#016 - Dr. Dino Del Mastro - The Gift of Injury

Dr. Dino Del Mastro has lived both sides of the athlete’s journey — first as a martial artist competing in judo and wrestling, and now as a clinician helping athletes recover and return to the sports they love.Dr. Dino is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Athlete Rehab & Performance Specialist, and Primary Spine Practitioner who has been serving athletes and active individuals since 2011. Based in Los Gatos, California, he works with everyone from elite competitors to weekend warriors who want to move and perform at their highest level. A lifelong martial artist, Dino is also a Judo Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, and former Pennsylvania wrestler, bringing firsthand experience of high-level training and injury to the athletes he works with.In this episode, Dr.Masi sits down with Dr. Dino to explore how martial arts shaped his life and ultimately led him into sports medicine. Dino shares stories from his early training, his time studying judo in Japan, and the injuries — including multiple ACL tears — that pushed him to pursue a career helping athletes recover and perform.The conversation also dives into Dino’s new venture, Matlete, a mobile and virtual practice designed to make high-level care more accessible to athletes — especially those in combat sports.This episode explores injury, discipline, and the deeper purpose behind helping others heal.---How to find Dr. Dinohttps://www.instagram.com/drdinodelmastro/Dr. Dino's Practicehttps://www.losgatossportschiro.com/chiropractic/---Follow for moreDr. MASIhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.masi/The Process Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_theprocesspodcast/---Watch & Listen on YouTube:https://youtu.be/C-jXbIxt6OU---Chapters00:00 — Intro + Theme02:22 — Dr. Dino’s Martial Arts Background07:05 — Almost Quitting Martial Arts11:48 — Opportunities Through Judo & Traveling to Japan18:21 — The ACL Injury That Changed His Path24:07 — Tearing the ACL Again | “Like Paper Ripping”29:54 — From Athlete to Clinician35:18 — Treating Elite Athletes & Finding Purpose41:42 — A Hard Question | Would the Work Still Matter Without the Prestige?47:56 — Matthlete | A Mobile & Virtual Practice Model53:41 — Advancing Chiropractic Medicine | University of Pittsburgh59:22 — The Enhanced Games Discussion01:05:10 — Closing Reflections---DisclaimerThis video is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns.Medical DisclaimerThe Process with Dr. MASI is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening does not create a doctor–patient relationship. The views expressed are personal opinions of the hosts and guests. Always consult a qualified provider regarding your health.Guest & Sponsor DisclosuresGuests may have financial interests or affiliations with companies mentioned. Any paid partnerships or affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed.Production NoteThe Process with Dr. MASI is independently produced. Sponsored segments or affiliate links may appear to support production.