January is when a lot of people feel stiff, deconditioned, and unsure how to get back into movement — and going all-in usually backfires.

In Episode 64, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with Lawrence Alcera, owner of Port Town Fitness, to talk about what it really looks like to reset your body this year — without extremes.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Why January feels so hard on the body
• Common misconceptions about getting back into fitness
• How to overcome overwhelm and just start
• Finding movement you actually enjoy
• Why community matters for consistency
• How to avoid burnout and injury
• How physical therapy and strength training support long-term health

This episode is for anyone in San Pedro who wants to move better, feel stronger, and build habits that actually last.

👉 Start small. Stay consistent. Ask for help.

📅 Book an in-person or virtual session with Dr. Ja'nae Brown at Physical Therapy San Pedro
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🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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💪 Guest: Lawrence Alcera — Port Town Fitness
📸 IG: @porttownfitness
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📘 Facebook: Port Town Fitness

Technical skill didn't build my business — leadership, hard lessons, and uncomfortable growth did. In this episode, I share the real story behind building a sports physical therapy practice from the ground up:

✔️ Why PT school didn't prepare me for ownership

✔️ The mistakes I made hiring, scaling, and trying to do everything myself

✔️ What actually worked better than I expected

✔️ How my leadership changed as the business grew

✔️ What I'm doing differently heading into 2026

This isn't a highlight reel. It's an honest look at the transition from clinician to CEO — the risks, the pivots, the burnout, the clarity, and the growth that shaped both me and Physical Therapy San Pedro. If you're a physical therapist, health care professional or fitness expert considering ownership, already in business, or simply navigating leadership and growth — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts

📲 Follow @physicaltherapysanpedro for education, leadership insight, and athlete-focused care

💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments.

Our team specializes in: ✔️ Sports Rehabilitation ✔️ Concussion Rehab ✔️ Dance Medicine

💬 Have questions?

📞 Contact Us Phone: (424) 536-3023

📍 San Pedro & LA | Telehealth available

Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com

Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

Stay strong. Stay moving. ❤️ — Dr. Ja'nae Brown

Join Dr. Brown and the PTSP team as we close out one of our most eventful years yet.

In this episode, we look back at our big move to downtown San Pedro, our Grand Opening, team growth, Lift Clinics, and all the athletes and community events we supported throughout 2025.

We're sharing lessons from new tech, continuing education, mental toughness training, mentoring future clinicians, and launching our online ankle and knee programs. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming this December and how YOU can reflect and reset heading into 2026.

Whether you're an athlete, dancer, parent, or PT lover—this year-in-review is packed with insights, stories, and gratitude.

Stay strong. Stay moving. See you in 2026.

💬 Have questions? Send us a DM.
💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in:
✔️ Sports Rehabilitation
✔️ Concussion Rehab
✔️ Dance Medicine

📞 Contact Us
Phone: (424) 536-3023
Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com
Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📲 Stay Connected:
🎥 YouTube: @Physical Therapy San Pedro

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2

Whether you're an athlete, dancer, or just working through an injury, remember: healing takes strength — both mental and physical — and you don't have to do it alone.

— Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team

The holidays are coming — and so is the break in your routine. 🏋️‍♂️
Whether you're wrapping up playoffs, heading home from college, or balancing family life and training, this is the time most athletes lose momentum.

In this episode, our PTSP team breaks down how to keep your edge through the holidays:
🔥 Keep training (without overdoing it)
💤 Recover like it matters
💪 Focus on small wins that keep you strong

Because the holidays don't have to be a setback — they can be your advantage.

💬 Have questions? Send us a DM.
💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in:
✔️ Sports Rehabilitation
✔️ Concussion Rehab
✔️ Dance Medicine

📞 Contact Us
Phone: (424) 536-3023
Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com
Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📲 Stay Connected:
🎥 YouTube: @Physical Therapy San Pedro

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2

Whether you're an athlete, dancer, or just working through an injury, remember: healing takes strength — both mental and physical — and you don't have to do it alone.

— Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team

🏆 Ever wondered what sports physical therapy is really all about? 🤔

In this video, Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown dive into the most common questions athletes and active people ask. From how PT helps you bounce back after injuries, to the ways it can improve performance and prevent setbacks, our team breaks it all down in a way that makes sense whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete.

⚡️ If you've ever been curious about when to see a sports PT, what recovery really looks like, or how training and rehab can work together, you won't want to miss this conversation.

👟 Meet the PTSP Team: Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown — passionate about helping athletes move better, recover stronger, and keep playing the sports they love.

💡 What you'll get from this video:
• Straight answers to questions athletes ask most
• Pro tips for recovery, injury prevention, and performance
• A clear picture of how sports PT can fit into your training and lifestyle

Drop your own questions in the comments — we might feature them in the next Q&A!
And don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from our team.

#SportsPT #AthleteRecovery #InjuryPrevention #PhysicalTherapy #PTSP #AskAPhysicalTherapist

🎙️ What does it mean to be Dance Strong?

It means flipping the script on injury in the dance world:
🩰 No more hiding pain.
💪 No more silence.
❤️ Putting your health first—so you can keep moving, performing, and thriving.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Maile Bay-Jacques, a physical therapist passionate about helping dancers and athletes build resilience, recover from injury, and unlock their full potential.

Dr. Bay graduated from UC Santa Barbara (B.S. Biology, 2006) and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC (2009). As an OCS, CSCS, and specialist in dance therapy, pilates, yoga, and blood flow restriction training, she combines science with mindful movement to empower her patients.

🌟 "I Am Dance Strong" is more than a phrase—it's a movement close to our heart. Tune in to hear Dr. Bay's story, insights, and how she's helping dancers everywhere stay strong—onsite or via Telehealth.

➡️ Dancers: If you're recovering from injury or want to build the strength & conditioning to stay ahead of them, book a 1:1 session with Dr. Bay at Physical Therapy San Pedro. She's here to keep you Dancing Strong.

Getting faster isn't just about running harder. It's about training smarter — with the right mechanics, strength, and mental focus to support it. And avoiding injury? That's just as strategic.

In today's episode, I sat down with Coach Stacey Iliff to break down how athletes can run faster, cut sharper, and stay healthy while doing it. From biomechanics to mental performance, we cover the full picture. Stacey brings not only her credentials in Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, and functional movement — but also her personal journey as a former D1 soccer player and gym owner.

Together, we talk through:
✔️ Why most athletes run with faulty mechanics
✔️ How to train true speed and multi-directional agility
✔️ The link between strength, reaction time, and injury prevention
✔️ Why training your mind is just as important as training your body

Whether you're coaching athletes or training to be one — this episode is packed with insights to help you train harder, move better, and stay in the game longer.

💬 Have questions? Send us a DM.
💻 Want to train with us? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments specializing in:
✔️ Speed & Agility Training
✔️ Sports Injury Rehab
✔️ Return-to-Sport Programming

📞 Contact Us
Phone: (424) 536-3023
Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com
Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📲 Stay Connected:
📘 Facebook: /physicaltherapysanpedro
📸 Instagram: /physicaltherapysanpedro
🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro

Whether you're sprinting toward your next goal or rehabbing your way back — strong minds and strong bodies start here.

— Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team

Getting injured is never easy. Beyond the physical pain and limitations, there's often a deeper challenge — the mental struggle. The fear of not returning to your sport, the frustration of setbacks, and the anxiety about the future can weigh heavily on any athlete.

That's why today's episode focuses on the mental side of recovery — how to stay mentally strong, resilient, and focused even when your body is healing.

I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Martins Licis, Latvian-American strongman and winner of the 2019 World's Strongest Man competition. We talked about what it means to have a "Strongmanned Mindset" and shared personal stories about overcoming injuries — from the physical toll to the emotional impact — and how we pushed through them to come back stronger.

💬 Have questions? Send us a DM.
💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in:
✔️ Sports Rehabilitation
✔️ Concussion Rehab
✔️ Dance Medicine

📞 Contact Us
Phone: (424) 536-3023
Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com
Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📲 Stay Connected:
🎥 YouTube: @Physical Therapy San Pedro

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro

🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2

Whether you're an athlete, dancer, or just working through an injury, remember: healing takes strength — both mental and physical — and you don't have to do it alone.

— Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team