On episode 28 of the Healthy Jax Podcast we are joined by Megan Weigel. Megan is a DNP that specializes in treating Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases using an Integrative Medicine approach. She combines evidence-based holistic and traditional medicine to help her patients lead a happier and healthier life. She is also a surfer, runner, and yogi. You can find her at First Coast Integrative Medicine (https://firstcoastintegrativemedicine.com/meet-megan/). 

On this episode Dr. Peter talks to Megan about:

-her background in healthcare and how she got started in nursing

-working with multiple sclerosis patients

-MS therapeutic advancements and lifestyle/nutrition

-Yoga for MS

-how she bridges conventional and integrative medicine

-counseling her MS patients on diet

-Monday Mantras with Megan

You can find Megan on her website https://mondaymantraswithmegan.com and on IG @fcintegrativemedicine and you can follow Dr. Peter on IG @motion.rx

On Episode 27 of the Healthy Jax Podcast we are joined by Dr. Jing-Jing Cardona. She is a Board Certified Family Physician and owner of Cardona Direct Primary Care. She is passionate about restoring and strengthening the relationship between physician and patient by eliminating obstacles and  believes that healthcare should be simple to understand, affordable, and accessible for the majority. 

On this episode Dr. Kate talks to Dr. Cardona about:

-medical school and when she decided to go into family medicine

-the benefits and challenges of direct primary care 

-the problems with health insurance companies and standard doctor visits

-spending quality time with patients and developing relationships

You can find Dr. Cardona and Cardona Direct Primary Care on their website https://www.cardonadpc.com/ and on IG @cardonadpc

On Episode 26 we are joined by Joey Pearson, owner of Pearson Fitness. Joey has been a personal trainer for over 10 years, and has conducted thousands of personal training sessions. He holds the prestigious ISSA certifications as Certified Personal Trainer, as well as Specialist in Fitness Nutrition. He practices what he preaches, and is a competitor in Men’s Physique competitions. Some of his clients have also gone on past their original goals, and participated in competitions themselves – and won! When he is not at the gym training, he enjoys spending time with his family, preferably enjoying the great outdoors!

On this episode Dr. Peter talks with Joey about:

-how he got into fitness and lifting 

-the changing paradigm of strength training and athletics

-Peter’s lifelong goal of doing an ollie

-gym culture as the great equalizer

-The beginnings of Pearson fitness

-How boxing fits in to his gym

-Fitness decathlon AKA the DEKA FIT

-His biggest two tips for people to reach their health and fitness goals

You can reach Joey on IG @pearsonfit904 or on their website https://pearsonfitness.com

On episode 25 we are joined by Sara Sohn, DPT. She is the owner of Confident Pelvic Rehab. Sara is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and a Sex Counselor who offers a safe space for all individuals to learn how to feel better in their own skin and return to the activities they love without leakage or chronic pain. 

-finding her passion in pelvic floor physical therapy after PT school

-what types of people see a pelvic floor physical therapist 

-why many people don’t get help for pelvic floor issues

-changing people’s beliefs about what’s possible 

-common myths and misconceptions about pelvic floor health

-the taboo of sexual wellness and intimacy

-sex, pizza, and getting to first base

You can contact Sara on her website https://www.confidentpelvicrehab.com or on IG @drsarasohn

On Episode 24 we are joined by Jennifer Gornto Ryan, MPH. She is the CEO of the Jacksonville chapter of Volunteers in Medicine, an organization that offers free healthcare services to the working uninsured. They have over 230 active volunteers that serve the Jacksonville community in advancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of people without healthcare access to improve their quality of life. 

On this episode we talk about: 

-her background growing up in Jacksonville

-giving back to her community through Volunteers in Medicine

-giving people access to healthcare that can’t afford expensive insurance premiums 

-her experience living with Celiac disease

You can find more information about Volunteers in Medicine on Instagram at @vimjax or visit their website at vimjax.org

On Episode 23 we are joined by Dom Dixon, CrossFit Coach and owner of Brick Built Strength. In his programming Dom mixes CrossFit, bodybuilding, gymnastics, powerlifting, and accessory work to help fitness athletes look better, perform better, and reduce their risk of injury.

On this episode we talk about:

-Dom’s background and education

-1 on 1 training, group training, template training—strengths and weaknesses

-How to build yourself into a resilient athlete by following good programming

-The importance of being where your feet are

-Setting intentions in your workouts and your fitness

-Dom's views on dieting, nutrition, and sustainability 

You can find Dom and Brick Built Strength on IG at https://www.instagram.com/brickbuiltstrength/ or on his website at https://www.brickbuiltstrength.com/.

On Episode 22 we are joined by Kelly Frotten, owner of Rebel Studio. Kelly started her studio because she wanted to provide fun and effective workouts for her “Rebel Tribe”. Standard yoga can be a little dry and Rebel Studio is anything but your typical yoga class. They even offer barre and cycle classes as well!

On this episode we talk about:

-Why Kelly opened Rebel Studio

-Being different than typical yoga studios, having fun, and being inclusive

-Balancing work and personal life

-Prioritizing your own health when life gets busy

-Teaching yoga for recovering addicts

You can find Kelly and Rebel Studio on IG at https://www.instagram.com/rebelstudiojax/ or on their website at https://www.rebelstudiojax.com.

On Episode 21 we are joined by Ana Stauch, owner of A New Way Healthcare. Ana started her practice because she was searching for a way to spend more quality time with her patients, improve their health and their lives. Her and her colleagues blend primary care with functional medicine by finding the root cause of peoples' conditions--instead of just treating symptoms. 

On this episode we talk about:

-Why Ana got into medicine

-The problems with the modern healthcare system

-Sleep and your health

-The importance of finding ways to relax and destress

-Isolation, social media, and the importance of a social group

-Women's health and hormone levels 

You can find Ana on IG at https://www.instagram.com/anewwayhealthcare/ or on their website at https://www.anewwayhealthcare.com

On Episode 20 we are joined by our newest performance physical therapist, Dr. Kate Montgomery. Kate graduated from Ithaca College in New York and recently completed a residency to become a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. She is a former dancer, current Crossfitter and dog mom to Harley. She can also do 17 strict pull-ups which makes her the strongest person at MOTION RX by a country mile. 

On this episode we talk about:

-What made her pursue PT as a career

-How her brother Ben got her into CrossFit and how she now smokes him in workouts

-Her background as an athlete

-Common myths about low back pain

-When to see a medical doctor when you are dealing with pain or injury

-Her lack of hobbies

You can follow Dr. Kate on IG @katmont_dpt

On Episode 19 we are joined by Dr. George F. Bahri. George is an orthopedic surgeon at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He specializes in sports medicine injuries of the knee and shoulder with a special interest in shoulder and knee arthroscopy (ACL, rotator cuff, labrum, meniscus), Tommy John procedures, total shoulder replacements, total knee replacements, and general orthopedic care. 

On this episode we talk about:

-Why he wanted to be an ortho from an early age

-Training under Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola

-Tommy John surgery for baseball players

-The perils of early sport specialization in kids

-Living a full and complete life with a torn ACL

-Post ACL repair return to sport timelines

You can follow Dr. Bahri on IG @dr.georgebahri

https://www.jacksonvilleorthopaedicsurgeon.com