Clinicians often zoom in on the knee with an acute meniscus tear, but the body usually has other plans.  In this episode, I walk through two client cases who arrived with classic meniscal presentations: pain, swelling, and loss of flexion. But the real driver of their pain at that assessment revealed itself only when I followed LTAP® findings back to the central nervous system.

I break down how CNS tension alters dynamic alignment, hip mechanics, and tibiofemoral arthrokinematics, and why this pattern shows up so often in clients with knee pain. You’ll hear exactly how I used the LTAP® to identify the true restriction and why the CNS initially mattered more than local knee work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How CNS tension alters gait, hip rotation, and knee loading during daily movement

• Why addressing cranial containers can transform lower-extremity biomechanics

• How simple sensory-driven treatments can reduce symptoms in structurally injured knees

• When to treat locally, when to treat globally, and how to make that call with confidence

This episode Is a practical reminder that system-level clarity leads to better outcomes, whethers it’s in acute or chronic client cases.

Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros
Episode 94: Understanding The Piriformis Puzzle
Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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Can an acute injury, like a sudden shoulder subluxation, still have visceral or neural influences worth treating? In this episode, I unpack why even the most straightforward orthopedic cases often have deeper layers that shape pain, recovery, and movement quality.

I share a case of a collegiate softball athlete whose chronic subluxations suddenly flared after a rough bout of COVID and why her lack of progress with rehab made perfect sense once I assessed her through a whole-organism lens view. You’ll hear how lung restrictions, altered thoracic mobility, and neural tension were driving poor scapular mechanics that her strengthening program could never overcome. A few targeted treatments changed her symptoms instantly and shifted her entire rehab trajectory.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why acute pain presentations often include visceral and CNS influences, even when trauma is obvious

• How post-infection thoracic mobility changes can alter scapular mechanics and create instability patterns

• How to differentiate true tissue instability from altered neural output

• Practical ways to influence supraclavicular, phrenic, and brachial plexus input when local loading isn’t tolerated

This episode will help you sharpen your lens for the cases that look simple on the surface but demand deeper, more connected reasoning underneath.

Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 16: Why The Shoulder Comes Last
Episode 69: Why Your Shoulder Treatments Might Not Be Enough
Change your approach to treating shoulder pain and dysfunction with my course - Never Treat The Shoulder First
Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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What started out as a miserable infection became a deep education in eye health, dry eye, and how the smallest structures can reveal our body’s broader capacity for healing.

In this episode of Unreal Results, I share the story of my year-long journey recovering from a case of severe viral conjunctivitis.  I share what a year of managing post-viral pink eye taught me about tissue health, mucosal resilience, and the link between local irritation and whole-body regulation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why dry eye isn’t just a local problem and how barrier health shapes systemic inflammation
• How environment, hydration, and screen habits influence the ocular surface and nervous system tone
• How to bring the same curiosity you use with clients into your own self-care and recovery
• Practical tools from omega-based drops to heat therapy that support eye and nervous system recovery

No matter what type of clients you work with this episode reframes the eyes as an extension of the nervous system and a window into tissue and immune health.

Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 89: The Pink Eye Chronicles
Get the Cornea Care Warm Compress HERE*
Get the Peep Club Dry Eye Relief HERE*
Get the Peep Club Eye Makeup Remover Wipes HERE*
Get the Optive MEGA-3 Eye Drops HERE*
Get the Eminence Facial Recovery Oil HERE*
Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

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Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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What if shin splints were actually a sign of a deeper systemic issues and not just a local tissue problem? 

In this episode of Unreal Results, I unpack how shin splints and exertional compartment syndromes often stem from more than just overuse or tight calves.  Drawing on my own personal experience and recent work with BUD/S candidates, I share how swelling, fluid stagnation, and the nervous system in the lower leg create what I call functional compartment syndrome and why the key to resolving it often starts far away from the shin itself.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why low potassium contributes to swelling, compartment pressure, and muscle tightness
• How to recognize when “shin splints” are masking deeper fluid or nerve compression issues
• How stress and adrenal drive deplete key minerals like potassium and magnesium
• Why swelling management is the non-negotiable first step in lower-leg recovery
• The connection between electrolyte balance, bone health, and nervous system tone

Whether you treat endurance athletes, tactical professionals, or chronic lower-leg pain cases, this episode reframes shin splints as a whole-body problem with a whole-body solution.

Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 3: Swelling Reduction Protocol That Works Like Magic
Episode 37: Swelling Protocol Update
Episode 53: Shin Splints: Beyond Overtraining & Rest - Complete Guide
Episode 79: The Deeper Impact of Plyometrics w/ Matt McInnes Watson
Get the Hy-Lyte Potassium Electrolyte Powder HERE*
Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

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Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack the connection between heart rate, heart rate variability, and the autonomic nervous system and how these measures can give you real-time insight into your clients’ state of regulation.

You’ll hear about what heart rate variability and respiratory sinus arrhythmia actually reflect, why vagal tone matters, and how to recognize when someone’s nervous system is stuck in a sympathetic “on” state versus a dorsal vagal “shut down.” 

I also share practical ways to assess and interpret these measures in session, from using a simple pulse oximeter to tracking changes over time. You’ll learn how to connect what you see in heart rate data with what you observe in body language, facial tone, and treatment response, so you can make more informed clinical decisions and better support your clients’ healing.

Whether you’re working with athletes, complex pain cases, or anyone dealing with chronic stress, this episode will help you see heart rate as more than just a number but as a window into the nervous system and a guide for creating real, lasting change.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Episode 38: Accessing the Parasympathetic Nervous System without Focusing on Breath!
Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros
Exercise Video: The Basic Exercise from Stanley Rosenberg
Get the book Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg*
Get the book New Approach to the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System by Eric Marlien
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Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

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Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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LTAP™ alumni Beth Drayer (athletic trainer in Los Angeles) and Sarah Lane (lymphatic and soft tissue therapist in London) join me to share how the LTAP™ framework completely shifted their practices.

Sarah opens up about her own 18-year battle with chronic pain, how the Missing Link training led her to the discovery of fibroids that no one else had identified, and how learning LTAP now helps her guide chronic pain clients out of overwhelm with clarity and confidence. Beth reflects on her decades as an AT, and how LTAP™ challenged her old biomechanical lens, gave her tools beyond “digging in on hip flexors,” and taught her to create real change in 1–3 sessions instead of chasing symptoms.

Whether you’re working with athletes or chronic pain clients, this episode is full of stories, laughter, and the kind of paradigm-shifting insight that proves LTAP™ isn’t just a course—it’s a career-changing framework.

Join the online course!

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I host a powerful conversation with two LTAP™ alumni, Maria Delliveneri and Sarah Leong-Lopes.

• Maria shares how she integrated LTAP™ into her private practice in Bend, Oregon, where she specializes in shockwave and laser therapy for older active adults. She reveals how LTAP gave her a way to deliver immediate wins to patients who were discouraged after years of failed treatments, transforming skepticism into motivation.
• Sarah, a mobile PT in California’s Central Coast, describes how LTAP™ gave her the clarity to confidently assess anywhere, from living rooms to pickleball courts, and get instant results her patients could see and feel. Her fast-tracked journey through Missing Link, LTAP online, and in-person training showcases just how impactful the system can be.

Together, their stories highlight how LTAP™ transcends setting, specialty, and patient population, equipping clinicians with a reliable framework to get better outcomes and stand out in the industry and their communities as a whole “go-to” provider.

Join the LTAP™ Level 1 online course!

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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In this bonus episode of the Unreal Results Podcast, I sat down with LTAP™ Level 1 alum and fellow athletic trainer, Jen Tirillo (aka JT the AT), owner of Concentric Care and Wellness in Connecticut.

With over 20 years of experience in athletic training, plus certifications in yoga, strength training, and more Jen shares her journey of stepping outside the traditional sports medicine “box” and finding a system that finally made everything click.

We talk about:

• Why she was drawn to LTAP™ after years of feeling like something was missing.
• How shifting from chasing symptoms to a whole-systems assessment approach has given her clients results that stick.
• The power of validating what patients already know to be true about their bodies.
• A case story of a veteran whose decades of pain shifted when unseen layers of her history were revealed.
• How LTAP™ integrates with other trainings, like the Missy Bunch neurology mentorship, and why it’s not just “another tool” but a framework that makes all tools more effective.
• The importance of reps, trust in your hands, and doing the personal work as a practitioner to truly support clients.

Whether you’re in private practice, working with athletes, or just curious about bringing a more whole-human approach into your clinical care, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

Ready to join the REVolution? The Fall 2025 Online Cohort of the LTAP™ Level 1 is open for enrollment!

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I sit down with physical therapist and LTAP™ alum, Greg Moe, to explore how he’s using the LTAP™ framework with a completely different population than my own: older adults.

Greg shares his journey from relying on trial-and-error treatments to finding a clear, principle-based system that gives him confidence and helps him stand out in both clinical practice and business. You’ll hear why the LTAP™ has been a game changer for him, not just in restoring movement and relieving pain, but in helping clients regain hope.

We also talk about how Greg adapts LTAP™ principles for an older population where traditional inhibition tests or mobility measures aren’t always reliable, and why stepping back to see the body through a whole-systems lens changes everything. Greg shares some incredible case stories, from stubborn knee pain that resolved after addressing the rib cage, to dramatic posture changes in patients who had “structural” limitations that weren’t so fixed after all.

Whether you’re working with older adults, active clients, or anyone in between, this conversation is packed with insight on how to apply LTAP™, restore confidence in your practice, and help patients believe in what’s possible again.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Sign up for the Fall 2025 online LTAP™ LEVEL 1 course HERE!
Connect with Greg on Instagram
Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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In this live training call from the mini-course: The Missing Link, we build on the foundation from Call #1 and show how to interpret and apply the SI Joint Mobility Locator Test inside real clinical scenarios.

What you’ll learn in this replay:

• Why adding a breath hold to your SI joint test is the missing link that reveals visceral, CNS, or neurovascular drivers.
• The 3-round protocol for assessment + treatment → reassessment, so you stop chasing symptoms and start peeling back protection patterns.
• Practical treatment options you already know (breathing, spine mobility, self-massage, neuro drills) reframed through the whole-organism paradigm.
• How to explain the SI joint “traffic cop” test to patients without overcomplicating it.
• Case scenarios: wrist pain, sciatica, and shoulder pain—all solved by letting the SI joint guide treatment sequencing.
• Why assessment precision > more treatment tools for achieving outcomes that stick.

Anna also shares what’s ahead in the full LTAP™ Level 1 Course, opening for enrollment on September 29th, and how this paradigm shift is helping clinicians achieve better results.

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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