Behind the Practice

Katie Brinkley & Shawn Quintero

Behind the Practice is a conversation-driven podcast for health and wellness professionals who want to grow thoughtful, trust-based practices. Each episode features honest, grounded conversations with the people behind today’s health & wellness practices — chiropractors, therapists, clinicians, coaches, and facilitators — exploring how they think, how they work, and how they communicate their value in a modern world. This podcast is about the people doing the work — the practitioners in rooms with real humans, navigating real challenges. We go behind the credentials and the marketing to tell the stories of those building meaningful practices from the ground up, one conversation, one client, one moment at a time.

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    Cellular Health vs. Symptom Care: Stan Makoko on Preventing Disease Before It Starts

    What if healthcare focused on restoring health instead of simply treating disease? In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Stan Makoko, physician and co-founder of Prodrome Sciences, to explore a radically different approach to understanding health and disease. Stan explains why he believes many chronic conditions begin with subtle changes at the cellular level long before symptoms appear. Rather than focusing only on diagnosing diseases after they develop, his work centers on identifying early biochemical and cellular changes that signal the body is moving away from optimal health. Through advanced laboratory testing that analyzes thousands of cellular biomarkers, Stan and his team aim to detect these early warning signs and restore cellular function before serious health issues develop. This approach focuses on improving how the body adapts to stress, supports cellular membranes, and restores normal biological function. During the conversation, Stan shares why he believes much of modern healthcare remains reactive, how cellular health impacts long-term wellness, and why many practitioners are beginning to rethink the traditional disease-focused model. If you've ever wondered why healthcare often focuses on managing symptoms instead of restoring health, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how cellular-level insights could reshape the future of preventive medicine.

    18 min
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    From MLB Pitcher to Wellness Founder: Kameron Loe on Healing Without Surgery

    What happens when a professional athlete is told surgery is the only option… and decides to find another way? In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with former Major League Baseball pitcher Kameron Loe to talk about how a career-threatening back injury ultimately led him into the world of regenerative wellness and entrepreneurship. After nine years in Major League Baseball and sixteen years as a professional athlete, Kameron faced a devastating herniated disc injury that left him in chronic pain and on the verge of surgery at just 27 years old. Determined to avoid the operating table, he began searching for alternative solutions that could help him recover and continue his career. What he discovered changed everything. Kameron shares how a breakthrough non-invasive cellular therapy helped eliminate much of his nerve pain, restore mobility, and extend his professional baseball career by seven more years. That experience ultimately led him and his brother to launch Halo Wellness, a regenerative wellness company focused on helping the body heal itself through advanced technology and natural cellular stimulation. Throughout the conversation, Kameron explains how these therapies work, why many athletes and everyday individuals struggle to find effective solutions for chronic pain, and how the wellness and regenerative health industries are rapidly evolving. If you’ve ever felt like surgery or medication were your only options for pain relief, this episode explores how emerging wellness technologies are helping people restore mobility, recover faster, and reclaim their quality of life.

    16 min
  3. 20 AVR.

    Beyond Clinical Trials: How Case Reports Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare with Razi Berry

    Are we relying too much on research—and not enough on real patient outcomes? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Razi Berry, founder of NDNR (Journal of Applied Natural Medicine), explains why clinical case studies are still one of the most valuable tools in healthcare. With over two decades of published case reports, NDNR has become a go-to resource for practitioners looking to understand what’s actually working in patient care. You’ll learn: Why case studies still matter in modern medicine The difference between research and real-world application How personalized medicine is changing healthcare Why anecdotal evidence can drive innovation How natural and conventional medicine can work together This episode is essential for: ✔️ Health & wellness practitioners ✔️ Functional and integrative medicine providers ✔️ Chiropractors and naturopathic doctors ✔️ Healthcare entrepreneurs ✔️ Anyone exploring personalized approaches to health Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Why You Can’t Always Trust Published Research [00:00:30] – What Is NDNR & Why It Was Created [00:02:00] – How Medicine Originally Relied on Observation [00:03:00] – Why Anecdotal Medicine Still Matters Today [00:05:00] – What a Real Case Study Looks Like in Practice [00:07:00] – The Problem with Traditional Clinical Trials [00:09:00] – Why NDNR Grew Rapidly After the Pandemic [00:10:00] – Balancing Natural Medicine with Modern Science [00:12:00] – What Gets Lost with Standardized Care Models [00:14:00] – How NDNR Stays Relevant & Trusted [00:15:00] – Debunking Myths About Natural Medicine [00:16:30] – The Real Reason Patients Seek Alternative Care [00:17:30] – The Future of Medicine: Connected Body Systems About Razi Berry Razi Berry is the founder of NDNR (Naturopathic Doctor News & Review), a leading publication and resource for clinical case studies in natural and integrative medicine. Learn More: https://ndnr.com Subscribe for more conversations on authority, trust, and innovation in health & wellness.

    20 min
  4. 9 AVR.

    Longevity Mindset: Otto Siegel on Genius Coaching and Living Beyond Limits

    What if the biggest factor determining how long and well you live isn’t your genetics… but your mindset? In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Otto Siegel, founder of Genius Coaching and a longevity mindset coach who helps people unlock their potential and reimagine what a long, meaningful life can look like. After beginning his career as a high school teacher in Germany and Brazil, Otto experienced a major life pivot that led him to explore the concept of extended human lifespans and longevity-focused living. That journey ultimately brought him to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he became deeply involved in the growing longevity movement. Otto now works with what he calls “brilliant misfits” — individuals who may not fit traditional systems but possess unique talents and untapped potential. Through mindset coaching, he helps people rethink their identity, rediscover their strengths, and align their lives with a longer-term vision of growth and purpose. Throughout the conversation, Otto shares why mindset may be the missing piece in the longevity conversation, how people can begin unlocking their own “genius profile,” and why embracing curiosity and self-awareness can lead to a more fulfilling and extended life. If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path of career, success, or aging, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on how mindset and purpose can shape the future of longevity.

    11 min

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Behind the Practice is a conversation-driven podcast for health and wellness professionals who want to grow thoughtful, trust-based practices. Each episode features honest, grounded conversations with the people behind today’s health & wellness practices — chiropractors, therapists, clinicians, coaches, and facilitators — exploring how they think, how they work, and how they communicate their value in a modern world. This podcast is about the people doing the work — the practitioners in rooms with real humans, navigating real challenges. We go behind the credentials and the marketing to tell the stories of those building meaningful practices from the ground up, one conversation, one client, one moment at a time.