306 - Christi Thompson - StretchLab
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Release Date: 11/10/2025
311 Dr. Fawad Mian - Regenerative Medicine for Pain
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our guest, Dr. Fawad Mian shares his own story that changed not only changed his health but changed the way he practices medicine. I'm Dr. Fawad Mian, and I specialize in regenerative medicine and non-surgical pain relief for active adults who refuse to accept pain, pills, or surgery as their only option. With a foundation in neurology and integrative health, I use advanced treatments like ultrasound-guided PRP, stem cell therapy, and movement re-education to target the root cause of chronic pain—so you can get back to living without limits. But this isn’t just professional for...
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310 Dr. Nate McKee - Tandem Stenosis
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Nate McKee shares a success story about a patient with tandem stenosis. Dr. Nate McKee grew up in Fort Wayne, IN. He was first introduced to the great state of Michigan, when he attended Albion College. At Albion College, Dr. Nate received his Bachelor’s in Exercise Sciences. He then went onto National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic. While at National, he was actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association, and was President. During that involvement he lobbied in Washington, D.C. for...
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309 Dr. Timothy Gagan - Bertolotti Syndrome
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Spine specialist, Dr. Timothy Gagan shares a story of a young woman with back pain who has Bertolotti Syndrome. Dr. Tim’s interest in chiropractic began with high-school sports. He was a wrestler and football player which caused him spinal injury. He was impressed with his hometown chiropractor and decided that treating musculoskeletal complaints through chiropractic care was what he wanted to do in life. He attained a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor from St John Fisher University and a doctorate in chiropractic from the northeast college of chiropractic (formerly...
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308 Dr. Steven Falowski - SynerFuse
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Steven Falowski shares an exciting new development in spine surgery that combines the two therapy modalities of spinal fusion and neuromodulation into a single solution implanted simultaneously at the point of a spinal fusion procedure. Steven M. Falowski MD Board Certified Functional Neurosurgeon Director Functional Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster PA President -Executive Pain Committee, Congress Neurological Surgeons/American Association Neurological Surgeons President- Pennsylvania Pain Society President- Elect- American Society Pain and Neuroscience Strategic...
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307 Dr. Kurt Olding - Primary Spine Care Model
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kurt Olding discusses a new process to get back pain patients to the right provider via a "primary spine care specialist". Dr. Kurt Olding has been in practice for over 35 years, opening Minster Chiropractic Center in 1986 after graduating from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL in 1984. Through the years Dr. Kurt has enjoyed treating all age groups, from infants to athletes and parents to grandparents. He took special interest in sports medicine during his early years in practice, completing 300 hours of continuing education through the Certified Chiropractic Sports...
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306 - Christi Thompson - StretchLab
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Christi Thompson from StretchLab shares a story of a nurse who gets back pain relief from one-on-one assisted stretching. Christi Thompson Master Instructor | Area Education Manager | Member, Master Trainer Advisory Council 2025 Christi Thompson is a dedicated Master Instructor at StretchLab and a member of the 2025 Master Trainer Advisory Council. Since joining the StretchLab team in 2019 as a Flexologist in Dilworth (Charlotte, NC), Christi has demonstrated a clear trajectory of growth—progressing to Lead Flexologist in Fort Mill, SC, and achieving the title of Master Instructor in...
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305 - Dr. Hrefna Sylvia - Recurring Back Pain After Surgery
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our spine specialist from Iceland, Dr. Hrefna Sylvia shares a story of a gentleman experiencing back and leg pain after surgery. About Dr. Hrefna Syliva Dr Hrefna Sylvia is born and raised in a small town in the Westfjords in Iceland. In 2009 while training for an Ironman she experienced severe low back pain, that is when she first got introduced to chiropractic. Her interest for chiropractic increased with time and in 2014 she moved to Georgia to study chiropractic. Dr Hrefna Sylvia graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractor from Life University in Atlanta, GA in June 2018 and...
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304 Hunter Ziesing - Longevity AI
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Our guest, Hunter Ziesing shares his work with AI in assisting individuals in their quest for health and longevity. Hunter spent the bulk of his career in investment banking focusing on the Healthcare, Consumer, and Technology areas. He was the founder of Charity of Choice, a non-profit focused on cancer research and health prevention. Early Overall Outcomes Biomarker Improvements A majority of patients showed significant movement in at least one critical biomarker (ApoB, VAT, bone density, VO2Max, HbA1c). ~80% improved at least one key biomarker. Common improvements...
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303 Dr. Kim Lombardy - Treating Post Surgical Patients
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Kim Lombardy shares a story about a gentleman who presents with neck pain after having a surgical fusion. Dr. Kim Lombardy is a native of Sandusky, Ohio. After suffering from chronic pain and illness, stemming from a childhood accident, and being under medical care for 20 years, he was referred to a local Sandusky chiropractor, Dr. Vince Darr. After a series of spinal adjustments, Dr. Lombardy’s pain began to recede, and his health was restored. He was so impressed that he changed his major from Pre-Veterinary Medicine to Pre-Chiropractic. After completing his undergraduate studies at...
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302 Dr. Colin Son - How AI is Reshaping Spine Care
The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Neurosurgeon, Dr. Colin Son shares real-world insight into how new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are already changing how we diagnose and treat spine conditions. About Dr. Son: Colin Son, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive care of the brain and spine. As a neuroendovascular surgeon, he treats conditions from inside the blood vessels without an incision and is one of the few endoscopic spine surgeons in the area using a camera and small incisions to access deep and delicate areas around the spine. Dr. Son...
info_outlineChristi Thompson from StretchLab shares a story of a nurse who gets back pain relief from one-on-one assisted stretching.
Master Instructor | Area Education Manager | Member, Master Trainer Advisory Council 2025
Christi Thompson is a dedicated Master Instructor at StretchLab and a member of the 2025 Master Trainer Advisory Council. Since joining the StretchLab team in 2019 as a Flexologist in Dilworth (Charlotte, NC), Christi has demonstrated a clear trajectory of growth—progressing to Lead Flexologist in Fort Mill, SC, and achieving the title of Master Instructor in 2022. She currently serves as the Area Education Manager for her local franchise, where she oversees the onboarding and continued education of Flexologists, equipping them with the skills and support necessary to thrive in their roles.
Christi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware and a Master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her academic research focused on functional fatigue and its impact on body mechanics and injury risk. Clinically, she has worked with top-tier Division I athletics programs at UNC-Chapel Hill, including baseball and field hockey. After graduate school, she continued her career at Raleigh Orthopedic’s Athletic Performance Center, where she worked with professional and youth athletes, including those affiliated with the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team.
Before joining StretchLab, Christi also spent time as a high school teacher in biology and earth and environmental science. She earned her teaching certificate from North Carolina State University, where she studied teaching theory and psychology—skills she applies daily in her current leadership and education roles.
Outside of her professional life, Christi is passionate about horseback riding and ultramarathon running. Having grown up in an equestrian household, she has been riding since childhood and currently leases and cares for a quarter horse named Luna. Christi is also a committed endurance athlete, with several ultramarathon finishes—including 50K and 50-mile distances—and plans to pursue 100K and 100-mile races. She values the mental resilience, strategic training, and love of the outdoors that the sport fosters.
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