Discovering Your Personal Path to Wellness with Carly Fauth
On this episode we have the pleasure of having Carly Fauth on the show. She is the founder of Fit Fun Carly, where she helps people maintain an active lifestyle…
Health & Fitness Connector Podcast
Welcome to the Health and Fitness Connector Podcast page, the South Shore and South Eastern Mass’s newest resource for all things health, fitness and wellness! We are excited you have chosen to tune in and we look forward to helping you find the right forms of wellness for you! We will be featuring local companies, coaches, acupuncturists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, etc etc etc! We will interview these various companies so that you can find out the details you won’t find on a google search! We look forward to helping facilitate your health and fitness journey by finding the right avenues for you! We will host short interviews with locals who are directly involved to get the details on their services so you can get a true feel for them.
If you have a suggestion for a local health and fitness company you’d like to hear more about email us at ptuclinic@gmail.com or direct message us on our social media @ptuclinic
EPISODES
ABC's of the ACL with Dr. Eric Rightmire
On this episode, Kelly and Kiki are joined by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Rightmire of Plymouth Bay Orthopedic and Associates. He takes a deep dive into the anatomy of the…
All Things Shoulder Replacements with Dr. John Haskoor
On this episode, Kelly has a conversation with orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Haskoor, to discuss all things related to shoulder replacement surgeries. Dr. Haskoor will provide insight on who is…
Dr Fadi Farah: Alternatives For Long Lasting Pain
Have you or someone you know been experiencing long lasting pain and no matter what you try, nothing seems to be helping? Are there other alternatives that may be a…
The D.O. Experience: Dr. David Norton
Have you ever seen the letters D.O. after a medical providers name and have no idea what it means? Dr. David Norton of Boston Sports and Biologics practices osteopathic medicine…
Jessica Ellis Wilson: Is There Bias In Healthcare?
The short answer is yes, there is bias present everywhere. The real question is how can patients and providers be better about recognizing their own biases and making the health…
Athletic Mindset: Steve Cockram
Have questions on how to communicate with youth athletes after a tough game? On this episode we have Steve Cockram, founder of Athletic Mindset on the show. He discusses how…
The Sweat Remix with Angela Gentile
Angela Gentile, founder of the Sweat Remix wellness brand, motivates you to start and sustain physical exercise, guides you towards greater self awareness, and provides keeping it real life coaching.…
Saluti Sports Medicine with Dr. Carolyn Saluti
Dr. Carolyn Saluti is the owner of Saluti Sports Medicine, where she wears all the hats and provides comprehensive care of common injuries for youth athletes. She has known that…
Meet The Owner: Kelly Duggan
When you start a business, you usually have a big idea, a business plan, and possibly a mentor to help guide you. Kelly had 1/3 and the rest she learned…
Meet The Therapist: Donna Govoni
Donna Govoni has been one of our longest tenured therapist at PTU. She has been an integral part of the origin story of PTU and as the clinic has evolved…
Meet The Therapist: Julie Cicalis
On this episode, the GM of PTU, Julie Cicalis joins the show. She was one of the first hires Kelly made to join the PTU team. She has been an…
Meet The Therapist: Lamia Hamie
Lamia is a new grad therapist, but she has been involved with PTU for many years as one of our interns. She has had a variety of experiences as she…
Meet The Therapist: Laura Libby
We were lucky to have the opportunity to bring Laura on to the PTU team. Her experiences in vestibular rehab have helped our growth and development as a team. Tune…
Meet The Therapist: Laura Galib
Laura Galib is one of our newer PT's but has already made a huge impact at PTU. She tells us why she chose to begin her PT journey at PTU…
Meet The Therapist: Alicia Wohlgemuth
Alicia Wohlgemuth is another one of our newest therapist that has made a huge impact already. She has had to overcome multiple ACL reconstructions, but it has not stopped her…
Meet The Therapist: Brendan Keane
Brendan Keane has been at PTU since he was a student and knew it was going to be a great fit. He brings a unique perspective to the clinic and…
Meet The Therapist: Cassie Giannouloudis
Cassie Giannouloudis has been there from the beginning, one of PTU's longest tenured therapist and she has been a huge reason we have been able to grow as much as…
Meet The Therapist: Kiki Levesque
Kiki Levesque has had quite the journey to becoming a Physical Therapist. She got involved in the strength and conditioning world early and that helped her find her passion for…
Meet The Therapist: Eddie Yeadon
Eddie Yeadon checks a lot of boxes for us at PTU. He is our gym program coordinator, undergraduate intern coordinator and also works as a Physical Therapy Assistant. On this…
The Patient Experience at PTU - Justine Coogan
Recently you've heard of the student and clinical experience at PTU. Now you can hear the patient experience from one of our own Justine Coogan. Justine joins host Ryan Murphy…
The PTU Clinical Experience
Are you a clinical student hoping to find out what it would be like to be a student at PTU? We got that handled for you. On today's episode of…
Dr. Aaron Beck: When should you see a spine specialist for your back pain?
On today's episode of the Health and fitness connector podcast, host Kelly Duggan had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Aaron Beck of Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates. Dr. Beck is…
Dr. Eric Rightmire: Is Computer-Assisted Technology The New Wave?
On today's episode of the Health and Fitness Connector Podcast, host Kelly Duggan had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Eric Rightmire of Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates. Dr Rightmire is…
Boston Sports and Biologics with Dr. Walter Sussman
On the latest episode of the Health and Fitness Connector Podcast, host Kelly Duggan chats with friend of the show and owner of Boston Sports and Biologics, Dr. Walter Sussman!…
Bridgewater Senior Center: Promoting the emotional, physical and economic well being of older adults
On this episode of the Health and Fitness Connector Podcast, Kelly is joined by Emily Williams and Shari Sprong of the Cole Yeaton Senior Center! Located right in Bridgewater, the…
Overtraining: Signs That You Have Been Training Too Much with Stephanie Baker
On today's episode, Stephanie discusses the important topic of overtraining. There are a multitude of topics discussed on this episode including what overtraining is, common signs and symptoms and ultimately…
The Health and Fitness Connector Podcast is Back!
The podcast is back! It has been a while since we released an episode, but it doesn't mean that moves were not being made. In this intro episode, Kelly catches…
The 5 pillars of fitness with Sandra Flynn
Sandra Flynn is a Professional Fitness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer with a passion to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle. She joins us today to talk about her…
Why Variability in Fitness is Key to Success!
Join us as Erin Madore, personal trainer, yoga and spin instructor and online business owner, discusses all the benefits of variability in a training program. Many of us get used…
How to Train for Running with the Run Fit Doc- Danielle Adler
This episode covers soup to nuts about running training programs. We review common injuries and how to decrease your risk and common reasons they happen, what to do if you…
CrossFit 101 ---with Brianne Showman-Brown!
Who's it's for, What it is, When you should join, Where you should go and WHY you should check it out! This episode was a long time coming! I was…
Thrive By Food with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Kristin Thomas
FDN-P and Holistic Health Coach Kristin Thomas takes us through her health journey with Ulcerative Colitis and explains how eating the right things can drastically change how you feel on…
Rock Steady Boxing
Join us this episode as Carley, a DPT and LSVT trained clinician, discusses with boxing gym owner Dena about their program Rock Steady, a boxing program specific for people with…
WHY PRP injections are worth the wait! With Sports Medicine Physician- Dr. Walter Sussman
If you've ever considered a cortisone injection or SURGERY for pain- you need to listen to this episode FIRST. Dr. Sussman, from Orthopedic Care Physician Network in North Easton MA,…
How a Wellness Coach Can Fix Your Relationship...with food!
Melissa is a certified holistic health and wellness coach. In today's episode she talks about how to become a coach, what is involved in the process and how she can…
You Are What Your SKIN Eats
Interested in changing up your career? Wondering where to even start? Aileen is a successful health and career coach that guides people daily in these areas! Listen in as she…
Prioritize Your Wellness and Energize Your Health
Chris completely turned her life around after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. See how she completely changed her career path and has dominated as a Health and Wellness Coach for…
Fit University with CCO Sarah Gaines!
Fit University is a community of college students with a passion for health and fitness. Whether your brand new, a seasoned gym rat or health food junkie this website is…
Peeing/Leaking with lifting and running - it's COMMON but NOT normal
WOW! This episode goes there! We talk all about pelvic health- peeing, leaking, prolapsing (what the heck is prolapsing?!). When it's normal and when it's not- hint: it's never normal…
Why Men Should be doing Kegals and other things with special guest, Sandy Hilton!
Well this was an interesting episode! Listen in as Sandy Hilton discusses the importance of kegals for men, how to do them and WHY they are so important. She also…
The Ridiculous History of Female Sexuality and Why It Matters!
This was a fun one! Meet Jill Becker Empowerment coach! With a medical degree and a masters in psychology and expressive arts therapy, it's no wonder her creative yet research…
Fitness Motivator Angela Gentile
Have you ever felt like your job is dictating your life- your emotions, your health and your happiness? Join us as Angela explains what she is doing to combat those…
What are Essential Oils?!?
Episode 20 is all about essential oils! What they are, where they come from and how you can use them! Join us as nurse turned health coach, Kathryn Ford Richter,…
How to keep your health on track while traveling!
This week's episode is all about staying on track and taking care of yourself while traveling! Grab a pen and get ready for tips and tricks to stay on track…
How Nerves affect pain and how to decrease that pain
Join myself and Dr. Weyrauch, a DPT and healthcare advocate out of Minnesota, as we discuss how the Nervous System can directly affect your pain. We give a general description…
The Benefits and Myths of an Alkaline Diet
On this week's episode we go in to depth about Alkaline diets with special guest Allison Mulvaney. Allison has a vast background in nutrition and health and teaches both at…
Awake IntuMind- Integration of Mind, Body and Spirit
Awake IntuMind is a local company whose mission is to increase mental health services by incorporating wellness approaches to mental health treatment and rehabilitation using a holistic approach focusing on…
Lisa Evans- combining hypnotism and massage therapy to elevate your recovery
Wow, this was an interesting one! Lisa is more than a massage therapist, she's got about a million tricks up her sleeve you won't find anywhere else! Listen in to…
Cycle Life Studio and QT2 Systems Triathlon Training
This week's guest is Joe Rich the operations director at Cycle Life Studio in Abington. Cycle Life is more than just a spinning studio, they offer TRX training, nutrition counseling,…
Alex Brandy Fitness - Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach/Cheerleader/Dance Instructor
Join Kelly and co-host Katie as they sit down with trainer extraordinaire Alex Brandy. Alex seems to work for at least 20 out of the 24 hours in day. Trainer…
Karma Connects with Linan Munoz
Karma Connects is a studio in Abington where you can ground and heal yourself from the inside out. Listen in as Linan explains what her sessions entail including: what a…
Physical Therapy U with your host Kelly Duggan
Most people aren't aware of what PT's do and even what physical therapy is. I'm hoping this week's episode can give some clarity. We talk briefly about my clinic in…
Episode 10 Releve Barre Sudio
Listen in as we talk with owner Becky Fernandes about the newest business in downtown Bridgewater, Releve Barre Studio. Becky fills us in on her fitness journey from dancer to…
The MGH Sports Concussion Clinic
The Center for Disease Control estimates that between 1.6 and 3.8 MILLION concussions occur yearly in sports and recreational activities. If you or someone you know suffers from a concussion…
What is a Running Club?
Have you ever thought about running in a road race but never made the leap? Are you a casual runner ready to up your game? Check out the Thirsty Irish…
Medical Marijuana with Kate Phillips from Theory Wellness
Ever wonder what medicinal marijuana is all about? Listen in as we hear from Kate, the Bridgewater dispensary manager (and nursing student), who explains to me (the girl who just…
A to Zen Wellness
Have you ever wondered if Acupuncture is right for you? Have you ever wondered what Acupuncture IS??? Tune in as we talk to Amy Benson, owner of A to Zen…
Arielle and Mike Ruggiero -Studio One
Today we find out how going out of your comfort zone can catalyst your health, how it's okay to flounder the first month of training and how commitment can make…
Stephanie Baker- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Educator, USA Level 2 Coach, Level 1 CF Trainer
Join us for our 4th episode where I sit down with Stephanie Baker and talk about what sets her apart from other personal trainers. Local to the area, Stephanie is…
Have you heard of Isagenix yet?!
Today we are talking to Coach Gina Gillen who is a Crystal Executive consultant for Isagenix. Isagenix is a health and wellness company whose main focus is freeing people from…
R.E.D. S.E.A.L. Martial Arts Co.
Shaun is the owner of RED SEAL Martial Arts Company out of Lakeville Mass. Shaun's company is very different than your typical Dojo. His focus is realistic martial arts training…
Episode 1- An intro to the Health and Fitness Connector!
Welcome to episode 1! In this podcast we introduce you to what the podcast is all about. Bear with us as we describe what the Health and Fitness connector podcast…