Deep Tissue Talks

Guershon Yabusele got drafted 16th by Boston without a single call from the team. He sat on the bench. He doubted himself. He left the NBA and rebuilt his entire game in Europe. Then he came back and dunked on LeBron James in front of the world at the Paris Olympics. Guerschon Yabusele, NBA forward for the Chicago Bulls and 2x Olympic medalist with France, gets on the table with Doris Martel for t...

What does it take to become the greatest defender in NBA history and stay elite at 33? In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks, 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert gets on the massage table to talk about the recovery systems, mindset work, and lifestyle choices that keep him at the top of the game — and his unprecedented chase for a record-breaking 5th DPOY trophy. Rudy goes deeper than a...

Lauren Sesselmann competed at the highest level of women's soccer — representing Canada at the World Cup, winning an Olympic medal at the 2012 London Games, and playing professionally for years. From the outside, her career looked like everything an athlete could dream of. But behind that career was a story most people never heard. In this conversation, Lauren opens up about the mental and emotion...

If your hips feel tight all the time — not injured, not broken, just never fully at ease — this episode might feel uncomfortably familiar. In this session of Deep Tissue Talks , Doris Martel brings you inside a quiet, intimate treatment with an NBA player who comes in with a simple concern: “My hips are always tight.” Not painful. Not limiting. Just always there. Through slow, attentive manual wor...

The Neck That Carried Perfection What happens when precision turns into pressure… and the body starts holding its breath? In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks , Doris Martel takes you inside a treatment session with a figure skater dealing with persistent neck and shoulder tightness — a tension rooted not only in biomechanics, but in the quiet demand to never make a mistake. Through hands-on manua...

In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks , Doris Martel dives into the story of a man in his mid-50s — an executive, husband, father, and semi-professional pickleball player — whose right calf has started whispering pain again. What begins as “just tightness” unfolds into a powerful exploration of the three layers of pain : • Biomechanical — old compensation patterns from a past calf strain, tight pla...

In this episode, Doris Martel takes us inside the treatment room with a professional soccer player carrying a familiar fear: his right quadriceps is tight, heavy, constantly loaded… and he can't afford to miss a single game. Through detailed hands-on work, fascial assessment, breath, and somatic dialogue, this session reveals the deeper story behind chronic quad tightness — a story of pressure, su...

What happens when a muscle refuses to release… even after rest, stretching, and recovery? In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks , Doris Martel takes you inside a real-life inspired treatment session with a college basketball player struggling with chronic hamstring tightness. Through hands-on bodywork, fascial release, breath, and somatic dialogue, this story reveals how physical tension can reflec...

What happens when the thing that once defined you… starts to fade? In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks, manual therapist and somatic healer Doris Martel explores the emotional and physical journey of Yesenia Serratos, a professional dancer whose body began saying stop long before her spirit did. ❤️ This story is not just about dancers. It’s about all of us ❤️ Athletes, performers, parents, and an...

Get ready to uncover a whole new side of NBA player PJ Tucker! From growing up in a challenging neighborhood to becoming a devoted father, PJ opens up like never before. He reflects on how basketball shaped his life, candidly discusses living with ADHD, and shares his passion for high-end fashion—revealing the incredible collaborations he’s had with some of the biggest brands. 🏀❤️‍🔥 Join us for...

Discover the story of LA based renowned celebrity healer, Fabrice Gautier . 💆‍♂️ ✨ Healing isn’t just about understanding anatomy or biomechanics—it’s also about addressing the three layers of pain (mechanical, somatic, and spiritual) and mastering self-healing first. And there are very few therapists able to treat with that mindset. In this heartfelt conversation, we uncover Fabrice’s powerful...

Today we are discussing the Power of Mantras combined with Self-Massage for effective pain relief. 🌟 Learn how personalized mantras can help release somatic pain, align your mind and body, and transform challenges into growth. We also explore how self-massage can be a game-changer for your healing journey. 💆‍♀️✨ Ready to take the next step? ➡️ Get Your Personalized Mantra: bit.ly/3Bf5q5v ➡️ FRE...

In this heartfelt episode, I take care of the inspiring Florence Azria, a French philanthropist dedicated to changing lives in Los Angeles, Watts, and Tijuana. Using her passion for food as a catalyst, Florence works tirelessly to end gang violence and hunger, and uplift communities by providing hope to those who need it most. While receiving a therapeutic massage, she opens up about the harsh rea...

🌟 In this special bonus episode, we dive into a side of pain that often gets overlooked: spiritual pain. In the last bonus, we explored the somatic and mechanical layers of pain, but today, we’re peeling back the layers even further. 💫 🔍 You might be asking yourself: What does spirituality have to do with pain? How can you tell when your pain is spiritual, and what are the signs? 🤔 I’ll share...

🎙️ In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks , we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr Robin B a Dr in pharmacy turned fitness expert and content creator! 💪 From being called the "little doctor" by her grandfather to being a part of a successful fitness app that helps thousands of people, she shares her unique perspective on medicine, fitness and wellness. 🧘‍♀️ We discuss the reactive nature of me...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Aliya Janell, a renowned dancer, choreographer and emerging singer. 👑 Aliya Janell has not only danced alongside the biggest names in the industry, she is also manifesting two exciting new career paths—music and studio ownership. 👑 👐 You will witness how manual therapy treatment combined with self-reflection and talk therapy, can really get to the root...

This is the 1st BONUS episode of Deep Tissue Talks! In this episode, we'll talk about Neck and Shoulder Pain by revisiting some of the golden insights from episode 1 with professional dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell. Stay tuned until the end as we share the exercises Doris recommended to help Aliya on her healing path. Join us for this deep dive into the mind-body connection and the power of...

This is the 2nd BONUS episode of Deep Tissue Talks! In this episode, we're revisiting some of the golden insights from our amazing conversation with professional dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell from Episode 1. But this time, we're diving even deeper into the heart of her pain free journey. We’ll unpack the three layers of pain: mechanical, somatic, and spiritual—plus, we’ll talk specifically...

Welcome to the Deep Tissue Talks —where healing, resilience and transformation come to life. This is an introduction about this never done before podcast, recorded right on a massage table. Hear the untold stories of personal journeys, triumphs, and the art of self-care. Join me, Doris Martel, as I bring you inspiring conversations with athletes and incredible guests, all while blending mind, body...