The Process with Dr. Masi

Garrett and Jessica Gee have built a life around adventure. Through The Bucket List Family, they’ve spent the last decade traveling the world with their children, embracing uncertainty, chasing experiences, and saying yes to opportunities that most people only dream about. Movement, travel, surfing, and exploration are not just things they do. They are a fundamental part of who they are. In this e...

Kim Pittis has spent more than two decades helping athletes and patients understand pain, recover from injury, and return to the things they love. As the Director and Lead Instructor of FSM Sports, Kim teaches Frequency Specific Microcurrent to practitioners around the world, blending manual therapy, biomechanics, osteopathic principles, and a deep understanding of how the body responds to injury....

Kade Ruotolo is one of the most dominant grapplers of his generation — a multiple-time world champion, elite martial artist, and rising MMA fighter known for his pace, creativity, and relentless belief in himself. But in this episode, Kade joins us during a much quieter chapter: recovering from the most challenging injury of his life. Coming off a full ACL tear and PRP treatment, Kade opens up abo...

Bianca Valenti is one of the most respected big wave surfers in the world — and a pioneer who helped change the sport forever. She was a leading voice in the fight for equal pay in professional surfing, helped open doors for women in big wave competition, and continues to push the boundaries of what longevity in surfing can look like. But this conversation goes far beyond surfing. In this episode,...

Dr. Dino Del Mastro has lived both sides of the athlete’s journey — first as a martial artist competing in judo and wrestling, and now as a clinician helping athletes recover and return to the sports they love. Dr. Dino is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Athlete Rehab & Performance Specialist, and Primary Spine Practitioner who has been serving athletes and active individuals since 2011. Based in Lo...

Shaun Lopez is a Maui-based renewable energy engineer, big-wave surfer, and the host of  The Buoy Report , where he explores how energy moves through systems — from solar grids and island communities to the ocean and the human body. In this episode of  The Process , Dr. Masi Reynolds sits down with Shaun and his wife, Dr. April Mancuso Reynolds, for a rare three-person conversation about injury, i...

Makua Rothman (  @makua ) is a Big Wave World Champion, respected waterman, and musician from the North Shore of Oʻahu — a product of Hawaiian lineage, heavy surf, and the cultural roots that shaped him. But in this episode, Makua joins me to share a story far deeper than titles or waves. Though many know Makua for his accomplishments, few have heard the full truth behind his transformation. Injur...

Jessie Salas spent nearly two decades in the fire service, carrying the weight of a career that demanded everything from his body and mind. But it wasn’t one injury that pushed him out — it was a calling. Through years of wear and tear, training, and searching for better answers, Jessie discovered Foundation Training, and it transformed not only his own health but also the way he serves others. In...

Billy Kemper is a four-time Peʻahi (Jaws) Champion, Big Wave World Champion, and one of the most respected surfers of his generation. Known for charging the heaviest waves on Earth — and surviving the ones that nearly took his life — Billy has built a legacy on grit, preparation, and an unshakable belief in purpose. But behind the highlight reels is a man who’s had to rebuild from the inside out....

Julia Mancuso, known to the world as “Super Jules,” is one of the greatest ski racers of all time. A four-time Olympic medalist (including gold in Giant Slalom at Torino 2006), five-time World Championship medalist, and with 36 World Cup podiums, Julia’s career was defined by fearless racing and doing things her own way. From skipping grades in school to training on Maui when others doubted, she c...

What is NAD and why is everyone talking about it? In this episode of The Process, Dr. Masi and PA Jonathan Davies break down Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) - a molecule essential for mitochondrial function, cellular energy, and healthy aging. They share firsthand experiences with NAD IVs, injections, and precursors like NMN, discussing the real benefits, side effects, and who might benefi...

Tyler Bereman has redefined what it means to freeride — pushing boundaries, inspiring a new era of moto, and bringing creativity to every line he rides. In this episode, Dr. Masi sits down with Tyler to talk about the crashes, injuries, and comebacks that come with living on the limit. From shattered bones and surgeries to a near career-ending injury, Tyler opens up about what it takes to keep mov...

Tim Hendricks is a legendary tattoo artist, machine builder, and lifelong craftsman with deep roots in Southern California's surf, skate, and punk scenes. With decades of experience, he's known for both his art and the stories behind it. In this episode, Dr. Masi sits down with Tim to talk about the injuries he's faced throughout his life. From a slipped disc to a nearly career-ending hand injury,...

Introducing a new series on The Process - Second Opinion - where Dr. Masi and his PA, Jonathan Davies, take you behind the scenes of real orthopedic cases and explore the bigger questions surrounding health, recovery, and performance. This episode kicks off with an in-depth review of a complicated cartilage injury. Dr. Masi walks through the patient’s MRI alongside JD and explains the rationale be...

Joel Jutagir is a lifelong skateboarder and the visionary behind Metro Skateshop and  @metroskateboarding  . Founder of Metro Skateshop in Concord, California, Joel has spent the last two decades shaping the underground skateboarding scene - highlighting emerging talent through the massively influential  @metroskateboarding  YouTube channel and Instagram. Joel is living proof that age is just a nu...

Jonathan Davies, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who’s spent his career working in orthopedic surgery and clinical medicine. In this episode, JD joins Dr. Masi to talk about the arc of his career, how the two first met during Masi’s fellowship, and what it actually looks like to deliver great care—both in surgery and in everyday clinic visits. They break down the PA’s role in the operatin...

Alo Slebir is a big wave surfer—born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, he’s spent a lifetime carving his path from the gentle rollers of Cowell’s Beach to the heaving slabs of Mavericks. On December 23rd, during a historic swell, Alo and tow partner Luca Padua caught what may be the largest wave ever ridden by a human. While the numbers are still being calculated, the footage speaks for itself...

Nathan Mendelsohn is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, competitor, coach, and a personal friend. A valued member of the Santa Cruz community, Nathan has dedicated his life to the art of BJJ, competing at the highest levels while mentoring the next generation of athletes. A disciple of the legendary Cláudio França, Nathan’s lineage traces back to Carlos and Helio Gracie through Francisco Mansor. Hi...

Dallas Moore is a professional basketball player whose career has taken him across the world — from college athletics in the United States to competing internationally at the highest levels of the sport. Known for his relentless competitiveness and disciplined mindset, Dallas built his career on resilience, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. In this episode, Dr. Masi sits do...

Chris Burkard is a world-renowned photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work has taken him into some of the most remote and physically demanding environments on Earth. From freezing surf to long expeditions in extreme conditions, his career has required more than creativity — it has demanded resilience, preparation, and a deep respect for the body. In this episode, Dr. Masi sits down with...