In this episode of Stay Healthy Knoxville, Dr. John-Mark Chesney sits down with Emily Turner, PA-C, and Randy Martin, PharmD, of Omni Functional Medicine to discuss a different approach to healthcare—one focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms rather than simply managing them.

Together, they explore what functional medicine is, why so many people continue to struggle despite being told their labs are normal, and how factors such as hormones, gut health, stress, metabolism, and inflammation can impact overall health and well-being.

Whether you're dealing with fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, or simply aren't feeling your best, this conversation offers valuable insight into how a more personalized approach to healthcare may help uncover missing pieces of the puzzle.

✅ What functional medicine is and how it differs from traditional healthcare

✅ Why patients can still feel unwell despite "normal" lab results

✅ The importance of looking for root causes instead of just treating symptoms

✅ How hormones, gut health, stress, and metabolism influence overall health

✅ Practical steps you can take to improve your health and energy

Emily Turner, PA-C

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics – University of Kentucky

• Master's in Physician Assistant Studies – Sullivan University

• Advanced training through The Institute of Functional Medicine

• Advanced training through The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Randy Martin, PharmD

• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Tennessee

• Co-founder of Omni Functional Medicine

Instagram: @omnifunctionalmedicine

Website: omnifunctionalmedicine.com

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From Helping People Sit to Helping People Move

In this episode of the Stay Healthy Knoxville podcast, Dr. John-Mark Chesney sits down with Don Mather, owner of Fit Body Boot Camp Farragut, to discuss his nearly 50-year journey in fitness, from competitive bodybuilding and fitness writing to opening a fitness studio after retirement.

Don shares what inspired him to transition from a 47-year career with La-Z-Boy into helping people improve their health through exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits. We discuss healthy aging, the importance of staying active, common fitness misconceptions, and how Fit Body Boot Camp helps people of all fitness levels build strength, improve energy, and create lasting results.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• How Don's fitness journey began in 1975 and what has kept him active for nearly 50 years

• Why he started a fitness business after retiring from a 47-year career at La-Z-Boy

• The biggest misconceptions people have about fitness and aging

• What a Fit Body Boot Camp workout is really like

• How workouts are adapted for injuries, surgeries, and physical limitations

• The keys to staying consistent with exercise and nutrition

• Why strength training becomes even more important as we age

• How to get started with a free one-week trial at Fit Body Boot Camp Farragut

Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking to stay healthy and active for years to come, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you take the next step.

In this episode of the Spotlight Series, we sit down with Joseph Procopio, PT, DPT, to explore the personal experiences that shaped his path into physical therapy and the philosophy he brings into patient care today.

Joseph shares his own journey through a significant back injury, including being told he may need spine surgery, and the turning point that ultimately led him to recover through conservative treatment. That experience not only changed his health trajectory — it completely redirected his career path from engineering into physical therapy.

Topics discussed include:

• Joseph’s personal injury story and recovery journey
• The moment that shifted his perspective toward physical therapy
• Why he believes every patient requires an individualized approach
• Matching the energy and personality of the patient to create better connection and outcomes
• The importance of treating the whole person, not just the symptoms
• The blend of biomechanics, movement, environment, and human connection in recovery
• His perspective on the biopsychosocial approach to treatment
• Meaningful patient experiences that shaped him early in his career
• What patients can expect during an initial evaluation and first treatment session
• His goals for helping patients feel heard, understood, and hopeful from day one

Whether you’re a current patient, considering physical therapy, or simply interested in the people behind, this episode offers an authentic and thoughtful look into Joseph’s story, philosophy, and passion for helping others heal.