

Kelly Starrett on Non-Traditional Careers In Healthcare, "Lifestyle Medicine", & Building An Ecosystem By Starting Local
9 snips May 20, 2025
Kelly Starrett, a pioneering physical therapist, coach, and author, shares his journey of challenging conventional healthcare by promoting a fusion of performance, lifestyle medicine, and technology. He discusses the importance of preventive care, integrating strength training into physical therapy, and the transformative potential of lifestyle medicine. Kelly emphasizes building hyperlocal impact and offers a three-step action plan to help healthcare professionals create personal ecosystems beyond traditional models. His insights aim to inspire actionable change within the industry.
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Kelly's Origin Story in PT
- Kelly Starrett shared his origin story, rejecting traditional physical therapy norms early in his career.
- He combined performance and lifestyle approaches, starting a gym and mobility project to improve community health.
Be Positive and Hyperlocal
- Be hyperlocal and work within your community to build trust and impact.
- Avoid negativity online by taking a vow to be curious and positive about others' work.
Healthcare System is Corrupt
- The healthcare system is corrupt, structurally designed to limit care quality and efficiency.
- Clinicians must speak up to inspire small actions that collectively drive systemic change.