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Latest Episodes
When The Driver Is Not The Pelvis
In this episode, we discuss the case of a very active woman grappling with SI (sacroiliac) joint pain. These symptoms...
Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention of GI Dysfunction
In this short episode, Susan presents a good algorithm for the examination and interventions in clients with GI...
Overactive Bladder and Hip Dysfunction
This episode presents a client with a seemingly straightforward diagnosis in pelvic health of overactive bladder (OAB). The...
Exploring Open Chain vs Closed Chain Exercise in Upper Extremity Dysfunction
In the episode, Erica explores the strategic use of open and closed-chain exercises for upper extremity dysfunction. She...
The Push Up: 2 Individuals, 2 Different Drivers and 2 Distinct Treatments
In our latest episode, we explore the fascinating stories of two individuals navigating the challenges of mastering the...
Outcome Measures and Pain in GI Dysfunction
This episode is a short compilation of an algorithm in looking at basic outcome measures and pain in GI Dysfunction. Susan...
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
Susan is a certified and award-winning physical therapist in professional achievement, health and wellness coach, and owner of LTI Physio (Learn, Think, Innovate) in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. She is an international instructor of post-professional education in women’s health (including pelvic health issues in women), orthopedic manual therapy, and positive intelligence coaching for Healthcare providers and business psychology. She is faculty at Andrews University, a Master Coach for the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, and faculty for North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and ASPIRE OMT
In addition to co-hosting Tough to Treat, Susan also co-hosts “The Genius Project,” reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. She is the co-founder and board member for the foundation: Global Women’s Health Initiative and a reviewer and advisory board member for the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy. She also has recently launched her Pelvic Health Education Subscription aimed at helping clinicians become more proficient and confident in treating pelvic health conditions.
When she isn’t advocating for women’s health and mentoring other clinicians, Susan enjoys walking/hiking, country line dance, and ballroom dancing, a supporter of music, the arts, and international objectives for women’s health.