The Physio Diaries

The Physio Diaries

By Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPTHealth & Fitness
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The Physio Diaries episodes

  • Dear Diary: These Habits Are Destroying Your Spine ft. Dr. Antonio Webb, MD

    In episode 80, Dr. Antonio Webb MD, orthopedic spine surgeon, shares insights into the biggest factors affecting your spine health, risk of surgery, and post surgical recovery/outcomes. We pick his brain on steroid injections, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and common misconceptions about spine. Webb gives us the hard truth some may not want to hear. Motion is Lotion and enjoy!

    If you’ve been told surgery is your only option… you might want a second opinion.


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    44 min
  • VLOG: MEL & AL TAKE LAKE TAHOE

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    Mel flies out to Sacramento for a weekend reunion with Al, and the chaos begins immediately. From the first stop at In-N-Out to a full ski day at Heavenly, the girls lean into their ski-era energy, even if dehydration and sore knees start to kick in. They spend the day on the mountain, celebrate with après vibes, and end it with Thai food, jacuzzi hangs, and the kind of late-night catching up you only get when you haven’t seen your best friend in a while. In between it all, they film the Tipsy Qs episode, capture some behind-the-scenes podcast moments, and squeeze in a photoshoot before reality calls them back to work.It’s giving ski weekend, best friend reunions, chaotic podcast energy, and the perfect reset before going back to real life.


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    15 min
  • Dear Diary: Tipsy Qs: Answering Your Burning Questions With a Side of Wine

    In episode 78 we bring you our brand new segment called Tipsy Qs, we pour a glass (or two) and answer your most unfiltered questions with a little extra spice. From men’s health habits that seriously need an upgrade to whether getting a CSCS is actually worth it for future PTs, nothing is off limits. We also dive into the realities of travel PT: how to find contracts, picking a specific city, and what we wish we knew before we started. We also get real about surviving grad school, homesickness on the road, and the real reason why we missed CSM this year. It’s chaotic and a little tipsy, aka exactly the kind of conversation we love having with you guys. Cheers! 🍷


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    41 min
  • Dear Diary: Fertility & Chinese Medicine: Western Medicine Failed Me ft Katherine Rholand

    In episode 77, Mel and Al sit down with Katherine Rohland M.S. L. Ac Chinese Medicine of Manhattan Medicine Woman to unpack Chinese Medicine. From the foundations of Qi and blood to why that “unexplained infertility” label might not tell the whole story, Katherine bridges Eastern wisdom with modern fertility care. We chat about food as medicine, lifestyle shifts that truly to improve your chances of fertility, and how acupuncture can complement conventional treatments in many ways. If you are also on Chinese Baddie TikTok like we are, this episode is for you. It’s empowering, myth-busting, and full of five-star fertility wisdom you didn’t know you needed.



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    43 min
  • Dear Diary: Gossiping For Nervous System Regulation (BRT)

    This month’s BRT episode, Mel and Al are in their full ski-girl era while unpacking shocking plot twists from His & Hers, acupuncture updates, and the chaos of passport photos and Valentine’s Day ice skating nostalgia. They chat about reconnecting with travel PT friends, soaking up the later sunsets, and prepping for ski days and après vibes. They also yap about nervous system regulation and how apparently gossiping lowers yours cortisol. This is also the debut of their new segment, ICKS OF THE MONTH, where they rant about healthcare hot takes, personal questions, and patients who expect pain to disappear without doing their PT homework. It’s giving chatty, chaotic, and your favorite form of science-backed yapping, enjoy!!


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    59 min
  • Dear Diary: What Your Dentist Never Told You About: Under Eye Bags, Snoring, & TMJ Pain Dr. Stephanie Sweeney DMD

    Episode 75 of the Physio Diaries pod is giving main character energy for your airway. We sat down with airway dentist Dr. Stephanie Sweeney DMD to spill the tea on how your breathing impacts literally everything: from sleep and jaw pain to your vagus nerve and even how your tongue rests in your mouth. We chat about mouth breathing myths, tongue ties, and the small changes that can totally upgrade your health. Basically, if you breathe (so… everyone), this one’s a must-listen.


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    56 min
  • Dear Diary: Channeling Your Inner Chinese Baddie

    In episode 74 we are chatting about all the wellness trends we’re ACTUALLY loving, trying, and realistically sticking to in real life. We’re diving into what’s in our routines right now, from workouts, body care, and supplements to the habits that make us feel good without trying to be perfect because thats not realistic. At the same time, we’re keeping it honest about the not-so-glam side of wellness, because balance also includes takeout nights, missed workouts, and sometimes too much screen time. We talk through current trends we’re curious about, what feels worth the hype, and what we’re doing in a way that works for our lives, not an unrealistic highlight reel. Enjoy!!


    This episode is inspired by Chinese Baddie Tik Tok and here are some of our favorite creators:

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    47 min
  • Dear Diary: What the F* is the Difference Between Internal and External Travel PT [RE-RELEASE]

    We have been getting so many questions about the difference between internal and external travel therapy so we decided to re-release this episode! So here is everything you need to know. We talk about everything job placement, contract negotiation, salaries, insurance, PTO/UTO, continuing ed, and more. Enjoy!


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    51 min
  • Your Guide to Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA

    In  episode 72, Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA joins us to unravel the complexities of anxiety and its various types! With her expertise as a naturopathic doctor, she shares stories and insights on how anxiety can manifest differently in everyone. We chat about holistic approaches to managing anxiety and about the importance of understanding root causes rather than just treating the symptoms. Dr. Cain also spills some practical techniques and tools to help manage anxiety in your everyday life. This is an episode that everyone can learn from and we hope you guys enjoy!!



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    1 hr 2 min
  • Dear Diary: Are Physical Therapists Just Glorified Personal Trainers?

    This week Al and Mel dive into the spiciest hot takes shaking up the PT and healthcare world and yah, the comment  section did not disappoint. We unpack whether all PT students should be lifting weights, if physical therapists are just “glorified personal trainers,” and why the “DPT” title drama has everyone fired up. We also get real about people taking PT advice from ChatGPT, plus whether healthcare pros can post fun content and still be taken seriously (Mel brings all the receipts 👀). Enjoy!!!

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    43 min

About The Physio Diaries

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Welcome to The Physio Diaries with your co-hosts Doctors of Physical Therapy, Melanie Ziaziaris and Alice Koshevatskiy. Where healthcare, girl talk, and wellness meet. As travel Physical Therapists we…

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