Podcasts about level up initiative

Steph Allen and Noah discuss how she broke out of the box and started a fully virtual practice working with ACL patients.Steph is a physiotherapist residing in New York who, after working with ACL patients in person, became frustrated with certain pitfalls of the current system and decided to start her own practice online. She is also the co-founder of the Level Up Initiative, which has now merged with Clinical Athlete to become CALU.Today, Noah and Steph discuss: Why Steph created her own practice onlineThe inner workings of her practice, the business model, and what online ACL rehab looks like.What return to sport tests are important to look at in an ACL patientAnd much, much more.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------Steph's Instagram------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

On this episode, Hannah talks with Dr. Zak Gabor, a true game-changer in the world of musculoskeletal (MSK) care. As the founder of the Level Up Initiative and co-founder of CALU, Zak is on a mission to elevate the standard of musculoskeletal care. CALU offers a unique blend of free and paid mentorship, education, and community support for MSK professionals. Today, Zak shares his journey, from his recent career transition, personal experiences with burnout, and how he realigned with his values and authentic self.Hannah and Zak dive into the connection between our professional wellbeing and fulfillment and overall health, highlighting the significant impact our work has on our ability to thrive and make a difference. Links:IG: @zakgabor.dptWebsite: thelevelupinitiative.mykajabi.com/calu-communityFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/893462204156956Welcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to each episode as we connect with inspirational community leaders in Charleston and Summerville, SC. These individuals are dedicated to creating a healthier community and they share their perspective on what health means to them. Join us as we embark on an exploration into the realms of health, well-being, and community empowerment!@healthycharleston@made2movept DON'T spend another day in pain! Request an appointment at https://www.made2movept.com/contact and get 10% off your Initial Evaluation when you mention the podcast.

On this episode, Hannah talks with Dr. Zak Gabor, a true game-changer in the world of musculoskeletal (MSK) care. As the founder of the Level Up Initiative and co-founder of CALU, Zak is on a mission to elevate the standard of musculoskeletal care. CALU offers a unique blend of free and paid mentorship, education, and community support for MSK professionals. Today, Zak shares his journey, from his recent career transition, personal experiences with burnout, and how he realigned with his values and authentic self.Hannah and Zak dive into the connection between our professional wellbeing and fulfillment and overall health, highlighting the significant impact our work has on our ability to thrive and make a difference. Links:IG: @zakgabor.dptWebsite: thelevelupinitiative.mykajabi.com/calu-communityFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/893462204156956Welcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to each episode as we connect with inspirational community leaders in Charleston and Summerville, SC. These individuals are dedicated to creating a healthier community and they share their perspective on what health means to them. Join us as we embark on an exploration into the realms of health, well-being, and community empowerment!@healthycharleston@made2movept DON'T spend another day in pain! Request an appointment at https://www.made2movept.com/contact and get 10% off your Initial Evaluation when you mention the podcast.

Welcome, Step Allen into the red zone. Dr. Steph Allen is a co-founder of the Level Up Initiative and an expert in ACL rehabilitation. Steph has just started her own business focusing specifically on ACL return to sport. Today Steph will be talking to us about: The current state of ACL rehab and what needs to change to get clients better outcomes.Fear of loading on the quads early and what effect it has on long-term outcomes. The different measurements and metrics you can use to determine readiness to return to sport. When do you say f*ck it and throw out protocols and do something different? And lots more!!!! Step mentions how much of an influence Mick Hughes has been on her development in this area. Follow him on Instagram at @mickhughes.physioIf you have any questions for Dr. Allen feel free to send her an email at steph@thelevelupinitiative.com. You can also find her on Instagram at @stephallen.dpt!

In this episode we spoke with Steph Allen, Zak Gabor, and Quinn Henoch about how they merged their respective companies, The Level Up Initiative and ClinicalAthlete. The product CALU is a continuing education project designed for early career professionals. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is a re-cast episode that Mez did with Zak Gabor PT, DPT, CSCS at The Level Up Initiative. Zak was Mez's first student who asked him to create a residency that blended what he learned during his Neuro and Orthopedic residency & fellowship. In this episode Zak & Mez reflect on their experience together and Mez shares key milestones from his past that sparked the inception of The Neuropedics brand. Sign up for our --> weekly newsletter for more rehab content Apply Now --> Application to Neuropedics' 12 Week Motor Control Mentorship Program Visit our website www.NeuropedicsPT.com Questions for Mez? You can email him: Ramez@NeuropedicsPT.com

On this episode we talk with Zak Gabor & Steph Allen, co-founders of The Level Up Initiative which provides a free four month mentorship mentorship for students and new grads with a curriculum focused on helping to cultivate strong critical thinking and communication skills.Zak & Steph are a tag team PT couple working together to change the MSK industry for the better. They work together clinically out of Boston PT & Wellness, a sports-orthopedic outpatient setting, helping to set an example for high value MSK care. We talk all things Level Up, navigating social media as healthcare professionals and so much more! @Zakgabor.dpt @stephallen.dpt @thelevelupinitiativewww.thelevelupinitiative.comSubscribe, download & rate!Follow @dpt.stephwww.dptsteph.com

On this episode of the Elevated Performance Podcast we have a great interview with Dr. Ally Kass, PT, DPT. Toni had the pleasure of being her mentee while enrolled in the Level Up Initiative mentorship cohort. The level up initiative is a community of growth mindset focused health professionals with the mission to instill better soft skills, an atmosphere of improved communication, and how to push towards being the best healthcare providers we can be. Ally attended Ithaca College for both her undergraduate studies and her DPT degree. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Orthopedics. Currently, she works for a small private practice in the Hudson Valley region of New York and splits her time between outpatient and ILF/ALF settings. Ally has served as a mentor in two cohorts of The Level Up Initiative and also assists in Marist College's Physical Therapy Program. Besides being a PT nerd, she likes to cool and is an avid hiker, kayaker, and gardener. She really drops some gems that we know will help out our listeners!! Next Level up mentorship Cohort starts in June, check out the level up Initiative for more info! Listen today while you're working out, driving, or really whenever you can. You can contact Ally and become a part of The level up community via: Instagram: @thelevelupinitiative Facebook: thelevelupinitiative Website: thelevelupinitiative.com Email: akasss9@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @rtc.performance Liked this podcast? Please like, share, subscribe, review!

Dr. Joe is joined by Dr. Zak Gabor, one of the founders of The Level Up Initiative as well as CALU which are one in the same regarding platforms bent on trying to make positive change in the rehab career field, focusing on growth mindset, critical thinking and communication skills. All for Free.99! Zak and I chat about things like how to interact with people/clinicians we disagree with, the "new wave" of clinicians being churned out of school and how to implement a pyramid scheme of positive change! Follow Dr. Zak at the following!Instagram: @thelevelupinitiative, @zakgabor.dptFacebook: The CALU Community Interwebz: The Level Up Initiative Follow the link below and enter you name and email to receive information on the mentorship!Across the ContinuumInstagram:@dr.joe.dpt@the_movement_drFacebook:Training Through PainWODprepThe Movement Dr.Additional resources:Pain and Injury ConsultsThe Movement Dr.

In this episode, we sit down with Zak Gabor, founder of the Level Up Initiative and a physiotherapist at Boston PT and wellness. Level up is an online platform dedicated to driving positive change into healthcare through mentorship of students and new graduates in musculoskeletal healthcare professions. The mentorship program is centered around four main components which include developing a growth mindset, critical thinking, listening skills and working on communication, not only just with patients, but with colleagues and other professionals. As you’ll see through the discussion, Zak realized pretty early on in his career that the clinical experience is not as black and white as presented through conventional streams of education. As many of our faithful listeners know, we present things differently at ARME, and try to promote critical thinking and present up to date information rooted in the best available literature. Level Up, has been doing similar work for a number of years now, but also offer a free mentorship program, where students and new graduates can surround themselves with other keen individuals and develop a better mind set and soft skills as clinicians.  Zak touches on a number of topics in the following minutes, including his path and why he started Level Up, where he thinks education could improve for the next generation of therapist, some examples of early mistakes, and how he would reframe these circumstances, and the importance of putting together a cohesive team. We also end the show on an optimistic note, talking about how many up and coming individuals and groups are pushing critical thinking and evidence-based content to forefront of social media. Level Up: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ Registration: https://thelevelupinitiative.mykajabi.com/mentee-signup Level Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupinitiative/ Zak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakgabor.dpt/  Visit us at www.thearme.ca for more resources and information!

In this episode of GRADitude we chat with Zak Gabor, DPT about major life transitions through his own 3+3 program experiences, how his study habits changed from undergrad to grad, his residency thoughts and more. We continue the conversation with the origins of Level Up Initiative and many of the core values of communication and clinical excellence. Then we dive into his own journey with growth mindset vs fixed mindset, the rigid biomedical vs biopsychosocial lens and what that means for all of us as future clinicians. Change starts at the individual level, and that's exactly how we are all going to be part of the larger shift in healthcare. Check out Level Up Initiative here: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ Want to join the SPT Secret Society? Click here: https://graditude.mykajabi.com/spt-secret-society Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graditude/support

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, chats with Clare Michalak of Resilient Training Lab to discuss how she got started with resistance training, how she became a member of the Resilient Training Lab team, her growth as both a strength/nutrition coach and her experience thus far going through The Level Up Initiative mentorship! Find Clare on Instagram @clare_resilient and be sure to check out @resilientraininglab to learn more about their Bridge the Gap Mentorship or for your personalized programming needs!

Today we welcomed Zac Gabor to the RED ZONE. Zac is a physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness as well as the president of The Level Up Initiative. An organization dedicated to ongoing education for exercise professionals with a focus on bridging the gap between university and practice. Today we asked Zak :1. What was your experience going from university to practice? (we can all give our perspectives here). 2. What memorable inflection points have you had through your professional development?3. How do we bridge the gap between evidence-based and its practical application. 4. How do we better prepare clinicians for the physical, emotional, and phycological toll of being a clinician. 5. What advice would you give clinicians who want to continue to grow as clinical practice evolves. The Level Up Initisitive has great clinical resources so look them up to learn more!

On this episode we wrap up our new grad series with some hype. Zak and Steph are the founders of The Level Up Initiative and have significantly impacted both of us on many levels. They are true ptcoffeecast OG's and this episode does not disappoint. Whether you are student, new grad, or seasoned clinician, this is a must listen episode. We absolutely had a blast doing this series and we are going to continue doing the "series" style episodes. So stay tuned for what is next. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback and support mean the world to us! The Level Up Initiative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupinitiative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/893462204156956 Website: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-level-up-podcast/id1411523396 Physio Network Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/physionetwork/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/144265209617158 *** To start your 7 day free trial click the link below*** https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/#a_aid=tmpts&a_bid=0942bcda Follow us! @themvmtpts Website: https://www.themovementphysio.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themvmtpts/ PTCOFFEECAST Join The Coffee Club: https://www.patreon.com/ptcoffeecast?fan_landing=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptcoffeecast/ Email : themovementpts@gmail.com Coffee Club Members Joe Rinaldi- Cafe Club

John is the Owner of Rebuild Stronger, an online coaching service for strength athletes. He also works alongside Frank Benedetto at the HoneyBadger Project coaching healthcare providers and fitness professionals build the businesses they want. Current projects include the CALU Summit, an healthcare education experience from Clinical Athlete and Level Up Initiative, and The Clinical Athlete Powerlifting Coaching Course that he is taking completely ONLINE starting in October.What We Talked About:Being a generalist vs. being a specialist - John's take on my podcast about being a generalist.How we need to educate ourselves across multiple areas to do our jobs better... But also to when it's time to refer out.The Clinical Athlete Powerlifting Certification, and how John is applying things like Motivational Interviewing, psychology, and more to help coaches make an impact on the lives they touch.Get In Touch With John And Sign Up For The Clinical Athlete Powerlifting CertificationFollow John on InstagramEnroll In The Clinical Athlete Powerlifting CertificationListen to John's First Episode On Better Coaching

Today we're joined by Quinn Henoch of Clinical Athlete and podcast regular, Zak Gabor of Level Up Initiative. These two have demonstrated themselves as leaders in our profession and we're happy to have them join us to talk about just that! This concludes our series of the CALU Summit speakers and organizers. We hope to see you all there tomorrow!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:1) Subscribing to the show2) Dropping a review on iTunes3) Sharing the episode on social media or with a friend and tag us!Thank you for your support and feedback, it helps us get better and continue to provide you with quality content to becoming the best clinician you can be. Where you can find Quinn and ZakIG: @clinicalathlete, @thelevelupinitiative, @quinn.henochdpt @zakgabor.dptWebsite: Clinical Athlete , Level Up Initiative Connect with usPodcast IG: @missingvariablepodMatt IG: @mattmc_dptZach IG: @zachwagnerdptEmail: missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

This week Paul and Ryan are joined by Dr. Zak Gabor to discuss the similarities between the strength training and rehab worlds. Zak co-founded the Level Up Initiative, an organization that provides continuing education for clinicians. RTL's own Dr. Eric Lagoy gets a shoutout for his upcoming talk on low back pain at the Clinical Athlete and Level Up's CALu Summit from 9/18/2020-9/20/2020. @thelevelupinitiative@zakgabor.dpt@paul_resilient@ryan_resilient@resilienttraininglabwww.resilienttraininglab.com

Zak Gabor is a practicing Physical Therapist out of Boston PT & Wellness, as well as the co-founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform dedicated to raising the bar in healthcare. Zak is passionate about fighting for reform in DPT education surrounding exposure to BioPsychoSocially informed rehab, as well as improved exercise and coaching knowledge.What We Talked About:Zak's journey as a Physical Therapist, and the experiences that drove him to create The Level Up Initiative.What The Level Up Initiative is, and how it's already started to change the industry.How Zak has changed his approach to trying to raise the bar in physical therapy - from cynical and abrasive to value-focused and creating a movement.Why The Level Up Initiative has been so successful in getting people from a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to join their movement.The importance of keeping The Level Up Initiative completely free as a means to maximize impact.Get In Touch With Zak:Follow Zak on InstagramFollow The Level Up Initiative On InstagramJoin the Clinical Athlete / The Level Up Initiative Virtual SummitJoin The Level Up Initiative

(Rebroadcast from ClinicalAthlete) This episode is a little different.   As some of you may know, The Level Up Initiative has joined forces with ClinicalAthlete to put together a special educational experience – the CALU Summit, on Sept 18-20, 2020.   It goes without saying, that the year of 2020 has required all of us to pivot. The Summit was no exception.   This podcast is all about what it means for the communities of ClinicalAthlete and Level Up to join forces and pursue this mission together.    We talk about the importance of a cohesive team, how to deal with hardships along the way, why it's important to keep an agile approach to planning, and why the CALU Summit is different.    Yes, you will get all the deets about the event itself in this episode from the unique model that we've created, to our amazing line up of presenters and sponsors; but you'll also get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put something like this on, and what it means to work within a Mission-Driven Team.    For more information on the CALU Summit, visit: https://calu-summit.heysummit.com/

We're joined once again by Steph Allen (first appearance ep. 37). Steph will be speaking about ACL with Wesley Wang (Ep. 61) at the CALU summit. Steph will be addressing communication and psychosocial considerations at the summit. Here's a bit of a taste of what you can expect from Steph, enjoy and see you at the summit!Bio:Steph graduated from the Ithaca College DPT program in 2013, then decided to stay in the Ithaca and complete an orthopedic manual therapy residency at Cayuga Medical Center. At the end of 2014, she embarked on the adventure that is travel PT and worked in NY, CA, NM and CO. Hungry to learn more about strength and conditioning and sports physical therapy, she sought out an amazing opportunity in Boston and is now a senior physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness.Here, she is spearheading community outreach and education in youth sports, specifically in the area of ACL injury risk reduction. She is also the co-founder of The Level Up Initiative, which aims to create a culture shift and positive change in healthcare through mentorship of new graduates and students. Steph is passionate about establishing a higher standard in youth training and movement development so as to shift to a more proactive model vs. reactive. She is determined to see injury rates decline, and to see the profession of physical therapy evolve to where the standard of care is reflective of the best available evidence.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:1) Subscribing to the show2) Dropping a review on iTunes3) Sharing the episode on social media or with a friend and tag us!Thank you for your support and feedback, it helps us get better and continue to provide you with quality content to becoming the best clinician you can be.Where you can find StephIG: @stephallen.dptIG: @thelevelupinitiativeFB: Steph AllenWebsite: www.thelevelupinitiative.com and www.bostonptwellness.comConnect with usIG: @missingvariablepodMatt IG: @mattmc_dptZach IG: @zachwagnerdptEmail: missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is a little different.   As some of you may know, ClinicalAthlete has joined forces with The Level Up Initiative to put together a special educational experience – the CALU Summit, on Sept 18-20, 2020.   It goes without saying, that the year of 2020 has required all of us to pivot. The Summit was no exception.   This podcast is all about what it means for the communities of ClinicalAthlete and Level Up to join forces and pursue this mission together.    We talk about the importance of a cohesive team, how to deal with hardships along the way, why it’s important to keep an agile approach to planning, and why the CALU Summit is different.    Yes, you will get all the deets about the event itself in this episode from the unique model that we’ve created, to our amazing line up of presenters and sponsors; but you’ll also get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put something like this on, and what it means to work within a Mission-Driven Team.    For more information on the CALU Summit, visit: https://calu-summit.heysummit.com/   Audio Production by John Summerford

This episode is a little different.   As some of you may know, ClinicalAthlete has joined forces with The Level Up Initiative to put together a special educational experience - the CALU Summit, on Sept 18-20, 2020.   It goes without saying, that the year of 2020 has required all of us to pivot. The Summit was no exception.   This podcast is all about what it means for the communities of ClinicalAthlete and Level Up to join forces and pursue this mission together.    We talk about the importance of a cohesive team, how to deal with hardships along the way, why it's important to keep an agile approach to planning, and why the CALU Summit is different.    Yes, you will get all the deets about the event itself in this episode from the unique model that we've created, to our amazing line up of presenters and sponsors; but you'll also get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put something like this on, and what it means to work within a Mission-Driven Team.    For more information on the CALU Summit, visit: https://calu-summit.heysummit.com/

Zak Gabor is a physical therapist, adjunct professor, and founder of the Level Up Initiative where he and his team provide a free mentorship and education platform for health and wellness professionals to improve their critical thinking skills. He specializes in removing the dogma associated with certain movement practices and is well versed in strength and conditioning, pain science, and all that goes into good rehabilitation practices. In this episode, we talk about how deep the pain and rehab rabbit hole can get! From movement avoidance to socioeconomic status and even traumatic life events, so many things can influence someone to feel pain. He gives great insight into his approach to working with these people in his practice as well as smart approaches to training. You can find Zak on Instagram @zakgabor.dpt and through his website https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ Follow me on: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/thestrengthcave Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthcave1 Twitter ► https://twitter.com/thestrengthcave?lang=en Website ► https://www.thestrengthcave.com YouTube ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzooSIZdaRFkZ6DXos19xEw?

Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills. Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details. - Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform- The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry- How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice

Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills. Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details. * - Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform* - The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry* - How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, is joined by Zak Gabor DPT, CSCS and Steph Allen DPT, OCS to discuss their motivation behind founding The Level Up Initiative, who would benefit from being involved, how to apply to be in the next cohort starting August 3rd and much more!

On today's episode, I have guest Steph Allen who is a physical therapist at Boston PT and Wellness. She specializes in working with ACLs and has a passion for growing the field of physical therapy. She is also the co-founder of The Level Up Initiative which offers mentorship to students and physical therapists. On today's episode, Steph and I discuss:Why does Steph enjoy treating ACLs?What are Steph's thoughts on bracing when they return to sport?Hardest ACL case she's ever treated?What are some tests you use to determine whether an athlete is ready to return to sport?Do you have a plan for when an athlete goes back to sports?Why do you think re-tear rates are so high?What do you believe has to change to improve on these high re-tear rates?My IG: @WesleyWang.DPTMy website: www.WesleyWangDPT.comACL Mastermind FAQ: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/faqACL Mastermind sign-up: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/4yryvWYZ/checkoutACL Post-Op Program (my favorite exercises): https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/SAnh7QMYOnline personal training: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/online-personal-trainingSteph's IG: @StephAllen.DPT / @thelevelupinitiativeSteph's e-mail: stepha@bostonptwellness.comLevel up website: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe and I'd greatly appreciate you taking the time to write me a review. Please feel free to share this episode on social media and tag me!

Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills. Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details. * - Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform* - The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry* - How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice 1. The elephant in the room - academic reform. We all know the boards are teaching to outdated concepts, we all know we need to do better. But it is not so simple to restructure deeply rooted academic tradition. How can we move the needle forward in a collaborative, constructive, and meaningful way? We have some ideas... 2. Critical thinking and intellectual humility as a key core value for the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, our own cognitive inflexibility has in part contributed to the current healthcare mess we are in. We hold ideas and even if those ideas are challenged with robust evidence, we have been un able to let go of deeply rooted dogmas despite the evidence it can have a negative impact on healthcare delivery. How do we truly practice intellectual humility? 3. How does critical thinking and communication translate into clinical excellence? Well I will put it simply. A truly effective clinician should be able to truly listen, connect, and synthesize information to create an informed plan of care. If you are up to date with your clinical understandings and frameworks, and pair that with a strong ability to influence and inspire your patients to take action...well, that's powerful, and pretty much all you need. And will also set you up to be a BEAST with telehealth. I would ask the question: do we really NEED manual therapy as our premier service we provide?  These speak to pain points that a lot of students and new grads feel but don't always openly discuss because it is taboo to speak up against deeply rooted institutions and beliefs. * It can transform healthcare* It can decrease clinician burn out.* It can set up to be successful and more flexible in the future when things change.

Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills. Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details. - Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform- The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry- How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice 1. The elephant in the room - academic reform. We all know the boards are teaching to outdated concepts, we all know we need to do better. But it is not so simple to restructure deeply rooted academic tradition. How can we move the needle forward in a collaborative, constructive, and meaningful way? We have some ideas... 2. Critical thinking and intellectual humility as a key core value for the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, our own cognitive inflexibility has in part contributed to the current healthcare mess we are in. We hold ideas and even if those ideas are challenged with robust evidence, we have been un able to let go of deeply rooted dogmas despite the evidence it can have a negative impact on healthcare delivery. How do we truly practice intellectual humility? 3. How does critical thinking and communication translate into clinical excellence? Well I will put it simply. A truly effective clinician should be able to truly listen, connect, and synthesize information to create an informed plan of care. If you are up to date with your clinical understandings and frameworks, and pair that with a strong ability to influence and inspire your patients to take action...well, that's powerful, and pretty much all you need. And will also set you up to be a BEAST with telehealth. I would ask the question: do we really NEED manual therapy as our premier service we provide?  These speak to pain points that a lot of students and new grads feel but don't always openly discuss because it is taboo to speak up against deeply rooted institutions and beliefs. It can transform healthcareIt can decrease clinician burn out.It can set up to be successful and more flexible in the future when things change.

On the second episode of the AdaptX Performance podcast we are joined by Zak Gabor. Zak is a physical therapist at Boston PT and Wellness in Medford, MA as well as the founder of the Level Up Initiative. We talked about the ways in which the physical therapy profession is changing and how he is helping to lead this change. as well as his perspective on entrepreneurship and growing a company.

On this episode we sit down for a coffee infused conversation with Frank Benedetto. Dr. Frank Benedetto is a double board certified DPT, a strength coach, and serial entrepreneur. He build and sold a progressive direct to consumer insurance based chain of PT clinics in under 5 years, is a co-founder and strategic advisor to The Level Up Initiative, and is now in the start up phase of a innovative online platform designed to bring science based training to combat athletes. We talk about Re-branding the PT profession, insurance vs. cash based PT, making simplicity appealing, working with MMA athletes, and much more. Frank is a fired up guy and has a ton of knowledge that both students and current professionals can learn from. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback and support mean the world to us! Frank Benedetto Website: http://drfrankbenedetto.com/ Instagram: CounterStrike: https://www.instagram.com/counterstrike_combatsports/ Frank: https://www.instagram.com/frank_benedetto/ Physio Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physionetwork/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephysionetwork/ *** To start your 7 day free trial click the link below*** https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/#a_aid=tmpts&a_bid=0942bcda Follow us! @themvmtpts Website: https://www.themovementphysio.ca/ Join The Movement Monday Team: http://eepurl.com/gX_1mz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themvmtpts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themvmtpts/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ptcoffeecast/id1336306312?mt=2 Email: themovementpts@gmail.com

I recently finished a formalized four month mentorship program, and in this episode I share what that experience was like. Shout out to alum from my physical therapy program at Ithaca College, Zak Gabor & Steph Allen, for creating this mentorship group: The Level Up Initiative. It was a great time all around making positive changes a few health care providers at a time. Enjoy.

On this episode, I sit down with Zak Gabor, Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is also the Founder of The Level Up Initiative. I wish I could've talked to him for hours; he just absolutely blew me away with the amount of knowledge he was able to share being just 4 years out of school and has some insanely great tips for all of you struggling students out there. We get into topics like how to get away from bad study habits, the efficacy of modality treatments, importance of Evidence Based Practice, and why language plays a huge role in patient outcomes. So whether you're an aspiring student, current student, or a new grad, this is gonna be a MUST listen. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and give a RATING! You can find Zak on Instagram @simplestrengthphysio The Level Up Initiative @thelevelupinitiative As always you can follow me on Instagram @thehaloeffectpodcast or email me suggestions at haloeffectpodcast@yahoo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-halo-effect-podcast/support

On this episode, Zach and Matt talk with Tessia De Mattos, a DPT student at Columbia University who is trying to start a strength and conditioning elective within her program. We discuss hurdles she's faced in this process and Matt shares similar struggles he faced when attempting the same task. Bio:Tessia De Mattos is a DPT student at Columbia University. She competes nationally in powerlifting, enjoys snowboarding and recently obtained her CSCS. At Columbia, she is a Student Course Director for the Perspective on Practice student run elective in which she helps bring in different speakers to Columbia University. These speakers cover topics from residency and cash-based PT to strength and conditioning principles in rehabilitation. She has also participated in the Level Up Initiative. She is passionate about PT and hopes to be part of the movement for a better future in the profession.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:1) Subscribing to the show2) Dropping a review on iTunes3) Sharing the episode on social media or with a friend and tag us!Thank you for your support and feedback, it helps us get better and continue to provide you with quality content to becoming the best clinician you can be. Where you can find TessiaIG: @squatsonsquatsonsquatsEmail: tessia.demattos@gmail.comConnect with usIG: @missingvariablepodMatt IG: @missing.variableZach IG: @zachwagnerdptEmail: missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

What are the current issues affecting healthcare? How can we help change the culture and improve patient care? We discuss these things and much more with Zak Gabor of The Level Up Initiative. Follow Zak and The Level Up Initiative on Instagram: @simplestrengthphysio @thelevelupinitiative Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

What are the current issues affecting healthcare? How can we help change the culture and improve patient care? We discuss these things and much more with Zak Gabor of The Level Up Initiative. Follow Zak and The Level Up Initiative on Instagram: @simplestrengthphysio (https://www.instagram.com/simplestrengthphysio) @thelevelupinitiative (https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupinitiative) Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com (https://www.clinicalathlete.com/)

Boston's finest, Doctor Steph Allen is back for round three of the 3 Things Podcast! This is a rock solid episode that talks about long term vision planning, how Steph implements new concepts and theory in to her treatment plan, and what her biggest 'ah-ha' moments have been as an industry leader in ACL risk reduction and post-op treatment- her answer does not disappoint! To learn more about Steph Allen, check her out on Instagram at @StephAllen.DPT or her work for the Level Up Initiative at @TheLevelUpInitiative! For more 3 Things both written and audio, check out www.CoachCaseyLee.com!

Zak Gabor & Stephanie Allen (Founders of The Level Up Initiative) come onto HET Podcast to talk about exercise prescription/S&C in DPT education along with diving into The Level Up Initiative.   The Level Up Initiative Website: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/   The Level Up Initiative Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Thelevelupinitiative/  The Level Up Initiative Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupinitiative/  Steph's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/stephallen.dpt/   Steph's Website Resource on ACL Progression: https://www.xclevation.com/featured-posts  Zak's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/simplestrengthphysio/    The Level Up Initiative Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-level-up-podcast/id1411523396?mt=2   Zak's Interview on The Movement Docs Podcast on Leveling Up: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-18-leveling-up-with-dr-zak-gabor-pt-dpt-cscs/id1300925189?i=1000403732490&mt=2  Zak's Interview on The Alinea Life Podcast on Leveling Up: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leveling-up-with-dr-zak-gabor-pt-dpt-cscs/id1414964757?i=1000421196344&mt=2  Zak's Interview on The Missing Variable Podcast on Culture: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/e38-zak-gabor-culture-and-more-leveling-up/id1355557859?i=1000430317736&mt=2  Zak's Interview on The Missing Variable Podcast on Teaching S&C: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-s-c-to-future-dpts-level-up-initiative-zak/id1355557859?i=1000419216277&mt=2  Zak's Interview on the Fresh PT Podcast on Growth Mindset & Mentorship: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-29-dr-zak-gabor-growth-mindset-mentorship-how/id1294123379?i=1000419609208&mt=2  Zak's Interview on The Duck Legs Podcast on Empowering Humans: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-zak-gabor-teaches-us-how-to-empower-humans/id1176312012?i=1000427131602&mt=2  Zak's Interview on the PTCOFFEECAST Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14-zak-gabor/id1336306312?i=1000410159825&mt=2  Zak's Interview on The Purposeful Strength Podcast on Pain: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-58-misconceptions-on-what-causes-pain-zak-gabor/id1217063054?i=1000406929513&mt=2  Zak's Interview on the Athlete Fix Podcast on Creative Learning: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-fix-podcast-episode-005-creative-learning-w/id1241731892?i=1000391595893&mt=2  Steph's Interview on The Movement Docs Podcast on ACL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-33-all-about-acls-with-steph-allen-pt-dpt-ocs/id1300925189?i=1000416370206&mt=2  Steph's Interview on the PTCOFFEECAST Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-45-steph-allen/id1336306312?i=1000425449437&mt=2  Steph's Interview on the Clinical Athlete Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-18-q-a-series-2-with-steph-allen/id1253517238?i=1000424658821&mt=2  Steph's Interview on the Clinical Athlete Podcast on ACL Return to Sport: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-24-acl-return-to-sport-not-just-about-bio-steph/id1253517238?i=1000429286586&mt=2  The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het    Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET)     Biographies: Stephanie Allen is a 2013 graduate of Ithaca College, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She stuck around Ithaca following graduation to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at Cayuga Medical Center in 2014, receiving her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist designation in early 2015. From February 2015 through November 2016, Steph worked as a travel physical therapist, and has worked in New York, New Jersey, California, New Mexico, and Colorado. During her undergraduate and graduate academic years, Steph was a Teaching Assistant for Clinical Physiology and Gross Anatomy. She was also an Adjunct Lab Assistant for the Musculoskeletal Examination Course at Ithaca College during the fall months of her Orthopedic Residency. Steph has a genuine love for learning and teaching, and plans on further developing these skills through professional speaking engagements, as well as focused continuing education courses over the coming year. Athletics and performance have always played a big role in her life, having participated in year-round sports from youth through high school. During her college and post-graduate years, Steph has primarily focused her time on developing her skills in strength and conditioning training, in addition to running biomechanics. Through her passion in these areas, she plans to incorporate both activities into her patient care, where appropriate. Currently a member of the Strength Faction program, Steph is learning valuable information as it pertains to high-level performance coaching strategies, sounds strength training methods, and systematic programming. Steph has future plans of advancing her training skills through becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, in addition to enhancing her assessment skills by obtaining the Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Patient interaction and human connection are both very important aspects of Steph's rehab and treatment process, as she believes in the importance of building a strong level of trust between her and her patients while helping them return to physical activity, fitness, and sports. Dr. Zak Gabor is a 2015 graduate from Ithaca College where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Clinical Health Science degree from Ithaca College in 2013. Zak is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and a Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting (USAW). Throughout his doctorate program, Zak served as a Teaching Assistant for several physical therapy courses including gross anatomy and musculoskeletal examination and evaluation. He also spent over three years providing personal strength training to clients and athletes. Zak is passionate about teaching and educating, both of which are very important cornerstones to any patient's plan of care. In addition, Zak's clinical experience is rooted in sports-based orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy, with an emphasis on strength training and sports performance. He co-teaches the educational Hip Hinge 101 Workshop with his colleague, Matthew Ibrahim, which has been presented across the country and even the world. He has also been invited to several local colleges and universities as a guest lecturer on the topics of Pain Science and Strength & Conditioning. He is now serving as an adjunct professor at MGH IHP DPT program in Charlestown teaching a course “Strength and Conditioning for Outpatient Orthopedics.” A firm believer in continuing education to better serve the patients, clients and athletes he works with. Zak is dedicated to constantly learning and has recently spent over 100 hours completing a six month mentorship program covering concepts from PNF, SFMA, Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Pain Science, and Strength & Conditioning. Zak is also full body certified in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation Institute. In addition to clinical hours, Zak has recently founded “The Level Up Initiative,” which is an online platform dedicated to driving positive change into healthcare through mentorship of student PTs and new graduates. This platform is based in development of mindset, critical thinking, and soft skills.

Continuing on with the Boston PT and Wellness campaign, we chat with Zak Gabor who is no stranger to the show. He was on for episode 24 which you all should go check out after this episode. We discuss Zak's role at the clinic and of course, we touch on the Level Up Initiative, where it's at and where it's going. Enjoy the episode!Bio:Zak Gabor received his DPT in 2015 from Ithaca College. Throughout college, he served as TA for multiple courses including MSK exam and gross anatomy, as well as getting his CSCS and personal training at the Ithaca College Fitness Center. Since graduating, Zak has landed his dream job at Boston PT and Wellness in Boston, Ma, where he gets to practice for a company that values quality, strength training, and teamwork. In addition to clinical practice, Zak is extremely passionate about educating. He has co created an education workshop based on S&C and pain science concepts which he has taught across the country, as well as serving as an adjunct professor for a 1 credit elective "Strength training concepts in Outpatient Orthopedics" for a Boston DPT program. Finally, Zak has recently founded an online educational platform, The Level Up Initiative, dedicated to mentoring students and new grads with the skills and mindset necessary to be drivers of positive change in the profession.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:1) Subscribing to the show2) Dropping a review on iTunes3) Sharing the episode on social media or with a friend and tag us!Thank you for your support and feedback, it helps us get better and continue to provide you with quality content to becoming the best clinician you can be. Where you can find ZakIG: @simplestrengthphysio @thelevelupinitiativeWebsite: www.thelevelupinitiative.comConnect with usIG: @missingvariablepodMatt IG: @missing.variableZach IG: @zachwagnerdptEmail: missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

Continuing our Boston PT and Wellness clinic culture series, we had Steph Allen on the show to discuss her role with BPTW and her current endeavors with youth athletes! Bio:Steph graduated from the Ithaca College DPT program in 2013, then decided to stay in the Ithaca and complete an orthopedic manual therapy residency at Cayuga Medical Center. At the end of 2014, she embarked on the adventure that is travel PT and worked in NY, CA, NM and CO. Hungry to learn more about strength and conditioning and sports physical therapy, she sought out an amazing opportunity in Boston and is now a senior physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness.Here, she is spearheading community outreach and education in youth sports, specifically in the area of ACL injury risk reduction. She is also the co-founder of The Level Up Initiative, which aims to create a culture shift and positive change in healthcare through mentorship of new graduates and students. Steph is passionate about establishing a higher standard in youth training and movement development so as to shift to a more proactive model vs. reactive. She is determined to see injury rates decline, and to see the profession of physical therapy evolve to where the standard of care is reflective of the best available evidence.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:1) Subscribing to the show2) Dropping a review on iTunes3) Sharing the episode on social media or with a friend and tag us!Thank you for your support and feedback, it helps us get better and continue to provide you with quality content to becoming the best clinician you can be. Where you can find StephIG: @stephallen.dptIG: @thelevelupinitiativeFB: Steph AllenWebsite: www.thelevelupinitiative.com and www.bostonptwellness.comConnect with us IG: @missingvariablepod Matt IG: @missing.variableZach IG: @zachwagnerdptEmail: missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

Episode 45 is fully brewed! On this episode we sit down with one of our favourite humans Steph Allen. She is a Physical Therapist out of Boston PT & Wellness and also the co-founder of The Level Up Initiative. Steph has been a big influence on our development and it was awesome to finally sit down and have a fresh cup with her. We talked about a wide variety of topics like Steph’s journey to finding her dream job, what she has learned from starting The Level up Initiative, and of course a bit of ACL! We hope you enjoy this episode and we look forward to hearing your feedback. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Play Music, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback and support mean the world to us! Steph Allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephallen.dpt/ The Level Up Initiative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupinitiative/ Website: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ Physio Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physionetwork/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephysionetwork/ *** To start your 7 day free trial click the link below*** https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/#a_aid=tmpts&a_bid=0942bcda Follow us! @themvmtpts Website: https://www.themovementphysio.ca/ Join The Movement Monday Team: http://eepurl.com/gX_1mz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themvmtpts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themvmtpts/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ptcoffeecast/id1336306312?mt=2 Email: themovementpts@gmail.com

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Allen, a Physical Therapist in Boston who has successfully implemented an ACL injury risk reduction program in a high school girls' soccer team. We discuss everything from best methods of implementation, road blocks, and key components of a successful program.   About Stephanie: Steph graduated from the Ithaca College DPT program in 2013, then decided to stick around and complete an orthopedic manual therapy residency at Cayuga Medical Center. At the end of 2014, she embarked on the adventure that is travel PT and worked in NY, CA, NM and CO. Hungry to learn more about strength and conditioning and sports physical therapy, she sought out an amazing opportunity in Boston and is now a senior physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness. Here, she is spearheading community outreach and education in youth sports, specifically in the area of ACL injury risk reduction. She is also the cofounder of The Level Up Initiative, which aims to create a culture shift and positive change in healthcare through mentorship of new graduates and students. Steph is passionate about establishing a higher standard in youth training and movement development so as to shift to a more proactive model vs. reactive. She is determined to see ACL injury rates decline, and to see the profession of physical therapy evolve to where the standard of care is reflective of the best available evidence. Steph loves: cooking, lifting and running, FaceTime with her niece and nephew, reading, black coffee, red wine and dark chocolate   To connect with Dr. Stephanie Allen, follow her on Instagram at @stephallen.dpt

Logan Deroin SPT, CSCS is currently a 3rd year PT student at Touro University Nevada just outside Las Vegas and set to graduate in June 2019 after 2 more clincals (one acute care one outpatient/sports) with plans to take boards in April.Logan has always loved playing sports. He was never the most talented so when he discovered lifting in high school he had found his way to separate himself from his peers. He was big into power lifting and anything to improve performance, not so much physique. He played football and basketball in high school and was lucky enough to get a partial scholarship to play football at Eastern Oregon University, a small NAIA school. He was a student-athlete at Eastern Oregon University for 4 years where he studied Exercise Science and played football. Going into undergrad he knew he wanted to do something medical, he just didn’t know what. While playing football in college he sustained a few injuries (ankles and shoulder). he worked closely with the ATC and saw a PT in town. This made him realize that PT may be best profession to combine his passion for exercise with the ability to help people. He came to PT only to find out this isn’t always the case and there is a serious Ther Ex component missing. To fill this gap, he pursed and sat for the CSCS in April 2018.After graduation its Logan's goal to work with athletes and active people and play a role in their return to doing what they love. He is currently in the process of applying to a sports residency for after graduation. To work towards this goal, he has been trying to take in and apply as much information (outside of school) as he can through reading research articles (aiming for at least 1 to 2 per week) and books (such as Conscious Coaching, Atomic Habits, and The Charism Myth) and reaching out to professionals that he can aspire to be on social media.You can follow Logan on Instagram @loganderoin.spt.cscsSign up for the Level Up Initiative and join the Facebook group Find more at missingvariable.comFollow me onInstagram - @missing.variableTwitter - @mv_mcclanahan Follow the show onInstagram - @missingvariablepodFacebook - @missingvariableTwitter - @mssingvariable Got a show idea or want to be a guest?Missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

Zak Gabor has been able to successfully create an amazing brand within our industry to help inspire the next generation of physiotherapists. As the Founder of the Level Up Initiative and Director of Culture at Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness, he came on to tell us about his thoughts on branding and how he communicates his important message to his audience! Don't miss this one!

On this latest episode of the High Impact Health Podcast, I have guest Dr. Zak Gabor, Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Creator of The Level Up Initiative and most importantly Educator joining me today! We discuss his mission to combine rehabilitation and strength training, bringing along an education young PTs, and SPORTs!. Of course right? Dr. Zak has been a huge influence on the early parts of my career and I cannot WAIT to join the Level Up Initiative! If you would like to join, PLEASE click below to join one of the top programs used to educate young clinicians. https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/high-impact-health-podcast/support

This week's episode is the last episode from Boston, MA, from the #MusingsTour2018 with Dr. Steph Allen of The Level Up Initiative and Boston PT and Wellness. As a physical therapist interested in injury risk reduction with ACL tears and running overuse injuries, gender norms, and the promotion of what women have to offer in the profession of healthcare, Dr. Allen's passion is brightly evident in this episode, enjoy! Check out @stephallen.dpt & @thelevelupinitiative on Instagram or www.thelevelupinitiative.com for more dope content! For questions, comments, concerns, or collaboration, contact us at: info@thealineacollective.com  

The #MusingsTour2018 has two episodes left from Boston, MA, with Dr. Zak Gabor of The Level Up Initiative and Boston PT and Wellness. In this episode you can expect Zak's passion for patient values, medical narratives, and doing the right thing always to come through REAL strong. Because Zak is the shout out king – s/o to Zak for letting me stay at his place the whole time I was in Boston! Check out @simplestrengthphysio & @thelevelupinitiative on Instagram or www.thelevelupinitiative.com for more dope content! For questions, comments, concerns, or collaboration, contact us at: info@thealineacollective.com

Bio: Zak Gabor received his DPT in 2015 from Ithaca College. Throughout college, he served as TA for multiple courses including MSK exam and gross anatomy, as well as getting his CSCS and personal training at the Ithaca College Fitness Center. Since graduating, Zak has landed his dream job at Boston PT and Wellness in Boston, Ma, where he gets to practice for a company that values quality, strength training, and teamwork. In addition to clinical practice, Zak is extremely passionate about educating. He has co created an education workshop based on S&C and pain science concepts which he has taught across the country, as well as serving as an adjunct professor for a 1 credit elective "Strength training concepts in Outpatient Orthopedics" for a Boston DPT program. Finally, Zak has recently founded an online educational platform, The Level Up Initiative, dedicated to mentoring students and new grads with the skills and mindset necessary to be drivers of positive change in the profession. Links: (direct links can be found on the show info page at www.missingvariable.com/24) Zak's personal instagram: @simplestrengthphysio The Level Up Initiative instagram: @thelevelupinitiative Website: www.thelevelupinitiative.com Facebook Group: The Level Up Initiative Community You can find the Marilyn Moffat McMillan lecture that Zak talked about for download at the show notes. It's a good one, GO GET IT! Find me at missingvariable.com Follow me on Instagram - @mv_mcclanahan Twitter - @mv_mcclanahan Follow the show on Instagram - @_missingvariable Facebook - @missingvariable Twitter - @mssingvariable Got a topic we should cover or you want to be on the show? Missingvariablepodcast@gmail.com

On this episode we brew a fresh pot and talk with Zak Gabor (@simplestrengthphysio), a Physical Therapist out of Boston. Zak is a wickedly passionate guy with a mission to have an impact on the healthcare system. He has created a platform called The Level Up Initiative that is a mentorship program with the focus on growth mindset, critical thinking, listening, and communication. We cover more than just the traditional topics of physical therapy, we talk about growth mindset, fear, and of course leveling up. So grab a cup of coffee and join us for episode 14 of the PTCOFFEECAST! You can find this episode on iTunes and Play Music. Subscribe and leave us a review! Zak Gabor Instagram: @simplestrengthphysio The Level Up Initiative: @thelevelupinitiative People you should follow: Frank Benedetto: @frank_benedetto Ellie Somers: @drelliesomers Joe Rinaldi: @joe_flofit Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @themvmtpts