The Concast

This past weekend I tried my first ever ultra marathon.  During this episode I discuss my training, nutrition, preparation and race day.  Did I finish? You’ll have to listen to find out. Enjoy! This episodes featured pup is Abbi. If you want adopt Abbi, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit  https://www.hbspca.shop/products/abbi-1

Tendon injuries are a painful, frustrating and reoccur frequently. During this episode I discuss exactly how I progress tendon loading  from week 1 through to weeks 12-14.  Throughout the episode, I also discuss the nuances at each phase and how modifications can be made. Enjoy! This episodes featured pup is Hippp. If you want adopt Hippo, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington...

Central canal low back stenosis is a condition that can affect people as they age.  As symptoms often affect both legs and are multi factorial, it can lead to increased frustration, as symptoms can become more difficult to manage around activities of daily living. During this episode I discuss the signs and symptoms, how it’s managed and how I approach it in a clinical setting. This episodes featu...

Recently the ministry of health has proposed expanding the scope of practice of several healthcare providers. The purpose of this expansion is to reduce pressure on the healthcare system & improve patient care.  This expanded scope of practice proposal includes many healthcare providers. During this episode I discuss where Massage Therapists sit in this discussion.  This episodes featured pup...

During this episode, I had the pleasure of having a chat with  Steve Ferrell, his third time on the podcast. Steve is a yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, author and therapeutic counsellor from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Steve always provides so much knowledge as he did in episodes 123 & 53. This episode doesn’t disappoint. We covered a broad range of topics and I learned a lot as always...

This week’s episode continues our anatomy series talking about the boney, ligamentous and muscular anatomy of the elbow.  I also discuss nerves blood supply and interesting anatomical areas of the elbow. There’s never a bad time for anatomy review! This episodes featured Pups are Marigold & Sunny, a bonded pair. If you want adopt Marigold & Sunny, or learn about all the great dogs the Hami...

During this episode I talk about the lessons I’ve learned during 200 episodes of podcasting. I hope you enjoy.  Here’s to 200 more…..???  This episodes featured Pup is Freya. If you want adopt Freya, please reach out to me privately.

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Kaitlyn Kelly. Kaitlyn is a Massage Therapist practicing in Kitchener, Ontario in Canada.  Throughout our chat Kaitlyn discusses her career in Massage Therapy and rise to working with the Canadian Women’s U18 National Hockey Team.   Kaitlyn is also discusses her path to becoming a Massage Therapist to work alongside the varsity medical staff...

During this episode I talk about toe and foot injuries in running. While extremely common it’s often accepted by many that these injuries are a right of passage to running.  If not managed appropriately they can ruin a training program, race goal and even force runners to pull out of a race.  From blisters, to stress fractures, to the dreaded black toenail we cover it all in this episode! This epi...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurianne Green. Lauriann is a former Massage Therapist now author, educator and consultant in the USA and abroad. In our conversation Lauriann and I discussed topics from her textbook Save your hands! The complete guide to injury prevention and ergonomics for manual therapists (3e), she co-authored with ergonomist Richard W. Goggins. Through...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Jamie Smith. Jamie is a former Massage Therapist, now interior designer in Portland, Oregon, USA.  In our conversation, we explored the role design plays in both healthcare environments and everyday living spaces. Jamie shares insights on conceptualizing a room covering everything from furniture selection and colour palettes to final finishes...

The foot and ankle are complicated and busy areas in the human body. During this first of the, “Anatomy Series” I review the: Bones of the foot and ankle  Anatomy of the extrinsic & intrinsic muscles of the foot Layers of the foot  Blood and nerve supply of the foot  Along the way I also share a few clinical pearls. I hope you enjoy. This episodes featured Pup is Daisy. If you want adopt Daisy...

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a chat with Mark Chee-Aloy. Mark  a Massage Therapist, Kinesiologist, educator & entrepreneur from Toronto, Ontario Canada.  During our chat we talk about his lengthy career in brand building, the topic of risk taking, failure, podcasting and so much more.  If you are interested in business and carer building of any type, this episode is for you...

I spent this past morning thinking about 2025 and how to move through 2026. From it I have a bunch or questions and reflections I performed which I felt were helpful.  In today’s episode I discuss them in 5 sections: the zoomer-outer, the gooder, the less than idealer, the limiter & the futurer.  I think adding the “er” to everything makes them legit. Grab a coffer along with a pen & paper...

Firstly, this is the season 6 finale. Thank you to everyone that continues to listen, support and share the podcast.  During this episode I discuss how I make decisions around the topics of symptoms. Whether it be my own personal symptoms, or when I’m approached with symptoms in the clinic that may deviate from what I see normally.  I discuss the nature of symptoms, mechanisms of injury, symptom b...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with David Blais. Dave is a  performance coach from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Dave’s primary focus is the sport of hockey.  _ Throughout our chat we cover Dave’s career, the unique demands of the sports of hockey, character building, youth sport development and the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete.  _ If you’re a hockey player, have a passio...

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  ...

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/Burli...

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 featur...

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...

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...

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.