Garrett Salpeter

The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast

Health EN ↓ 135 episodes

We believe that the most powerful and transformative way to help people recover from pain and injury, heal from trauma, and reach their highest levels of fitness and performance is to focus on the nervous system! In this podcast, we'll share knowledge from the frontiers of neuroscience and inspirational stories of how applying that knowledge has empowered people from all walks of life to heal, adapt, and grow.

Author

Garrett Salpeter

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.neu.fit

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 107: Inside the Swing: Resolving Pain and Unlocking Speed for Rotational Athletes 18.07.2025

Most golfers and baseball players chase speed and distance… but ignore the root cause of why they're stuck. In this episode of The Undercurrent, Dr. Jared Bickle breaks down how to assess, treat, and train the rotational athlete with a precise framework that bridges rehab and elite performance. We cover: How the golf swing is more physically demanding than most people realize, and using the TPI (T...

Ep 106: The Sacred Edge: Embracing Fear to Unlock Your Full Potential 04.07.2025

What if the fear you're avoiding is actually the key to your growth? In this episode, I sit down with Akshay Nanavati, a Marine Corps veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Fearvana. We explore how fear, suffering, and stillness can become powerful tools for transformation. Why fear isn't the enemy – it's fuel for mastery The difference between pain, suffering, and unnecessary suffering L...

Ep 105: Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Supports Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Performance 21.06.2025

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sherr – Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and leading voice in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – joins us to explore how oxygen under pressure can radically shift outcomes in recovery, rehab, and performance. We break down how HBOT complements neuromuscular reeducation tools like the Neubie, especially for patients with neurological conditions, chronic pain, o...

Ep 104: Marketing That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ PT Clinics 06.06.2025

Marketing shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Neil Trickett, PT, has helped over 1,000 clinics grow, and in this episode he breaks down exactly what separates top-performing practices from the rest. Whether you're trying to drive more new patients, improve retention, or build a referral engine, this episode gives you the roadmap. In this conversation, we cover: The 3 pillars of marketing success...

Ep 103: When the Music Stops: A Lost Voice, A New Identity, and Healing From Long COVID 23.05.2025

103: When the Music Stops: A Lost Voice, A New Identity, and Healing From Long COVID In this deeply personal episode, Greta Morgan, former member of the band Vampire Weekend and author of The Lost Voice, shares the journey of losing her voice due to Long COVID and finding a new sense of self. From a thriving career on stage to a battle with spasmodic dysphonia, Greta reflects on the emotional, phy...

Ep 102: Brain Maps, Neurodevelopment, and Functional Neurology – A Masterclass with Dr. Melillo 09.05.2025

If you work with clients who have pain, movement issues, or developmental challenges, this episode will shift how you think about the brain's role in all of it. Robert Melillo, Ph. D., is the founder of the Brain Balance Centers and Melillo Method and has decades of experience helping kids and adults with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and anxiety overcome challenges thought to be permanent. He joins us...

Ep 101: Being the Physio I Wished I Had – And Bringing NeuFit to the UK 25.04.2025

After years of frustrating injuries and failed rehab, George James didn't just walk away from rugby – he walked into a calling. In this episode, he shares his journey from elite athlete to pioneering physiotherapist, his decision to bring the Neubie to the UK, and what it really means to treat the nervous system. We cover:  George's years of failures as an athlete going through traditional rehab,...

Ep 100, Part 3: Recapping Top Mindset and Personal Development Insights from the First 100 Episodes 11.04.2025

Before we can lead teams, patients, or communities, we have to be able to lead ourselves. That's the theme of Part 3 in our 100th episode celebration: the inner game of performance. In this episode, we explore how our mindset influences not just how we feel, but how we lead, make decisions, and grow. What you'll hear in this episode: Adam Laraway on staying aligned with your values and adopting a...

Ep 100, Part 2: Recapping Top Business Insights from the First 100 Episodes 28.03.2025

Running a clinic is about more than just great patient care—it's about building a business that's profitable, sustainable, and perhaps even scalable. In Episode 100 Part 2, we're diving into the biggest business lessons from our first 100 episodes, featuring expert insights on branding and marketing, sales, and how to effectively build and lead a team. These are key takeaways that can transform yo...

Ep 100, Part 1: Recapping Top Clinical Insights from the First 100 Episodes 14.03.2025

100 episodes in, and we're just getting started. Over the years, we've covered groundbreaking insights into neuroplasticity, biomechanics, recovery, and human performance. For Episode 100, I'm bringing together some of the most powerful clinical breakthroughs we've learned—straight from the experts who are using these strategies every day. Neuroplasticity & Regenerative Medicine – How Michele Harr...

Ep 99: The Results Are In: Study Shows Significant Improvement in Neuropathy Patients 28.02.2025

In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking neuropathy study that's redefining treatment options for patients suffering from nerve damage. With special guests Joe McGilvrey (Apex PT) and Ramona von Leden (NeuFit VP of Research), we explore the power of direct current (DC) stimulation and how it's achieving results that no other treatment has before. Specific discussion topics include: Neuropath...

Ep 98: Heart Rate Variability, the "Stress Bucket" & Building Resilience 14.02.2025

Did you know that chronic stress is at the root of most modern diseases? From heart disease to diabetes, poorly managed stress can wreak havoc on your body. Fortunately, in this episode Dr. Torkil Færø teaches us how to measure stress in real-time and make adjustments to stay in peak condition. That's exactly what HRV tracking allows you to do. We discuss: Dr. Fær�'s bestselling book, "The Pulse C...

Ep 97: Cracking the Metabolic Code: Blood Sugar, Inflammation, Rehabilitation, and Performance 31.01.2025

Explore the intersection of functional medicine and performance optimization in this episode with James "Jim" LaValle. Among other things, Jim is the Academic Co-chair of A4M, Chief Science Officer for LifeTime Fitness, creator of the "Metabolic Code" system, consultant to numerous professional sports teams, and author of more than 20 books. He shares clear insights connecting health with injury r...

Ep 96: Beyond the Bump: Empowering Moms Through Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and Diastasis Repair 17.01.2025

Motherhood is an incredible journey, but it comes with unique challenges during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Lauren Adamski and Anna Bales from Bump and Beyond Chiropractic to discuss the ways they're empowering moms through every stage—especially when it comes to recovery and healing from diastasis recti. Whether you're a mom, mom-to-be, or a practitione...

Ep 95: Neuro Activity-Based Training: Bridging the Gap After Physical Therapy Benefits Run Out 03.01.2025

What happens when traditional physical therapy ends, but the recovery journey is far from over? Melanie Brennan, founder of EA Therapeutics, has an answer. In this episode, we discuss how her organization is addressing the critical need for ongoing care with neuro-activity-based training, giving patients the tools to continue their progress and regain their quality of life. We discuss: Why many pa...

Ep 94: Effort, Energy, and the Inner Compass: A Neuroscience-Backed Reflection on 2024 20.12.2024

What makes effort feel worthwhile? In this reflection on the past year, I explore the connection between energy, alignment, and the neuroscience behind how we perceive and sustain effort. Balancing adrenaline pushing us forward with dopamine giving us a sense of reward, effort is only sustainable when it aligns with what truly matters to us. Key Insights Include: How the nervous system acts as an...

Ep 93: The Practice Freedom Formula: Building a Business That Works for YOU with Dr. Jamey Schrier 06.12.2024

Jamey Schrier's inspiring journey from clinician to successful business owner holds the blueprint for transforming your practice into a thriving business. He shares his proven strategies for creating a scalable, profitable clinic that allows you the time to focus on what matters most – your life and goals. In this episode, you will:  Learn how Jamey transitioned from being overwhelmed in patient c...

Ep 92: Beyond the City Limits: Making Elite Care Accessible in a "Therapy Desert 15.11.2024

In this episode, Garrett welcomes Phillip Parker, OTR/L, and founder of Omni Rehabilitation in Harlingen, Texas and recent winner of the Neubie Grant Program. Phillip shares his journey from paramedic to occupational therapist and the drive that led him to return to his hometown to provide elite care in a place he calls a "therapy desert." His passion for bringing high-quality rehab to the Rio Gra...

Ep 91: Modern Rehab: Integrating Modalities like Sauna, Contrast, & Compression into a PT Practice 01.11.2024

In this episode we explore a "holistic physical therapy" model. Dr. Jessica Tranchina of Generator Athlete Lab walks us through her approach of blending traditional PT with fitness and cutting-edge recovery tools like sauna, contrast baths, and compression therapy to accelerate results and add an entire recovery, optimal health, and longevity service line to her practice. We discuss: Dr. Jess's jo...

Ep 90: Tech Meets Strategy: Improving Clinical AND Business Outcomes with Effective Coaching 18.10.2024

Joining us for the second time is Jason Waz, the first physical therapist to integrate the Neubie device into a PT private practice back in 2017. Since then, he has transformed his clinic, scaling beyond day-to-day operations to the point where he now coaches other practice owners on how to achieve similar success. In this episode, you'll hear: Jason's experience introducing this game-changing dev...

Ep 89: Complementary Innovations: How NecksLevel Optimizes Resistance for Neck Rehab Exercises 04.10.2024

This is another episode where we get to share other, complementary technologies that are working well in the field. My guest, Dr. Scott Dickenson, is the physical therapist who created NecksLevel. His journey began with frustration, when he realized there weren't any good ways to reliably load neck exercises during rehabilitation. After lots of thought and many iterations, he finally launched his...

Ep 88: Shake Away Stress: How "Neurogenic Tremors" Reset the Nervous System and Help Process Trauma 20.09.2024

In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Barnwell, a documentary filmmaker turned Stress Resilience Coach, who has dedicated herself to helping people process trauma through body-based approaches. After witnessing profound trauma in her career, Carolyn turned to Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (T.R.E.), a method she's been using for 18 years to reset the nervous system by inducing natural t...

Ep 87: Neubie Strategies: Achieving Sensory-Motor Competency with Bert Massey 06.09.2024

In this episode, Bert Massey and I dive deep into the strategies for using the Neubie to enhance sensory-motor competencies across all populations—whether you're recovering from an injury, training athletes, or improving general fitness.    You'll learn: How to apply the principles of Postural Restoration Institute (P.R.I.) in training Specific Neubie pad placements for enhancing movement in each...

Ep 86: From Theory to Practice: Classifying and Optimizing Exercise with Pat Davidson, PhD 23.08.2024

Dr. Pat Davidson joins us to discuss the fine details of exercise science and how to effectively implement these concepts into training routine. Dr. Davidson offers a masterclass in classifying exercises and using that information to optimize workouts, providing listeners with actionable strategies to improve fitness outcomes. This episode is packed with valuable information that can help you trai...

Ep 85: Maximizing Patient Engagement: Remote Therapeutic Monitoring with the Founder of SaRa Health 09.08.2024

Are you curious about the applications of remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) in a physical therapy practice? If so, this episode with Steven Coen, co-founder of SaRa Health, will answer all your questions.  Steven shares his journey from a frustrated patient to a healthcare innovator, detailing how RTM bridges the gap between clinic visits, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. Learn how thi...

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