Most physical therapists are taught to treat pain. Dr. Mai Huong Ho-Tran treats the whole person—and that shift changes everything. In this conversation, we explore how experiential learning, mindful movement, and whole-person care can transform pain rehabilitation. Mai shares her Whole Health Framework, integrating breathwork, movement, behavior change, emotional intelligence, and provider wellness. We discuss her concept of an authentic appraisal, which expands the traditional orthopedic exam to consider adversity, emotional health, and clinician well-being. Mai also opens up about burnout, compassion fatigue, authenticity, and the importance of keeping the healer well. She shares lessons from her Mount Madonna retreat and practices including Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates, and Feldenkrais. For clinicians seeking more effective, sustainable, human-centered care, this conversation offers a different way forward.
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