The Movement Guild Podcast

This podcast is meant to be a conversation for those who love human movement and want to improve their craft. Our intention is to have a fun conversation with experts in the vast field of Human Movement Science, because we found ourselves doing that anyway. We hope you enjoy listening, and perhaps you’ll learn something along the way! It's hosted by Adam Wolf & Jessica Carlin, owners of The Movement Guild.

S3E7 Quinn Kearney 08/02/2021

S3E7 Quinn Kearney Welcome to another episode of The Movement Guild Podcast. During this episode we interview our friend Quinn Kearney. Quinn is a yoga and meditation teacher and co founder and owner of the Chicago and Wilmette-based yoga studio: Yogaview. We recorded this conversation in 2020 during the height of the pandemic so in addition to talking about teaching yoga online. We talk about everything ranging from His path to opening a yoga studio His spiritual influences The evolution of yoga Business ownership Injuries in yoga How he would explain yoga to an alien :) This was a really fun interview. Across the board, Quinn is such a playful person who doesn’t take himself too seriously so we had some good laughs during this episode. So without further a- do...here is Quinn. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/20006381

S3E6: Nick Studholme & Adam 07/07/2021

S3E6: Nick Studholme & Adam Here's another special episode between AW and Nick Studholme. It was a fun & fact filled conversation specifically about tendon rehab because AW jacked up his lateral epicondyle and was seeking advice from Nick. It started as a conversation on the phone before AW realized it would be a great podcast conversation, as well as an opportunity to give AW crap about another stupid injury. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19738943

S3E5: Alyson Evans 06/30/2021

S3E5: Alyson Evans We spoke with Dr. Alyson Evans, Founder & CEO of a new company called Fringe. Fringe has some really pure CBD products, along with a fantastic education platform to educate clinicians about the endocannabinoid system & what it does in everyone's body. We learned a lot in this conversation, and think you will too. JC & AW have known Alyson for awhile and got the opportunity to become her friend when she was the Medical Director for Rocktape. Dr. Alyson Evans, DC has dedicated the last 20 years to mashing up her passions for healthcare and education, alongside pursuing her purpose of building and serving a team. Alyson has helped grow multiple businesses, by prioritizing professional education and product innovation. She was at the forefront of growing the RockTape brand and community for a decade. Up for a new challenge, she found herself asking “What else is possible?” Alyson is the Co-CEO and Founder of Fringe, a company grounded by it’s dedication to improving how we live and how we learn. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19659734

S3E4: Evan Osar 06/21/2021

S3E4: Evan Osar JC & AW had a fantastic conversation with our friend and colleague, Dr. Evan Osar. Evan is the developer of the Integrative Movement Specialist™ certification designed specifically to aid the fitness professional establish themselves as an invaluable part of their client’s health care team. He is the founder of Fitness Education Seminars, an education company with the mission of helping trainers and therapists recognize their role as a part of the solution to the health care crisis. He specializes in bringing advanced training and rehabilitation strategies to the fitness and bodywork professional that works with the pre and post-rehabilitation and the general population client. More information about his work can be found at or on IG @iihfe /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19548926

S3E3: Eric Cobb 06/02/2021

S3E3: Eric Cobb JC & AW had a wide ranging and fun conversation with Dr. Eric Cobb, the founder & CEO of Z Health Education that focused on the brain and applying neuroscience. Dr. Cobb is a fantastic teacher, with JC & AW both having the opportunity to learn with him. If you're interested in learning more about the brain and how to actually apply neuroscience, then please listen to this podcast and checkout Z Healths Education offerings because they do a great job of helping you to do just that. More information about Dr. Cobb & Z-Health Education can be found at and on IG @zhealth_performance /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19329812

S3E2: Tom Michaud 05/19/2021

S3E2: Tom Michaud Since graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in the early 80s, Dr. Tom Michaud has published numerous book chapters and dozens of articles on subjects ranging from biomechanics of the first ray and shoulder, to the pathomechanics of vertebral artery dissection. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19167887

S3E1: Jim Bennitt 05/12/2021

S3E1: Jim Bennitt This week JC & AW speak with Jim Bennitt. Jim is a a former wrestler, massage therapist and clerk at the Chicago Board of Trade, began his studies in Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda in 1997. Originally he took up Yoga as a way to help heal back pain, but soon after, discovered how the practice affects not only the body, but also mind and spirit. He is the co-owner of Tejas Yoga in Chicago & a national & international educator. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/19077833

The Grinding My Gears Episode w Mike Stella 04/21/2021

The Grinding My Gears Episode w Mike Stella In this episode, Adam & his buddy Mike Stella (ATC, owner of the Movement Underground) talk about what 'Grinds Our Gears'. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18807152

S2E7: Michol Dalcourt 04/07/2021

S2E7: Michol Dalcourt Michol is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18643922

S2E6: Helena Esmonde 04/01/2021

S2E6: Helena Esmonde Helena Esmonde is a PT & entrepreneur who invented the Vesbitular First Goggles. Vestibular First, which are infrared video goggles that allow you to see the eyes in the dark. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18573464

S2E5: Charlie Weingroff 03/25/2021

S2E5: Charlie Weingroff JC & AW had a fantastic conversation with Charlie Weingroff. Charlie is a PT, ATC, Strength Coach and Educator. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18472091

E3S4: Jill Miller from Yoga Tune Up 03/17/2021

E3S4: Jill Miller from Yoga Tune Up JC & AW had a really awesome conversation with Jill Miller who is an educator, author, fascia geek & yoga/movement professional. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18364658

S2E3: Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM 03/11/2021

S2E3: Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM In this episode, JC & AW have a fantastic conversation with Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM about the feet & also being entrepreneurial. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18289796

S2E2: Dr. Gary Gray, PT 03/03/2021

S2E2: Dr. Gary Gray, PT This week JC and AW have a great conversation with Dr. Gary Gray. Gary is a PT, founder of The Gray Institute and inventor of Applied Functional Science. Gary's work has been influential in the movement professionals that Adam & Jessica are. Garys teachings are at the core of The Movement Guild approach to movement and working with the individual. It was a great conversation. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18182033

Updates & Transition to The Movement Guild Podcast! 02/24/2021

Updates & Transition to The Movement Guild Podcast! Consider this a wrap up of one & roll out of The Movement Guild Podcast. TMG podcast has a bunch of great conversations lined up with movement leaders. In this conversation, we catch up with Nick and find out what we've been up to. Nick also tells us a lot of what he's been studying, including the use of Moxy & breathing tools with his patients. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/18084071

Episode 27: Lenny Parracino, CMT, FAFS 08/17/2018

Episode 27: Lenny Parracino, CMT, FAFS Join Nick and Adam for a great conversation with movement therapist Lenny Parracino. We discussed the importance of application, what is actually happening with manual therapy and Lenny's viewpoint on the integration of movement and bodywork. It was an information filled hour so listen and enjoy! /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6935242

Episode 26: Brett Jarosz, DC 07/13/2018

Episode 26: Brett Jarosz, DC Join Nick and Adam for a great conversation with Australian Chiropractor Brett Jarosz where we discuss his approach to treatment from a functional neurology perspective. We get in depth about why understanding the central mechanisms of the brain is important to a movement based approach to treatment, and how Brett integrates this practical approach to treatment. Brett is a practicing chiropractor who has been consulting in private practice since December 2008. He has a strong practice interest in athletic and sporting injuries; corrective exercise therapy; running biomechanics/technique efficiency and optimizing athletic performance. Besides sports chiropractic, Brett also has practice interests in neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation, as well as pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. He is the founder of Erepsonline, which is the "only custom exercise prescription software with in built in rehabilitation programs and integrated outcome measures". For more information and a free 2 month trial membership, check out: Enter the following codes: for Australians: 2MOVEGUYSAUS for all other international listeners: 2MOVEGUYSINTERNATIONAL and for more information about Brett, check out: Make sure you have your note taking equipment for this one because it's chock full of great information. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6804522

Episode 25: Nick & Adam vol. 3 05/29/2018

Episode 25: Nick & Adam vol. 3 It's been awhile, but Nick and Adam are the guests on this episode. N & A had a good conversation about a lot of different clinical type stuff, including pain, the vestibular system, biomechanics (does it matter?) and what they're focusing on clinically and professionally. /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6647005

Episode 24: Tony Mikla, PT 05/16/2018

Episode 24: Tony Mikla, PT In this episode, the guys had a great conversation with physical therapist Tony Mikla. Tony is one of the smartest, humblest and also quietest people you'll come across, and has worked in numerous environments including Exos (formerly Athletes Performance). The conversation touched upon philosophy, blood flow restriction, motor control, strength & conditioning and much more. Learn more about Tony at and all social media at kimeperformance /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6599496

Episode 23: Derek Hanson 04/24/2018

Episode 23: Derek Hanson Join us for a great disccusion with International sports performance consultant Derek Hansen. Derek worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Simon Fraser University for 14 years, the first non-US member of the NCAA. He also serves as a performance consultant to numerous professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, as well as major NCAA Division 1 programs throughout North America, specializing in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-competition protocols and neuromuscular electrical stimulation programming. check out more about Derek at: https://sprintcoach.com /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6515825

Episode 22: David George, DC 01/26/2018

Episode 22: David George, DC Nick and Adam are excited about this episode, because David George is a friend and mentor to both. Dr. David George, D.C., co founder of and , talks all things neurology including motor systems, vestibular system, neurogenic inflammation and default mode network to name a few. This episode is so packed with gems you'll want to listen multiple times. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6190755

Episode 21: Diane Jacobs, PT 01/11/2018

Episode 21: Diane Jacobs, PT In this episode, Physiotherapist Diane Jacobs joins us to talk about her book, Dermoneuromodulating, and the concepts encompassing Dermoneuromodulation (DNM), which is a structured, interactive approach to manual therapy that considers the nervous system of the patient from skin cell to sense of self, where techniques are slow, light, kind, intelligent, responsive and effective. For more information about DNM, along with workshops and a fantastic resource list, please visit . (Editors Note: There were some technical difficulties with this episode, originally recorded in late November 2017. There are a few small editing issues midway through, but they are minor. Sorry) /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6137701

Episode 20: Tom Michaud 12/20/2017

Episode 20: Tom Michaud Interested in orthotics, biomechanics, and foot function? Check out our latest podcast with Dr. Tom Michaud D.C., author of Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders, asused in physical therapy, chiropractic, pedorthic, and podiatry schools around the world. Tom is a wealth of clinically relevant and easily applicable information. This is going to be worth your time! /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/6066518

Episode 19: Sue Falsone 11/14/2017

Episode 19: Sue Falsone This conversation with Sue Falsone is one we were really looking forward to, and it didn't disappoint. Sue is the first female professional ATC in professional sports, as the ATC for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and most recently is the owner of Structure & Function . The conversation focused on movement, fascia, the application and relevancy of dry needling, yoga, load capacity and more, so check it out! /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5942453

Episode 18: Michael Rintala 10/31/2017

Episode 18: Michael Rintala /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5893126

Episode 17: Nicky Kirk 10/03/2017

Episode 17: Nicky Kirk This week the guys talked to who we consider the "third movement guy", Dr. Nicky Kirk. Dr. Kirk is a Chiropractor and one of the most knowledgeable practitioners we know of in the field of recovery. In this episode, the guys talk to Nicky about recovery and what that means, in addition to why all movement practitioners should be knowledgeable about it. This wide ranging conversation touches on the specifics to consider when working to progress a rehab program, his thoughts on ice vs. heat, as well as concepts on load management. You're not going to want to miss this conversation with one of Adam and Nick's closest friends in the movement biz. For more information on Nicky, be sure to check his website at: and on Facebook . /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5801666

Episode 16: Michael Shacklock 09/13/2017

Episode 16: Michael Shacklock This week the guys speak with Michael Shacklock, physiotherapist, educator and author of the book . In this great discussion, Michael fills us in on his path into neurodynamics and how he ended up doing what he is. We also learn his views on research in general, where his interests in research currently lie, and his thoughts on what we as a movement community could be doing better. The conversation was wide ranging, touching upon his views of manual therapy, pain science and we hear about how his thoughts and ideas of progressed, among other topics. This is one of the more chock-full-of-information episodes we've covered, so make sure you're ready to take some notes because you're sure to learn a thing or two. For more information, be sure to check out his website at: http://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5735648

Episode 3 -Nicholas Studholme and Adam Wolf 09/01/2017

Episode 3 -Nicholas Studholme and Adam Wolf /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5696999

Episode 15: Adam & Nick vol 2 08/31/2017

Episode 15: Adam & Nick vol 2 /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5693836

Episode 14: Michol Dalcourt 08/22/2017

Episode 14: Michol Dalcourt This week, the guys talk with Michol Dalcourt, founder of the Institute of Motion and inventor of the Vipr, as well as the concept of loaded movement training. Michol is truly one of the nicest people in the movement business, and we discussed periodization, movement progressions and learn about how and why developed the IOM andthe Vipr. It was a great conversation, and we're honored to have him on the podcast. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/2movementguys/id/5665441

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