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In this episode of Heal Without Harm, we sit down with Mai Han Mijares—a powerhouse mom, nurse, coach, and multi-time Strongman and Powerlifting national/world champion. Her story? Wild. After being told she needed knee surgery and struggling to box squat just 135 pounds in pain, Mai took a different path. She didn’t just recover—she got stronger than ever and now squats nearly 3x her bodyweight, without pain and without more procedures.

Mai shares how she navigated the traditional healthcare system, why she started questioning mainstream medicine, and how she used movement, mindset, and muscle to rebuild herself into a record-breaking athlete. From being a full-time nurse to co-owning Top Crop Barbell in Wichita, Kansas, her life is proof that you don’t need to be broken just because the system says so.

🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

• Why surgery isn’t always the answer to pain

• How Mai rebuilt her strength after being told to stop lifting

• The pillars of longevity she prioritizes every day

• Advice for women who want to start strength training but don’t know where to begin

• A myth about exercise that needs to die

Whether you're in pain, plateaued, or just looking for a better way to heal—this episode is for you

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Why would a successful trauma and hospitalist Physician Assistant walk away from mainstream medicine?

In this episode, I sit down with Elyse Jablonski, former PA-C turned fitness entrepreneur, who shares her powerful journey from burnout in the hospital to founding WeRide, Wichita’s first rhythmic cycling studio. Elyse opens up about the emotional toll of working on the front lines of healthcare during COVID, the broken promises of our current medical system, and how fitness became her path to healing, purpose, and personal empowerment.

We cover:

• ​Why so many medical professionals are leaving traditional healthcare
• ​The impact of burnout and moral injury in medicine
• ​How movement and community can transform mental and physical health
• ​The birth of WeRide and the mission behind the studio
• ​Advice for others seeking more alignment, health, and freedom

Whether you’re a patient tired of pills and procedures or a provider questioning the system—you’ll want to hear Elyse’s story.

🎧 Tune in for an honest, inspiring look at what happens when you trade the white coat for spin shoes—and start healing on your own terms.

Keywords: leaving medicine, physician assistant burnout, Elyse Jablonski, WeRide Wichita, healthcare alternatives, functional fitness, rhythmic cycling studio, COVID burnout, PA career change, holistic health, women’s wellness, Wichita fitness

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Interviewed by a future PT Student at Wichita State University, listen in on the different lessons learned as a PT and what all went into finding this field

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Dry needling is nothing new, but the approaches continue to improve.

Dry needling can treat:

• Back Pain

• Neck Pain

• Shoulder and arm pain

• Knee Pain

• Calf and foot pain

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

• Shin Splints

• Headaches and Migraines

• Impingement pain and frozen Shoulder

• Tendinitis

• Neuromuscular Weakness

• Radiculopathy

Listen in to find out what to expect and how it all works!

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Madison "Madi" Jenkins is a powerlifting coach, personal trainer, and owner of Grit & Grace Training (G&G Training), Derby’s first family-owned 24/7 gym. She holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from Wichita State University, where she was also a cheerleader. A certified trainer since 2018, Madi specializes in ladies who want to transform their lives and bodies with strength-training.

Beyond personal training, she served as a middle school PE teacher and is currently the powerlifting coach at Derby High School. A competitive powerlifter for over six years, she holds multiple Kansas state records with a 147.5 kg squat, 72.5 kg bench, and 182.5 kg deadlift, competing in the 60/56 kg classes at an International Elite level.

Madi leads the SheHulks Powerlifting Team, coaching over 25 athletes who have collectively set multiple records. She offers in-person and online coaching, along with nutrition plans, fostering strength and confidence in her clients. Follow her journey on Instagram or listen to her insights on podcasts.

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Jenny Helms went from being a therapy skeptic to owning the largest practice in Kansas with 6 clinics across the state. She is leading the charge in Wichita with Ketamine-assisted therapy and will be back on the podcast soon to discuss this in depth!

This podcast covers the need for finding the root cause of trauma and chronic physical pain and the connection between the two. Anyone who listens will benefit from learning the various topics covered.

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Owner of NPWR Training, David Akao, discusses his impact on the youth in Wichita, KS. He has a specialty for helping underdogs cut from the team come back to gain scholarships to play at the next level.

Coaches and Trainers, please listen in as well to hear how he grew from a YMCA trainer to a full fledge business owner that has grown over 100% this past year.

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You may have received this podcast from a loved one who wants you to know that there are other options out there.

It's not just DRUGS, INJECTIONS, and SURGERY as options. Most shoulder pain is 100% solvable with GOOD physical therapy.

Listen now to hear what those options are...

Shoulder Exercise #1

Shoulder Exercise #2

Shoulder Self-STM

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