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The Active Oakland Podcast

The Active Oakland Podcast

By Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance

The Active Oakland Podcast highlights people in the health & wellness community in the Oakland area and shares their message about how people can continue to live high performance, pain-free lives
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Episode #5: The Path to Overcoming Back Pain with Dr. Colin, PT, DPT

The Active Oakland PodcastOct 19, 2020

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Episode #9 Top 5 Benefits Of Incorporating Pilates Into Your Weekly Exercise Routine With Nikita Jew

Episode #9 Top 5 Benefits Of Incorporating Pilates Into Your Weekly Exercise Routine With Nikita Jew

Today we're joined by Nikita Jew! As a professional ballet dancer, Nikita was introduced to Pilates as a cross training method to build core strength and improve her balance. When she experienced a stress fracture injury to her leg, Pilates was used to rehabilitate her injury without putting strain on her joints while maintaining full body strength. Pilates was also used to rehabilitate post pregnancy, allowing her to regain core strength and correct postural deviance. She received her Mat Certification through Mindbody Connections and her full comprehensive apparatus certification through BASI (Body Arts and Science International). Nikita teaching style focuses on alignment, correct posture, placement, while integrating creative and challenging exercises for her clients. She loves working with Athletes, people with  injuries, office workers and Pre/Postnatal mothers.


In this episode, Nikita Jew tackles all things Pilates: 

1. Who is Nikita and who does she specialize in working with?

2. Top 5 benefits of incorporating pilates into your weekly exercise routine.

3. How Nikita feels pilates and physical therapy fit together.

4. Top 3 signs you're working with a great pilates instructor.

5. Stories of working with higher level athletes and how it differs (or doesn't differ) comparatively to the general population.

For inquiries please reach Nikita at: nikitapilates1@gmail.com

Website: https://www.nikitapilates.com

Scheduling: https://schdeulingpagenikitapilates.as.me/schedule.php

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DancrNiki02

Instagram: @nikitapilates

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nikita-Jew-Pilates-1422308204691027

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-jew-870a6913

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/NikitaPilates



Jun 16, 202118:50
Episode #8: Breaking Myths Surrounding CrossFit with Dr. Esaam Kamareddine PT, DPT, CSCS
Feb 22, 202119:43
Episode #7: Debunking the Most Common Running Myths with Dr. Nima Enayati, PT, DPT
Jan 18, 202128:09
Episode #6 : Reaching Peak Performance in Life & Fitness with Brad Stulberg

Episode #6 : Reaching Peak Performance in Life & Fitness with Brad Stulberg

In this episode we are joined by Brad Stulberg where he provides a wealth of knowledge on all things health & fitness. Specifically, Brad provides strategies for avoiding and overcoming burnout, the best sleep strategies backed by science, and a road map of how anyone can achieve Peak Performance in life & fitness. 


Brad Stulberg is the author of The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life, and Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, And Thrive with the New Science of Success. These books explore the art, science, and practice of cultivating and sustaining motivation, drive, and peak performance. Brad also regularly writes essays and articles for leading outlets such as The New York Times, Wired, New York Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and more. 


Overall, his work explores the principles of health, wellbeing, and mastery that transcend capabilities and domains. He's learned that whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory, launch a business, craft a creative masterpiece, or simply raise a family, many of the practices underlying sustainable success and wellbeing are the same; supported by scientific evidence; and available to everyone. 


To learn more or inquire about speaking engagements, workshops or 1-on-1 coaching with Brad visit his website at: https://www.bradstulberg.com/

Nov 23, 202030:06
Episode #5: The Path to Overcoming Back Pain with Dr. Colin, PT, DPT
Oct 19, 202027:26
Episode #3: Kettlebells, Martial Arts, and Training for the Long Game with Jeff Bott
Aug 17, 202050:51
Episode #2: Building a Community of Like Minded Practitioners with Alison Roessler Campbell
Jul 20, 202033:12
Episode #1: Welcome to the Active Oakland Podcast

Episode #1: Welcome to the Active Oakland Podcast

We would first like to thank you first for listening and investing time in your busy schedule with us. We are Dr. Ben Bagge and Dr. Mike Alzheimer of Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy and Performance located in Oakland,CA. At Pro+ Kinetix we help active adults and athletes in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area get back to workouts and sports they enjoy, without surgery, stopping activities they love, or relying on pain medicine. Our goal with this podcast is to share with you the insights of local experts around all things health and fitness. If you consider your health an investment then this is the right podcast for you. We hope you enjoy the podcast and it provides you with the tools and insights to stay active for life!

Jun 22, 202025:56