FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Official Podcast Of: The World Federation Of Athletic Training & Therapy (WFATT)
We are each the expert of our own story and expertise always holds value.
Join this Athletic Therapy-driven discussion, an integrated and collaborative space for practitioners, athletes and sports performance personnel.
We Grow. Together. Organic Dialogue, Passionate Pros.
Join The Conversation. Join The Community.
About the Host:
James Gardiner is an Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 16 years of professional service. He has worked with athletes from major sports at the professional level (including MLS, NLL, NHL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, OHL, AHL, CFL, Olympians, World Competitors) and high level amateurs.
In hosting this podcast, James brings insight, passion and a drive to push the profession of Athletic Therapy forward as an integral part of the sports performance landscape.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 172
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Session 151 (September, 2025): Countdown to World Congress
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Session 151
Countdown to World Congress
I sit down with Lynn Allen, the President of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) and discuss th…
Session 150 (September, 2025): Master(s)ing Athletic Therapy in Canada
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Master(s)ing Athletic Therapy in Canada
Sitting down to discuss the launch of the Masters of Athletic Therapy at Brock University. This program is…
Session 149 (August 2025): Red Light = Go?
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Red Light = Go?
John Graham Harper, CEO of Lumaflex. He is the founder of the company and is known for his work in health and fitness technology, …
Session 148 (August 2025): Make it Sticky - Backing Athletes In A Collaborative Approach
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Make it Sticky - Backing Athletes In A Collaborative Approach
From different physical locations and through different lenses, we aim to provide bes…
Session 147 (August, 2025): Using our EYES, not just AI…a ramble during an early morning commute
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A quick ramble while commuting from up North back to the facility, car signals and all! I unscramble my thoughts (sort of), discerning the value o…
Session 146 (July 2025): A FASCIAnating Story - Healing Through Connection
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A FASCIAnating story: Healing through connection
Simone Fortier is a pioneer in brain-based healing and the founder of the Fascia Training Instit…
Session 145 (April 2025): A Global Panel - The International Arrangement
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WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENT?
Join this chAT to learn what it means to be an Athletic Trainer/Therapist around the globe and how this can …
Session 144 (March, 2025): Myth, Magic or Meritorious? Talking modalities with Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS
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Modalities: Myth, Magic or Meritorious?
Cindy Trowbridge, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS
In this episode, we reconnect with Cindy Trowbridge to discuss the va…
Bonus Session (February 2025): Building through a vision: Day-to-Day in the host's world.
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As the host of this podcast, I have the opportunity to deep dive and explore the journeys of others, growing with each conversation. I don't often…
Session 143 (February 2025): Protect Ya' Neck (and brain) with Dr Theo Versteegh
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Protect Ya' Neck (and brain)
Dr Theo Versteegh
In this episode, we reconnect with Theo and catch up on the successes and direction of TopSpin Techno…
Session 142 (November 2024): Thinking Globally: Recruiting Internationally and Identifying Partners for Clinical Experiences
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Thinking Globally:
Recruiting Internationally and Identifying Partners for Clinical Experiences
In this episode, our panel discusses the internatio…
Session 141 (May 2024): WFATT Impact Award Winner - Gal Zmora
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WFATT Impact Award Winners Series, Part 5 of 5:
Award Winner: Gal Zmora
Gal is a certified sports therapist and athletic trainer, pursuing a rigorou…
Session 140 (April 2024): WFATT Impact Award Winner - Kerri Downer
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WFATT Impact Award Winners Series, Part 4 of 5:
Award Winner: Kerri Downer
Kerri has been the Head Athletic Therapist at Mount Royal University sinc…
Session 139 (April 2024): WFATT Impact Award Winner - Kaori Tamura
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WFATT Impact Award Winners Series, Part 3 of 5:
Award Winner: Kaori Tamura, PhD, ATC
Kaori is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Master …
Session 138 (March 2024): WFATT Impact Award Winner - Jim Mensch
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WFATT Impact Award Winners Series, Part 2 of 5:
Award Winner: Jim Mensch, PhD, ATC
Dr Mensch is Director of the Professional Athletic Training Progr…
Session 137 (March 2024): WFATT Impact Award Winner - Rick Griffin
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WFATT Impact Award Winners Series, Part 1 of 5:
Award Winner: Rick Griffin
Rick was named the Mariners Head Athletic Trainer in 1983, and served in…
Where You AT? See. Go. Learn. Grow: Short Term International Opportunities (Part 3)
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Where You AT?
See. Go. Learn. Grow: Short Term International Opportunities (Part 3)
The Athletic Training experience, internationally. Join the con…
Session 136 (November 2023): Dr Melissa Corso, Community & Championing Your Passion
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Dr Melissa Corso
Community & Championing Your Passion
Melissa is a Sports Specialist Chiropractor and recently opened her own sports medicine clinic…
Session 135 (November 2023): Ali Kershner, The Power Of Choice
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Ali Kershner
The Power Of Choice
Ali Kershner is a seasoned professional in both sport performance and business. As a director at Art of Coaching, …
Where You AT? Athletic Training Around The Globe, The International Experience (Part 2)
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Where You AT? Athletic Training Around The Globe
The Athletic Training experience, internationally. Join the conversation with Jenn Rizzo and Anto…