Live Better Longer

Our yearly tradition continues for Women’s History Month as we pass the host microphone of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast to Regional Director, Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT, who speaks with fellow FOX leaders, Carey Sambogna, MSPT, DPT; our VP of Client Services, and Rachel Read, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS; our Director of Enterprise Systems. Carey and Rachel talk about their FOX origin stories and the transition from a clinical to a non-clinical role, which inevitably ties back to their clinical background. Find out why Carey was persuading the owner of a grocery store to let her borrow a shopping cart and what keeps Rachel afloat living in a tech world bound with updates, glitches, and outages. Not to give away too many spoilers, but it’s all about “community;” the guiding force that has kept these three leaders with FOX Rehabilitation for so many years.

In this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, FOX Regional Director John Dominski, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, joins the conversation to explore the future of healthcare and the evolving role of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. John shares why the profession must continue shifting from reactive care to proactive, preventative models—and how PTs can function as primary care providers of functional health. He paints a vision of a system that fully integrates PTAs, COTAs, and fitness specialists to support patients across the lifespan. The discussion unpacks the idea of “flipping the funnel,” emphasizing early intervention over downstream treatment. John also speaks directly to students and clinicians on preparing for this shift, changing long‑held mindsets, and advocating for the value of PT amid ongoing Medicare cuts.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Greg Pemberton, a 75-year-old occupational and physical therapist who truly embodies the FOX mission. Greg shares his unique perspective as both a PT and OT, and how a love of sports and creativity led him into a career in healthcare. He discusses what drives his passion for patient care, how his age helps motivate and inspire those he treats, and the meaningful connections he forms with patients, both older and younger than himself. Greg also opens up about his original goals when entering the profession and what keeps him energized in his work. Plus, listeners get a glimpse into his life off the clock and the hobbies that bring him joy. This episode is a testament to living better, longer—for both patients and clinicians like Greg!

On the season premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chat with music personality and one of the five original MTV VJs, Mark Goodman. At the age of 73, we find out what Mark does to stay in fighting shape, what drives him to maintain a busy schedule, and the secret to his longevity in the music industry. Mark shares details of his 2014 liver transplant and the tremendous support he received from his longtime friend—and fellow original MTV VJ—Alan Hunter. For someone who could spend the rest of their career solely diving into ‘80s nostalgia, Mark discusses what pushes him to continually discover and embrace new music. Mark also gives details about a live retrospective show that he and Alan will be hosting on Saturday, February 21 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

In our season finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are lucky to be joined by DJ, motivational speaker, radio host, and licensed clinical therapist, Hesta Prynn, who talks about her upcoming iHeartRadio podcast, Music is Therapy, premiering on January 15. Hesta talks about what led her to become a counselor and who inspired her to combine it with her love of music. Hesta also gives details about her Music Connection Therapy course, which uses a client’s favorite music to increase their overall emotional wellness. Taking a cue from the title of her new podcast, we discuss the scientific reasons why “music” literally “is therapy.” A song has the power to build confidence, create new neural pathways, and help guide someone through a traumatic life experience. The episode ends with Hesta Prynn asking FOX clinicians to let her know what they are listening to in their cars while driving to and from house calls by leaving a message on her Instagram page.

On this week's episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back our VP of Operations, Brian Fusetti, PT, DPT, who reflects on his 21 years with the practice. We travel back to 2004, when Brian was the sole FOX clinician in New York City. For practicality (because, let's face it, car parking is tough in the big city), Brian would travel from patient to patient on his motorcycle. This was back in the days of carbon copy documentation, printing out all of your driving directions, and when many people were getting their first cell phones. With FOX now being in 38 states and most things being done digitally, Brian gives us an interesting before-and-after look, which includes his first meeting with FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox, and learning about our practice from our future CEO, Dr. Anthony Buccafurni, when they were both guests at a mutual friend's wedding. Because Thanksgiving is this week, Dr. Fusetti lets us in on what he'll be doing on Thursday and what he is thankful for as the holiday season approaches.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Lauren Dillon, PT, MSPT, GCS, CDP. Lauren provides a brief overview of how physical therapy overlaps with the vestibular system. Because she is a Vestibular Specialist, Lauren even recounts multiple occasions when she was able to diagnose and treat herself after realizing that she had positional vertigo (don’t try this at home unless you’re qualified to do so). We also refer back to a previous episode of Live Better Longer when Lauren helped Chip, a US veteran, get a ramp installed on his front porch, thanks to the organization Twilight Wish. Celebrating her 20th anniversary with FOX this year, Lauren recalls her very first day, which included bringing her baby daughter along to the interview and watching her crawl around Dr. Tim Fox’s office. We close out the episode by turning the tables on our host, Jim Shearer. Lauren gets to play interviewer and assumes the hosting duties of our Live Better Longer podcast!

On this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Ashley Denny, OTD, OTR/L, discusses low vision. From macular degeneration to everyday visual impairments, Ashley shares the many ways vision loss impacts patients and how therapy can help restore not just function, but confidence. She walks us through proactive strategies, smart interventions, and simple tools that make a big difference in daily living. Ashley also opens up about how she got started with FOX and the various pieces of content she creates on social media. Whether you're a clinician looking to support patients with vision loss better or want a deeper understanding of how low vision shapes lives, this episode is full of practical takeaways and real-life perspectives.

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also be challenging, especially when celebrating with loved ones who have cognitive impairments. On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how families can make the season brighter and more inclusive for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or post-stroke challenges. From adjusting traditions and timing celebrations around the older adult’s schedule to choosing meaningful, appropriate gifts, this episode is filled with compassionate, practical advice. Learn how to lean into meaningful moments, create comfort, and ensure every family member—no matter their abilities—feels part of the celebration. Discover how to make this holiday season truly inclusive.

In the latest episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Alaina Kramer, PT, DPT, CLT to explore the often-misunderstood world of lymphedema. Alaina breaks down what lymphedema is, why it happens, and which parts of the body are most affected. She also shares how her passion for helping patients manage this condition led her to specialize in lymphedema and oncology. From diagnosis to treatment planning, Alaina explains how physical therapy plays a powerful role in improving outcomes and quality of life. Plus, as Physical Therapy Month wraps up, we find out what Alaina has been doing to celebrate herself and her clinical discipline.