Advocating for Women in Sport ft. Dr. Ellie Somers PT

2020-06-15

In this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Ellie Somers of Sisu Sports Performance and Physical Therapy and the US AFL Women's National Team. Ellie is a therapist, a run coach, a strength coach and an advocate for women in sport. We go into a bit of a deep dive with Ellie on implicit gender bias and how we can advocate for and empower female athletes. Ellie provides a much-needed perspective for therapists and athletes alike, especially in the performing arts realm. People we referenced: Amy Arundale: @squeakyedgar Shireen Mansoori: @...

We go into a bit of a deep dive with Ellie on implicit gender bias and how we can advocate for and empower female athletes. Ellie provides a much-needed perspective for therapists and athletes alike, especially in the performing arts realm.

People we referenced:

Amy Arundale: @squeakyedgar

Shireen Mansoori: @seattlesportsinstitute

Taylor Eckel: @tayloreckel.dpt

Melanie Hudson: @oreosandsquats

Danielle Sigman: @danierenee

Shelbie Miller: @shelbie.miller

Steph Allen: @stephallen.dpt

Jasmine Marcus: @jmarcusdpt

Contact Ellie:

IG/twitter: @drelliesomers

ellie@sisuseattle.com