We were lucky to catch up with Mike Sideco recently and have shared our conversation below.
Mike, appreciate you joining us today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?
I had entered the Physical Therapy field in 1992 as a PT Tech , then as a Licensed PT Assistant in 1996, then received my Master’s in PT in 2000. Through it all, I always felt that my mission in life was to help people heal : physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In essence, the mission to “Make Man Whole Again ” in the small, simple but varied opportunities along my way. I always believed in the saying, “God doesn’t call the people who are equipped, He equips the people that he calls”. That being said , I always prayed and wished for God to give me the grace and the healing hands to respond to His call in my life.
The defining moment was when I received specific certifications in Trigger Point Dry-needling and Sports Manual Therapy (that included Spinal and Extremity Manipulations) did I realize that I was slowly being equipped to clinically manage sports and chronic injury cases in one of the most effective and efficient ways that help restore normal mobility and return patients back to sport.
Mike, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
TSPT: Trinity Sports Physical Therapy
We are a Mobile/ Concierge/ Cash-Based PT Service
Our Mission is
1) “Meeting you at the level of your need! “
2) “Re-empower Body, Mind, Spirit”
3) Repair, Recover, Re-ignite!
Specializing in (amongst many others)
Migraines/ Headaches
TMJ
Plantar Fasciitis
Chronic pain
Tailbone/ Pelvic Pain
Sports/ Orthopedic Injuries (Pre and Post Surgery)
Strength Training
Certified Specialized Techniques
1) Trigger Point Dry-Needling (with/without Electrical Stimulation) using Acupuncture sites
2) Spinal & Extremity Manipulations
3) Shockwave Therapy
4)Joint Mobilizations
5) Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization
6) Cupping
7) Graston Technique
8) Trigger point Release
9) Acupressure
10) Muscle Energy Techniques
11) Movement with Mobilization Technique
12)Infrared Therapy
Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?
1) Genuine Relationship Building (Interpersonally and Community)
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
Yes, Pivoting from Home Health to Outpatient Sports Physical therapy.
After 16 years for doing Home Health PT and serving the Senior Community from which I learned empathy, patience and compassion. I switched to Outpatient Sports and serving the young and active Community for which I learned passion, commitment and dedication.
All of which , taught me how to “Make Man Whole” in different stages in life, deal with different age groups, ethnic/ cultural diversity and meet my clients at the level of their need more effectively.
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