{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MVMNT4LIFE","title":"Episode 39: Cash Based Physical Therapy, Working In Different Gyms, And Life With Claudia Chaloner","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2521,"description":"Episode Overview:\nIn this episode of MVMNT4LIFE, Kolby sits down with Claudia Chaloner, a physical therapist and long-time CrossFit athlete, to discuss her journey from small-town West Virginia to becoming a cash-based PT in San Diego. Claudia shares her unique experiences, including moving to New Zealand, running her own practice, and now transitioning into motherhood while maintaining her fitness. They also dive into the importance of bridging the gap between traditional physical therapy and functional fitness, offering valuable insights into empowering women in the gym, especially those new to strength training.Key Topics Covered:Claudia's Journey to Physical TherapyClaudia reflects on growing up in West Virginia and her journey through college, meeting her husband, moving to New Zealand, and eventually pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy.She discusses how her early experiences traveling and working as a fitness instructor abroad shaped her passion for movement and health.Launching a Cash-Based Physical Therapy PracticeClaudia shares how she transitioned from traditional clinical PT to a cash-based, mobile practice embedded in the CrossFit community in San Diego.She highlights the challenges and rewards of moving from clinic work to establishing her own PT practice in CrossFit gyms.Empowering Women Through Strength TrainingOne of Claudia’s passions is working with women—especially older women—who are new to strength training and helping them break free from traditional fears, such as getting \"too bulky.\"She recounts success stories of helping clients move from injury or immobility to thriving in fitness, including working with adaptive athletes.The Shift to Assisted Living PT and Online CoachingCurrently pregnant with her second child, Claudia shares her recent transition into working with older adults in assisted living facilities, a stark contrast from her previous roles.Despite the change in environment, Claudia continues her online PT business and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kLeMIADdb5lPqSG7gAWCuXTnSbH68G0dv2enZ-7oXQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83M2E0/MThlYmQ5MDlmNDg3/ZmU1MmU4MWZkMzVh/M2ZmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}