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Welcome to Boutique Practices, the ultimate podcast for chiropractors and physical therapists who are ready to break free from the grind! YOUR GUIDE TO A THRIVING PRACTICE! Tired of the endless hustle, patient overload, and slim margins? Dr. Alex Pankoke, aka Dr. Mama Bird, chiropractor, entrepreneur, and busy mama, is here to guide you. This podcast is your ticket to a fulfilling, profitable practice without the burnout. You’ll learn how to: - Transform your practice into a low-volume, high ...
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The purpose of this podcast is to inspire humans through the sharing of stories to leverage social media to foster deeper human connection, develop a strong support system for physical therapists, healthcare providers, and others and to overcome the fear of taking action on dreams.
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A podcast to share stories and insights from my time as a physical therapist. It is the trials and tribulations, the beautiful and inspirational, the hilarity, the tragedy, the infuriating, and everything in between working in healthcare. This is for healthcare professionals and patients alike in hopes of providing some kind of life value to anyone in or around healthcare.
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The Unreal Results podcast helps physical therapists and certified athletic trainers feel confident and get better outcomes for their clients by teaching about the influence of the viscera organs and the nervous system on human movement, pain, and injury. Explore how a visceral and neural-based lens of view can provide a new perspective to performance-based physical therapy, athletic training, and sports medicine.
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In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I reflect on the LTAP Level 1 course that I taught in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. If you didn’t know, the LTAP is a paradigm assessment that I created over my 20 years of practice that helps you shift your focus from more of a traditional orthopedic approach to a whole-organism approach.…
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In this week's episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I explore the anatomy and physiology of the liver and how it is an integral area of the body to treat to support overall health and wellness. A key organ especially for swelling and the lymphatic system as well as a driver for many musculoskeletal issues including right shoulder pain, neck pain,…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results Podcast, I tackle one of the biggest questions that I get from healthcare providers and athletes and that is how to deal with anterior knee pain. I of course talk about using the LTAP (Locator Test Assessment Protocol) to help pinpoint the root cause of anterior knee pain. I also talk about evaluating knee biom…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about my personal journey dealing with GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis. I discuss the surprising visceral connections related to these conditions including the esophagus and the ligament of Treitz and the various symptoms including referred musculoskeletal pain, dysphagia, and chest pain. I al…
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In this episode, we explore essential considerations for chiropractors and physical therapists when making pivotal business decisions. Learn the signs for starting your practice, understanding resilience, recognizing when it's time to stay committed, and knowing when to walk away. Join Dr. Alex as she dives into practical advice and insights to hel…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I’m talking about a topic that’s been on my mind as of late: the connection between the menstrual cycle and ACL tears. First & foremost, I truly believe that everyone, including non-healthcare providers & men, should understand the menstrual cycle and how it affects the body’s hormones. I challenge the…
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Are you dreaming of starting your own boutique chiropractic or physical therapy practice but worried about the costs? It’s possible to create a thriving, personalized practice without spending a fortune. The key is to attract and retain patients who align perfectly with your vision and values. In this episode, we'll explore practical, budget-friend…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about the connection of the thoracic cavity, most notably the lungs, and its impact on athletic performance, particularly during allergy season. I specifically talk about a case study with an athlete of mine who was dealing with foot pain and how the LTAP lead me to treating his lungs, ultimatel…
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This episode of the Unreal Results Podcast mainly focuses on the LTAP core beliefs that intertwine the significance of organ hierarchy, treatment sequence, and listening to the body in practice as allied health professionals. But also, I get real with you about my recent free course, Results Cheat Code, the difficulties in online course education, …
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Dr. Alex delves deep into the money mindset essential for chiropractors and physical therapists considering starting a boutique practice. She untangles the often confusing differences between investment, debt, and liabilities, stressing the importance of having a clear financial vision while trusting in God's provision for business success. Just as…
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This is a replay of the 2nd call of the Results Cheat Code- The Missing Link mini-course. It is a taster of the upcoming LTAP Level 1 course! Join the course early and get $100 OFF or $300 off the bundle! www.movementrev.com/ltap-level-1-results Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a m…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I have an amazing conversation with my friend, Dr. Nicole Cozean. We talk about the significance of a comprehensive assessment & treatment strategy for pelvic floor patients, but really this approach is for every patient. Some highlights of our conversation include treating the whole organism vs whole …
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This is a replay of the kick off call to the Results Cheat Code- The Missing Link Mini-Course. One of the things I hear from sports healthcare professionals is that in their day to day, theylack the confidence to guarantee results for their clients. What most sports healthcare professionals miss is the ability to trust the wisdom of the body and be…
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Do you ever find yourself stuck at the planning stage in your chiropractic or physical therapy business, unsure of how to execute the plan or even take the next step? This episode sheds light on why transitioning from planning to execution can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Dr. Alex covers some common obstacles practitioners face, such as p…
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Dive deep into movement, therapy, and holistic health with my favorite books packed with insights on manual therapy, the nervous system's role in movement, fascia, and more. I was going to pick just 5, but you’ll learn why that was nearly impossible! But more importantly, you’ll learn how and why these specific books have impacted my career and hav…
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SIGN UP Boutique Practice Brilliance: 2-Day Roadmap Challenge - April 4-5th 11 am CST Have you ever considered that the secret to building a thriving practice might lie not in mastering every single aspect of the business, but rather in understanding the real you—your strengths and your weaknesses? Today, we're diving deep into a conversation that'…
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Where do I start treatment for an athlete complaining of Achilles tendon issues? The same place I start every evaluation - the LTAP (locator test assessment protocol). This directs me to where the body is protecting and what the underlying driver of changing the dynamic alignment, function, and pain is. I still look at the movement and orthopedics …
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SIGN UP Boutique Practice Brilliance: 2-Day Roadmap Challenge - April 4-5th 11 am CST Are you struggling to find a balance between your practice and your personal life goals? In this episode, we're into the heart of entrepreneurship, focusing on creating a business that seamlessly aligns with your personal life goals, rather than the other way arou…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I dive deep into SI joint assessment. I talk about the gold standard of SI joint mobility tests, the March Test / Gillet's Test, and why the "limitations" around the test exist. I further talk about the intricate connection of the viscera and nervous system to the SI joint and why we as healthcare prac…
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SIGN UP Boutique Practice Brilliance: 2-Day Roadmap Challenge - April 4-5th 11 am CST Ever felt stuck in your chiropractic or physical therapy practices, wondering if the people around you are holding you back rather than pushing you forward? In this episode, Dr. Alex tackles the crucial role of community-building, focusing on how to handpick a sup…
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This episode of the Unreal Results Podcast is all about shin splints. I go beyond the standard causes of overtraining and talk about how biomechanics/running form, nutrition, and even the nervous system may actually be the culprits to shin pain. Dive deep into my multi-faceted approach to shin splints and help your clients, or even yourself, get ov…
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SIGN UP Boutique Practice Brilliance: 2-Day Roadmap Challenge - April 4-5th 11 am CST Are you feeling the burnout creeping in from the endless cycle of patient appointments, striving to make a meaningful impact in your chiropractic or physical therapy practice, yet constantly running on empty? In the second episode of the Boutique Practice podcast,…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results Podcast, I talk about heel and foot pain, which is commonly misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis. There are a multitude of connections that can contribute to foot and heel pain including the viscera, neural connections, and of course lifestyle habits. I also provide some practical management tips for foot pain tha…
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SIGN UP Boutique Practice Brilliance: 2-Day Roadmap Challenge - April 4-5th 11 am CST If you've ever felt like you're running non-stop in your career as a chiropractor or physical therapist, barely catching your breath, and missing out on those oh-so-important life moments, Dr. Alex Pankoke, also known as Dr. Mama Bird, totally gets you. She's goin…
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I chat with my long-time friend, Dr. Sara Asadoorian to delve into the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture, and their application in treating movement, pain, and injuries. With Sara’s extensive experience in TCM, she explains the influence of visceral organs and the nervous system …
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I explore the various challenges of treating elbow pain, using a specific case study with one of my throwing athletes. As always, I emphasize using a holistic assessment that considers visceral and central nervous system influences rather than just focusing solely on any dysfunction located at the elbo…
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In this episode of Unreal Results, I dive deep into sacral pain talking about its link to your organs, nervous system, and even past pelvic floor issues. I share how sacral pain is often misdiagnosed as low back pain and the surprising (maybe not if you've been following along for some time) connection to gut health. I also talk about how hormones …
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In this episode of the Unreal Results Podcast, I talk about the Mesenteric Roots of the small intestines and their significance in cases of low back pain. I dive into the anatomy and function of the mesenteric root, including its relationship with the duodenal jejunal flexure and the ligament of Treitz. I also talk about the reflexive connections b…
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In this episode, I discuss how important using the MovementREV Swelling Reduction Protocol is post-injury and even post-surgery. I share how critical checking the distal pulses is to ensure no stagnant swelling impedes the healing and rehabilitation process. And what it means to have persistent swelling and why this can help know if something is wr…
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In this episode, I share how the LTAP (locator test assessment protocol) and MovementREV lens of view, incorporating the whole organism (visceral, neural, and musculoskeletal systems) guides post-surgical rehab. From swelling, range of motion, and exercises to manual therapy and facilitating safety and the parasympathetic nervous system, I share my…
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Join me for a deep dive into the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys. Explore how the kidneys are deeply embedded into our movement and humans and how closely the organs are related to the spine and extremities. In this episode you will learn why I am so adamant about not using hard massage tools or deep tissue to the area of the kidneys and why …
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In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I share how powerful understanding and cueing weight shifting can be to instantly improve dynamic alignment, reflexive core stability, and overall movement performance. I share how important understanding fascial tensegrity and sensory integration is in motor development and how when you appreciate the…
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Inspired by the trend on social media I share what my professional development plan would be if I was starting over in my career, fresh out of college. There are some big missing pieces in the industry as far as movement science and bridging the gap between rehab and performance that would be the focus as well as learning about a more whole organis…
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I recently posted a thread about the tendency toward settling for mediocrity in our profession. This is actually exactly what keeps us from feeling confident in not only guaranteeing results for our clients but also referring them to other practitioners or back to the doctor for red flags, and advocating for different answers. You can get caught up…
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In this episode, I share why I believe these 3 nerves are so powerful to target for manual therapy, nerve glides, or movement drills. The 3 nerves are the trigeminal nerve, the accessory nerve, and the obturator nerve. I break down the connections to the fascial containers of our axial skeleton and the role they play in viscera and neural influence…
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"Your body is your best friend." parting words from my friend and colleague Daniela Spear. Many people have a hard time both feeling and understanding this, especially those people who have autoimmune diseases. Often in the Western medicine community when someone is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease they are given the explanation that their body…
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In this episode I share how the understanding of Phillip Beach's contractile field theory of movement provides new context for c-sections and back pain. I also discuss the anatomical connections of the uterus and ovaries to the hard frame of the skeleton, the role the scar and the loss of cutaneous sensation may play in back pain and recovery. In a…
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In this episode I break down the various parts of the anatomy and physiology of the parasympethic nervous system. Understanding these parts provides insight on how simple things can help shift into improved parasympathetic tone and robustness of the autonomic nervous system. I provide easy approaches that are often more powerful or accessible than …
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In this episode I revisit the MovementREV Swelling Reduction Protocol as I released the updated FREE download. Reviewing the key spots of the protocol I explain what revisions I have made and how to utilize it in its most powerful form- integrating it with the LTAP (locator test assessment protocol). I also share what sequence to choose if you have…
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In this episode I take a deep dive into what it means to "listen to the body" both from a personal standpoint and as a professional working with another body. I share my thoughts on how important it is to regain and improve awareness of the sensations in the body and how to identify how we feel when we feel safe and feel how truth feels. During the…
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In this episode I share my experience attending the Tongue Mojo webcast from Stop Chasing Pain. After years of symptoms related to issues with my esophagus, trachea, stomach, and mouth, I am realizing how important the tongue is! I took Dr. Perry's course in hopes to see how he practically integrated the tongue with the rest of the body and to lear…
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Inspired by a recently anatomy image of the relationship between the psoas muscle and the lumbar plexus nerves, this episode shares my thoughts and approach to "tight" psoas muscles and poor hip flexor performance. I discuss the role the psoas plays with the viscera, nervous system, and movement and offer my thoughts on assessment and simple treatm…
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My friend and colleague Lex Lancaster is back on the Unreal Results podcast, this time sharing about her experience with long standing shoulder pain. While she was in San Diego helping me out with a course I was teaching we were able to find a 30min window to assess and treat her shoulder using the LTAP (locator test assessment protocol). Her "hist…
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Replay of the 2nd live call from the Results Cheat Code Course. During this call we review the SI joint mobility locator test and talk about assessment and treat guidelines and some treatment options. We also explore where SI joint pain fits in this clinical picture and how to truly diagnose the SI joint as the pain generator vs. if it is coming fr…
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This is a replay of the kick off call to the Results Cheat Code Course. One of the things I hear from sports healthcare professionals is that in their day to day, they lack the confidence to guarantee results for their clients. What most sports healthcare professionals miss is the ability to trust the wisdom of the body and be able to listen to it …
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In this episode I share a recent case that had “unreal results”. After 5 yrs of ‘shoulder’ pain and a recent scare of symptoms that felt like a heart attack just one virtual assessment using the MovementREV LTAP (locator test assessment protocol) was able to identify the underlying visceral driver and provide a clear path to long term healing and i…
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Are hamstring strains really as straightforward as they seem? In this episode I dive into some of the less known complexities of this common injury, sharing the top three aspects that often get overlooked in treatment. By sharing a case from my own practice - a professional football player with recurrent hamstring strains - l explore the distinctio…
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Trigeminal Nerve is one of the largest cranial nerves. This nerve provides sensation to the face, as well as motor innervates ion to the masseter muscle, the strongest muscle in our body (jaw). It also, however, does another powerful thing: innervates the tentorium and fallx in the cranium the thickening of the dura or meninges, and therefore has a…
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Sciatica is maybe one of the top things I get asked about in the DMs on Instagram, perhaps because it is so prevalent and difficult to treat in the traditional setting. One of the reasons it may be challenging is because sciatica is more of a diagnosis of symptoms than the “problem.” In this episode, I share how the anatomy of the nervous system ca…
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The sartorius is the longest muscle in the body but is often overlooked, given its muscle function synergistic nature. In this episode, I share a bit more about its structure and anatomical connections that reveal some lesser known but important functions like the role it plays in peripheral nerve entrapment, fascial containers of the thigh, bioten…
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