In this episode I give my best definition about what Functional Medicine is and how I've used it in my physical therapy practice to help people achieve their optimal wellness. I also go over some differences between the standard Western Philos

Episode 8 - I Hate Needles

Nov 2nd, 2020 21m 52s

In this episode I try to explain the similarities and differences between Dry Needling and Acupuncture. There's also a quick lesson on how muscles work and a bit on what a trigger point is and how they develop. Do enjoy and share with your fr

Back Pain Part 3 - What To Do

Oct 6th, 2020 41m 20s

This is Part 3 and the last of the series on back pain. In this episode I give some ideas of things you can do (and why you should do them) if you have found some issues contributing to your back pain. Make sure to listen to part 1 and 2 if y

Back Pain - Part 2: What could be wrong?

Sep 29th, 2020 43m 9s

This is part 2 of 3 of a series discussing the back, what things can go wrong, and how to fix them. This episode talks about more than the back, which is also what you have to look at when figuring out how to fix your back. If you've ever won

Back Pain Part 1 - Whats in a Back?

Sep 22nd, 2020 44m 26s

This is part 1 of 3 of a series of talks discussing how the back works, what things can go wrong and how to fix them. This episode looks into the anatomy and function of the back. Get your thinking cap on and get ready to learn more than you

Episode 7 - A Healthy Gut

Aug 3rd, 2020 36m 37s

In Episode 7 I talk about one of the Pillars of health: the Gut. Its more than just a spare tire around your mid-section. The gut is one of the key pieces of good health and a healthy weight! It affects your energy, your athletic performance

Episode 6 - I like Crossfit!

Jul 27th, 2020 27m 28s

In Episode 6 I talk about why I like Crossfit and other "functional" fitness programs. If you've wondered why "functional" matters when you exercise, hopefully this episode will shed some light on it. Thanks for listening!Live Well and Move i

Episode 5 - Questions and Answers

Jul 20th, 2020 30m 34s

In Episode 5 I go into some questions that I frequently get from my clients. Specifically, we talk about Inflammation, its causes and ideas on how to fix it; The crunchy stuff that gets in muscles and why they feel tight or "lumpy"; and finall

Episode 4 - What the Health!

May 25th, 2020 31m 34s

In Episode 4 I discuss health and try to describe the spectrum of health and 6 important pillars of health that we should all pay attention to. These are all great ideas to discuss and get our heads around as we are taking our journey towards

Episode 3 - Posture, the Good and the Bad

May 4th, 2020 30m 49s

In Episode 3 I go over Posture, why it can be good and bad, and how scar tissue and fascia both play into your posture. If you've ever wondered how to change your posture, or why it got bad in the first place, have a listen and learn a bit!Liv

Episode 2 - What is Normal

Apr 27th, 2020 38m 31s

In Episode 2, I describe what normal movement is, and why it's important. You'll learn about the foundation of movement and when it is created, why that foundation is necessary, and what impact a shaky foundation can have. If want to have a

Episode 1 - Intro and Mobility and Stability

Apr 20th, 2020 34m 24s

In Episode 1, I introduce myself and give you some of my thought process on how and why we need mobility. If you've ever wondered where to start, or why you keep getting hurt, or just want a framework to move forward in your journey to fitness

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