Mind Body Physio

02/10/2022

Mind Body Physio is excited to announce that we have partnered with CaloSpa Rejuvenation Center !!This is our third location and we couldn't be more thrilled to join together to bring our clients the best! We will be offering physical therapy, nutrition/health services, and personal training at this location. We look forward to growing with you all and joining forces with Calospa!

02/07/2022

Couldn’t be more proud of this lady right here! She came to me wanting to increase her energy, optimize her body, and lean out going into her wedding. We lost 15lbs going from 150->135.
I want to touch on the fact that this was a 6 month process. This client is a therapist and in grad school. She is extremely busy and has a lot of stress on her plate with school and other obligations. On top of that she has been planning a wedding. During our time together this client had multiple trips planned, her bachelorette party, her wedding shower, and of course all of the holidays to navigate. Our focus was overall balance. She was able to enjoy all of these events while also having enough structure in place to make progress towards our goals. We talked each check in on what events she had coming up and we modified the plan to give her flexibility to enjoy what was going on and not be hyper-focused on her meals/exercise routine.
As a coach it is so important to be able to help clients through times of travel, birthdays, holidays, etc. The goal is to change the client’s “process” and how they approach food in social settings. This doesn’t mean bring your Tupperware to your family Christmas dinner…it means listening to your hunger signals, having balanced meals, moderating portion sizes, etc.
This client did an incredible job balancing grad school, social events, and her health/fitness goals. She also focused on her mental health which is a HUGE part of this journey. I couldn’t be more excited for this beautiful bride to be and her future!

02/02/2022

Mind Body Physio could not be more excited to welcome Robert Pawley to the team! Robert will be providing health/nutrition coaching and personal training services. Robert has an extensive background in bodybuilding/personal training and specializes in physique transformations. As an introductory special, Robert will be waiving the $150 initial design fee for any client who signs up in the month of February. Read more about Robert below:
Robert is our newest addition to the team. He specializes in physique based nutrition coaching and personal training/body transformation. Robert’s fitness journey and passion for helping others reach their goals began in high school. When he wasn’t hitting the books, he was hitting the field. He competed in various sports including track and field, football, and powerlifting. He realized he loved training, competing, and learning about how to optimize the human body’s potential. Along with this, he began to explore methods to better manage the side effects of his autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s. It was then that he really began to dive deeper into the effects of nutrition and how it plays a role in bodily inflammation and performance. He learned how to optimize his thyroid and metabolic function through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. This process led him to competitive bodybuilding which soon became a great passion that continued to improve his understanding of the body. During preparation for his first competition he switched from a Nursing to a Kinesiology major at Morehead State University. He became a personal trainer and earned a scholarship as a student athletic trainer. With these new opportunities to learn, work with others, and exercise a multitude of hands-on skills, the vision was clear that he loved helping others to have a better quality of life. He now works with clients on optimal recovery techniques, sport specific coaching, general health, and weight loss and physique transformations.
To schedule a free phone consult with Robert email: robert@mindbodyphysio.fit
Welcome to the team Robert!

12/20/2021

I’ve never felt this free…
My whole life has been spent chasing things that I thought would make me happy and never did. I’ve chased excellence in my physical body, my grades, sports, my career, etc. I’ve achieved most things I’ve put my mind to and guess what….I never was satisfied. I was never truly at peace. This led me to thinking…what the hell is it going to take?! I’ve had at one point or another everything I thought I needed to be happy. I was chasing the WRONG things.
The past few months I’ve switched my focus off of these external/physical goals and turned inward. I’ve asked myself the hard questions, I’ve gotten vulnerable with myself, and I’ve let down my walls. I’m getting in touch with my spiritual side and I can honestly say I’ve never felt such a high…such a connection with myself, with others, and with the universe.
Getting in touch with you spiritual self means different things to each person. It is your journey, no one else’s. For me not worrying about what other people will think has really allowed me to dive deep down this path. I’m meditating, I’m doing yoga, I’m surrounding myself with individuals who push me, and most importantly, I’m letting go of the limiting beliefs and BU****IT I’ve told myself for many years.
I highly encourage everyone to get in touch with their spiritual side and truly learn who YOU are and what YOU believe. I know I’m just getting started on this path and I’m just so excited to continue on this forever journey ❤️ ✌🏻 🌏

12/13/2021

Mind Body Physio is excited to announce that we have a new massage therapist position opening.
Mind Body Physio offers highly competitive pay splits, flexible scheduling, and independence within your position as a massage therapist that allows for creativty with the environment and flow of your workspace and client interactions. You will be part of an innovative community and have the ability to communicate with our physical therapists, health coach, and other massage therapists to bounce ideas off of and learn/grow as a therapist! Mind Body Physio is all about integrating different holistic approaches to heath to best serve our clients.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in this position please contact us: optimize@mindbodyphysio.fit

11/19/2021

Where do I even start with this lady right here. She lost 15lbs in 3 months while killing it as a full time grad student in law school AND planning a wedding. Although nutrition played a large role, a lot of what this client and I worked on was stress management, letting go of perfectionism, and recognizing when and how to recharge the batteries. Many of my Type A, perfectionist type clients aren’t willing to go there with me. They want me to pound them into the ground…give me less food, give me more cardio…they are unwilling to accept that much of health and creating a great physique starts in the mind. I couldn’t be more impressed with this client and her ability to be vulnerable and work on all aspects of herself. Because of this her body has completely transformed and her mind is in a healthier place to handle anything life throws at her!

11/08/2021

“There’s no point to hire a coach right now. The holidays are coming and I won’t be able to be PERFECT with my plan. I would just be wasting my time and money. New year, New me!”
Sound familiar?….
As a coach, my goal is never for my clients to be perfect. Goals vary for everyone, but especially during the holidays most of my clients are focused on healthy eating habits, balance, and maintenance. Think about it….if you normally gain 5-10lbs during the holiday season, you are now working the first few months of the new year just to get back where you started. By March when you’ve finally shed off the holiday weight your body and mind are tired of the abusive methods you’ve used to get the weight off (yes crash dieting is abusive to your body). So now you go back to your old ways of eating, never to make any actual progress.
But what if you maintained through the holidays, still able to enjoy your favorite treats (in moderation) and now were able to start the new year at your current weight! What if you then did a proper cut that didn’t burn your body out while crashing your hormones and metabolism in the process? How nice that could be…
Having a coach right now is arguably one of the most important times, yet it’s when people value coaching support the least.
If you’re interested in having a free consult to talk about your goals and how coaching can help you come out of the holidays feeling better than you ever have before email us optimize@mindbodyphysio.fit

Photo: Matthew Utley

10/01/2021

09/28/2021

Mind Body Physio is excited to announce that massage is now offered as one of our services! For the months of October and November all massages will be 20% off as an introductory special.
Email: optimize@mindbodyphysio.fit
Phone: 618-201-0574
Contact us to schedule your massage today!

08/29/2021

Running season is upon us! As the weather cools and the fall foliage emerges, there is no better time to take up running or racing. But what is needed to get started?
1. A Fit- There is no one best running shoe. Feet and gait are unique, and each individual needs to find their “best fit” in a shoe. Find a reputable running specialty store where your foot and structure can be properly matched and fit to the best shoe for you.
2. A Base- Running requires specific elements of mobility, flexibility, strength, and endurance. A PT trained to assess for this can identify problems that may hinder your training and can prescribe exercise to address issues that may impact your running.
3. A Plan – While running does not require much equipment, it does require a solid plan. This doesn’t just mean adding miles; a solid plan offers a variety of runs to ensure all required elements are being developed and to minimize injury potential.
4. Mental Strategy – A successful runner uses mental strategies to keep motivation and enjoyment high. Mental strategies can be developed for every goal- whether to start running, finish a race, or run competitively.
5. Form and Function – While running varies between individuals, certain elements of running form and pattern are essential. Do you feel your form needs improvement but not sure where to start? A PT trained in running mechanics can help identify and correct form flaws that affect performance.
6. Enjoyment! – Having all the proper elements in place will maximize your enjoyment potential. Whether competitive or recreational, running is FUN! Find out how to keep it positive and fulfilling.
Want to know more about how to develop these elements to start, or improve, your running? Mind Body Physio Therapist Whitney Ensor Whitney Ensor, PT, DPT, NASM-CPT is a Certified Running Specialist and avid runner, has completed seventeen marathons, including one first female finish and several age group awards, and has also raced and received awards in several shorter distance races. She is ready to help you meet your running goals. Email whitney@mindbodyphysio.fit to schedule.
Photo: Matthew Utley

08/28/2021

This is my second time working with . We had a very successful cut the first time we worked together, and she has shown the same discipline the second time around as well. I actually knew Shannon back in Undergrad at Bellarmine. I remember how hard of a worker she was. She excelled at school (she is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy), but what I remember even more about her was how kind and positive she was. Literally everyone loved her.
So why am I telling you all of this? My most successful clients have the same qualities. They know how to buckle down and work hard, they enjoy pushing themselves, they have a positive and open mind, they are kind and caring individuals, and they don’t make excuses. Shannon has all of these qualities and always found a way to execute her plan.
She actually just started her own business .by.shan (check it out if you’re in the Nashville area) and is working on growing her company on top of working full time as a Physical Therapist and of course nailing her fitness plan. That gives you an idea of how driven this woman is.
Shannon started at 128.5lbs and we ended ~117lbs. Shannon and I are now entering a reverse phase to build her metabolism and muscle as well as to start working towards more flexibility with her food! Proud of you lady 💪🏻🔥