During this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taes Leavitt. Taes is a children’s performer, Juno award winning artist, motivation speaker and meditation teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During this episode Taes discusses her fertility journey. It’s a vulnerable story and I am grateful she agreed to come on and tell it. This episode has given me a lot of insight into a topic, I previously didn’t know very much about.
Jun 20, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 13
During this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sofia Costa. Sofia is a Massage Therapist practicing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Sofia outlines the framework of a pilot project that she’s helped develop ,alongside the University of McMaster. The project integrates Massage Therapy as part of the primary care team in the Pediatric Palliative Care setting. Sofia and I also discuss the field of Pediatric Palliative care and its importance. While this topic can at times be...
Jun 06, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 12
During this I discuss what I think are the top 5 most difficult injuries to manage. Stick around until the end of the episode where I also have an honourable mention injury in the episode. Enjoy!
May 23, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 11
During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Susan Reid. Susan is a retired-ish tenured professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Williams School of Business, Bishop’s University. Her research, speaking engagements, teaching and community service interests lie at the intersection of marketing strategy, innovation, and user design, with an in-depth focus on the topic of vision, particularly for the empowerment of older adults and entrepreneurs. During our chat Susan and ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 10
During this episode I discuss a recent personal story regarding skin cancer screening.
Apr 25, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Fibular fractures are often overlooked as ankle sprains. _ People can go days, or even weeks walking around on these fractures as the fibula only controls 1/8-1/10th of your body weight. _ During this episode we talk about this injury, outline a few clinical things I’ve learned and tell some stories along the way. _ Have you broken your fibula?
Apr 11, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In today’s episode, I discuss a new paper by Tom Michaud on some updated thoughts and research regarding tendon pain. From exercises and load selection, to time frames and tempo, there is some great new ideas in this in this episode. Whether you suffer from tendon pain yourself or are a clinician helping others, there something for everyone in this episode. Enjoy ! A note regarding part of the episode: I mention performing isometrics in a lengthening position vs. Neutral. I failed to mention its...
Mar 28, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 7
On today’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Katie Mitchell. Katie is an Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist & Post-doctorate fellow at the University of Toronto. She is also the lead therapist for the Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey team. During this conversation we discussed various topics surrounding concussion. From how concussions progress, to limitations of research, as well as the topic of dual tasking, a focus of her research. We also discussed Katie’s career in Para s...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Glute pain can be a real pain in the butt (eh oh!) \During this episode I cover aspects of local and referred pain into the buttock. I outline treatment and exercise strategies I’ve found to be value along with things I’ve found to not work in my practice. There’s a lot we discuss in the episode. Enjoy!
Feb 28, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 5
There are about 700 000 total knee replacements in the United States annually. Canada perform over 115 000 total knee replacements a year. During this episode I discuss total knee replacement surgery.From pre-surgery to late stage recovery I share tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years in practice. What helped you with your post-surgical I you’ve had a total knee replacement? Comment below. Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST * 🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts,...
Feb 14, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Emilie Mckay. Emily is a Massage Therapist, educator, business coach as well as the clinical director of Relax Massage Group. After over a decade in the industry Emilie moved into clinic management. She now oversees the operations of 7 clinics, with over 60 Massage Therapists. There is so much value in this episode for people who are at the start of their career, thinking about advancing their career, changing it, or for those who are even cons...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
As I continue to try and learn more about this sensitive topic, I thought I would do an update episode on two recent papers I’ve read. _ The statistics around intimate partner continue to be staggering. Continually emergent topics continue to be victim safety, access to care and under reporting of incidents and symptoms. _ **Episode Resource** www.womenatthecentre.com/initiatives/ipv-tbi/ www.abitoolkit.ca www.sheltersafe.ca www.menandfamilies.org Merkley TL, Lindsey HM, Dennis EL et al. Importa...
Jan 17, 2025•25 min•Season 6Ep. 2
🎙Episode link in bio.👆EPISODE #169 DEVELOPING YOUR NICHE MARKET 👆 One of the most common questions I get is, “How do I develop a niche market in my business?”. _ During this episode I decided to answer this questions with some thoughts and perspectives. I also outline what has worked (and not worked) for me over the years. _ What niche market would you like to serve in your business? Comment below. _ Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST * 🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple P...
Jan 03, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Today’s episode is the Season 5 Finale. Thank you to everyone that continues to support the podcast. I am going to take some time off to recharge. Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends. During today’s episode I discuss abdominal massage as a first line of defence for abdominal pain. I talk about the relevant research and the most commonly suffered from abdominal symptom being constipation. This is a topic that isn’t discussed enough and very common in the general population. Many...
Nov 22, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 24
During this episode I learn more about Relative energy deficiency in sport and take you along for the ride. REDs is a condition relating to energy in vs energy out. It’s often talked about in the context of elite level sport, training and its potential negative health and performance effects on athletes and individuals. During this episode I talk about common topics being discussed surrounding REDs, clinical guidelines that are available to help practitioners better understand REDs, as well the ...
Nov 08, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 23
🎙Episode link in bio.👆EPISODE #166 ASK ME ANYTHING👆 During this episode I answer your questions. _ From career regrets, to whether or not, I actually use research in my practice, I answer the questions you ask. _ Thank you to everyone that helped create this episode.
Oct 25, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 22
During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Banks. Matt is Massage Therapist and coach practicing in Halifax, Nov Scotia in Canada. Matt is a long time friend and colleague. My intent for this conversation turned out much different than I originally had planned. Much of our conversation centred around goal setting and trying to unpack what is mean to be well. Matt outlines some of things he finds important when tackling the topics of movement, pain, wellness and maybe most impor...
Oct 11, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 21
During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Robert Lee. Robert is Massage Therapist and Osteopath practicing in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. During this conversation we discuss Robert’s, over decade long career, in high performance athletics. Robert has travelled the world and has been an integral part of Canada’s core medical team in several major games, including the Paris Olympic Games. _ Robert takes us through the evolution of his career, how he made the most of his opportunities...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 20
During this episode I discuss blood pressure. _ High blood pressure is one of the leading cause of disease and death worldwide. Many of the symptoms of high blood pressure are transient and take time to catch. _ During this episode I talk about what blood pressure, the methods used and common typea of finding. I also discuss how I navigate blood pressure within my practice. _ Do you take your blood pressure regularly? Comment below! ***Episode Resources*** Schutte AE, Kollias A & Stergiou GS...
Sep 13, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 19
During this episode I discuss neck pain. Neck pain is a major cause for visits to both doctor’s and therapists. Thought today’s episode outline both differences and similarities, in my approach to both managing traumatic and atraumatic neck pain. I also take time to talk about the treatment methods and exercise plans I lean on most when trying to help people with neck pain. What have you found most helpful when trying to reduce neck pain? Comment below!...
Aug 30, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 18
During this episode I had the pleasure of having a discussion with Jana Veltheim. _ Jana is a Massage Therapist, multi-clinic owner & entrepreneur from Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. _ During this episode we talk about Jana’s career in therapy and business. _ We dive into how Jana’s unique business model the career she has created for herself and others through licensing her Massage Therapy brand to aspiring clinic owners. _ Jana provides insight into how to build a career and business that will...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 17
During this episode I had the pleasure of having a discussion with Ruth Werner. _ Ruth is a Massage Therapy educator, podcast host and author of, “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology: Critical Thinking and Practical Application”, now in it’s seventh edition. _ During this episode Ruth provides a great deal of information about how to navigate the world of manual therapy and pathology. _ Ruth provides tips on how to navigate uncertainty, how to communicate with physicians, how to modify trea...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
During this episode I discuss cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome is second most common nerve compression injury in the upper limb. _ Cubital tunnel syndrome can create complications in cases where there is a lag between symptom onset and diagnosis. _ Throughout the episode I outline clinical presentation, assessment tools I use, conservative and non-conservative treatments methods that are common, as well as how I approach these cases in the clinic. _ What has helped you manage cub...
Jul 19, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 15
During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Christin Sadler.. Christin is a Massage Therapist, Ph.D student, researcher and professor at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada. During this episode Christin I discuss the myths within the Massage Therapy profession. Throughout this episode Christin discusses how to better evaluate information whether this be formal research, or information online. We also discuss published work Christin has either published, or been a part of. Th...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 14
During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Krista Dicks. Krista is a Massage Therapist, clinic owner in Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. She is also the host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast. During this episode Krista offers great advice on how to build a career in manual therapy that is fruitful, versatile and sustainable. Krista offers great advice If you are feeling stuck, bored, burned out, or you’re considering leaving the manual therapy profession this episode is for you! W...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 13
I'm struggling with an acute bout of back pain. This has never happened to me before. It's been difficult. On this episode I discuss my lesson learned. Whether you are clinician, or a patient, I hope there is something in it for you. What has helped you get through difficult times. Comment below.
Jun 07, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 12
During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Cait Leavitt. Cait is a certified mental performance consultant with a Masters in Sports Psychology, residing on the West Coast of Canada. Cait discusses the various elements of Sports Psychology. We spoke at length about youth sports, long term injuries, recovery and concussions. Cait also outlined tools for finding personal identity outside of sports, as well as how to transition out of sports when faced with retirement or career ending i...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 11
During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Collins. Michael is a social worker from Omagh, Northern Ireland. During this episode Michael talks about his life growing up in war and conflict. Through this experience, he began to struggle with behaviours and negative feelings. Over time he reframed his picture of himself, looking at the good, the bad & the ugly. In all this, he made positive changes and on his 50th birthday completed his first ironman. During this he’s also...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 10
During this episode I review I’ve learned after a year of daily mediation for 365 days straight. _ There’s a lot to unpack during this episode. Hopefully you find it valuable. I outline my experience, the positives, the negatives and the lessons learned. _ Do you use meditation as part of your selfceare routine. If so, how has it helped? _ Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST * 🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts,...
Apr 26, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In today’s episode we have a random thoughts part 2. From tendon loading to the price of deodorant, there’s a lot in this one! Check it out and comment below the most random thought of the episode!
Apr 12, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 8
