During this episode I discuss the difference between entry to practice & clinical practice.
I outline both the differences and similarities between the two and what I’ve learned in each. I hope this reflection helps you on what ever part of the journey you are on, whether you are looking at a career in healthcare or otherwise.
This episodes featured Pup is Alba. If you want adopt Alba, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/alba
I have one of the worst injuries a runner can have.
Especially a runner who is 4 weeks out from a race where they are trying to set a personal best….
I was flying high in my training program until last week. I talk about my injury and how I am trying my best to manage. Injuries suck!
This episodes featured Pup is Grace. If you want adopt Grace, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/grace
During this episode I had a chat with Michael Feraday, executive director of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO).
Michael and I discuss HST, therapists’ practice autonomy, family healthcare teams, evidence-based practice in Massage Therapy and much more.
Michael also gives great advice and insight into topics of leadership, conflict and failure.
This episodes featured Pup is Leo. If you want adopt Leo, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/leo-7
I am running a 1/2 marathon and trying to set a personal best from almost 15 years ago. Am I delusional? Maybe, but why not try?
During this episode I discuss the current training, nutrition and lifestyle strategies I am using when trying to accomplish a really difficult goal.
Are you working on something seemingly impossible? What have you done to help you along the way? Comment below!
During this episode I discuss Bell’s Palsy.
From its incidence, to average recovery times, to the medications used during the recovery process and much more.
I also discuss how I approach Bell’s Palsy in clinical practice.
Enjoy!
Episode Resources
Khan AJ, Szczepura A, Palmer S, et al. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell’s palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clin Rehabil. 2022;36(10):1339-1355. doi:10.1177/02692155221102985.
Kim SJ, Lee HY. Acute peripheral facial palsy: Recent guidelines and a systematic review of the literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(30):e245. doi:10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e245.
de Almeida JR, Guyatt GH, Sud S, et al. Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2014;186(12):917-922. doi:10.1503/cmaj.131801.
Dalrymple SN, Row JH, Gazewood J. Bell palsy: rapid evidence review. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(4):415-420.
During this episode Ai takes us on a journey of the latest research in manual therapy!
Is it good? You’ll have to listen all the way through. I give my honest review at the end.
Enjoy!
During this episode I had a great chat with Josh Ford. Josh is a strength coach and business owner living in Rodney, Ontario in Canada.
During our chat Josh took me back through his career discussing highlights and lessons learned from his time at the University of Maryland, University of McMaster, Guelph University & Canada Basketball.
We also chatted about his more recent decision to leave elite level sports at the Collegiate level to pursue entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
There’s something forever in this episode, enjoy !
Are you trying to get back on track with your health & fitness. There is a lot of information out there and it’s often difficult to sort through.
This can lead to overwhelm and prevent you from even starting on your fitness journey.
In today’s episode I share some tips that have helped me over the years.
I interviewed to work in professional sports. On today’s episode I tell the story.
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.
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 difficult to hear, Sofia does a great job explaining its importance in our healthcare system.
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!
During this episode I had the please 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 I discussed the various aspect of retirement and vision. You will learn the difference between push & pull factors in decision making, how to move towards your vision & how to avoid betting on loses and instead focus on gains.
There is so much in this episode and I learned a lot as always. Enjoy!
During this episode I discuss a recent personal story regarding skin cancer screening.
Fibular fractures are often overlooked as ankle sprains.
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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.
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During this episode we talk about this injury, outline a few clinical things I’ve learned and tell some stories along the way.
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Have you broken your fibula?
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 importance in the research. In Michaud’s paper he cites the following, “research by Kubo and others confirm that prolonged isometric contractions, especially when performed with the tendon in a lengthened position, can improve tendon compliance by as much as 50%.” Simply put, isometrics at length help produces tendon stiffness, reduce pain and improve fluid dynamics.
**Episode Resources **
Michaud, T. Exercise Interventions for the management of tendinopahty: An overview. JCC.2025;8(1):39-49.
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 sport and some of the unique challenges when considering concussions in this population.
Along the way Katie provides great insight and advice, into the navigating career decisions when you may feel stuck.
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!
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.
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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 considering retirement. Emilie offers several amazing pieces of advice around building a fruitful network, marketing a brand, and things to think about when considering a career change.
As always I learned some great pieces of advice from this conversation and hope you do too!
