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How much should you charge for your service? It is the question that we all ask at some point, but the answer is not always simple. In this episode Shaun unpacks the importance of perceived value and why you shouldn't undervalue yourself. We hope this episode will help you find the right dollar figure for you.

In today's episode Shaun explores a range of different mechanisms of effect that can be achieved with the use of electrotherapy, EMS in particular. Electrotherapy is a hugely versatile and clinically effective modality that is unfortunately not taught widely in undergraduate programs. We hope that this episode will expand your awareness around what is possible with the use of EMS.

Our hope is that this episode will save you some marketing pain... It is a far too common mistake and one that is easily avoided. In this episode Shaun unpacks what is important to focus on when promoting your clinical practice or business. It is often NOT what you think is important.

Over the years I have coached hundreds of runners from novices to the elite, and their running technique was always an important factor to consider when it came to injuries and pain, but also efficiency. In this episode I share a few simple yet powerful tweaks that can be applied to your patient's (or your own!) running technique to reduce the incidence of running related pain. I hope you fin...

Taken from a recent article I wrote for ACE Journal, this lesson on leadership is perhaps one of the most powerful ways to help build the capability of the people you are leading. This can be applied to the patients you see clinically, the team members you are responsible for, your children... anyone. I really hope you can crate opportunities to give this a go.

I harp on about this in just about every course I teach... Because it is important. We have to recognise the power of the tools we have at our disposal, but we also need to recognise their limitations. When patient's present to us with "dysfunction", our solution MUST involve some sort of functional intervention. Manual therapy can get us started, but it won't be what gets the...

In this episode Shaun Brewster explores some difficult to dispute ideas about what it takes to get better at things, how you can apply simple methods to achieve big things, and the importance of STARTING instead of waiting for the perfect scenario to happen. Enjoy!

Do I fiddle with the needle or do I leave it alone? There are a hundred different ways in which you can apply the modality of dry needling, and depending on the outcome you are aiming at, the methods you use should differ. But do you consider the specific physiological effects of the needle stimulation and how you can modulate those effects in they way you stimulate the tissue? In this episode Sha...

They say that the better quality of question you ask, the better quality of answer you get. I'd have to agree. Regardless of the area of your life that you apply this concept to, it holds true. In this episode Shaun shares a question asking framework to help you see past your own indecisiveness, lack of clarity or whatever may be making you feel stuck. Check out this short episode to discover...

Cupping Therapy is often a misunderstood modality. False explanations and misleading language is regularly used to rationalise the markings (bruises) are are sometimes left behind after cupping therapy has been applied. In this episode Shaun explains from a western and also an eastern perspective what the markings may be indicating. From this snack sized episode, we hope you can take away some use...

As we roll on with our challenge of 31 podcast episodes in 31 days, today Shaun talks about the benefits of focussing on a niche population in your business. It is widely accepted that marketing to a more narrow set of people can be much more successful than promoting your services to anyone and everyone. In this episode we explore why this is the case, how to implement this approach and what the...

Welcome to 2024 everyone! In this episode of ACE Audio, Shaun Brewster walks you through why New Year's Resolutions often don't work, and what needs to happen for a goal to be achieved. One of Shaun's goals for this year is related to this podcast, and releasing 31 episodes in 31 days is part of the strategy he has employed to help him reach a specific target this year. We hope you...

In this episode, Shaun Brewster chats with Dalton Yates about the sometimes self-imposed barriers to becoming a well rounded and effective health practitioner. This conversation includes ideas and philosophies that can be applied to all facets of life, not just our careers. The underpinning idea is that we have to sometimes step outside our comfort zones to be able to really find our way to a care...

It is such an important step in the clinical reasoning process. Developing a thorough and comprehensive DDx will help prevent you from overlooking serious pathologies, it will ensure you consider all possibilities and it will make you a more effective clinician. In this episode Shaun and Bodine pull apart the process required for developing a differential diagnoses list, what you should do with it...

Today Shaun and Bo talked about something that really needs to be discussed. The idea of us identifying when it is no longer in the patients best interests OR our best interests for them to come and see us again. There are a multitude of reasons why we SHOULDN’T be seeing certain patients, and there are some great strategies for helping them move on to find better outcomes. In this episode we drop...

In this episode Shaun and Bo unpack some of the (how else can we put it….?) dumb things that us health practitioners say at times. While we have a bit of a laugh at some of these statements, we also have to take this idea seriously. Making outdated, uninformed or biased statements about what we claim to be achieving with manual therapy can be damaging to our profession, to our patients and to our...

Setting clear expectations for the patient in each clinical interaction can make an enormous difference. In this episode Bodine and Shaun explore not just WHY expectations are important, but WHAT you can practically do in each consultation to ensure you are setting each patient up for success. Far too often, patient compliance or satisfaction can be impacted by a lack of obvious direction at the b...

To mark our 50th podcast / vlog, we thought we’d give you all a snapshot of the first 4 years of ACE! Today Shaun and Bo recap how ACE began, where the boys started their careers and all the challenges along the way. It is incredible look back on what got us here, and also to know that there is still so much more to come. Thank you to everyone who has followed us for the first 50, we look forward...

Concussion is a topic we should all have a good knowledge of as clinicians. Recognising and knowing how to best manage or co-manage a concussion can make a huge difference in outcomes for the patient. Physiotherapist Jessica Poval is an expert on this topic and other neurological presentations and we are thrilled to have her on this episode. Jess lays out the nuts and bolts of concussion, what we...

In this episode Shaun is joined by Dalton Yates and Amanda Kilminster, both members of the ACE teacher development program. Dalton and Amanda reflect on the things that they have learned through their time with ACE and from their experiences as practitioners, that they wished they had learned when they were at university / college, training to be a health practitioner. We often hear from therapist...

In this episode Shaun and Bo discuss the many and varied uses of dry needles that go beyond the traditional approach to trigger point therapy. It is important to consider that there are a large number of potential physiological effects when we introduce a needle to the body. Not only that, but there are many ways in which we can use the needle to impact physiology that go well beyond just decreasi...

In this episode Shaun and Bo ask you the listener, to consider what might be lacking in the way you view, assess and manage clinical presentations. Understanding the clinical features, importance and implications of neurological presentations, is critical in providing a well rounded and comprehensive consultation. While the nervous system can seem daunting and confusing to work with, to ignore it...

In this episode Shaun hits Bo with some questions on shoulder pain.  They explore the common presentations we see clinically, the misconceptions around shoulder pathology and what you can do to become better at treating shoulder pain. Shoulders are notorious for being a fickle beast to tame, and will often leave the health practitioner wondering what they are missing when it comes to diagnosis and...

In this week’s episode we talk all about referrals and the importance of establishing a diverse referral network. This is a common challenge for many practitioners when starting out in the health industry so tune in for some tips and strategies for building a referral network.

A bit of a left-of-centre topic, but so so important if you want to do your best for your patients, or to produce the best outcomes in your business. Generosity is far too often seen in the wrong light, but in today’s episode we explore practical and easy to implement strategies that have generosity at their core. We hope this conversation sparks some creative ideas in your mind too, that can help...