• Turn Your Protocol Into a Program: Joy Houston on Scaling Your Practice Beyond 1-on-1 Care
    Jul 12 2026

    Joy Houston has spent 16+ years building and scaling online businesses in the health, wellness, and personal development space. Before launching Heal At Scale with her husband Travis Houston, the two ran a marketing agency building brands for high-profile clients in the health industry. Today, Heal At Scale helps health professionals package their expertise into online programs through its "Protocol To Program" methodology, having reportedly worked with more than 1,700 practitioners across a range of niches.

    In this conversation, Joy and Adam dig into:

    • Why trading time for dollars keeps even successful practitioners stuck
    • How to translate a clinical protocol into a program clients will pay for
    • "Service-first" selling: enrolling clients without feeling salesy
    • The systems and mindset shifts needed to scale beyond one-on-one care
    • Building multiple income streams while staying true to patient outcomes

    About the guest: Joy Houston is a business advisor and mentor and co-founder of Heal At Scale, a platform dedicated to helping health professionals transform their expertise into scalable online programs.

    Website: healatscale.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joyhouston | Instagram: @realjoyhouston

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    32 mins
  • Breaking the High-Volume Model: Dr. Carlos Reyes on Building a Performance-First Physical Therapy Practice
    Jul 3 2026

    Dr. Carlos Reyes, PT, DPT, SCS, is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and the founder of Reyes Performance Institute in Austin, Texas. A former collegiate runner at the University of Texas, he built RPI to give every athlete — from weekend warriors to pros — the kind of one-on-one, performance-focused care usually reserved for elite competitors.

    In this episode of the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast, host Adam Sewell, MD sits down with Carlos to talk about walking away from the traditional high-volume clinic model and building a practice that blends relationship-driven care with pro-level technology — from force-plate testing (ForceDecks) and Blood Flow Restriction therapy to RacquetFit and BlazePod.

    Topics we explore include:

    • Why he left the high-volume, insurance-driven PT model to start his own practice
    • Building trust in an industry where referral loyalties are already tied to bigger systems
    • Learning to be an entrepreneur, marketer, and business owner — not just a clinician
    • Using force plates and objective data to deliver measurable, pro-level results
    • Treating ACL recovery, runners, and the fast-growing world of pickleball performance
    • Why mental resilience matters as much as physical recovery

    About the guest: Dr. Carlos Reyes, PT, DPT, SCS, MS, CSCS, TPI is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy — a designation held by only about 3% of PTs nationwide — and the founder of Reyes Performance Institute in Austin, TX. Learn more at https://reyesperformanceinstitute.com/ or on Instagram @reyes_performance_institute.

    The Medical Entrepreneur Podcast is hosted by Adam Sewell, MD. Healthcare professionals are overworked and underpaid — this show is here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way. Learn more at https://medicalentrepreneur.org/.

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    34 mins
  • From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Gayle King's Journey from GYN Surgeon to Longevity Medicine Pioneer
    Sep 24 2025

    The Breaking Point: When Stress Nearly Killed a Doctor Dr. King's wake-up call came when blood work revealed she was pre-diabetic with microvascular heart disease and stage 3 kidney dysfunction - all from the chronic stress of insurance-based practice.

    00:00 The Final Straw: 18 Years to Rock Bottom

    01:00 From GYN Surgeon to Longevity Medicine Pioneer

    02:14 The Importance of Having a Backup Plan: A4M Fellowship

    02:42 Personal Catalyst: Mother's Cancer Journey and Medical System Failures

    04:32 Why Generic Concierge Franchises Fall Short

    06:45 Breaking Free from Insurance Constraints

    08:43 Quality of Care: From 15-Minute Visits to 2-Hour Consultations

    10:38 The Insurance Punishment System in Action

    12:29 Market Analysis: 73% of Patients Could Afford Concierge Care

    14:00 Detective Medicine: The Acid Blocker Case Study

    15:30 Advanced Testing Reveals Universal Toxicity

    16:13 The Plasticizer Mystery: Salon Paw Patches

    19:25 Evolution of Regenerative Medicine: From Bone Marrow to PDGF

    22:28 Legal vs. Underground Stem Cell Treatments

    24:26 The Future: Joint Regeneration vs. Replacement

    28:14 Root Cause Medicine vs. Pharmaceutical Band-Aids

    31:16 Personal Health Transformation: 75 Pounds and Optimal Markers

    36:04 The Longevity Vision: Banking on Escape Velocity

    42:40 Advanced Longevity Protocols: Rapamycin and Personalized Medicine

    45:12 The Aristotle Test: AI-Powered Metabolic Optimization

    49:00 Life's Too Short: Why Waiting Is the Biggest Risk

    51:48 The Glyphosate Reality: Even Organic Farms Show Toxicity

    52:50 The Fit 40-Year-Old Pre-Diabetic Epidemic

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    56 mins
  • Breaking Free from Insurance-Based Physical Therapy: Dr. Ryan Nordell's Journey to Concierge Healthcare
    Sep 24 2025

    The Journey from Traditional PT to Concierge Care Dr. Ryan Nordell's transformation from insurance-based physical therapy to concierge practice began after witnessing his brother's recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Initially drawn to orthopedic surgery, he chose physical therapy to spend more time with patients but became frustrated with insurance limitations that restricted quality care.

    00:00 The Overlooked Power of Concierge Physical Therapy

    00:33 Introducing Dr. Ryan Nordell: From Division I Track to PT Practice

    02:07 The Turning Point: Brother's TBI and Career Direction

    03:05 Disillusionment with Insurance-Based Medicine

    06:10 Developing the Elite Performance Optimization Program (E-POP)

    08:34 The Reality of Insurance Reimbursement Challenges

    10:59 Making the Leap to Cash-Based Practice

    13:24 Overcoming Fear and Mindset Barriers

    15:48 Serving High-Level Executives and Celebrities

    18:03 Integrating Functional Medicine with Physical Therapy

    21:31 Root Cause Analysis vs Symptom Treatment

    24:18 The Science Behind Movement and Longevity

    27:09 Consulting and Business Coaching for Healthcare Providers

    28:36 Resources for Transitioning to Entrepreneurial Practice

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    30 mins
  • Transforming Healthcare with Natural Solutions: Insights from Dr. John Lewis and Dr. Adam Sewell
    Aug 9 2024

    The Overlooked Power of Nutrition: Dr. John Lewis' Journey to Health and Wellness

    In this episode of the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast, host Dr. Sewell talks with Dr. John Lewis, a former academic turned nutrition entrepreneur. Dr. Lewis shares his journey from being a physiologist at the University of Miami to developing a successful dietary supplement business. They discuss the often-neglected importance of nutrition in health and wellness, highlighting Dr. Lewis' groundbreaking research on polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran, and their significant impact on brain health, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, and overall immune function. Learn how Dr. Lewis combines scientific credibility with ethical marketing to offer a holistic approach to health.

    00:00 The Overlooked Power of Nutrition

    00:33 Introducing Dr. John Lewis 01:04 The Entrepreneurial Side of Academia

    02:07 Transitioning from Academia to Business

    03:05 The Science Behind Polysaccharides

    06:10 The Importance of Proper Nutrition

    06:34 Challenges in Modern Nutrition

    10:58 Understanding Polysaccharides

    18:03 Breakthrough Research on Alzheimer's

    19:31 Clinical Trials and Findings 29:00 Challenges in Academic Research

    31:29 Exciting Results in MS Research

    35:16 Implementing Nutritional Supplements in Practice

    36:25 Addressing Cognitive Decline Post-Vaccination

    37:05 Case Study: Recovery from Severe COVID-19 Complications

    38:15 The Power of Polysaccharides in Healing

    40:10 Daily Brain Care: A Comprehensive Solution

    43:54 The Importance of Prevention in Health

    46:18 Exploring the Science Behind Polysaccharides

    49:44 Introducing Daily Brain Care Ingredients

    55:33 How Practitioners Can Integrate Daily Brain Care

    58:22 The Ethical Approach to Supplementation

    01:03:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Overcoming Pain Tim Pettit's Journey with PDPA Technology
    Aug 2 2024

    Healing with PDPA: Tim Pettit’s Remarkable Recovery Journey

    In this episode of the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast, Tim Pettit, a CCI-registered cardiac sonographer, shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming chronic shoulder pain and ulcerative colitis flare-ups using PDPA technology. Tim discusses the trials he faced, including an ineffective response to traditional painkillers and a constant pain level of 8 out of 10, and how the innovative PDPA treatment brought significant relief. Host Dr. Adam Sewell and Tim delve into the science behind PDPA, comparing it to other regenerative medicines like PRP and stem cells, and explore how PDPA's unique formula helped Tim achieve a pain-free life and improved healing. This episode sheds light on the potential of PDPA technology for treating various inflammatory conditions and joint injuries.

    00:00 Introduction and Initial Experience

    01:08 Welcome to the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast

    01:19 Tim Pettit's Background and Shoulder Injury

    02:36 Discovering PDPA Technology

    04:21 PDPA Treatment and Immediate Effects

    08:09 Long-Term Benefits and Healing

    11:52 Comparing PDPA with Other Treatments

    17:16 Ultrasound and PDPA Technology

    25:04 Challenges with Traditional Medications

    29:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    31 mins
  • Empowering Practices with New Diabetes Management Technologies
    Jul 26 2024

    Innovative Diabetes Management: Microburst Insulin Infusion in Practice In this episode of the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast, host Adam welcomes special guests Tom Saridis and Paul Clements to discuss new opportunities to help patients with diabetes. They introduce an innovative program that provides comprehensive diabetic management, focusing on a microburst insulin infusion technique. This method allows precise diabetes control by frequent patient visits and diminishes the need for large doses of medication, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The program is designed for easy integration into existing medical practices, offering a full setup including marketing support and compliance training. The episode highlights the success stories of significant A1C reductions and better patient engagement.

    00:00 Introduction to the Program

    00:35 Welcome to the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast

    00:55 Understanding the Diabetes Crisis

    01:51 Challenges in Diabetes Management

    03:59 Innovative Diabetes Treatment Approach

    06:11 Patient Progress and Success Stories

    15:32 The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

    24:26 Implementing the Program in Your Practice

    29:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Diabetes Treatment

    31:31 Medicare Reimbursement Insights

    32:29 Business Model and Profitability

    34:07 Comprehensive Diabetes Management Program

    44:42 Marketing Strategies for Diabetes Clinics

    50:44 Implementing the Program in Various Practices

    56:34 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    57 mins
  • Transforming Lives Dr. Steinberg’s Journey with Knee Healing and PDPA
    Jul 19 2024

    Revolutionizing Medical Treatment with PDPA Technology: Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg

    In this episode of the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, an accomplished neurologist specializing in treating NFL athletes, neurodegenerative disorders, headaches, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, and pain in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Steinberg discusses his personal experience and professional insights on using advanced PDPA technology for treating knee injuries, chronic pain, and neurodegenerative conditions. He highlights the benefits, challenges, and transformative potential of PDPA, including his own journey in avoiding knee surgery through this innovative treatment. Tune in to explore how PDPA technology is reshaping medical approaches to inflammation, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.

    00:00 Introduction to the Medical Entrepreneur Podcast

    00:52 Meet Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg

    01:19 Dr. Steinberg's Personal Knee Journey

    03:26 Challenges with Traditional Treatments

    06:11 Exploring PDPA Technology

    13:57 Success Stories and Patient Experiences

    22:54 Holistic Approaches in Medicine

    26:18 Understanding Mercury and Lead Levels

    26:44 Migraines and Detoxification

    28:06 Holistic Approach to Migraines

    31:00 Energy Drinks and Health Risks

    32:19 Inflammation and Chronic Diseases

    34:03 The Role of Peptides in Treatment

    44:29 Diabetes and Dementia Connection

    48:57 Conclusion and Contact Information

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    52 mins