJ is a second year PT student who is just wrapping up his final placement and getting ready to crush his national exam. During this conversation we talk about his passion for running, overcoming the adversity of not getting into PT school on the first try, and much more. It has been an amazing experience for us to sit down and talk with all of these outstanding students. To see w...
Aug 23, 2020•29 min
On our second episode of the student series we sit down with Bri Bethune a 2nd year PT Student from McMaster University. You may have heard her voice on Episode 64 as she is one of the three members of the Therabaes. During this conversation we touched on Bri's Physio school experience, the importance of remaining optimistic in times of uncertainty, and how to remain open to new ideas. This episode with Bri gives a bit more insight into some of the experiences a soon to be new grad will experien...
Aug 16, 2020•37 min
On this episode we kick off our student series with Jennifer Smith from the University of Toronto. She is a first year PT student who has been a huge supporter of the podcast over the years. During our conversation we talk about the purpose behind her living a healthy lifestyle , navigating her first year of school, and how to embrace uncertainty. This year hasn't gone 100% accordingly to plan but Jennifer has done a great job of making the best of her circumstances. We hope you enjoy episode 1 ...
Aug 09, 2020•41 min
On this episode we sit down with Molly and Peter the founders of the Consummate Athlete. They are focused on helping people enjoying moving in a variety of ways. Wether you are lifting weights, riding a bike, or learning a new skill Molly and Peter have created a community focused on becoming a well rounded athlete. They do this through a variety of mediums such as personal coaching, written articles, a podcast, and so much more! During this conversation we cover the origin story, what it means ...
Jul 27, 2020•42 min
On this episode we sit down with Giacomo and Ryan of Allied Health Financial to talk about all things money! Both Giacomo and Ryan are registered Physiotherapists in Canada who are on a mission to help Healthcare Professionals take control of their finances. We cover topics such as developing a financial plan, strategies to pay off debt, and how to start investing now in order to reap the benefits in the future. This is such an important topic to talk about. Many people come out of school with a...
Jul 22, 2020•44 min
On this episode we sit down with Danielle and Tyler to talk about the launch of their new business Race Ready PT. Danielle (@runfitdoc) is a PT and run coach who has been a past ptcoffeecast guest before and we highly recommend checking out her episode if you haven't heard it. Tyler (@tyguy.dpt) is also a PT, run coach, and former decathlete who has joined forces with his sister to deliver high quality care to runners. We cover why virtual care is so valuable, how it can be beneficial for runner...
Jul 12, 2020•46 min
On this episode we did our second live podcast ever with the Western PT Class of 2020. We had the pleasure of doing a live episode last year which you can check out here . It is always so humbling and rewarding to be able to share our learning experiences with people who were in our position 2 years ago. This episode if filled with awesome questions that were asked to us by the students! We touch on areas such as, the importance of establishing values, dealing with impostor syndrome, how to make...
Jul 05, 2020•48 min
On this episode we sit down and talk all things Bone Stress Injuries (BSI) with Nathan Carlson. Nathan is a Physical Therapist and Run coach out of Kansas City where he owns his own clinic called Runningmate PT & Performance. Outside being an avid runner himself he loves to work with runners both from a rehab and performance perspective. Over the years he has developed an interest in how to best manage bone stress injuries with his runners. In Part 2 will dive into how to manage BSI injuries...
Jul 01, 2020•33 min
On this episode we sit down and talk all things Bone Stress Injuries (BSI) with Nathan Carlson. Nathan is a Physical Therapist and Run coach out of Kansas City where he owns his own clinic called Runningmate PT & Performance. Outside being an avid runner himself he loves to work with runners both from a rehab and performance perspective. Over the years he has developed an interest in how to best manage bone stress injuries with his runners. During Part 1 of this conversation with touch on wh...
Jun 21, 2020•31 min
On this episode we have Todd Hargrove. Todd is a blogger, author of 2 books, a manual and movement therapist and is on a mission to help people move better and feel better. We talk about the difference between complex and complicated systems, the importance of play, and how these help people attain better movement. This episode was very insightful and one of our favourite episodes to date. We are pumped for you to consume this one. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spo...
Jun 15, 2020•46 min
