Two Knowbodies Talking

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In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Josh Payne, the Founder of Freedom Physical Therapy Concierge practice and the Founder of Concierge PT Business Coaching. We dive into Josh's story of being burned out as an outpatient ortho PT early in his career, which lead to him turning to home health for more independence and income. Josh explains how working in home health opened his eyes to working with people at their homes. Josh went on to open his own Concierge PT practice which he built to 6-figures within 24 months. Since then he's gone on to start Concierge PT Business Coaching where he helps other PTs start their concierge practices.

In this episode we sat down with Dr. Andrew Tran, the founder of PhysioMemes. We cover his journey from travel PT to starting PhysioMemes, a merchandise and apparel company for physical therapists, to starting HealthEcommerce School where he coaches business owners how to start their own apparel and merchandise stores. Andrew is passionate about helping businesses spread the word about their PT businesses using apparel as word of mouth marketing materials. This episode is part of a series of shows we'll be releasing about PT's doing things outside the traditional clinician role. Hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I sat down with Rob Vining, the unofficial Godfather of Physical Therapy Telehealth. We talk about Rob's latest project, which is the Telehealth 10k. Rob will be giving away $10,000 to the person who signs up for the Telehealth 10k Challenge and completes 100 telehealth visits (all free) the fastest in 3 months. You're definitely going to want to listen to this one if you've been interested in Telehealth!

In this episode we sit down with Physical Therapist, Katie Hohman, Owner of Hohman Rehab Physical Therapy and HENO, an all-in-one software solution for streamlining PT practices.  Katie is truly inspiring. She balances being a Mom, owning a thriving a PT practice, and running a software company that helps other practice owners manage their systems. We dive into what it was like for Katie starting out on her own, running a business without many examples to look up to, and managing the ups and downs of private practice. We also discuss the need for more female leaders in our profession to be highlighted, especially when it comes to business. Hope you all enjoy this one! 

In this episode, we sit down with John Davie, the Founder of Physio Business Growth: The Science of Physiotherapy Business.  John shares his experience running a private practice in New Zealand for a decade, which turned into the biggest practice in both New Zealand and Australia. He dives into the methodologies behind his business growth including developing leadership skills and creating a winning culture. Being a professional water polo player early on in his career allowed John to travel all over the world. During his travels he set aside time to study some of the best physiotherapy clinics and used the lessons he learned from those clinics to grow his own practice and later, other physiotherapy clinics. He now runs Physio Growth Business where he dedicates his time to helping other physiotherapy private practice owners grow their practices. Hope you enjoy this one!

How do we define good sleep hygiene? When is the best time to workout during the day based on your natural sleep cycle? Should you cram for that test the next day or just snooze if you want to get the best score? These are just a few of the questions we dive into with Dr. Roxanne Pritchard, PhD from St. Thomas University. From the St. Thomas website: "An award-winning researcher, speaker, and author, Dr. Prichard has spent the last thirteen years studying how college students sleep. She has designed popular courses on sleep and dreaming, led workshops for college health professionals on sleep, has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on sleep, and has presented numerous papers at national and international professional meetings. Her TEDx talk “Addressing our Children’s Sleep Debt” was featured in the lecture series: Transforming Education. Her research has been summarized in a variety of national media outlets including TIME, US News and World Report, PBS News Hour, Huffington Post, ABC News, and USA Today, among others." Hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode, we sat down with Santi Villamil, MPT, CSCS on thinking beyond the limitations of current evidence in physical therapy and how to overcome frustrations as a new grad. Santi tells his own story of feeling frustrated as a new grad PT and how it led him to looking for outside the box ways of thinking. Santi, based out of Gainesville, FL, works in both the insurance and cash-based settings and is a mentor to new grads all over the country. The best way to reach out to Santi is to connect with him on FB or to join the PT Masters Facebook group where he goes over tough case studies every week!

In this episode, Will sat down with Drew Cook, PT, DPT and Owner of Mobility Fit, a hybrid practice in the Western Ohio region.  Drew shares his story of starting out as a cash only practice, hitting a wall, and then shifting to incorporating insurances into his practice...but on his terms. Cash only practices are the hot trend at the moment, but Drew makes some great points about the benefits of becoming a hybrid clinic and how it has allowed him to grow more quickly, while maintaining excellent patient care. If you're interested in learning more, feel free to reach out to Drew at drewcook@mobilityfit.com or get his Insurance-Based Clinic Growth Guide at https://healthyfunnel.com/drew-guide

In this episode I sat down with Liz Koch, PT, DPT, Owner of Blue Ridge BioMechanics in Asheville, NC and Founder of The Ride Life, an online business dedicated to helping women who mountain bike stay healthy and riding pain free. In this episode we dive into Liz's story of going from over-worked new grad to making the leap into owning her own cash-based private practice. She shares her journey of finding a niche and then sticking with it...which has led her to a thriving cash practice and allowed her freedom to pursue building an online business, The Ride Life. Liz is the admin of the Facebook Group, Mountain Biking Ladies and posts new content frequently on www.theridelife.com

In this episode, we sat down with Greg Schaible of the Sports Rehab Expert and talked about his journey navigating how to be a new grad, getting fired early on at his first job, and finding his path to becoming known as the Sports Rehab Expert. You can learn more about Greg by going to: https://www.sportsrehabexpert.com/

In this episode, we have return guest, the master of all things Telehealth in the Physical Therapy space, Rob Vining, PT. Rob breaks down what he's been working on with Digital.physio as well as his newest Telehealth Residency co-hort he will be running. You can find out more about Rob's Telehealth Residency by going to www.telehealthprime.com and sign up! We dive into the quickly changing nature of telehealth, the role it will play in the future of PT due to decreasing reimbursement rates, and it's potential to help with provider burnout. Hope you enjoy this one with Rob Vining!

In this episode of The Knowbodies Podcast, Will interviews Physical Therapist and Home Health Contracting business coach, Bert De Vera, PT. Bert shares his story of moving from the Philippines after passing his Board Exam and starting life in America as PT. After working for someone else for 6 years, he hit a wall and started to wonder if the American dream he came for meant working endless hours for someone else and not having time to spend with his family. That wondering led him to researching different ways to leverage his knowledge and increase his financial stability. He learned about Home Heath Contracting (the details of which he explains in this episode), started his own business, and has since been able to significantly increase his income and help other rehab professionals do the same, providing them with more time with their families and improving their financial lives. If you're interested in learning more about Bert or seeing what his Home Health Contracting business program is about, you can connect with Bert at www.rehabpreneur.com / www.bertpt.com / www.homehealthcontract.com or find him on Facebook under Bert De Vera. Hope you enjoy this one! 

In this episode we sit down with two adventurers, Allie D'Andrea and Nick Berger of Worn and Weathered. Allie and Nick have been spending the last few years cultivating a lifestyle that is truly remarkable. The freedom of working for themselves, the fulfillment of giving back to their communities and supporters, and the motivation they create for others to go after their ambitions has taken over social media - for all the right reasons.  We dive into the back story of their mission, and discuss the exciting new challenges they embrace as they start their new company, Worn and Weathered. Check out the social media accounts led by Allie and Nick, follow their story and if you want to reach out, please don't hesitate. We cant think of better examples of how to create a brand around a mission thats worth pursuing.  www.wornandweathered.com facebook, youtube @outdoorsallie Instagram@ outdoors_allie Instagram@ NickJberger Instagram@wornandweathered

We can't believe our 1 month break turned into 4...I guess we needed more time than we thought to refresh our minds after 2 straight years of a weekly episode. We are back, though, and ready to rock n' roll! We chat about how our lives and careers have changed over the past 4 months...Nick has started his own Fitness/PT business (EffortRx) and Will has left patient care all together for the time being to pursue a marketing business... We dive into our journey as freshly minted escapees from the clinical burnout world and how Nick has been able to become a Doc in a Box. Some MONSTER episodes to be coming at you every Wednesday morning!

This episode is a real treat to release as our great colleague, Morgan Denny, PT joins us for an in depth discussion on all the aspects of her passion filled career. Her influence as a teacher, a clinician, a leader, and as a friend has been consistently positive, and its no wonder we feel like we always learn something from her when she shares stories like the ones on this episode. Morgan Denny received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2006. She has focused her work in outpatient orthopedic settings, addressing conditions and people of all sorts, both in the United States and around the globe. Morgan believes that it is hard to be happy without first being healthy, and holds a strong belief that all people should have access to the resources they need to lead able-bodied and fulfilling lives. With this in mind, she began traveling to Haiti to provide rehabilitative therapy in 2013, and found passion in addressing the need in this country. While Morgan’s professional life has focused on physical therapy, she is also a strong advocate for implementing sustainable living practices. She spent two years creating a non-profit project called EcoJaunt, whose mission was to travel throughout the United States creating how-to videos that teach sustainable living tactics, which were then presented at schools and community forums, and on the website EcoJaunt.org. Morgan is a conservationist and strives to reuse everything possible in order to decrease unnecessary waste that will pollute the environment. She has seen the importance of this practice worldwide, in travels through India, Nepal, Fiji, and Haiti, where waste clutters the streets and waterways, creating increasing health concerns. Morgan believes this to be a particularly important concept in Haiti, where the waste disposal system is lacking and water is unsafe for consumption. While her treatment focus in Oregon has included orthopedic conditions and sports rehab, Morgan also enjoys working with pediatric and neurological cases abroad. Before becoming a PT, Morgan worked in a variety of settings (camps, clinics, therapeutic riding facilities) with diverse populations including children and adults with disabilities, varying neurological disorders, and children with systemic diseases, such as cancer and cystic fibrosis. Contact Morgan and stay on top of her lectures and blogs at www.standhaitiproject.org and www.ptonice.com 

In this passion-fueled conversation we reflect on some deeper realizations that have struck us recently. A lot of our discussion generates a general yet powerful recommendation, to become very curious. Do so early, and often, and especially if you're going into a service industry. If you're curious, you'll be more likely to build awareness of the influences of business and how it can interact with our behaviors and lives. Some very wise words are shared by Will in this episode in particular. If were going to passionately express our observation of a struggle we've gone through, we might as well deliver some action steps in case others find themselves also struggling. Will highlights 3 key business principles that, when mastered, can make any person more valuable to a business (in terms of employment-more hirable). The funny thing is, you don't even really have to master these functions, just be better than some others are and you can help them. Generate new leads or potential customers Convert leads or potential customers into customers  Retain customers for repeated service When do we really learn how the basics of all that works? As Will and Nick describe, its never too late to learn. Check out the facebook group "Healthcare Digital Marketing" with Will and Alex Engar, those two are producing some incredible content and sharing solutions that can take your career to another level.

In this episode we sit down with recent Ph.D. recipient, Dr. Brian Leung from the University of Southern California. Dr. Leung was awarded his Ph.D. for doing research on the connection between the immune system and neurological disorders. You definitely aren't going to want to miss this one! If you want to follow Dr. Leung and his work, keep up with him on Twitter at: @OfFliesandMen

In this reflective episode, your grateful hosts Will and Nick sit down to discuss all the transformations that have occurred since the beginning of the podcast. Together we have interviewed so many fabulous people and expanded our knowledge of so many topics. Its a shock to think that it's been two years since these episodes have been shared on iTunes, but the reward for sticking with the process this long is certainly proving to be invaluable.  One of the greatest overarching themes we wanted to share with our listeners today is the action steps that have been shared with us over and over again. That starting something that will allow you to be creative or support your passion is a MUST - especially if it's not perfect at first. That common traits across great health care providers do exist, and what are they exactly? That learning never stops and the people you share that journey with are just as important as the destination. Cheers and much love for the guests, the audience and supporters, and the mentors that have helped us learn as much as we have. The lessons and stories will always keep us hungry.

Collaborative efforts toward the success of a team mission can be a major success story when they pan out. This weeks episode features two guests, Casey Hanes and Ty Fischer, who have been collaborating to create a stellar project of their own, and we discuss the factors that go into making that team work successful.  Casey and Ty are the hosts of "The Show with Casey and Ty", and if you haven't already checked them out, stop listening to this podcast and go tune into theirs! These guys go into a whirl wind of topics that all seem so relevant to the fitness, health, happiness, growth - mindset world. As fitness coaches, Casey and Ty have both established themselves as well respected resources as they both are excellent coachers and movers themselves. Thats just part of the recipe for dream-work team-work though, and we dive into how core values, character similarities and disparities, and complimentary behaviors also factor in.  Learn, act, repeat. -> Check out more content from Casey and Ty: iTunes, google play, and soundcloud: THE SHOW with Casey and Ty youtube: THE SHOW with Casey and Ty instagram/twitter: @CaseyandTyler

How it all begins: clinical care leading to burn out leading to a quest for action How a PT can begin a career in writing! The first roles may not be what you think The beginning of NewGradPT and how it served as a launching pad The birth of NonClinicalPT and it’s mission to provide hope and guidance The evolution of learning and success after the formal education platform Meredith’s unique integration of personality traits into her coaching lessons Visit www.nonclinicalpt.com for some action steps Action step 1: value introspection and ask yourself “why” Perform a love/hate assessment and a value assessment Action step 2: perform a value assessment Action step 3: dive into a mentorship or coaching relationship Action step 4: devise a plan and get after it Examples of some really cool projects and businesses started by PT’s How to create structure for work and life in a non-clinical role: get yourself a calendar and to-do system ;)           Is passion the key to unlocking internal locust of control and motivated structure? Meredith’s newest career path article: exploring telehealth and the Wild West of tech in the PT industry There is a growing number of awesome resources to learn about telehealth and how to get started. Check out www.ptlive.me for more info from Rob Vining Check out Meredith’s articles, including her most recent work on careers in telehealth and a terrific spotlight article on @RobVining here: thenonclinicalpt.com Check out telehealthprime.comand use the code “nonclinical20” and receive 20% off the next cohort fully immersive ready-to-launch telehealth residency. Facebook groups @         Nonclincal pt connections Nonclinical job postings for rehab professionals LinkedIn at Meredith Castin  

In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and personal mentor, Greg Todd, Physical Therapist, clinic owner, online business owner, and mentor to hundreds of new graduates.  In this episode Greg sheds light on what physical therapists in 2018 need to be doing and the skills they should be learning in order to avoid burnout, create financial and time freedom, and help as many people as possible. We also highlight Greg's online academy, Smart Success Physical Therapy, which Will is an alumni of Season 3. Greg is hosting a free webinar on Saturday, June 9th at 12pm EST talking about ​​​​​​​The 9 Step Proven System To Doubling Your Earning Potential as a PT in 2 Months While Working Less Hours Also, if you would like to sign up for Smart Success Season 6, check out Will's story about his experience being in SSPT and some cool opportunities to work with him! Follow Greg on social at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentorwithgreg/ https://twitter.com/GregToddPT

For this episode your hosts Will and Nick decided to sit down and hash out some of the most transformative decisions they've made in their careers. This discussion doesn't have a whole lot of "new" theory behind it, but its a really cool opportunity to connect with others who feel like we do - curious.  What's it like on the other side of the fence? What if I choose something totally against the grain? What if my backup career plan fails? How do I explain myself to people wondering what I'm doing with my career? Naturally, our discussion is packed with analogies and butchered science references. We somehow manage to tie together Newton's laws of motion into our professional trajectory, as well as profess our love for the Institute of Clinical Excellence. But the take home message we really want to drive home is answering those questions above for ourselves.  We want other health/medical professionals, students, or anyone just trying to make a difference in this world to chase down their curiosity. This is a short life for many of us, so use your most important commodity (time) to explore your passions. There is no right or wrong first action step, just that you TAKE action.

Dr Costas Karageorghis is a reader in sport psychology and Divisional Lead for Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences. From 2009-14, he served as Deputy Head (Research) of the former School of Sport and Education and led preparations for two REF2014 subject submissions (Sports-Related and Education). Costas has established an international reputation for his research into the psychological, psychophysiological and neurophysiological effects of music. He has captured 25 research grants during his academic career. Marcelo Bigliassi is a PhD student at Brunel University London/United Kingdom. He has concluded a BSc and MSc in physical education at Londrina State University/Brazil, including an Erasmus period in Sports Science at Technical University of Lisbon/Portugal. He has been working with psychophysiology since 2009 by integrating physiological measures to understand psychological phenomena during conditions of exercise. He has published 19 peer-reviewed manuscripts in national and international journals, 32 abstracts and 1 book chapter. His research was acknowledged by magazines and newspapers around the world: Fitness Magazine® (US), Shape Magazine® (US), Galileu and many other Brazilian newspapers. In 2012, Marcelo developed a new application on Facebook for people to use music before, during and after different modes of exercise. The fBeat was developed in partnership with the international companies FILA® and W3Hauss®. Costas’s music research has been featured in newspapers around the world; most recently in the Times, Independent, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Sydney Morning Herald. In both 2011 and 2016 he was the recipient of the Sportesse Award for Sport and Exercise Sciences at the annual conference of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). The awards were for new theoretical and mechanistic work in the area of music and physical activity. He is currently working on multi-modal stimulation during physical activity that entails the use of music, video images, virtual reality and visual primes. Such work is oriented towards enhancing people's sensory experiences during physical activity, with a view to increasing exercise adherence and promoting public health. See more of Costas' biography here: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/costas-karageorghis Show notes Home is where the heart is: where the journey of music began The history of music research - applying scientific processes to explain the theories of performance enhancement  Understanding the components of music using the Brunel Music Inventory  The difference between synchronous and asynchronous music in exercise Pre-post performance variables when combining music and activity  What are the neurophysiological mechanisms of listening to music? Are affects of music more emotionally or physically driven, or both? How can music impact the perception of fatigue during activity? The supportive role music can play in the public health initiatives to increase physical activity  The principle of entrainment - musical influences on sympathetic or automatic body and mind processes  The direct and indirect impacts of music on working muscles  Is the ergogenic affect of music turning into a debate on mind-body efficiency?  An explanation for why different people may like or dislike certain songs  The three attentional styles of people that may determine musical integration with activity  The great debate: which gender is the better dancer? The evolutionary and sociological theories that may explain why women are more adept to move well with music  A complete portrayal of Costa’s research can be found in his new book: Applying Music in Exercise and Sport (Human Kinetics, 2017) Check out the diverse practices and findings from inside the labs @savibrunel  

Chris Leib is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with nearly a decade of experience in treating movement dysfunctions and enhancing human performance. Dr. Leib has a versatile movement background with a variety of certifications as both a physical therapist and fitness professional. Combining the worlds of therapy and fitness, Chris is uniquely qualified to help you get the most out of your body, while allowing you to sustain optimal physical health and longevity. Chris considers physical activity a vital process to being a complete human being and is passionate about helping others maximize their movement potential.   Check out Chris’ blog, videos, services and professional projects on his website, www.movementprofessional.com    Show Notes  Blending fitness and rehab, and making the line between them a little blurrier  The usefulness of a structural diagnosis vs assessing where someone is on a spectrum of movement or activity “The System of Readiness” - Qualifying the readiness someone may have for a movement or exercise, not necessarily what is safe or unsafe. How much control can be attained over a new process or a process that hasn’t been performed well in a long time Providing individualized care to support the group setting workouts: educating and progressing self-regulation is key! movement scalability is a game of inches, not an on/off switch. The value of turning “this hurts me” into “this hurts at this weight, in this position, at this time” Devising a program by using the well-researched OPTIMAL tool: http://www.apta.org/OPTIMAL/  Understand and manipulate the intent of your programming - and progress based on the intent. As a PT with tons of education, don’t undervalue the simple principle that if strength is the goal, regardless of setting, that means LOAD If you’re teaching or guiding movement practices, you absolutely should get your hands dirty kinesthetically and appreciate the difficulties your patients/clients/people are going through The mindset on delivering people away from pain and into an autonomous movement practice Steering people towards a plan of care that doesn’t emphasize medical imaging or structural diagnosis  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): check out the Beck Institute: https://beckinstitute.org Applying CBT to build therapeutic alliance and implement actionable steps toward a process of improvement Skilled vs unskilled decision making  Working to an over-arching life goal of happiness The value of meditation and realizing that there are inevitable changes in life in order to move forward Check out links to Chris’ youtube videos where he shares some GREAT content, he is on instagram as @movementprof and facebook @Chris Leib

In this episode, we chat with one of our favorite people on the planet, Dr. Alan Fredendall about motivational interviewing, population health, and his personal fitness journey. Alan is a practicing physical therapist, a recent graduate, and the COO of the Institute of Clinical Excellence. We also make a major announcement in this episode that we are giving away a FREE trip to come attend an ICE course in Pittsburgh on June 23rd and 24th to one lucky listener. If you are interested, you can enter our drawing by going to the website below: http://www.twoknowbodies.com/home/ice-course-giveaway

For another fantastic multiple-appearance guest episode, we welcome back the insightful local, Jon Herting, PT, DPT, CSCS, ACSM CE-P, USAW. Jon is a dynamic clinician who has been involved in rehabilitation and strength and conditioning for 10 years and has built a reputation among athletes as a clinician who promotes quick results and optimal outcomes.    As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning coach he has worked with athletes of all levels from adolescent to Olympic level and is a part of USA Weightlifting’s Medical staff. Jon believes in a holistic approach to rehab and believes that the ultimate goal of the rehab process is patient autonomy. He believes that there is not a distinct line between rehab and the training process.   Jon currently serves as adjunct faculty at Widener University and has developed several continuing education courses for clinicians and certified strength and conditioning professional based around assessment and rehabilitation techniques.   Discussion topics of this show: How specificity can drive a one shot-one kill treatment approach can improve outcomes Coordinating across multiple settings and professions to support rehab AND fitness goals Framing the “PT” conversation with coaches and trainers Navigating around the speed bumps that may come up with inter-professional discussions The ultimate factor: Karma  A solid transition into breathing and breath work matters when it matters Positional breathing and owning quality movement  Where is the last place you’d think to find energy when you’re dogging it??   If you want to reach out to Jon or follow him on social media you CERTAINLY must! He has some gem’s he shares across the social media platforms, find him on facebook and instagram @JonHerting. His clicic in Southern PA is A beautiful location, if you’re in the area its a must see, especially with some of the new faculty. Check out The Training Room HERE:  https://thetrainingroompt.com 

Elliot Berkman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Oregon. His research is about the motivational and cognitive factors that contribute to success and failure real-world goals, as well as the neural systems that support goal pursuit. In addition to studying how goal pursuit works, Dr. Berkman’s research also seeks ways to facilitate health behavior change goals such as cigarette smoking cessation and dieting. His research combines the distinct strengths of several research methods including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), cross-sectional and longitudinal survey methods, laboratory experiments, and translational neuroscience randomized controlled trials. Click here for more information about his research. He teaches courses in statistics, neuroimaging, and social psychology. His research and teaching have been recognized with the Social-Personality Health Network Early Career Award, the Joseph A. Gengerelli Distinguished Dissertation Award, the UCLA Social Psychology Dissertation Award, the Arthur J. Woodward Peer Mentoring Award and the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award. He received his PhD in 2010 from the University of California, Los Angeles. His blog, The Motivated Brain, is located at Psychology Today, and he tweets as @Psychologician. -Check out the SANLab website here Show Notes: What is autonomous regulation and how do we set goals for ourselves? Are we at risk for being too passive with medical interventions, leaving an untapped level of autonomy and engagement on the table? The influence of language and transparency of choice Some key takeaways from a persons own narrative and gain deeper understanding about their decision making process Navigating a subjective story of tragedy and framing a story or plan of success What is an internal locus of control and how do external influences consume us Bucking against perceived restraint The future of behavior in our society and the influence of technology on our perception of reality Read about the awesome work of Jeremy Bailenson here: https://comm.stanford.edu/faculty-bailenson/

In this episode we sit down with Doctor of Chiropractic, Justin Rabinowitz. Justin is a movement-based Chiropractor based out of Warren, NJ and he is also the author of the recently published book, Beyond Fitness: Revealing The Secrets To An Active, Pain-Free Life. In this episode we dive into how Justin has built his practice around a culture of movement, how he has marketed his practice, and what inspired him to publish a book. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of Beyond Fitness, you can find it here: http://www.beyondfitnessbook.com/ To learn more about Justin's practice you can check it out at: https://strive2move.com/  

The White Belt Mentality - A New Breed of SPT’s: featuring Nick Perugini  Fusing a therapeutic approach with principles of coaching: A new hybrid of assessment, client intake, and progressions How teachable is a “PT process?” Whats it like to really educate and collaborate with other professionals at an operational level to achieve a common mission The white-belt mentality and the value of team transparency  How a successful PT evaluation can create greater responsibility and autonomy from clients and coaches alike Being a PT on the community level, going beyond the 1 on 1 care and forming a health alliance that is based on health literacy and relationships How Nick took a stab at learning and expanding his horizon, adding responsibility as an SPT and what he’s learned about being uncomfortable as he grows Some words of wisdom to help spin PT school or any learning experience and translate new knowledge into applicable skills Check out Nick’s growing video archive at www.youtube/peruginifitness follow Nick with his handles @philadelphia.physio If you’re in the #philly area and want to connect with some great folks, check out Nick’s crossfit gym, http://crossfitlove.com

In this episode, Nick and Will sit down with concierge physical therapists Josh Payne and David Bayliff. We dive into how Josh and David branched out from working in outpatient orthopedic clinics to transitioning to being cash-based mobile physical therapists, seeing patients in their home during the day. We're huge fans of finding different ways to leverage our knowledge as healthcare practitioners and this opens so many doors for those entrepreneurs amongst us! To learn more about Josh, you can read and follow him by checking out his website: Freedom Physical Therapy To learn more about David, you can read and follow him by checking out his website: Bayliff Integrated Wellness  

Sam is an amazing person doing such great work for her local community, her colleagues, and for health organizations across the world. If you want to follow her work check her out at Samantha Fien on https://twitter.com/samanthafien and https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthafien/  We dive into the diverse background of Sam and her professional projects, including her path from a bachelors degree in exercise science to completing her PhD thesis. We discuss Sam’s research “Gait performance in residential aged care and the benefits of exercise”, winning the Emerging Researcher in Ageing (ERA) international scholarship for 2017, her international experience studying group exercise and gait metrics in older adults, and how to create a healthy, more sustainable community. “They’ve lived for so long already, why not treat them as they are and reward them for living so long and being able to exercise, to walk, and talk, and do everything else like other human beings.” Sam on the importance of providing care for older adults If you aren’t already calling it a “wheelie walker”, try it. It will make your day. If you have an extra minute, please share/retweet/support Sam’s efforts to go to the World Health Assemble in Geneva in May 2018. We need people like Sam representing the hard working citizens that care about their health! Thanks to @MegLowryPT for connecting us with Sam!

In this weeks episode we chat about the possible factors that drive sales in the healthcare market. Are we listening to patients and allowing their expectations to guide the subjective reports? How do we get better at the selling mindset, and does it have to be all about business? Will has been crushing the marketing and service department lately, so this episode was a really fun ride as he took us from soft skills to converting tactics. 

In this episode we catch up with physical therapist and Telehealth pioneer, Rob Vining of PTLivechat.com In this episode we talk about the logistics of starting one's own Telehealth practice, the financial side (potential income vs. costs) of Telehealth, and Rob's view of Telehealth becoming a staple of the profession.  To learn more about Telehealth and all the awesome work Rob is doing, you can check him out at: www.ptlivechat.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptlivechat/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1897897743859765/  

In this episode Will sits down with repeat guest, Joe Reinke, CEO of FitBUX to discuss the changes that could be coming for student loan debt holders with pending government budget changes. With so many of our listeners faced with student loan debt, we felt that it was a good time to keep on top of the potential changes coming. 

In this episode, our 100th episode!!!!, Nick sits down with Dr. Jon Herting, PT, DPT and PT Student Nick Perugini to discuss all things mentorship, teaching, and coaching when it comes to movement, strength training, and coaching. Nick was a student of Jon's and they share some incredible insight into what makes a successful mentor/student relationship.

First and foremost, a huge thank you goes out to our audience and supporters. We have nearly made it to 100 episodes and for every download, share, or engagement, Will and I thank you. When I jumped on board with this project I progressed through the feelings of curiosity and anxiety and found growth. In this episode I dive into how that growth process has influenced my endeavors, from school to podcasting, and hopefully I coherently share how its still guiding me today. - Nick

I decided to mix it up a little this week. Nick and I get reached out to frequently (which still boggles our mind that people want to talk to us!) and regularly get asked about our career paths. With that in mind I wanted this to be a raw, un-cut look into the different possibilities I am exploring with my healthcare background. Hope this brings some value to all our healthcare friends! - Will

Jared's Bio: "I’m Dr. Jared Casazza, and I am a traveling physical therapist. I graduated with my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 and am currently traveling for work within the U.S. in a fifth wheel camper with my girlfriend and fellow travel PT, Whitney. Although physical therapy is how I make a living and one of my main passions, I have several other interests that I pursue in my free time. These include: financial independence, personal finance, bodybuilding/powerlifting, nutrition, supplementation, credit card rewards, travel hacking, investing, hiking, and real estate. I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and I hope that this blog can be a place that I can share some of what I have learned to this point. Whitney and I will also be sharing information on our personal experiences as traveling physical therapists, the ins and outs of working as a traveling healthcare professional, and our traveling adventures both throughout the United States and internationally!" Show Notes: Jared’s initial interest in travel PT: the increased financial reward, varied exposure, and housing alternatives  The stipulation to travel PT, gotta have a home base  Jared’s Segway into PT school and early fitness interests- considering financial reward and profession  Be willing to try something new and different, being in a team like Jared and Whitney can really help! The impact researching the job market can have on beginning a great career  A travel PT blueprint: Jared’s initial log term plan and motivation, where to turn for mentorship, the surprises and unimaginable exposure The clinical development in a travel role, especially for a new grad The FifthWheelPT blog - Blending finance, rehab, and personal growth  Diving into the nickels and dimes of travel PT, and how it compares to more traditional PT routes The easiest way to establish travel contracts and how to land trustworthy connections Where is the future of travel PT headed? Jareds advice for making your next travel experience unique, valuable, and lucrative Check out Jareds growing blog and other projects he’s working on, even while he semi-retires and travels the world, at www.fifthwheelpt.com and follow him on instagram #fifthwheelpt and facebook @jaredcasazza

In this episode, we chat with Eric McElvenny, a former Marine who lost his right lower leg after stepping on an IED in combat while in Afghanistan. Since returning to the States, Eric has gone on to run Ironman competitions and become a motivational speaker. In this episode we dive into Eric's recovery from his right below knee amputation, including his time in physical therapy and what it took to become an Ironman. If you're interested in learning more about Eric and his story, check out his website at: http://ericmcelvenny.com/

In this fascinating episode we dive into all sorts of topics. From the many layers of consciousness that impact mental health, to the possible solutions our society may benefit from if we can work together to integrate a holistic health service. Our guest, Dr. Traci Stein was wonderfully informative, fun, and a real inspiration to keep reaching out to other do-gooders, because more often than not good folks tend to work well together. Dr. Traci Stein's bio: "I am a Columbia-trained, licensed clinical psychologist and health educator. I'm also certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Broadly, my focus has been on helping people to reduce uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms and gain greater insight into who they are and want to be.  The bulk of my work has been with the medically ill and those experiencing chronic pain, as well as teaching people to develop better stress management tools. I have also helped clients learn how to create healthier relationships, develop better self-esteem, foster greater self-compassion, release unhealthy patterns, and reach goals that are important to them." For show notes, Traci's incredible work, the tireless caregiver survey, and much more, please check out www.twoknowbodies.com

The NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam) is upon us and as always, we have an annual chat from one of the leading coaches in the world of NPTE prep. This week we sat down with Dr. Kyle Rice, a physical therapist (who just so happened to score a perfect 800 on the NPTE) and founder of The PT Hustle. The PT Hustle offers one-on-one NPTE prep services for both first time NPTE test takers and people taking it again.    If you want to learn more about Dr. Kyle Rice or The PT Hustle, check out his website: https://thepthustle.com/

In this episode, hosts Will Boyd and Nick Bracciante get the conversation started by reflecting what the job and career path started like for them.  Going after your goals should always be a priority, and on this episode we also bring on the perspective from 3 amazing individuals who are all doing things a bit different then the traditional healthcare mold, but probably have some similar goals as the majority of new grads. Tune in to get the advice from Fallon Heddings at 25 minutes, Raj Padalia at 43 minutes, and Ryan Smith at 1:11 to cover the different ways they have embarked on their path to a happy career.

In this special #PTedition episode, we sat down with Owner of Athletes Potential, Danny Matta. Danny is a hybrid, physical therapist/strength coach based out of the Atlanta, Georgia area. He's the host of The PT Entrepreneur Podcast and co-host of the Doc and Joc Podcast. In this episode we chat about Danny's cash-based physio/strength training set-up, his views on the future of physical therapy, and the power of relationship building. If you want to follow Danny or keep up with his work, check out his work: http://drdannymatta.com/ docandjock.com info@athletespotential.com

In this raw episode, hosts, Nick Bracciante and Will Boyd reflect back on 2017 and discuss the highs, the lows, and pose questions to one another about changes they've undergone. We want to say thank you for an incredible year and we can't wait to keep this shipping rocking into 2018!

In this part 2 episode we share the most important stories of all the guests from 2017, those from our patients. We could easily say these guests brought more value to the surface of our discussion because, well, they are why we do this whole gig. Three beautiful humans, Erin Jackson, Lisa Maczura, and Saidee Wynn joined us for very different yet powerful episodes to discuss pain, PT, and general healthcare. To say their words are valuable is an extreme understatement. To wrap things up, we share great words of advice from Jerry Durham as he helped our careers launch in more ways than 1. Cheers to a great 2017, and a better 2018.

This is a throwback episode from the Breaking Student Debt Podcast in which Will sits down with Joe Reinke, CEO of FitBUX. In this episode Joe breaks down the various federal student loan repayment plan options that are available for students. As a large portion of our audience is made up of students or recent graduates, we thought this episode would be incredibly valuable for those weighing up their student loan options.   If you have any questions about your student loans or repayment plan options, reach out to Joe Reinke by messaging their Facebook Business Page: FitBUX FB Business Page or by creating a profile at: www.fitbux.com  

We sincerely thank all of our listeners for a wonderful 2017! From Will and Nick, we appreciate all the support, motivation, and creative assistance.  And of course, we would like to thank our incredible guests. Clips from some of the most popular episodes of 2017 are featured in this collaborative "speech" if you will. Be sure to tune into the full length episodes to learn how to support the missions and efforts of these wonderful people.

The world of Saidee Wynn, taken from her blog spooniewarrior  "I didn’t choose the Spoonie life, the Spoonie life chose me. If you aren’t sure what a Spoonie is, I urge you to look up the Spoon Theory. It’s a pretty awesome story that describes life with a chronic illness. Energy = Spoons (to sum it up in a super short way that doesn’t do the actual story justice…). It has become a symbol for those of us with chronic illnesses. Basically, we never have enough spoons. I am currently fighting POTS, EDS, PTSD, and many other letter groupings. I feel like I’m out there trying to capture the entire alphabet!  My symptoms from these illnesses have rendered me disabled and dramatically changed the way I interact with the world. They have also forced me to redefine myself in my current roles in life. I am the mother of a super spunky, energetic little girl. I also have an amazing partner in life, who is absolutely my rock. You’ll be learning more about them as you follow my blog, because they will obviously be the subjects of many posts." Check out Saidee's incredible blog, recommendations and advice on her website and social media: Spooniewarrior and "spooniewarrior" on facebook, instagram and twitter! Show Notes: Saidee is the author of spoonwarrior.com - all things chronic illness and the journey of healthcare EDS - Ehlers Danlos syndrome Navigating healthcare with persistent symptoms The tipping point of chronic pathology Where do people really learn and connect over their health journeys? Why medical providers should not completely divide people from their diagnosis  What exactly is a spoon? And what about a spoonie? Whats it like balancing the process of pregnancy and managing EDS? “Ive heard of this before, but its not very common” The biggest factor in a successful healthcare relationship - “If a doctor believes you” Are chronic diseases “solvable” or “curable”   Keep your eyes peeled for Saidee’s upcoming blog posts, novels and more!  

DR. GREG LEHMAN BKIN, MSC, DC, MSCPT "I am a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model. I currently teach two 2-day continuing education courses to health and fitness professionals through out the world.  Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency have been taught more than 60 times in more than 40 locations world wide." Bio from greg lehman.ca Show Notes: Intro, gregs influences from Dr. Stuart McGill and Dr. John Sarno How important it is to be malleable and the value of asking the challenging questions  Stress test your own philosophy  Harnessing the moments of doubts  Build confidence by finding your OWN beliefs  Keep the treatments simple! - it's evidence based  When something specific IS important  Gregs main question for folks: "whats new or different?"  “Pain occurs when we fail to adapt to some stressor - Injury occurs when you fail to adapt to mechnical load…we don’t want to vilify stress..rather what is our response to our stressors” “Calm shit down, build shit back up” Twitter question from @theprehabguys “How do you follow up your pain explanations? Specifically, how do you teach patience to desperate/eager patients - want answers 4 their pain” The criteria for adaptability: -Is it human? -Is it dead? Twitter question from @joelipsky “How does Greg approach patients presenting with Sx consistent with a neurodynamic issue and how does load management come into play.” Twitter question from @daschaser “How does Greg approach patients presenting with Sx consistent with a neurodynamic issue and how does load management come into play.” Twitter question from @nickgornick “What are the limitations of graded exposure/adaptation?” Poke the bear, don’t hump the shit out of it (we can’t come up with this stuff, honestly) Who is allowed to go into pain and how much? Gregs HIGHLY revered course: Reconciling Biomechanics With Pain Science. Check out the 2018 dates to see how to overcome the common clinical barriers in a city near you! http://www.greglehman.ca

In this episode, The Knowbodies sit down for what turned out to be a part 2 to their episode with Dr. Ben Fung, PT, DPT, MBA a few weeks back. 1 year later, after Ben was first featured on the Breaking Student Debt Podcast with Will, Ben is back diving into a host of topics: How to create income outside of working in a clinic How to approach creating your own practice either right out of school or early on in your career Fear and how it plays a major role in us following our true interests and passion What the future holds for the PT profession Enjoy!  -Nick and Will