
TOUGH TO TREAT
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Latest Episodes
#115 The Psoas Triangle
Differentials of common segment's neurology - Join us as we discuss the shared neurology of the T12/L1 region and how this...
#114 Designing Exercise Progressions For The Tough To Treat
How do you design a sound, clinically reasoned exercise progression? Taking into account multiple drivers? If someone has...
#113 Persistent Pubic Symphysis Pain/Right Anterior Hip Pain
10-20% of women with pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy will persist into the post-partum era. Join us as we share a...
#112 Does the Elbow Always Drive Elbow Pain?
A fall on an outstretched elbow (FOOSH) with resulting elbow pain. Not your typical overuse or mechanical injury common to...
#111 A Case of Lateral Hip Pain
Consideration of lateral hip pain requires a thoughtful clinical reasoning process to discover the physiology/movement...
#110 5 Symptomatic Regions Of The Body With One Main Driver- Part 2
After listening to Part 1 of this case (episode 109), how would you design an exercise progression? Remember you need to...
Meet The Hosts

Meet Erica
I solved unique financial puzzles on Wall Street for a decade. Now I utilize those same strengths to help rid my patients of pain so that they can live their lives on their own terms.
The greatest victories in my physical therapy career are realized when I apply my natural problem-solving skills, honed even further on Wall Street, to help alleviate my patients’ pain; … pain that in many cases no one else has been able to resolve.
I work with my patients to uncover the true source of their pain, and together we work towards them becoming pain-free.
I’m so fortunate to have found my true calling and to be able to help people in the most important area of their lives – their health!

Meet Susan
I am an award-winning physical therapist in professional achievement and co-owner of Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness in Sewickley, PA. I hold board certifications in orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy, am fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach. I am also an international instructor of post-professional education in women’s health (including pelvic health issues in women), orthopedic manual therapy, and business psychology.
I am currently on faculty at Andrews University in the Doctor of Science in PT program, a Master Coach for the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, and a clinical faculty instructor for ASPIRE and the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT).
I am also an active professional/clinical mentor. In addition to my work on the podcast, I am the co-founder and board member for the foundation: Global Women’s Health Initiative and the co-host of the “The Genius Project,” reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. You can find me walking / hiking, country line and ballroom dancing. I am an avid supporter of music, the arts, and international objectives for women’s health.