The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Podcast

Whether on an aircraft carrier or in the Camp Pendelton Naval Hospital, OMT was an essential part of Dr. Paul Langevin's medical practice.  He enjoys working with his hands, using auricular acupuncture and analyzing a person's complaint from the perspective of the tensegrity model. He's ran 100 mile ultra marathons and is know by his squadron as the "Witch doc". Enjoy the story of Dr. Paul Langevi...

Dr. Travis Gordon, D.O. shares his story about how his interest in Spanish as a 5 year old boy, an osteopathic physician alleviating his neck pain and studying kinesiology all led him to a career in OMM. He shares the history about how OMM was brought to the city of Merida, Mexico and what his practice looks like today.

Osteopathic medicine was his career fit. It aligned with his interests and ideals. Listen as “The Old Town Doc” walks us through his experience with Dr Viola Frymann, D.O. Why he practices cranial osteopathy and why he sees OMT not as a procedure but as a process. He also shares his research study on inter-relational reliability of OMT.

It's not too often you here the story about a radiologist turned OMT practitioner. Listen to Dr. Matthew Evitts' story about his career in Radiology and what made him decide to begin his own OMT practice in Corvallis, OR. 

Dr. Matthew Zatkin, D.O. and PD of the Neuromuscularskeletal Medicine Residency Program at MSU gives us an insight into his work as a sideline physician, why he chose to become a ONMM physician rather than a chiropractor and most importantly the characteristics he is looking for in a future resident.

What is the difference between an osteopathic neuromuscular skeletal medicine physician and a physical therapist? Faith Ford shares some insights into how they are similar and how they are different; nonetheless emphasizing how they are complementary. 

Dr. Reddog Sina, D.O. speaks about what spirituality means for him as both a person and an Osteopathic physician. We are all part of a universal community of mind, body and spirit, but what does it mean to be spiritual and be an osteopathic physician?

Dr. Sarah Saxton, D.O. shares her experience working for three years with a guru in OMM, Dr. Robert Fulford, D.O. She speaks about the importance of healing one’s own personal life in order to heal others through manual therapy.

Dr. Nathan Barnhurst, D.O. shares his experience about the challenges and rewards of being a Neuromuscular Medicine Intern.

Dr. Sarah Saxton, D.O. explains the percussion hammer. This is not a tool of massage like the hypervolt, but an extension of your hand which creates resonance in the body.

Dr. Ribar gives a detailed explanation of the 6 FDM distortions, as well as the risks and benefits of treatment. She also explains her untraditional journey to a career in Osteopathic Neuromuscular Medicine.

An adjunct episode to the explanation of the Fascial Distortion Model, Dr. Jennifer Ribar, D.O. goes into great detail on how to treat the six distortions of FDM.

Dr. Richard Koss shares over 40 years of experience in healing with the osteopathic principles of AT Still and his mentor Dr. Robert Fulford,D.O.

Dr. Mandy Robinson, PGY-2 gives us a glimpse of why she chose OMM and how this specialty can help patients with constipation, panic attacks and possibly even atrial fibrillation.

From his own tennis elbow being fixed with 1 FDM treatment, to writing the book: “The Fascial Distortion Model,” Dr. Todd Capistrant will help guide us in looking at our patient’s through the lens of FDM.

Dr. Thomas Kincheloe, D.O. explains how he grew in his love and knowledge of OMT. He also explains things to consider when choosing between private practice, starting your own business or working for a large hospital system.

Jenn Bryan, OMS4 speaks to us about why she values OMT. She also goes on to share what it is like being an OMM scholar.