In this episode, Dr. Karen interviews lawyer and owner of the law firm Conscious Counsel Corey Sterling about how he landed as a lawyer in the healthcare and fitness space. Corey shares his journey of creating a career for himself that merges his love for law with his passion for health and wellness. He discusses finding creative solutions for people in the health and wellness industry and how he started a yoga festival while also teaching group fitness at Equinox. Corey also talks about his challenges as an entrepreneur and how he navigated his first year of starting his business.
Show notes:
[00:01:03] Creating a niche law practice.
[00:04:18] Duty of care and liability.
[00:07:34] Your legal position.
[00:10:24] Legal protection for the business.
[00:14:43] Employee vs contractor classification.
[00:18:57] Pure contractors vs. employees.
[00:20:56] Contractors and employment law.
[00:25:03] Misclassifying contractors as employees.
[00:28:23] Non-compete agreements.
[00:32:02] Waivers and Standard of Care.
[00:35:24] Enjoying the journey as an entrepreneur.
[00:38:51] Cats on YouTube.
More About Corey:
Cory Sterling is an attorney and Founder of Conscious Counsel, a health and fitness law firm, which won the Legal Elite 2021 Award for Most Innovative Fitness and Wellness Law Firm, and Most Innovative Legal Document Drafting and IP Firm.
The legal concerns for any business are never-ending. For fitness entrepreneurs, the list of considerations can be even more daunting, from employee contract disputes to injury lawsuits from clients, there's a lot that can go wrong.
Cory is the go-to person for business owners in the health and fitness industry who need help navigating this legal minefield and avoiding getting sued.
He has nearly ten years of experience in the legal and fitness industries and has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs in drafting service agreements, privacy policies, independent contractor agreements, terms and conditions, disclaimers, and other important legal protections they require.
Cory is also a group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and author of The Yoga Law Book, which outlines business law basics for yoga professionals and business owners.
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Chris Damman, Chief Medical & Scientific officer at UR Labs, and Marc Washington the Founder & CEO of Supergut. We discuss gut health and why it's essential for overall health. They explain that the gut is not just about digestion but a portal to whole health. They also discuss how what we eat and breathe can affect our gut and body health. The episode highlights the importance of understanding gut health and how healthcare professionals should incorporate this information into patient care.
Show notes:
[00:01:01] Gut health and whole health.
[00:04:34] Gut health and total health.
[00:07:45] The gut and immune system.
[00:12:23] Gut health and nutrition decisions.
[00:15:11] Four F's of Longevity.
[00:19:03] Probiotics and Gut Health.
[00:24:51] Different types of fiber.
[00:28:00] Blood sugar spikes and fiber.
[00:31:11] Chronic conditions and mind-body connection.
[00:36:10] Double burden of disease.
[00:40:23] Gut health and interconnectedness.
[00:43:46] Following your passions.
More About Dr. Damman:
Chris Damman is Chief Medical & Scientific officer at UR Labs. Prior to joining UR Labs, he was Initiative Lead of Gut Health in the Enteric and Diarrheal Diseases team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He holds an M.D. from Columbia University and an M.A. in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Wesleyan University. He moved west to complete his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Washington. Chris continued on at the University of Washington with a joint appointment in the Division of Gastroenterology and The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He maintains an academic appointment with the University of Washington with research interests focused on investigating the role of diet and microbiome-directed therapies as treatments for inflammatory bowel disease. Past research activities have included early drug discovery work at Pfizer’s Discovery Technology Center in Cambridge, MA and epidemiological surveillance work characterizing Plasmodium drug resistance genes at the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangkok, Thailand.
Outside of work, Dr. Damman likes to spend his time running, cooking, eating, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.
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Marc Washington is the Founder & CEO of Supergut. His background spans a wide variety of consumer health businesses, including serving as the CEO of Irwin Naturals, a $100M+ supplements company and leading producer of soft-gel herbal formulas sold in over 90,000 retail outlets; President & COO of Beachbody, a $1B+ nutrition and fitness company with products including Shakeology health shakes, P90X, and the Beachbody-on-Demand digital platform; and working 9 years at The Wonderful Co, a $4B agriculture and food & beverage holding company, where he served in a variety of roles including CFO (corporate), EVP Sales (Teleflora), and Direct of Strategy & Operations (FIJI Water). Marc’s deep experience in the wellness industry inspired him to found Supergut to help people regain control of their health by harnessing the powerful science of the gut biome. Marc holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.S. from Princeton University.
Marc’s areas of expertise: Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness, Gut Health, Metabolic Health, Nutrition, Prebiotic Fiber & Resistant Starch, Food As Medicine, Nutrition & Public Health, Multicultural Health Disparities, Diversity & Inclusion
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS, FiT, physical therapist, to discuss physical therapy in the emergency department. She explains the origins of this work, as well as what PTs do in the emergency department. Rebekah also provides advice on navigating the process of becoming part of the emergency department in a hospital, emphasizing the importance of understanding the hospital's mission and how physical therapy plays into that mission.
Show notes:
00:03:09 Find the pain points, fix them.
00:06:35 Access to PT should not be a luxury.
00:09:29 Provide patient-centered care.
00:17:30 Physical therapy can triage patients.
00:22:48 Preventative care is essential.
00:23:05 Collaborative care improves health.
00:30:33 Trust yourself and pivot.
More About Rebekah:
Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. Dr. Griffith has been an invited lecturer, regular presenter, podcast guest, & article contributor on this topic. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care. The ED DPT will prepare you to successfully practice in the Emergency Department so that patients have access to the right provider at a critical moment in their healthcare journey.
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alison Grimaldi BPhty, MPhty(Sports), PhD, to discuss diagnosing and rehabilitating gluteal tendinopathy.
Show notes:
00:01:06 Painful gluteal tendons.
00:06:11 Recognize gluteal tendinopathy.
00:15:50 Load gluteal tendons actively.
00:21:03 Education and exercise first.
00:28:43 Reduce provocative positions.
00:34:44 Improve patient-specific function.
00:35:07 Listen and tailor the program.
00:45:17 Insurance limits treatment options. 00:50:01 Invest in continuing education.
More About Alison:
Dr. Grimaldi is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist and the practice principal of PhysioTec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of clinical experience and a special interest in the management of hip, groin and pelvic pain. She has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and a PhD through the University of Queensland, Australia. Alison was a key investigator on the multicentre LEAP randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of treatment for gluteal tendinopathy. She has had involvement in research for over 20 years and continues her research interests as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, and in collaborative international research. She has contributed to three leading clinical texts, conducted over 100 clinical workshops worldwide and presented over 50 keynotes, invited or podium conference presentations. Alison also runs a Hip Academy with online learning and live mentoring at www.dralisongrimaldi.com.
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Key Papers: Wilson R, Abbott JH, Mellor R, Grimaldi A, Bennell K, Vicenzino B. Education plus exercise for persistent gluteal tendinopathy improves quality of life and is cost-effective compared with corticosteroid injection and wait and see: economic evaluation of a randomised trial. J Physiother. 2023 Jan;69(1):35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2022.11.007. Epub 2022 Dec 14. PMID: 36526564. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S183695532200114X?
Mellor R, Kasza J, Grimaldi A, Hodges P, Bennell K, Vicenzino B. Mediators and Moderators of Education Plus Exercise on Perceived Improvement in Individuals With Gluteal Tendinopathy: An Exploratory Analysis of a 3-Arm Randomized Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Dec;52(12):826-836. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2022.11261. Epub 2022 Oct 28. PMID: 36306175. Link: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.11261?
Mellor R, Bennell K, Grimaldi A, Nicolson P, Kasza J, Hodges P, Wajswelner H, Vicenzino B. Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial. BMJ. 2018 May 2;361:k1662. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k1662. PMID: 29720374; PMCID: PMC5930290. Link: https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k1662.long
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In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Elyse Morrison, a self-care and personal development expert and founder of Inner Workout. She shared her journey as a workaholic and how she had to build self-care skills to not get burned out. Taylor believes the impetus for her journey came from within but noted that both nature and nurture played a role in her ambition and how society's expectations of her were extra pressures.
Show notes:
00:02:25 Practice self-care and balance.
00:07:16 Listen and respond lovingly.
00:12:05 Flexible structure for success.
00:17:41 Set clear goals and accountability.
00:23:34 Connect with others for support.
00:29:05 Slow down and enjoy life.
More About Taylor:
Taylor Elyse Morrison turned being bad at self-care—and being firmly convinced of every human’s potential—into a career. She’s the founder of media company Inner Workout, and the author of a book by the same name. Recently named one of Fortune’s 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health, Taylor is tired of aspirational 'wellness as usual.' Instead, she builds businesses, content, and experiences that make well-being and personal development more accessible. You're just as likely to see Taylor facilitating a workshop at a Fortune 100 as you are to see her talking about TikTok and body image with a high school class. Wherever she goes, Taylor's sure to use her coaching, mindfulness, and movement training to meet people where they're at and offer actionable steps towards creating a world without burnout.
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT, to discuss vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) - a form of rehabilitation designed to help people with vestibular disorders regain their balance and alleviate dizziness. She explained how the inner ear works, what can go wrong, and the most common diagnoses associated with vestibular disorders.
Show notes:
00:01:51 Vestibular rehabilitation therapy helps.
00:09:00 Migraine is a neurological disease.
00:11:05 Get medical advice for symptoms.
00:18:41 Ask for detailed descriptions.
00:20:04 Treat dizziness holistically.
00:27:51 Treat vestibular migraine with lifestyle.
00:29:15 Lifestyle changes can help.
00:35:28 Team sport: vestibular rehab.
00:40:30 Work for yourself and have fun.
More About Madison:
Dr. Madison Oak is a physical therapist who specializes in treatment of Vestibular Migraine, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, and other vestibular disorders. Madison is the founder of Vestibular Group Fit, @thevertigodoctor, and Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness PC. Madison strives to provide excellent, educational, vestibular resources that are thorough, helpful, and actually make sense to people who have vestibular disorders.
Migraine, headaches, dizziness, and more affect SO many people in the US and the world. When she isn't talking about the vestibular system, you can find Madison out skiing in Jackson Hole, baking chocolate chip banana bread, and hanging out with her dog, Hugo.
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In this episode, I am joined by Emma Jack, physiotherapist and coach, to discuss her journey from burnout to breakthrough. Emma was overwhelmed and unsatisfied with her career path until a panic attack in 2016 led her to reflect and make a change. Emma decided to take a step back and focus on herself to build a more sustainable, fulfilling career. This is her story and her advice for other healthcare practitioners.
Show notes:
00:05:17 Check in with yourself.
00:12:17 Fill yourself up first, serve others.
00:17:05 Take time for yourself.
00:26:28 Our worth is not outcomes.
00:30:49 Take care of yourself.
00:40:22 Lean into your true self.
00:40:40 Stay curious and evolve.
More About Emma:
Emma is a sport and orthopedic physiotherapist and owns her own practice Press Play Physiotherapy and Pilates in London, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Masters of Physiotherapy as well as a Masters of Clinical Science, has her Sport Physiotherapy Diploma, is a Fellow of the Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy and is a lead therapist with the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team.
Sounds pretty cool, right? While those accomplishments and credentials do bring a sense of pride, Emma also recognizes that many of those things are ultimately what left her feeling intense anxiety, chronic stress, overwhelm and burnt out. Her credentials may span two lines on a business card, but in recent years Emma has totally transformed her practice and life in order to ensure that her accomplishments no longer define her. Now, much of her time is spent working as a Co-Active coach helping other clinicians show up fully for their lives and careers in a way that feels authentic, sustainable and most importantly, fun!
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ginger Garner and Dr. Joe Tatta to discuss Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy. They are the co-editors of the book of the same name. They explain what integrative and lifestyle medicine encompasses and that physical therapists are uniquely positioned to implement integrative and lifestyle medicine effectively.
Show notes:
00:05:30 Practice intentional health promotion.
00:07:05 Integrate lifestyle into care.
00:19:57 Engage in healthy movement.
00:20:11 Empower patients to choose.
00:30:39 Model healthy lifestyle behaviors.
00:38:36 Behavior change is empowering.
00:40:00 Integrative medicine heals holistically.
00:53:15 Trust your instincts and succeed.
00:54:13 Cultivate diverse skills.
More about Dr. Ginger and Dr. Joe:
Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L is a therapist, author, educator, and advocate for improving
access and equity to pelvic health physical therapy services. She is the founder and CEO
of Living Well Institute, which certifies healthcare providers in Functional; Integrative Lifestyle
Medicine and also offers wellness classes to the public on the same topics. She is also the
creator of the Medical Therapeutic Yoga; Professional Yoga Therapist Certification, the only
certification of its kind worldwide for medical professionals.
Dr. Garner practices at Garner Pelvic Health, which she founded to offer integrative telehealth
and in-person pelvic and orthopaedic care. Ginger is the author of multiple books and book
chapters published in several languages. She has presented internationally at over 20
conferences, teaching on a range of topics about pelvic and orthopaedic health.
Ginger is an active member of APTA, APTA North Carolina, APTA Private Practice, and
Academy of Pelvic Health. She lives in Greensboro, NC with her family.
Visit Ginger at www.integrativelifestylemed.com and on Instagram and YouTube.
Dr. Joe Tatta is a global leader in integrative pain care and an advocate for the safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. He is the Founder of the Integrative Pain Science Institute, a cutting-edge health company reinventing pain care through evidence-based treatment, research, and professional development. For 25 years he has supported people living with pain and helped practitioners deliver more effective pain management. His research and career achievements include scalable practice models centered on lifestyle medicine, health behavior change, and digital therapeutics. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy trainer. Dr. Tatta is the author of two bestselling books Radical Relief and Heal Your Pain Now and host of The Healing Pain Podcast.
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In this episode, Founder of Hearth Healing, Laura Williams, talks about postpartum care after leaving the hospital.
Today, Laura talks about the harms of finding generalized information online, setting postpartum expectations, and optimizing care to the mother and the baby. What is the difference between common and normal occurrences in the postpartum period?
Hear about virtual postpartum healing, the outcomes of Laura’s virtual consulting, and get Laura’s advice to her younger self, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.
Key Takeaways
- “There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, and we need individualized information.”
- “The key that unlocks that resilience is knowledge.”
- “There should be an equal attention to both the baby and to the patient.”
- “It may not be life-threatening, but it can still threaten your quality of life.”
- “Giving people knowledge can help them move forward in a meaningful way.”
- “Imposter syndrome is real but don’t take your knowledge for granted.”
- “Be brave.”
More about Laura Williams
Laura Williams is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. She lives and practices in Salida, CO, with her husband, 3-year-old daughter, and second child on the way.
Laura founded Hearth Healing, a 100% virtual postpartum healing service, in 2022, as a pelvic health consultant. Though not a substitute for in-person healthcare, postpartum healing consultation should be viewed as a vital way to bridge the gap in maternal care. People deserve information about how to improve symptoms that impact their quality of life after childbirth, without having to wait months, or feel limited by lack of childcare or transportation.
At Hearth, Laura provides individualized answers to postpartum healing questions, early healing strategies, self-management advice, and guidance on appropriate resources, products, and providers.
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Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Pelvic Health, Postpartum, Education, Knowledge, Virtual Care,
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Website: www.yourhearthhealing.com.
Facebook: Hearth Healing.
Instagram: @yourhearthhealing.
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In this episode, Founder of Enhanced Recovery After Delivery, Rebeca Segraves, talks about physical and occupational therapy care after childbirth.
Today, Rebeca talks about why this work is important, the ideal OT-PT-patient ratio, and the major mental health component. What should PTs and OTs be assessing in a person after childbirth in the hospital?
Hear about hospital discharge criteria, preventing readmissions, and get Rebeca’s words of advice, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.
Key Takeaways
- “A full evaluation by both disciplines is recommended after any type of delivery.”
- “A caesarian section is the most commonly performed surgery in the US.”
- “Among the most developed nations in the world, the US has the highest maternal mortality rate, and it’s climbing.”
- “The leading cause of death postpartum is now suicide.”
- “If we offered our services in the hospital after birth, we would see the maternal mortality and morbidity rate go down.”
- “Change is going to be person-driven.”
- “Don’t leave the hospital without an OT, without a PT consult.”
- “Get out and have some fun.”
More about Rebeca Segraves
Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT is a physical therapist and Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist who has served individuals and families within the hospital and at home during pregnancy and immediately postpartum.
She has extensive experience with optimizing function during long-term hospitalizations for high-risk pregnancy and following perinatal loss and pregnancy termination. In the hospital and home health settings, she has worked with maternal care teams to maximize early recovery after delivery, including caesarean section, birth-related injuries, and following obstetric critical care interventions.
She is the founder of Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™, an obstetrics clinical pathway that maximizes mental and physical function during pregnancy and immediately postpartum, with hospital and in-home occupational and physical therapy. Her vision is that every person will have access to an obstetric rehab therapist during pregnancy and within the first 6 weeks after birth, perinatal loss, and pregnancy termination regardless of their location or ability to pay.
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Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Childbirth, Surgery, Maternal Care,
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Website: enhancedrecoverywellness.com.
Twitter: @RebecaSegraves.
Instagram: @enhancedrecoveryandwellness.
LinkedIn: Dr. Rebeca Segraves.
Transform Recovery After Birth Program.
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