The Erie Wellness Podcast
The Erie Wellness Podcast
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Welcome to the Erie Wellness Podcast! Hosted by Lauren Brunetti, we’re bringing you real conversations with local doctors, wellness pros, and health enthusiasts—all sharing tips and advice to help you live your healthiest life. Whether you're looking for expert insights, simple wellness hacks, or just want to feel more connected to the Erie community, this podcast has you covered. Hit that subscribe button and stay in the loop on all things wellness in Erie, CO!
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to health and wellness, including nutrition, physical therapy, and holistic living, with episodes featuring local professionals like physical therapist Dr. Bo Babenko who discusses concepts such as exercise snacks, ground sitting, and the benefits of full-range movements, while also keeping listeners updated on current wellness trends.
The Erie Wellness Podcast is a top local wellness podcast hosted by entrepreneur and content creator Lauren Brunetti. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with local wellness professionals exploring whole-person well-being—physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and environmental.
This podcast is a space to slow down, get curious, and feel supported in your wellness journey. Through grounded, relatable conversations, Lauren highlights local resources and real-life perspectives that help listeners build confidence, clarity, and connection—right here in Erie, Colorado.
Sometimes the pain you’re feeling… isn’t just about the injury.
In this episode of the Erie Wellness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Michael Van Portfliet, PT, DPT, OCS—founder of MoveLab Physical Therapy & Sports Performance right here in Erie, Colorado.
With over 10 years of experience and a background as a Division 1 athlete, Dr. Michael takes a different approach to physical therapy—one that goes beyond quick fixes and focuses on helping you move better, build strength, and actually solve the root cause of pain.
His goal? To help you recover fully… and not have to come back for the same issue again.
This conversation is packed with insight whether you’re dealing with an injury, navigating post-op recovery, or just want to stay strong and active long-term.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why pain is often multifactorial—not just physical, but mental and emotional too
- The importance of identifying the root cause vs. just treating symptoms
- Why progressive strength training is one of the most powerful tools for longevity and injury prevention
- How to know if you should push through pain—or pull back during workouts
- The “3–4 out of 10” pain rule and how to safely return to activity
- Why more time per session can lead to better outcomes in physical therapy
- What makes MoveLab different, including a full gym-based rehab approach
- The role of communication and support during post-op recovery
- How physical therapists act as “movement specialists” to help you get back to the movements you love
If you’ve been dealing with nagging pain, feeling unsure what to do next, or want to stay strong and active for years to come…
This episode is your reminder: You don’t have to just live with pain. With the right approach… you can move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.Connect with MoveLab:
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