Practice Human

Caitlin Casella

Multidisciplinary movement, therapy, and contemplative practices for modern life.

  • 54 minutes 37 seconds
    Ep 046: Greg Lehman | Building a Healthy Movement Ecosystem

    Greg Lehman will be presenting a weekend course on SATURDAY, July 13 - SUNDAY July 14, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW.

    Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning specialist, specializing in musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model.

    He teaches two internationally recognized continuing education courses: Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency, which have been conducted over 100 times in 40+ countries and 5 continents.

    Prior to clinical work, Greg conducted biomechanics research at the University of Waterloo, publishing 20+ papers. As an assistant professor, he taught Spine Biomechanics and Instrumentation and led numerous research experiments.

    Greg Lehman’s expertise spans biomechanics and neuroscience, emphasizing simple yet effective techniques for managing musculoskeletal disorders. Greg enjoys actively engaging in knowledge sharing on social media.

    Find out more about Greg’s work at greglehman.ca. Check out his youtube channel www.youtube.com/@glehman. Follow him on Instagram @greglehman. Additionally you can reach out via email at [email protected].


    What’s covered in this episode?

    • What is a “Movement Optimist”?
    • When does exercise prescription need to be specific and when can it be generalized across a broad array of symptoms or diagnoses?
    • How does prescribing exercise based on a patient’s interests affect treatment outcomes?
    • What is included in the ecosystem of factors that influence pain, function, and rehab prognosis?
    • What are some strategies for prescribing cardio exercise in a rehab setting, and how does metabolic health change pain sensitivity?
    • Pros and cons of cross training.
    • When and how a clinician should integrate strength and conditioning into a treatment plan.
    • What is non-specific low back pain? Why is this diagnosis useful and how does it relate to the biopsychosocial model?
    2 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep 045: Brian Nevison | Hip & Low Back Resilience for Athletes

    Brian Nevison will be presenting a day of workshops on SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

    Brian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many growing up and still plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively. He tries to bring a sense of joy, play, and wonder to everything he does.

    He has a BS in Kinesiology from Penn State and has been working as a trainer/coach for 13 years. In that time, he’s come to understand that genuine, uninhibited self-expression is immensely powerful. He uses systems learned from Functional Anatomy Seminars (FRC, Kinstretch) and tries to blend scientifically sound principles with an empathetic, holistic approach to health and fitness.

    Find out more about Brian’s work at smilestakeyoumiles.org. Check out his YouTube channel youtube.com/BrianNevison.  And be sure to follow him on Instagram @b_nevison.

    8 February 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Ep 044: Laurel Beversdorf | Yoga with Resistance Bands

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR LAUREL'S FREE YOGA WITH RESISTANCE BANDS CLASSES!

    2 free classes + training Q&A sessions will be held live online January 23rd and January 30th from 12-1p EST. Replays will be available to watch for two weeks after the live classes.

    Laurel Beversdorf is an international yoga educator, certified kettlebell specialist, and strength and conditioning coach. She runs her own Virtual Studio with over 150 members. Classes blend strength training, rehabilitation practices, self-massage, and yoga. Laurel is a mom and a New York City transplant living in Huntsville, Alabama. When she’s not taking care of her daughter or teaching, you can find her on long walks in the forested foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Find out more about Laurels work at laurelbeversdorf.com. And be sure to follow Laurel on Instagram @laurelbeversdorf.

    TEACHER TRAINING WEEKEND:
    Laurel's Yoga with Resistance Bands Teacher Training weekend will be available in hybrid format (in-person in New York City + fully online) February 17-18, 2024. Learn more about the training weekend and sign up here.

    11 January 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ep 043: Dr. William Klein | Men's Pelvic Health

    William Klein is a Brooklyn-based physical therapist specializing in treating men’s health and pelvic floor. His background as a yoga instructor and passion for learning have helped inform his clinical practice. He can be reached at @willkdpt Instagram, and is currently working on posting educational content on that account. 

    28 December 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 40 seconds
    Ep 042: Dr. Shanté Cofield The Movement Maestro | Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Career

    Dr. Shanté Cofield, The Movement Maestro is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur, who teaches health and fitness professionals how to build profitable online personal brands, with a focus on brand strategy and development in the ever-growing digital marketplace. Find out more about The Maestro's work at themovementmaestro.com and on Instagram @themovementmaestro 

    27 November 2023, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Ep 041: Clayton Law | Person First Client Second

    Clayton Law is a marketing and sales coach who teaches health and fitness experts how to get more online clients from Instagram. He has over 13 years of clinical and professional experience in the health industry and has helped over 130 experts get more online clients and make more money.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Motivational Interviewing in Health Coaching
    • How a "Person First, Client Second" approach can support growing a business, enhance client relationships, and promote better results for our clients
    • Strategies for sharing more of yourself as a leader in a field, establishing a personal brand, and building trust on social media
    • Why establishing a niche is important for both business growth and being a more passionate and fulfilled practitioner
    • Gaining experience through messy reps
    • Striking a balance between business and personal relationships, building community, and fostering healthy work-life balance habits

    You can best reach Clayton through DMs on Instagram @clayton.moves

    10 September 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 7 seconds
    Ep 040: Kathryn Bruni-Young | Mindful Strength

    Kathryn (she/her) has been teaching yoga and movement since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, gymnastics, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has competed in powerlifting, and has been coaching her own style of strength building to people of all ages. She has completed a professional pain science mentorship with physiotherapist Neil Pearson, has interviewed some of the worlds top researchers and teachers for her podcast, and has taught workshops in over 10 countries.

    Find out more about Kathryn's work at mindfulstrength.ca, follow her on Instagram @mindfulstrength.ca, or email [email protected]

    5 July 2023, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Ep 039: Elizabeth Wipff | Autonomy and Self-determination in Strength Training

    Elizabeth Wipff is on a mission to demystify strength training for women who want to get in the gym but just don’t know where to start. As a Gen X woman, she sees strength and conditioning as the perfect way to deal with stress and anxiety, stave off aging, and gain confidence & power. She loves working with her peers to help them realize their strength potential. As a coach and teacher, Elizabeth is known for her keen eye and her ability to make complicated concepts simple and clear.

    An internationally ranked masters Olympic Weightlifter and National Champion, her athletic endeavors started early with soccer, dance, Iyengar yoga, and therapeutic movement modalities. Elizabeth’s lifelong passion for movement, years of theater studies, enthusiasm for fostering healthy functional movement in her clients, and knack for communicating information concisely and convincingly, make her a sought after teacher and coach. She has been coaching and teaching nationally since 1999.

    Find out more about Elizabeth's work at elizabethwipff.com, follow her on Instagram @elizabethwipff, and be sure to check out her upcoming Intro to Strength Training Masterclass and Strength Training 101: 3-week Mini-Course here: https://elizabethwipff.com/work-with-me/

    16 April 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 52 seconds
    Ep 038: Brian Nevison | Balancing Discipline and Play

    Brian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many growing up and still plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively. He tries to bring a sense of joy, play, and wonder to everything he does.

    He has a BS in Kinesiology from Penn State and has been working as a trainer/coach for 13 years. In that time, he’s come to understand that genuine, uninhibited self-expression is immensely powerful. He uses systems learned from Functional Anatomy Seminars (FRC, Kinstretch) and tries to blend scientifically sound principles with an empathetic, holistic approach to health and fitness.

    Find out more about Brian's work at smilestakeyoumiles.org. Check out his YouTube channel youtube.com/BrianNevison.  And be sure to follow him on Instagram @b_nevison.

    Finally, don't miss Brian's YouTube "Playtime" Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWDeaumTuS3GTjtylK6ALggwpayRwWvSh

    13 February 2023, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Ep 037: Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf | Scope of Practice and Cognitive Biases

    Dr. Sarah Court is a physical therapist, movement mentor, and a yoga teacher trainer. She’s the creator of Quantum Leap Community, a continuing education online mentorship group that helps movement teachers methodically and clearly understand how to work with their more challenging clients while staying within their scope of practice. She teaches public workshops and teacher trainings online and in person, bringing together the worlds of yoga, strength, and neuromuscular exercise. Sarah lives in Los Angeles, and splits her time between teaching and seeing patients. She has experience in orthopedic and neurologic settings, rehabilitating patients post-surgery or injury, and managing chronic neuromuscular conditions.

    Laurel Beversdorf is an international yoga educator, certified kettlebell specialist, and strength and conditioning coach. She runs her own Virtual Studio with over 150 members. Classes blend strength training, rehabilitation practices, self-massage, and yoga. Laurel is a mom and a New York City transplant living in Huntsville, Alabama. When she’s not taking care of her daughter or teaching, you can find her on long walks in the forested foothills of the Appalachian mountains.


    Together, Laurel and Sarah created Movement Logic Tutorials to help teachers help their students bridge the rehabilitation process to get back to the activities that give their lives meaning. They also host the Movement Logic podcast. 


    Find out more about their work at sarahcourtdpt.com, laurelbeversdorf.com, and movementlogictutorials.com. And be sure to follow them on Instagram @sarahcourtdpt, @laurelbeversdorf, and @movementlogictutorials.

    15 January 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Ep 036: Dinneen Viggiano | Education for Treatment of Back Pain

    Dinneen helps active people with low back pain develop the holistic think, eat, move skills they need to confidently retrain their back pain with ease. A true “teachers’ teacher” with 23 years experience, Dinneen is the creator of Retrain Back Pain®. She is a Backfit Pro as well as a NeuroKinetic Therapist, a Craniosacral Therapist and a Certified Nutrition Counselor.

    Find out more about Dinneen's work at retrainbackpain.com or on IG @retrainbackpain

    Keep an eye out for the relaunch of Dinneen's Back Rehab Boss online program. And in the meantime, get a free back flare up solutions video tutorial by clicking here: https://www.retrainbackpain.com/free-back-flare-up-solutions-optin

    23 October 2022, 2:00 pm
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