Dr. Patrick Jones, Portside Veterinary Hospital, and Dr. Eric Broadworth, Fuel Physical Therapy & Sports Performance (LaserLife Insights, Episode 5)
LaserLife Insights host Pete Cousins welcomed two superb guests to the show: Dr. Patrick Jones, a veterinarian, and Dr. Eric Broadworth, a doctor of physical therapy. Patrick discussed his practice in general, and specifically his experiences providing laser treatments for animals, especially for conditions like osteoarthritis and ear infections. He highlighted the benefits of laser therapy in terms of quick patient recovery, better outcomes, and business growth. Eric focused on the use of laser therapy in treating joint pains, injuries, and issues related to obesity. He also touched on how the therapy greatly improved the lives of his patients with neuropathy and contributed significantly to his practice’s growth.
LaserLife Insights is underwritten by Summus Medical Laser and is recorded and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Dr. Patrick Jones, Portside Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Patrick Jones is the proud owner of Portside Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and has lived and worked in Mount Pleasant since then. His passion for veterinary medicine and love of the low country led to his decision to create Portside Vet. With a little luck and a lot of work, he set out to create a welcoming hospital that provides the best possible care to our patients, clients, and staff.
Dr. Jones grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and is one of four veterinarians in the family. His grandfather, father, and wife are all vets. He met his wife, Jackie, at The University of Alabama while in undergrad, and they attended Auburn Vet School and graduated together in 2018. Outside of work, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his wife, their three dogs, Coppo, Luca, and Shelli, and their cats, Amica and Cannoli. He and Jackie love exploring the city and trying new restaurants. You can also find them playing in local sports leagues or spending time with friends at a local wine club.
Portside Veterinary Hospital
Portside Vet understands the depth of love their clients feel for their pets, treating them as cherished family members. They believe every pet deserves the level of care one would desire for any family member, which drives their commitment to excellence within their team. They cultivate an environment where skilled professionals thrive, enabling outstanding veterinary practice and putting people at the core of their operations. This approach aims for nothing less than extending pets’ lives and enhancing their happiness.
Portside Vet is driven by a core team of animal enthusiasts who have devoted their careers to excel as clinicians and caregivers. Their work transcends mere professional duty, embodying their life’s passion. Clients can expect exceptionally high medical standards, advanced technology, modern surgical facilities, and life-saving diagnostics and treatments. Portside Vet upholds a standard of care fitting for a beloved family member, recognizing pets’ invaluable place in their owners’ hearts.
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Dr. Eric Broadworth, CEO, Fuel Health & Wellness
Dr. Eric Broadworth is the CEO of Fuel Health & Wellness, partner at Red Light Systems, and the founder of Fuel Consulting.
Dr. Broadworth is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and B.S. in Health Professions with a minor in Spanish at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He specializes in outpatient orthopedics and sports physical therapy. He is a board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has worked with high school, collegiate and professional athletes throughout his career as a physical therapist. Eric is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA, the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA), and the NSCA.
Eric also enjoys coaching business owners through his business, Fuel Consulting, and as a partner at Red Light Systems. He specializes in helping other business owners successfully implement photobiomodulation into their healthcare practices to improve client results and also increase business revenue and profit.
Fuel Health & Wellness
Fuel Health & Wellness treats your body, mind, and spirit. They provide a wholistic approach to healing that draws inspiration from the four elements of life. Together, their programs and services can help keep you balanced and grounded. Fuel utilizes a unique approach combining physical therapy, healing services, photobiomodulation, assisted stretching, massage, and personal training to help our clients live active, healthy, pain-free lives. Red Light Systems is a performance-based system that brings pre-qualified leads to health & wellness clinics that provide red light therapy to their clients. Red Light Systems also offers expert support through business coaching and staff training to ensure that businesses are able to successfully implement red light therapy so that the clients of our customers see results and that businesses are able to successfully increase their business revenue and profit.
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About LaserLife Insights and Your Host, Pete Cousins
LaserLife Insights highlights the stories, strategies, and best practices from some of the most successful providers and practice owners in physical therapy, chiropractic, dental, vet, sports medicine, pain management, and more. Guided by host Pete Cousins, the show explores the world of Class IV Laser Therapy, uncovering facts about the science behind the technology, exploring success stories, and learning from experts who have witnessed the transformative effects of laser therapy firsthand.
LaserLife Insights is underwritten by Summus Medical Laser and is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
The host of LaserLife Insights, Pete Cousins, grew up as an avid sports fan and knew early on that he wanted to be focused on health and wellness in some capacity. After completing his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology, Pete started a fitness training business, where he discovered his talent for coaching and influencing others. In 1999, he was recruited into medical sales, exceeded expectations, and quickly rose to leadership positions. He has spent the entirety of his career since then in B2B healthcare commercial leadership roles.
Over the years, Pete has held progressively larger leadership roles within industries ranging from aesthetics to dermatology, dental practice management software, and currently, chiropractic, PT, pain management, dentistry, and veterinary medicine at Summus, where he is currently CCO.
He holds certifications such as “Integrity Selling Facilitator,” Predictive Index Certified Facilitator, Continuous Improvement Leadership, Culture Index Profiling, AMA Advanced Sales Management, and Dimensions of Professional Selling.
With a focus on adding value to others, Pete aims to make every episode of LaserLife Insights worthwhile for all who listen!
About Summus Medical Laser
Summus Medical Laser is a U.S. pioneer in Class IV laser therapy with over 18 years of experience.
Summus Laser was established in 2018, although the Founder and CEO, Dr. Richard Albright, was a pioneer in the field of photobiomodulation in 2004 by becoming the 2nd company in the US to receive FDA clearance for this ground-breaking technology.
Their mission is simple: to improve lives through laser therapy.
Their growth comes from a relentless commitment to constantly improve their lasers, provide reliable stateside service, follow science in their product development, supply effective consumer marketing tools, and deliver world-class training. No matter which of their models best fits your practice, you can be assured that a Summus Medical Laser will improve your efficiency, broaden the therapy options you offer, and provide safe, rapid relief, resulting in satisfied and returning patients.
Franklin, Tennessee, Summus’ hometown, is a historic yet innovative place with solid values and a community of generous neighbors. No matter where you are in the world, you can count on those same values in the Summus team and the lasers they offer as you generously serve those who need your care.
