The Optimal Body

Want to learn how to activate your glutes and grow that booty? Been told you’re more “quad dominant”? Feel more quads, low back, or hamstrings when you workout? Tune in as we explain how to truly activate your glutes and break down what those terms mean.  Listen as we explain the biggest mechanical leaks when deadlifting and how to improve your form.  Feel like you still can’t get that correct for...

Listen in as Lara Heimann, doctor of physical therapy and yoga educator, explains how brain mapping changed her yoga practice.  She outlines her LYT methods when teaching yoga instructors, and how bringing it back to the basics can strengthen your practice.  Tune in as she explains why functional movement, mobility, and core integration are more important than getting that next yoga pose. She also...

Have a history with shin splints? Like to run, hike, or just have a real passion for walking the dog but can’t go on because of that pain in the shin? Listen as we explain what shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, are and how you can combat it.  We explain the differences between shin splints and other injuries and how they may feel similar. Then we dive into tools you can utilize to di...

Experience pain on a daily basis? Don’t understand the differences between chronic and acute pain? Join us as we dive into these terms and what it really means to have pain.  We also explain how your beliefs about the pain you experience can change the way your body receives it. Listen as we break down methods for you to ease the pain within your own body. Then later, listen to Matt Erb explain wh...

Do you have pain in the bottom of your feet? Been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis? Join us as we talk about the Dos and Don’ts for Plantar Fasciitis and how long you should expect for the pain to subside.  We also explain what Plantar Fasciopathy is and who may be at risk.  Later, we talk to Jill Miller, founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and empress of massage therapy, about different massage...

How much water are you drinking? How often do you bounce? Join us as we talk about the Lymphatic system and how you can help regulate the fluids within your body.  We cover some nodule locations and neuro-lymphatic points to help you quickly activate and regulate that lymphatic system. We also explore dry brushing and how it positively affects our systems and overall moods. Then, we get some insig...

How long has it been since you’ve rolled, crawled, or squatted?! In this episode, we explain neuromuscular re-education and why these movement patterns are important. Dead Bugs? Bridges? What are these? Join us as we explain these exercises and how they will benefit your everyday life.  Then, we interview Dr. Jennifer Hutton, aka, Dr. JPop, a pediatric physical therapist, who practices a holistic...

Wrist pain during push-ups and planks? They shouldn’t be. In this episode, we’ll break down the common wrist diagnoses and help guide you into what you can start doing to hopefully help relieve some of those symptoms! Then, we get into an insightful interview with our friend, Amanda Rocchio, more commonly known as MeowMeix on Instagram. After recovering from anorexia, Amanda dove into nutrition to...

Why do our joints hurt?! What is tendonitis, tendonosis, and tendinopathy?! Tune into this episode with Doc Jen and Dr Dom as they dive into what the differences are between these and how to address them! After this we interview Natalie Jill Hollan, fat loss expert and author. Natalie opens up about her journey with chronic pain, her two surgeries on her back, a distal bicep repair and how being a...

Waking up feeling achy, stiff, and sore? Thinking it may be your bed, mattress, pillows, or sleeping position?? Tune into this episode as we guide you through the “optimal” sleeping positions to prevent stiffness and leave you feeling refreshed by the morning. After that PT Pearl, we interview Adam Von Rothfelder, owner and CEO of Strong Coffee. Adam’s unique approach to coffee will have you reexa...

Experience pain at the side of your knee? Ever been told it’s your IT Band and you should probably roll it out? Well, we’ll break down what the IT Band is, why you might be getting pain, and what you can start doing today to relieve that pain! Then, we dive into an awesome interview with fitness expert, Danielle Pascente, as she walks us through her journey with overtraining and the consequences h...

Bloated often? Unsure about what to do to help your gut or confused on what supplements and vitamins you should be taking?? We will break down the manual techniques you can start doing today to help reduce that bloat and we go into a very informative interview with guest Sara Cullen, CEO of GEM, the anti-vitamin. A healthy gut makes a healthy body. Check out GEM: Check out  GEM  to start your anti...

Do you ever experience moments of low back pain? To the point of spasm? Do you feel like you can’t move sometimes? Maybe it locks up? Dr. Domenic and Dr. Jen will break down why low back spasms take place, what you can start doing about them, and then we get to chat with Dr. Yonnie Procter about her experience with low back pain, spasms, and so much more! Strong Coffee Discount: BUT FIRST… STRONG...

Worried about pinching at the front of the hip? Pain with squats, mountain climbers, or bike riding!? Tune into this PT Pearl and stay tuned for incredible tips on the mind-body connection from our guest and good friend, Mike Aidala. Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc J...

Meniscus injury worrying you? Learn what you can do to help prevent pain and bulletproof your knees! Plus, learn from guest, Dr. Michael Lau of The Prehab Guys as he chats through his own personal journey with battling back pain. Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen &...

What is Breathwork? Why is it suddenly a hot topic? What is the science behind it? And how does it actually relate to pain in the body? We’ll break it all down for you in today’s podcast, with special guest, and breath expert, Brian MacKenzie. Free Month of PSE Pro Membership: Brian is offering  ONE MONTH FREE  of his  PowerSpeedEndurance Pro Membership  using code:  Optimal PSE Learn how breathwo...

Struggle with knee pain when doing stairs, squats, running or jumping? You’ll definitely want to tune into the PT Pearl on Patellofemoral Syndrome! After they are done sharing their words of wisdom, they dive right into an interview with personal trainer and movement expert, Venus Lau. Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were...

Today, Jen and Dom bring you their PT Pearl on Scoliosis! After they are done sharing their words of wisdom, they dive right into their interview with fellow physical therapist, Dr. Stefi Cohen. Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily  when walking...

Did you know a quick movement test can determine how long you’ll live?! Try it out! Stay tuned to learn about how Dr. Stacie has overcome 10 orthopedic surgeries and how she believes treatment for physical therapy should be done! Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen &...

Learn the truth about concussion management from someone who has been battling for over 9 years. Also, learn how you can fix your Anterior Pelvic Tilt! Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily  when walking and working out. They have  drastically   i...

Tingling and numbness, scoliosis, Darth Vader, Instagram fame, and more! Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily  when walking and working out. They have  drastically   improved  the function of Doc Dom’s feet and allowed Doc Jen’s toes to improve ...

Have shoulder pain or ever experienced a disc herniation?? You’ll definitely want to tune into the PT Pearl and the episode with MoveU today! Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily  when walking and working out. They have  drastically   improved  t...

Today, Jen & Dom dive into your most requested PT Pearl on…Piriformis Syndrome!!!  Along with this gem of a PT Pearl, they also welcome Vinh Pham a.k.a “Vinnie Rehab” to the show! Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily  when walking and working out...

Today, Jen and Dom bring you their PT Pearl on Disc Herniation! After they are done sharing their words of wisdom, they dive right into their first interview with fellow physical therapist, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount: Improve your feet = improve your body !  Free  your feet of the shoe prison they were previously living in. These are the only shoes Doc Jen & Dr. Dom wear  daily...

What is mobility and WHY do I talk about it so much!? Learn all about it in this first PT Pearl. Stay tuned to learn all about who we are, how this partnership works, how we met and how we continue to grow in our relationship. We get real personal in this! Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and...