Episodes
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Episode 38: Functional Patterns w/Aaron Phan, Co-Owner of Evolve Performance
In Episode 38 of The Healthy Jax Podcast, Dr. Kate Montgomery is joined by Aaron Phan, Co-Owner of Evolve Performance. In this episode we talk to Aaron about: -How Aaron transitioned careers and found his love of Functional Pattern training -What is a functional patterns assessment? -What does a...
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Episode 37: Lifting Local w/Andrew Decker, Co-Owner of TitanUP Fitness
In Episode 37 of The Healthy Jax Podcast, Dr. Kate Montgomery is joined by Andrew Decker, Co-Owner of TitanUp Fitness. In this episode we talk to Andy about: -How TitanUp grew from a failing fitness studio to 3 growing facilities -Programming methodology and why the 13-week cycles at TitanUp work...
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Episode 36: Massage, Vajacials and Treating yourself w/Deandrea Heard, LMT and owner of Relax and Revive
In Episode 36 of The Healthy Jax Podcast, Dr. Jana Parnell is joined by Deandrea Heard, LMT and owner of Relax and Revive. In this episode we talk to Deandrea about: -How she came to be a Licensed Massage Therapist and how her history as a Marine helped her build a successful business -Treating…
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Episode 35: The Chiropractic Mix w/ Dr. Chris Land
In Episode 35 of The Healthy Jax Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Chris Land, owner of Land Chiropractic and Sports Clinic. Dr. Land is all about getting his patients back in action with confidence, so that they can continue to live their active lives without fear. In this episode we talk to Dr.…
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Episode 34: Changing the Primary Care game w/Dr. Shirley Jones
On Episode 34 of the Healthy Jax Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shirley Jones. Owner of St. John's Direct Primary Care, she specializes in General Family Medicine, Urgent Care and Occupational medicine. She believes that the healthcare system should work for patients and not against them. On this...
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Episode 33: Spartans, Deka, and OCR w/ Joe Rivera of Gett Itt Core Fitness
In Episode 33 of The Healthy Jax Podcast, Dr. Peter Yu is joined by Joe Rivera, owner of Gett Itt Core Fitness. Joe is a Marine, competitive obstacle course racer, and owner of Gett Itt Core Fitness. In this episode we talk to Joe about: -How he got started doing mobile functional fitness...
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Episode 32: All About CycleBar w/ Katelin Gallegos
In this episode of the Healthy Jax Podcast Dr. Kate Montgomery talks to Katelin Gallegos. Katelin is the General Manager of the soon to open CycleBar Riverside. The two Kates chat about her beginning at CycleBar, how she structures a class, and how she makes working out an energetic, fun…
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Episode 31: CrossFit, Mental Health, and Ego w/ Dr. Christina Migliara
Dr. Christina Migliara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Specialist, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, USAW L1 Coach, and owner of CrossFit Tailwinds. Christina believes that a combined approach to wellness that includes mental and physical health is the way to live a happier and more fulfilled...
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Episode 30: Rekindling the Doctor/Patient Relationship w/ Dr. Leigh Ann Jasinnas
Dr. Leigh Ann Jasinnas is a Philadelphia-area native and the owner of Renew Integrative Health. She utilizes a patient-focused and evidence-based approach to care in order to achieve optimal health and prioritizes respect, honesty, and trust in all of her patient interactions. In this episode Dr....
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Episode 29: Finding a Coach w/ Lydia Diggs of theHolisticDigg
On Episode 29 of the Healthy Jax Podcast we are joined by Lydia Diggs. Lydia is a health coach, CrossFit L2 Trainer, and English teacher who specializes in helping her clients reach their personal, professional, physical, and nutritional goals. You can find her training CrossFit and weightlifting...
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Episode 28: MS and Functional Medicine w/ Megan Weigel, DNP
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...
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Episode 27: Reimagining Doctor Visits w/ Dr. Jing-Jing Cardona of Cardona Direct Primary Care
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...
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Episode 26: Fitness, Boxing, and Gym Culture w/ Joey Pearson owner of Pearson Fitness
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...
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Episode 25: Sex, Pizza, and Pelvic Floor PT w/ Sara Sohn, DPT of Confident Pelvic Rehab
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...
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Episode 24: Giving Back w/ Jennifer Ryan, MPH of Volunteers in Medicine
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…
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Episode 23: Changing Gears w/ Dom Dixon of Brick Built Strength
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...
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Episode 22: Making Yoga Cool Again w/ Kelly Frotten of Rebel Studio
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...
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Episode 21: Stress and Your Health w/ Ana Stauch, ARNP
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...
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Episode 20: All About Taylor Swift w/ Dr. Kate Montgomery
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...
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Episode 19: All About ACL Surgery w/ Dr. George F. Bahri
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...
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Episode 18: All Things Running w/ Chris McCaffrey owner of ITZ Running FL
On Episode 18 we are joined by Chris McCaffrey. Chris is a marathoner, triathlete, and running coach. He owns ITZ Racing and helps runners of all levels get race ready! On this episode we talked about: -Chris' experience writing his first book -How he went from a 25 minute 5k to a 2:34 marathon...
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Episode 17: Soccer, Life Lessons, Dieting Bull$hit, and Lifestyle Changes w/Pat Henigan of JaxFit Academy!
On Episode 17 we were joined by Pat Henigan, who is a strength/conditioning coach and owner of JaxFit Academy! He grew up and hails from Philly and has since brought all his knowledge and insight on all things gainz & nutrition down to Jacksonville, FL! On this episode we discussed -his fitness...
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Episode 16: "Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin" w/ Luis Ramos - Owner of Strendure
On Episode 16 we talk to Luis Ramos, a Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed Massage Therapist, and personal trainer. Luis grew up in Puerto Rico, joined the Marine Corps out of high school, and has since been working in training and rehab with a very diverse clientele. The things we chatted…
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Episode 15: "It's Not About The Nail" w/Chris Russell - Owner of Crossfit Jax
On Episode 15 we brought on one of the Crossfit OGs here in Jax,FL Chris Russell. He is the owner of Crossfit Jax, a retired Navy Master Trainer Specialist, and is also on seminar staff as a CFL4 with Crossfit HQ. Chris has an incredible story and a ton of insight with his diverse background. The...
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Episode 14: The Importance of Self Care, Stress Management, & Massage w/Katlyn Sharpe of The Orange Blossom Studio!
On Episode 14 we were joined by Katlyn Sharpe! Katlyn is a massage therapist and owner of the Orange Blossom Studio here in Jacksonville! On this episode we discussed! -her inspirational journey on having scoliosis and surgery as a teenager and how that lead her down the path to discovering…
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Episode 13: Pilates on Third w/Neely Hufnagel!
On this episode we were joined by Neely from Pilates on Third! We discussed -Neely's background and her journey to business owner and pilates instructor -reformer pilates vs. mat based pilates -common myths & misconceptions surrounding pilates To learn more about Neely and Pilates on Third visit...
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Episode 12: The Gonstead Technique, Pediatric & Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Bridget of Slainte Chiropractic!
On Episode 12 we are joined by Dr. Bridget Edkin-Farrar of Slainte Chiropractic! We discussed -Bridget's journey to becoming a chiropractor as a 3rd gen chiropractor and 9th in her family! -what is the Gonstead Technique -Pediatric & Prenatal Chiropractic Care -Posture -our bodies natural ability...
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Episode 11: Special Olympics Powerlifting, Nutrition for Healthy Habits, Jorts, and Hot Stuff Baking w/Daniel Mattsson-Boze - Owner of First Coast Crossfit
On Episode 11 we were joined by First Coast Crossfit owner & head coach Daniel Mattsson-Boze! We discussed -his passion and role with Special Olympics Powerlifting -eating for Healthy Habits! -how his specialty jorts & crocs style came to be -his alter ego as a dessert baker! -new school CF vs.…
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Episode 10: National Parks, and Intentional Philosophies for Crossfit Programming w/Justin Henderson - Owner of Crossfit JaxBeach
This week we were joined by Owner/Coach, family man, and fearless leader of Crossfit JaxBeach - Justin Henderson! We discussed -zippin around the US National Parks -his early discovery of Crossfit leading to his career now as a Coach and Gym Owner -finding a rhythm of normalcy within a busy…
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Episode 9: All Things Direct Primary Care Medicine w/Dr. Will Nields - Owner of Bold City Direct Primary Care
On episode 9 of the Healthy Jax Podcast, we were joined by Dr. Will Nields, a primary care physician here in Jacksonville, FL and the owner of Bold City Direct Primary care. On this episode, we discussed -what exactly is Direct Primary Care -the evolution of healthcare and medicine in America...
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Episode 8: Optimizing the Virtual Fitness Experience w/Janelle Mistarz
On episode 8 of the Healthy Jax Podcast, we were joined by personal trainer Janelle Mistarz! Janelle is the owner of Seashells and Kettlebells which is an online fitness platform providing home workouts to people virtually! Some of the things we discussed included -her own personal development…
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Episode 7: Shit We Feel Strongly About Pt 1: PT Rants w/Doc Rach
On this episode of the Healthy Jax Podcast, we were joined by our very own rockstar Dr. Rachel Peters! She is a performance physical therapist at MOTION RX Health & Performance and specializes in the management of runners and endurance athletes. On this episode we discussed -her background as an...
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Episode 6: Improving Mental Performance for Athletes w/Emily Tillman - Owner of Body Mind Performance
On Episode 6, we were joined by Emily Tillman! Emily has a Masters in Sport Psychology and she is the owner of Body Mind Performance. Body Mind Performance specializes in strength/conditioning, athletic mental performance, and sport specific training for youth soccer athletes here in the...
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Episode 5: Weightlifting, Programming & Accessory Gems, and Fire Playlists w/Coach Jason Doll
On Episode 5 we were joined by Jason Doll! Jason is a man of many talents as he is the head coach of J-Doll Weightlifting, a Crossfit Coach at Total Control West, and is also a DJ in his spare time! On this episode we discussed -Jason's career transition from being an electrical engineer to being…
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Episode 4: Cycling 11,500 Miles Around the USA for Cancer w/Greg Taylor
On this episode we were joined by Greg Taylor who on Feb 20th will be cycling 11,500 miles over the next 6months around the United States. Greg created this trip called USA CANCER CYCLE in order to raise awareness and funds for a local non-profit Chemo-Noir here in Jacksonville. Chemo-Noir…
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Episode 3: Sustainable Fitness and SOULFULL Eating w/Amy Saltmarsh - Owner of CF Salt de Terre and SoulFull Eats
On this episode we were joined by Amy Saltmarsh! Amy is a Crossfit Coach and Owner of CF Salt de Terre a gym in Riverside, and SoulFull Eats a meal prep company here in Jacksonville, FL. On this episode we discussed Amy's fitness and Crossfit beginnings Her experience being a Chicken Master and...
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Episode 2: All Things Mobility, Movement Jail, and the Power of Words with Coach Nate Pennington!
This second episode is one you do not want to miss! We were extremely lucky to be joined by Crossfit Level 3 Trainer and Strength Coach Nate Pennington! We discussed -Nate's early Crossfit beginnings back in 2010 doing Karen wall balls with a sand stuffed basketball and other shirtless Navy Seals...
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Episode 1: Fueling the Body for Performance w/Sports Nutritionist Kelsey Beckmann - Owner of Meteor Nutrition
This first episode of the Healthy Jax Podcast was a fun one! We were HYPED to be joined by registered sports nutritionist, Kelsey Beckmann - owner of Meteor Nutrition. Kelsey helps athletes and active adults find sustainable ways and methods to fuel...