Embrace Your Core

Dr. Etan Sugarman is an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of athletes of all abilities, from high school to professional players to weekend warriors. He has a history at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic treating a vast range of professional athletes of Los Angeles(Rams, Dodgers, Angels).  An avid surfer, violinist and athlete, his priority is for all patients to understand, feel comfortable and work with them to get back to life. He thrives under his position as opportunity to make somebody else's life better.

On today's Episode we have Kayla Kleinman. She is a Yoga/Barre Instructor in NYC and author of the Health and Wellness blog titled: Kayla in the City. Kayla in the City is an online platform that inspires millennial women to blend wellness and hustle. She teaches at Y7 Studio and Bar-Method Noho.

Kari Pearce is 4x crossfit  games athlete with a prestigious background in gymnastics. Voted 2016 fittest Athlete, Kari only started crossfit a couple years ago, she has grown to be ranked #5 in the world. On this episode she'll detail the hard work, effort and continuity that it takes to reach such an achievement! Enjoy the 3rd episode of the season!

For over 30 years, Dick Traum has worked to help people with disabilities compete as athletes in road races and other sporting events. In 1983 he founded Achilles International, an organization whose mission is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement. Traum lost his right leg above the knee as the result of a car accident when he was 24. An accomplished college wrestler, he was determined to remain physically active. Traum completed the first five-borough New York City Marathon in 1976 in 7:24, becoming the first known amputee athlete to run a marathon. Enjoy the second episode of season 2!

Steve Serio is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, ESPY winner for Best Male Athlete with a disability and currently plays for the New York Rolling Knicks. After being paralyzed at 11 months old following a tumor removal, Steve would later make sure that did not get in his way. He found wheelchair basketball, worked hard and grew from it, letting it blossom into a career. On the show, he details how to embrace the journey, grow through all challenges and continue to work hard to live your life to the fullest! Regardless of the hand your dealt!

Welcome back to another season of Embrace You Core! Season 1 had so many highs and inspiring moments, get ready for Season 2!  Featuring: Olympic Gold Medalists, surgeons and inspirational people in the health and wellness field. Listen in for how to connect with us in the show, we're looking to hear from you!

  On today's season finale show we are joined by Adam Greenberg. Adam is a former professional Baseball player and CEO of Lurong Living. Some highlights from our conversation included: Adam detailing the need to always "Get Up" from adversity. Look and connect the good support system around you. Learn to love and own all your passions and accomplishments. Finally, share your story, share imperfections with the world, empower others.

On today's episode we have Dr. Stephen Fealy, founder of BetterPT and Orthopedic Surgeon in Hospital of Special Surgery. Some highlights from our conversation include: Dr. Fealy detailing how you always must look for the positive in every situation. The need to simply, LISTEN. Listen to everything that is going on around you with intent to learn. You must apply the mindset of "owning it" through all aspects of your life. Always have the belief to always "do the right thing" as a guide in life.

  On today's episode we have Amir Rand, Amir is Physical Therapist and Regional Director of the Gotham Region at SPEAR PT. Some highlights from our conversation included: Amir detailing his core 4 values for leadership are: Teamwork,Consistency, Failure and Ownership. The need to reach out to your failures and not to shy away from them, learn from them. Setting the proper culture in your environment is so critical to the success of the operation. To constantly grow and change as a leader, enabling your team to succeed however fits them best.

On today's show we had Heidi Jones founder of SquadWOD and top personal trainer in 2017. Some highlights from our conversation included: Heidi detailing how in order to empower yourself, you must empower others. The need to get comfortable in uncomfortable situations in order to grow. Always try to create an open conversation with other people to truly connect. The need to celebrate your worth and owning everything that you are.

  On today’s episode we have Pervis Taylor, Personal Empowerment Coach. Some highlights from our conversation included: Pervis detailing how ,mapping and visualizing what's important is vital to being successful. Always being a student of life, keeping on trying to learn something new everyday. The need to find your one positive thing and hold on to it and cling to it. How there's a slot in world history for each one of us. Either as a world changer or somebody that watches the world change. 

On today's show we had Dan Orlovsky, former NFL Quarterback,now media analyst. Some highlights from our conversation included: Dan detailing his values of integrity, confidence, work ethic and fearlessness. That no matter the talents you were born with, look to others to help you grow. The importance of staying true to your passions to push you through all obstacles. The power of the word "yet" as a constant motivation to keep pushing. Follow Dan on Twitter: @danorlovsky7

  On today's show we hosted Sara Kafka Hovsepian, a Pseudo Culture Warrior &  Revenue Cycle Director of SPEAR Physical Therapy. Some highlights from our conversation included : Sara detailing how vital honesty is to all your forms of communication. The importance to always look for your opportunities in this world. The need to be present, take advantage of your opportunities and excel with your skills.   Finally, finding your passion, joy and happiness and make your impact in this world.

On today’s show we hosted Dr. Mark Klion, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon & endurance athlete based in NYC,NY. Some highlights from the conversation included: Dr Klion sharing personal stories of pushing through both as a surgeon and endurance athlete. The need to always recognize and understand how to react to the situation you’re in. Elaborating on how the process of being creative is a catalyst for greatness. Always being prepared to change and adjust your plan when necessary to succeed. Bio: Dr. Mark Klion

On today's show we hosted Jimmy Olayos, the Regional Director of the Empire Region at Spear Physical Therapy. Some highlights from the conversation included: Jimmy detailing that you can always overcome bad circumstances by staying focused. The importance of taking action and facilitating your team when trying to lead others. How being passionate is so vital with anything you do. And finally to to always keep a people-first mindset when trying to help others.    

On today’s show we hosted Dr. Andrew Rosen, a surgical specialist and owner of Upper East Orthopedics in NYC. Some highlights from our conversation included: Dr. Rosen elaborating on how integrity in your profession can always guide you in the right direction. You must continue to work and focus on improving your discipline in work. How important is is for your clients to feel you are invested in their improvement. Tips to excel as a long distance runner, including finding your sweet spot.   Website: Upper East Orthopedics 

On today’s show, we hosted Ryan Kitzen, Vice President of Operations at Spear Physical Therapy. Some highlights from our conversation included: Ryan detailing how important it is to be persistent with getting your goals done. How being genuine and authentic as a leader is so instrumental to your success. To truly embrace the process of a task as the most meaningful growth opportunity. The fact that you can always rely on the your fundamentals to get you through any problem. Bio: Ryan Kitzen

On today’s show, we hosted Jay Asparro, Ultra-Runner and major advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness. Some highlights from the show included: Jay detailing how you can only focus on your present and see where you can strengthen them from there. The need to always have an inspiration and passion behind your actions. How to build upon your goals and set out to conquer them. And the importance to always strive for greatness every single day. Website: AnnAsparroRun.com Instagram: Jay Asparro   

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Embrace Your Core. I'm your host Jon Bernfeld, a Physical Therapist based in NYC. Embrace Your Core is a podcast with the primary goal of learning how to be the best you possible by embracing your talents from within. We do that by sharing the viewpoints of people that constantly recognize their unique power of self and elaborate on how they apply that to their everyday lives. On today’s Podcast, we hosted Dan Rootenberg, CEO of SPEAR Physical Therapy. Some highlights from our conversation included: Dan detailing how you must take your core values and apply them to your everyday life. The importance of both trusting your gut and using logic when making difficult decisions. Tips on how to effectively lead a team, and the importance of the culture you surround yourself with. How valuable those stressful situations you face in life are to your overall growth as a person.   Bio: Dan Rootenberg

  Welcome to Embrace Your Core. Hosted by: Jon Bernfeld (Physical Therapist, NYC) Embrace Your Core is a podcast with the primary goal of helping people realize that the answer to their daily stresses must start from within. The ability to heal, comfort, and strengthen each individual begins with the recognition of the unique power of self. On this podcast, we share the viewpoints of experienced physical therapists and various professionals with expertise internalizing their talents when working with clients. We hope for you to gain a better understanding of how YOU, TOO, can constantly utilize self actualization and empowerment in your daily life. By listening, we can offer both insight and simple solutions which may lead you to realize that the answer to a potential problem is within YOUR REACH. Our priority is for you to internalize just how POWERFUL your first step is. Embrace Your Core is brought to you by Spear Physical Therapy, recently named the nation’s top Physical Therapy Practice by the American Physical Therapy Association. SPEAR PT exists to provide the discerning healthcare consumer with a distinctively personalized experience that achieves extraordinary results. So join us and listen in on the amazing guests and advice we have in store. The guests are going to range from high achieving doctors, personal coaches, motivational speakers, various professionals, and the very esteemed staff at SPEAR Physical Therapy. If you have any speakers or thoughts you’d like to share with the show, don’t feel shy to drop us a line at EmbraceYourCore@spearcenter.com. Also don’t forget to follow us on all major social media platforms including: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, with the hashtag #EmbraceYourCore. There we hope to update you about all the action and guests in store for the series. The podcast will soon be available on all podcast directories including iTunes. Video clips of the podcasts will also be available for you to really experience the show firsthand. So sit back, tune in and enjoy, but always remember, to truly succeed, first look within and Embrace Your Core. Bio: Jon Bernfeld