What if muscle recovery and pain relief could happen in just minutes instead of hours?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Jeff Maier, engineer and co-developer of Rapid Release Technology, to explore how high-speed vibration therapy is changing the way clinicians approach muscle recovery, fascia release, and mobility.

Jeff explains the science behind high-speed vibration therapy and how it differs from traditional percussion massage devices. While percussion tools primarily target the belly of the muscle, Rapid Release technology focuses on fascia and connective tissue, where many pain signals and mobility restrictions originate.

Throughout the conversation, Jeff shares how this technology is being used by chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and clinicians to help patients improve flexibility, reduce pain, and recover faster from injuries.

They also discuss why fascia health plays a critical role in overall mobility, how vibration therapy can stimulate circulation and fluid movement in the body, and why many practitioners are beginning to adopt new technologies that go beyond traditional muscle treatments.

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic tightness, muscle pain, or slow recovery after workouts, this episode offers an inside look at an emerging approach that’s gaining attention across the wellness and performance industries.

What if the key to better health, performance, and longevity starts with how you manage stress and sleep?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Sean Quintero sits down with Dr. Kien Vuu, physician, performance expert, and author of Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance. Dr. Vuu shares how stress, sleep, emotional health, and purpose all play critical roles in shaping our biology and overall wellbeing.

Drawing from both clinical experience and personal transformation, Dr. Vuu explains how chronic stress impacts inflammation, immunity, and long-term health. He also discusses practical ways people can regulate their nervous system, improve sleep quality, and shift out of survival mode to live with greater intention and energy.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Vuu introduces the concept of the “Thrive State,” a framework for helping individuals reconnect with purpose, manage stress more effectively, and unlock greater performance in both their personal and professional lives.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or struggled to maintain healthy habits in a fast-paced world, this episode offers practical insights into how small shifts in mindset and daily routines can create lasting improvements in health and longevity.

Behind The Practice is a podcast that explores the thinking, philosophy, and real stories behind today’s health and wellness professionals.

Hosted by Katie Brinkley and Shawn Quintero, each episode features conversations with chiropractors, therapists, clinicians, and coaches about the experiences that shaped their approach to care, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and what they wish more people understood about their work.

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Can pain actually guide us toward healing?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Lindsay O’Neill O’Keefe, wellness advocate, founder of the Biohacking Index, and creator of the Wellness Index platform. After being hit by a car while pregnant and later diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, Lindsay found herself navigating a long and difficult journey through chronic illness and recovery.

Through her own healing process, Lindsay explored everything from culinary medicine and nutrition to emerging wellness technologies. Her experiences ultimately led her to build a platform designed to help consumers better understand which health and wellness products are safe, effective, and supported by experts.

Lindsay shares how her personal journey reshaped her career, why she believes pain can be one of our greatest teachers, and how misinformation in the wellness space can make it difficult for consumers to know what solutions they can truly trust.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the growing number of wellness products, supplements, and biohacking technologies on the market, this conversation offers an insightful look at how to navigate the health space more confidently and intentionally.

What if aging isn’t inevitable… and science could actually reverse it?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Dr. Bill Andrews, a renowned scientist and researcher who has dedicated his entire career to understanding the biology of aging. Driven by a lifelong mission to solve what he calls the “problem of aging,” Dr. Andrews has spent decades studying telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, two key components believed to play a major role in how and why humans age.

Dr. Andrews shares the story behind his groundbreaking research, including the discovery of human telomerase and how telomere shortening affects cellular aging. He also explains why many current anti-aging claims focus on biomarkers rather than truly reversing the aging process.

The conversation dives into the future of longevity science, the challenges researchers face when trying to fund groundbreaking work, and why Dr. Andrews believes the healthcare system must rethink how it approaches aging.

If you’re curious about the science behind aging, longevity research, and what the future of healthcare could look like as scientists push the boundaries of human lifespan, this episode offers a fascinating look at the quest to better understand—and potentially change—the aging process.

What happens when clinical medicine and laboratory science finally work together?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Dr. Doug Spiel and Dr. Nick Betley, two innovators working at the intersection of regenerative medicine, neuroscience, and nutraceutical research.

Together, they are building new approaches to health that connect bench science with real-world clinical outcomes.

Dr. Doug shares his background in regenerative medicine and stem cell research, while Dr. Nick explains how laboratory discoveries about the brain, metabolism, and exercise are shaping the future of health and longevity.

They discuss the growing interest in peptides, stem cells, and biohacking, while also addressing the risks of jumping into new treatments without understanding the long-term science behind them. Their collaboration aims to bridge the gap between research and patient care through a new framework focused on three pillars: replenish, repair, and rejuvenate.

If you’re interested in the future of regenerative medicine, longevity science, and how research is transforming the way we approach aging and health, this conversation offers an inside look at what may come next in medicine.

Are your symptoms really “just part of aging”… or could your hormones be out of balance?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Dr. Deb Matthew, a former pediatrician who transitioned into functional medicine after experiencing her own unexplained health struggles. Despite her medical training, Dr. Deb found herself dealing with fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, and mood changes that traditional medicine couldn’t explain.

After discovering the role hormone imbalance played in her symptoms, she shifted her entire approach to medicine and has spent nearly two decades helping men and women restore hormonal balance and feel like themselves again.

Dr. Deb explains how hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, mood, energy, and overall health. She also shares how functional medicine focuses on addressing the root cause of symptoms rather than simply managing them with prescriptions.

If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “just your age” or wondered whether hormone imbalance could be affecting how you feel, this conversation offers a powerful look at how women can reclaim their health and vitality.

What happens when doctors tell you there are no more options?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with natural medicine publisher Razi Ann Berry and stem cell specialist Mike Berkowitz to share an incredible story of resilience, healing, and hope.

After developing severe neurological symptoms that left her unable to walk, care for herself, or live her normal life, Razi Ann searched for answers across both conventional and alternative medicine. When traditional treatments failed to improve her condition, she was introduced to Mike Berkowitz, who specializes in complex neurocognitive and regenerative medicine cases.

Razzie shares the emotional and physical journey of losing her mobility, navigating years of uncertainty, and ultimately finding a treatment path that helped her regain strength, independence, and her life as a mother.

Mike also explains how stem cell therapies are being used to support complex medical cases, why mindset and belief play an important role in healing, and what patients should consider when exploring emerging regenerative treatments.

If you or someone you love has ever faced a difficult diagnosis or felt like you were out of options, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that new possibilities may still exist.