Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Michael Massey, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician and founder of Gulf Coast Pain Care. In this episode, we explore the complex world of pain—from acute flare-ups to chronic conditions—and how to manage it effectively without rushing into surgery or relying on heavy medications. Dr. Massey shares his personal story of back pain that shaped his medical path and discusses practical tools for pain relief, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, injections, supplements, and mindset. We also touch on emerging treatments like regenerative medicine and the powerful role of psychological and art therapy in healing. Whether you're dealing with back pain, migraines, or nerve pain, this episode is packed with empowering strategies.

Dr. Massey is Triple Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine. He trained as a pain medicine fellow at University of Washington, the founding institution of pain medicine as a medical specialty. He also trained in a PM&R residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, an academic affiliate of University of Chicago. He developed an integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Gulf Coast PainCare providing comprehensive pain services along the west coast of Florida. He is the primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition and co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition.

He is the founding member of the International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. He is the co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. He is the co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Dr. Massey is a reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. He has served on multiple boards. Dr. Massey is a medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers compensation programs. He has received training and is a Certified Physician Life Care Planner. He is a conference speaker for a variety of topics related to PM&R, Pain Medicine and Life Care Planning.

00:00 – Welcome and guest intro
00:49 – Dr. Massey’s background and medical journey
03:35 – Why he chose to specialize in pain medicine
07:09 – How he overcame back pain without surgery
09:42 – What everyone should know about pain
11:48 – Healthy ways to approach acute pain
15:41 – Magnesium, supplements, and anti-inflammatory diets
20:52 – Collaborating with chiropractors and PTs
23:21 – Where interventional pain procedures fit in
31:08 – Advice for people with chronic pain

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Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Ashleigh Gass, a licensed dietitian nutritionist and co-owner of MOVE, a gymnastics-inspired strength training facility in Clearwater, FL. In this episode, we discuss how integrating strength training, mobility, and functional nutrition can transform your health—whether you're recovering from injury or just trying to feel better in your body. Ashleigh shares her personal journey, how MOVE was created, and practical tips to overcome fatigue, under-eating, and metabolic dysfunction. We also dive into common nutrition myths, why flexibility matters more than you think, and how functional movement supports healthy aging. Tune in for real, actionable strategies to move better and feel better—at any age.

Ashleigh is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Licensed Dietician, Sports Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She’s co-owner and founder of MOVE Gymnastics Strength Training, a local training facility famous for
integrating traditional strength training with calisthenics, mobility & stretching protocols.

00:29 – Meet Ashleigh Gass and her background in exercise physiology
02:31 – What brought Ashleigh to Clearwater and how MOVE was founded
03:17 – The origin of MOVE's gymnastics-inspired training method
05:41 – Why mobility and stretching are critical for long-term health
08:34 – The importance of functional movement as we age
11:00 – Client success story: reversing fatty liver and restoring movement
15:13 – What is functional nutrition and how it differs from conventional care
17:36 – Labs Ashleigh reviews and how she works with patients’ doctors
22:40 – Common issues Ashleigh sees: fatigue, under-eating, inflammation
26:34 – Nutritional myth busted: “Carbs make you fat”
29:56 – GLP-1 medications: thoughts on their use and long-term questions

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Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Crystal Jacovino, a board-certified endocrinologist with a passion for optimizing hormones, metabolism, and overall quality of life. In this episode, we dive into the science and lifestyle strategies behind perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Jacovino explains how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone impact metabolism, fat distribution, sleep, and emotional wellbeing—and how strength training, diet, and carefully tailored hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can transform your health journey. Tune in to learn what “hormone optimization” really means and how to take action, whether you’re just starting to notice symptoms or deep into menopause.

0:29 – Introduction to Dr. Crystal Jacovino
2:54 – How endocrinologists approach perimenopause and menopause
4:26 – What “hormone optimization” really means
6:36 – Estrogen decline and belly fat: the shift in fat storage
8:33 – Visceral fat, insulin resistance, and sarcopenia
10:58 – Cholesterol, metabolism, and strength training in midlife
14:39 – When and how to add testosterone
19:19 – Biggest HRT myth: the breast cancer fear
23:21 – Bioidentical vs. commercial hormone therapy explained
26:26 – Sleep disturbances as a symptom of perimenopause
34:15 – Patient success story: GLP-1s + HRT for metabolic renewal

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