Are you tired of feeling trapped by pain, tension, or stress… yet desperate for hope that real change is possible?In this powerful episode, Stacey Roberts welcomes physical therapist and yoga expert Dr. Sara Koehl of Anchor Wellness, who shares her personal journey from chronic pain “victim” to holistic healer. Together, they pull back the curtain on how breath, movement, and integrated PT-Yoga strategies unlock greater mobility, resilience, and calm, even when medicine says there’s nothing “wrong.”Expect straight talk on why headstands aren’t magic, the underrated art of 360-degree breathing, plus hands-on tips for calming your nervous system and changing your story today. If you want to break cycles of pain and reclaim control, this episode is urgent listening. The alternatives to living “stuck” are real, local, and accessible. Don’t miss these exclusive tools and mindset flips.Timestamped Highlights[00:00:00] – The accident that changed everything and why movement—not medicine—set Sara free[00:03:39] – Cutting through the chaos: what yoga teacher training in Costa Rica taught about healing[00:05:52] – What most PTs and clinics are missing and how holistic care redefines possibility[00:07:21] – Yoga’s misunderstood roots: is it religion, flexibility, or something far deeper?[00:09:24] – The danger zone in overstretching, headstands, and what real stability looks like[00:12:20] – Fascial lines explained: why Downward Dog is more than a stretch (and what plantar fasciitis reveals)[00:14:13] – Posture, compensation, and the missing link between your breath and pelvic floor[00:23:04] – The umbrella breathing revolution: how 360 expansion changes your body—and your mindAbout The GuestDr. Sara Koehl is a leading physical therapist at Anchor Wellness Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. With more than 11 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Koehl specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction, movement biomechanics, and chronic pain management, empowering individuals, especially women experiencing pelvic discomfort, postpartum transitions, chronically tight tissues, and movement-related pain, to achieve lasting relief through personalized, evidence-based physical therapy.At Anchor Wellness Center, Dr. Koehl embraces a holistic approach that goes well beyond merely treating isolated symptoms. She dives into how breath, posture, nervous system regulation, and functional movement shape pain perception and promote long-term resilience. This science-backed yet holistic perspective resonates with anyone seeking real, root-cause solutions to chronic pain, not just quick fixes.In her practice, Dr. Koehl educates and equips patients and fellow clinicians with practical tools for movement and body awareness. She teaches the critical role of fascia, biomechanics, and diaphragmatic breathing in shifting pain for the long term, often blending the movement wisdom of yoga with her physical therapy background. Her insights offer accessible strategies to move and feel better without overreliance on medications, surgery, or endless band-aid solutions.Learn more about Dr. Koehl and Anchor Wellness Center at anchorcincy.com, or contact her directly at sarakoehl@makeawavecincy.com.🔗 LinkedIn | WebsiteMentioned ResourcesMyofascial ReleaseDiaphragmatic Breathing (Umbrella Breathing)Softwave TherapyPlantar Fasciitis / Downward Dog ExplanationPelvic Floor & Core ConnectionImportant LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.Medical DisclaimerInformation in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or ...
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Mar 17 202634 mins