A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alan Fredendall, COO and faculty with ICE , Owner of Health HQ , and coach at CrossFit Fenton . I have been following ICE for about two years now and if there is one piece of advice I could give anyone interested in orthopedic PT, its that you should be too. Their faculty work unbelievably hard to drive the profession forward through education, training, research dissemination, and advocating for PT's to lead from the front. Check out som...
May 13, 2022•43 min
Dr. Nicole Lussier, founder of Body In Motion PT joins me on the show this week as she shares all about carving her own path in our profession. We discuss how her out of network practice has allowed her to work with the clients and patients she called to work with and get them amazing results. Nicole also discusses the importance of financial literacy within the profession and her new series Money Monday's with Physiogram University. You can follow her on Instagram @bodyinmotionpt and find her w...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Special episode this week with the one and only @squat_university 🙏🏼🏋🏻 We are talking directly to students this week! Dr. Aaron shares about… ⚡️how he was proactive with his learning and experience in school ⚡️the constant pursuit of excellence in practice after graduation ⚡️his unique expertise as a performance physical therapist in the strength sport world …and MORE!🔥 Check out more SquatU content below! Rebuilding Milo The Squat Bible SquatU Website...
Jul 15, 2021•55 min
This week on The Better You Movement Podcast , I sat down with Air Force physical therapists Maj Walter and Capt Ali to talk all things military PT and whether this career path may be right for you. We discussed their PT journeys prior to receiving their commission via direct accession, what makes military PT so unique in its expanded scope of practice, settings military PT's practice in, balancing the roles of PT as well as officer, salary and benefits, professional development opportunities, d...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I talk with owner and lead physical therapist at Chandler Physical Therapy, Dr. Eric Christensen. Eric talks about his journey to the PT profession and what led him to pursue small business practice ownership. Eric gives some amazing insights into why his ideal model for clinical practice keeps the patient at the center of care, and how emphasizing this relationship has paid off big time for his business. Eric is also the author of Breathe Better, a book designed to improve the ...
May 06, 2021•47 min
This week I am talking with the one and only Dr. Gina Giuliano, known to her social media following as doc.gigi. Dr. Guiliano is a Phoenix-based sports and orthopedic physical therapist and co-founder/owner of Raise The Bar Rehab. We are diving into what makes the physical therapist-athlete/client relationship so important for creating lasting change in someone's life and how the model she has adopted for treating patients allows her to have an open and accessible relationship with her clients. ...
Apr 05, 2021•35 min
Disclaimer: This isn’t a hot take, and it’s not directed at ANYONE specifically👌🏼 After a little podcast hiatus, I thought it would be fitting to talk about when social media gets it WRONG🙅🏻♂️ At its best, Instagram and other platforms are an informative and interactive space we we share ideas and LEARN from each other. So big S/O to the platforms out there that strive to do that, REGARDLESS of what Instagram rewards or what we do often think sells. What I DON’T support is using instagram t...
Mar 09, 2021•16 min
If you listened in last week, you heard me talk a little bit about my own struggles during this past semester dealing with isolation and online DPT school. These were always conversations I thought were important to have, but never really felt like they applied to me. UNTIL NOW! This week, I sit down with the founders of GRADitude, Gabby Mace and Sarah Falbo. They share what they are doing to help SPT's navigate the insanity of PT school and get students that DPT on their first try, DEPT FREE. B...
Dec 31, 2020•42 min
If you've been following the podcast, it's no secret I've been quiet for the past few weeks. The past few weeks have been really hard with finishing this semester of PT school and having to do it largely ALONE. I'm talking about why these past few weeks have been tough, and why my story matters to all of you students going through similar journeys in your online programs!
Dec 22, 2020•10 min
Guys, I'm so excited about this one! I sat down with Jon Rowley, founder of 2020FIT to talk about pursuing health and fitness beyond what we do at the gym. Yes, showing up is a huge part of the puzzle. But in so many ways, what we do outside of the gym makes all the difference in the world! We are diving into it all this week. Links from the episode: 2020FIT Website: https://www.2020.fit/ Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon2020fit/ 2020FIT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020.f...
Dec 01, 2020•44 min
It's week 1 of the Own Your Movement series! This week, we are talking about the hip hinge and it's application in just about everything we do. I've been excited to talk about this for a while because hinging is a deterrent for so many people in choosing not to squat or deadlift, and when done wrong, can be a source for low back pain and injury! We are getting to the bottom of the hip joint this week! If you have questions or want to talk more, you can find me at: Insta: bettermovement.spt email...
Oct 27, 2020•43 min
This week, we are diving into a hot topic for most people, which is the feeling of gymtimidation. We've all felt it, and whether it got better with time probably is a good indication of whether or not we are still at that gym or any gym at all! We are talking about the root of the problem and some actionable steps to overcome it while taking a look at the new series I'm doing over the next few weeks called Own Your Movement!!
Oct 20, 2020•37 min
This week, I’m talking with Danny Laughlin, founder of Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy! We are talking insurance and $$ this week and what it means for you as someone seeking treatment, as well as those of us in DPT school who are entering the profession in these next few years! STUDENTS, Danny is one of best resources you can possibly find in the orthopedic space, and gives great advice to current students and new grads! ANYONE WITH A BODY, investing in physical therapy is one of th...
Oct 13, 2020•56 min
This week, I'm talking to Dr. Robbie Ray about chiropractic's and his experiences working with elite and every day athletes to get them out of pain and in control of their body and their movement! We also discuss Dr. Ray's product the Fit Map Trainer for strength and Olympic lifting! Check out his pages below! Fit Map web: https://www.fitmaptrainer.com/ IG: fitmap_trainer Power On Chiropractic & Rehab web: https://www.poweronchirorehab.com/ IG: I just made an official PowerOn one for him thi...
Oct 06, 2020•38 min
This week I sat down with Dr. Taylor Rees, founder of the Reestore Movement, to talk about her online platform as a physical therapist and health/fitness coach. We discuss her journey through her DPT and her inspiration behind her platform, and we talk about about the need for physical therapists to level up in our scope of practice in moving beyond the confines of the clinic. Get out your notepads because Dy. Rees is dropping some knowledge! Check out her platforms here: - Instagram: @dr.reesto...
Sep 29, 2020•30 min
On this episode, I'm talking about a pretty crazy experience I had earlier this year where I was emergency transferred to the ICU, and how I have used that experience to grow as an athlete, coach, and future clinician.
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this week’s episode, I am talking to Co-Founder and Head Coach at Konza Strength, Aaron Riekenberg. We dive into Aaron’s journey from college track athlete to coach and gym owner. Aaron shares his insights into what makes a great coach, and we discuss the importance of effective communication and trust in the coach-athlete relationship.
Sep 15, 2020•59 min
3... 2... 1... LAUNCH! In this episode, I talk about my "why" for starting this podcast. We take a look at why podcasts can be so impactful when we choose to invest in ourselves. I give you guys some insights into my vision for this podcast moving forward. Buckle up, we're going for a ride!
Sep 08, 2020•14 min
