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PT Pro Talk

Mariana Parks

Booking Overview

This is an expert interview show focused on physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, typically featuring highly experienced clinicians, educators, researchers, and recognized specialists. Credible pitch candidates include physical therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation researchers, and clinical experts in musculoskeletal care, pain, pelvic health, oncology rehabilitation, and related specialties; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have substantial clinical experience, teaching credentials, publications, or international recognition.

Metrics

Episodes: 216

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 17.3k subscribers

Instagram: 5.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mariana@ptprotalk.com

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Host

Mariana Parks - Physical therapist and Cert. MDT clinician focused on evidence-based physical therapy, rehabilitation, and clinical education.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced physical therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation clinicians, clinical researchers, educators, and recognized specialists with advanced certifications, board credentials, published work, teaching experience, or substantial clinical expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading specialized clinical practices or professional institutes, Developing recognized treatment systems or clinical education programs, Publishing research, books, or textbook chapters, Teaching continuing education courses or holding faculty and professional leadership roles, Demonstrating extensive international clinical or lecturing experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Gregory S. Johnson - Functional Manual Therapy, Fascia, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Motor Control, Chronic Pain, And Whole-system Clinical Assessment.

Colin Davies - Extremity Pain Of Spinal Origin, Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy, Spinal Screening, Referred Pain, And Complex Clinical Cases.

Lukasz Oleksiewicz - Shockwave Therapy, Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy, Acupuncture, Chronic Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Loading Strategies, And Neurological Rehabilitation.

Jan Dommerholt - Ehlers-danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Chronic Pain, Patient Validation, And Adapting Physical Therapy For Complex Patients.

Alexandra Hill - Pelvic Health Screening, Oncology Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Lymphedema, Radiation Fibrosis, And Rehabilitation After Cancer Treatment.

Recent Topics

Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pelvic Health

Episodes

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Ep 215 - Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Science: From Theory to the Clinic Room with Prof. Tasha Stanton

October 13, 2026

💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Professor Tasha Stanton, a clinical pain neuroscientist and physiotherapist who leads the Persistent Pain Research Group. This interview breaks down the clinical application of pain neuroscience for knee osteoarthritis, from debunking the harmful "bone on bone" narrative to addressing systemic, low-level inflammation.   From utilizing the Protectometer to identify danger and safety cues in a patient's life to enhan...

Ep 214 - Meniscus Tears: Conservative Care vs. Surgery with Jill Monson

September 29, 2026

💭 "I think the biggest mistake is ignoring an irritable knee." - Jill Monson💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Jill Monson, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in complex knee injuries at Twin Cities Orthopedics. This interview breaks down the clinical decision-making behind meniscus tear management, from navigating degenerative changes to handling complex root and radial tears.From avoiding the "downhill cellular spi...

Ep 213 - From Leprosy Wards to North Korea: What It Takes to Practice Anywhere with Dr. Philomena Commons

September 15, 2026

💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Philomena Commons (Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, McKenzie Tutor, and PhD) to explore what it really takes to practice physical therapy in some of the most restricted, dangerous, and under-resourced environments in the world.  From treating endemic leprosy in Bangladesh to teaching the McKenzie Method (MDT) under government surveillance in North Korea and evaluating back pain in Afghan prisons, Dr. Commons sh...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with PT Pro Talk?

PT Pro Talk is hosted by Mariana Parks. Its publicly listed email is mariana@ptprotalk.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for PT Pro Talk?

The publicly listed email for PT Pro Talk: mariana@ptprotalk.com.

How many listeners does PT Pro Talk have?

Podseeker estimates PT Pro Talk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for PT Pro Talk?

PT Pro Talk typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Experienced physical therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation clinicians, clinical researchers, educators, and recognized specialists with advanced certifications, board credentials, published work, teaching experience, or substantial clinical expertise. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading specialized clinical practices or professional institutes; Developing recognized treatment systems or clinical education programs; Publishing research, books, or textbook chapters. Recent guests include Gregory S. Johnson, Colin Davies, and Lukasz Oleksiewicz.

How hard is it to get booked on PT Pro Talk?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does PT Pro Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, and Pelvic Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mariana@ptprotalk.com

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