In this special international crossover episode, Ashley Burr, Shelby Daly from the To The Bone podcast, and Glen Bergeron dive into the fascinating history of Athletic Therapy in Canada. They explore the origins of the CATA, the purpose behind the CATA conference, and how Athletic Therapy has evolved from working primarily with sports teams to expanding into private practice!

In this episode, Nikki interviews Ashley on a dive deep into the world of myofascial cupping! They tackle some of the most common questions about the technique and explore the wealth of research surrounding its benefits and effectiveness.

In this episode, Becky opens up about her experiences working with the police force. She discusses the challenges she’s encountered, how she’s navigated them, and the critical role of trauma-informed care in her work. She also offers valuable advice for anyone thinking about pursuing a career as an Athletic Trainer within law enforcement.

In this episode, Ashley and Shelby dig into the similarities and differences between Athletic Therapy in Canada and Athletic Training in the USA. We talk about schooling, scope of practice, certification maintenance, job opportunities, and certification transfer!

In this episode, Ashley and Katie dive into the topic of concussions. Katie shares the personal inspiration that led her into the world of concussion recovery, discusses strategies for overcoming plateaus with concussion clients, and highlights valuable resources to help guide clients through their rehabilitation journey.

In this episode, Paz and Ashley discuss the crucial role of having an accountant and the challenges of finding one who truly understands their needs. Paz opens up about her experience with an audit, while Ashley reflects on the financial struggles she and many other sole proprietors face as they manage their businesses.

In today's episode, Kat and Sarah discuss their upcoming course and research on peri & menopause. The course is the first of a series that focuses on the physiological changes that women go through. The course goes over the theory around what is happening; the nervous system, the hormones, the system changes, and will teach you training principles around working with peri and menopausal women. In 2025, Kat and Sarah will be taking the programs they teach in the course, and testing them in a 6-month research project. Listen in to hear more about what Kat and Sarah have been up to!

In today's episode, Ashley and Jill discussed the balance of working in the clinic and in the field as an athletic therapist. We touched on setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and building relationships. We chat about Sydney’s top two messy truths (Insurance and people not knowing what Athletic Therapy is) and how to navigate these messy truths so you can grow your business!

In this episode, Paz and Ashley chat about the up and coming Athletic Therapy Field networking app ON Field Therapy. We discuss her inspiration behind the program, how it works, and how you can become a member to connect with teams in your area!

In this episode, Sydney and Ashley dive into the messy truths of being an Athletic Therapist We chat about Sydney’s top two messy truths (Insurance and people not knowing what Athletic Therapy is) and how to navigate these messy truths so you can grow your business!

In this episode, Lindsay talks about self-promotion! We chat about the importance of spending time in the clinic, and how many hours you should be available for bookings. We get into 4 things you can do TODAY to promote yourself for free and without the use of social media, and Lindsay shares the importance of low barrier to entry options for new clients. Lindsay talks about her new course coming out October 4th - Athletic Therapy School. This self paced online course is designed for Clinical Athletic Therapists who want to learn how to build clientele and fill their schedule with clients they love to work with. You'll learn all things: promotion, retention, referrals, reviews, marketing and more! As a listener of the podcast you can receive 20% off on her pre-sale, but hurry! There are a limited amount of coupons available! Code: EARLYBIRD20

In this episode, Nate and Ashley chat about common injuries associated with modern footwear and why minimalist shoes may change that! We finish off the episode with a few tips on how to get started with a barefoot shoe!

In this episode, Ashley and Nikki talk about setting boundaries in and out of the clinic. We get into setting boundaries at social gatherings, with your availability, and when clients are asking / talking about topics outside of your scope of practice.

In this episode, Ashley and Nikki discuss Referrals. We talk about how word of mouth is truly the bread & butter of a business, how a referral can have a ripple effect turning into a referral chain & a network. We get into the scarcity mindset and the importance of inter-professional referrals and and the we finish off with two action items that you can do today to get started on your referral chain.

In this episode, Val shares with us the importance of field and clinical placements, how those placements work, the top 3 things that students can do to get the most out of their placement, and touches on the importance of prior experience in the Athletic Therapy world!

In this episode, Lindsay and Ashley define what they mean by “toxic”. They discuss what we as Athletic Therapists can do if we find ourselves in a professionally toxic relationship and the social media side of it. They talk about the importance of collaboration both with AT’s and other HCP’s and what you can do now to start a collaborative relationship.

In this episode, Nate and Ashley chat about minimalist shoes. We discuss what our definition of a minimalist shoe is, common injuries/concerns that may be associated with traditional shoes, the differences in biomechanics between traditional and minimalist footwear and give you a few tips on how to get started with a barefoot shoe!

In this episode, I chat with Mylène about her experiences in working with a professional soccer team. We discussed what it took to get there, highlights, challenges, recommendations for other Athletic Therapists looking to work with a professional sports team, and we got a bit into imposter syndrome

In this episode, Nikki and Ashley discuss what to look for in a continuing education course, what to look for in an instructor, and how to know if the course is right for you!