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In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Efosa Guobadia, CEO of FFITT Health and co-founder of PT Day of Service, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this impactful initiative. Dr.Guobadia reflects on the original vision behind PT Day of Service, emphasizing the core values of community, engagement, collaboration, and service within the physical therapy profession. He shares insights on how the concept has evolved over the years, surpassing their initial expectations and highlighting the limitless potential of service in physical therapy. Join Karen and Efosa as they explore the significance of giving back and the continued growth of PT Day of Service. Time Stamps:  [00:01:10] Vision of PT Day of Service. [00:07:24] Burnout during the pandemic. [00:10:44] Compassion in service and health. [00:11:27] Community service in physical therapy. [00:16:05] Falls prevention screenings for community. [00:21:01] Community involvement and engagement. [00:23:28] Movement and community service. [00:26:33] Sustainable systems for movement health. [00:31:16] PT Days of Service. [00:34:08] Rejoice in the beginning.More About Dr. Efosa Guobadia: Efosa L. Guobadia, PT, DPT, is the Founder of FFITT Health; Founder of Move Together, and  Co-Founder of the Global PT Day of Service, which has spanned over 80 countries since its inception in 2015. He has contributed chapters to two books: ‘Why Global Health Matters”, edited by Dr. Chris E. Stout; and "Learning to Lead in Physical Therapy", edited by Jennifer Green-Wilson and Stacey Zeigler. He received his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2007, his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2010, and Master of Business Administration from UMass Isenberg School of Management with a focus in finance in 2024.. He is the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Young Alumni Award given by the University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, is a 2018 American Physical Therapy Association Social Impact Award Recipient, and the 2023 University of Scranton DPT Program Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient. Resources from this Episode: PT Day of Service Move Together PT Day of Service on Instagram PT Day of Service on X PT Day of Service on Facebook Efosa on Instagram Move Together on Instagram   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Ady Wright is a climbing instructor and routesetter based in New York. We met up in Red Rock and recorded a nice long chat in the van, covering her introduction to climbing and routesetting, why she pivoted from veterinary science, being raised by a cautious father, analyzing risk, the benefits of meal prepping, losing her grandmother to cancer, the pressure that comes with opportunity, the rebellious act of existing, and much more!Check out The Nugget on YouTube:youtube.com/@thenuggetclimbingCheck out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out AG1!drinkAG1.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs!Check out Rumpl!rumpl.com/nuggetUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 10% off your first order!Check out Rocky Talkie!RockyTalkie.com/NuggetUse this link to get 10% off your first order of backcountry radios!We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, Renzollama, Zach Emery, and Brandt MickolasBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/ady-wrightNuggets:0:03:56 – Ady's breakfast, and serendipitous timing0:05:56 – Ady's first vacation, and how an outdoor climbing trip fuels routesetting0:13:04 – Her head setter Ryan, and earning her stripes0:18:16 – Learning to set above her level, the complexity of grades, and setting boulders vs. routes0:24:32 – Studying veterinary science, wanting to be a zoo veterinarian, and pivoting to be a full-time climber0:33:03 – Being the first in her family to do many things0:36:58 – Going camping for the first time, and a reminder of how recent slavery was in this country0:40:56 – Going with the flow, and everything in moderation0:44:45 – The benefits of meal prepping0:46:02 – Being hard on herself, and sharing experiences with people that look like her0:49:53 – My conversation with Brittany Leavitt, travel safety, and where the feeling of not doing enough comes from0:54:24 – The pressure that comes with opportunity0:59:22 – Losing her grandmother to cancer, and crying for the things she didn't get to have1:01:01 – The influence Ady hopes to have on the routesetting industry, and how being cautious has saved her1:06:06 – Privilege layers, and needing to talk with people to actually know them1:09:29 – Writing novels and producing music1:10:57 – Mom1:19:00 – A question from Marie-Louise: When Ady climbs, is she in her body or is it more of an out-of-body experience?1:24:11 – Who inspires Ady in climbing and routesetting1:28:17 – Ady's goal to make routsetting more accessible1:31:20 – Ady's climbing goals, and her style1:34:32 – Being intimidated by overhangs1:35:57 – Immersing in a specific style1:37:40 – Lifting weights, and the 3 pieces of advice Ady got from Tyson Schoene1:41:15 – The exercise that helped Ady with her elbow tendonitis1:46:50 – Gymnast tension, and the yin and yang of climbing1:48:26 – PT Day, splits, and recovery1:52:06 – “It's really expensive to be a great athlete”, and running from coyotes1:54:23 – Thoughts on sponsorship1:58:08 – Stories of walking in New York City2:01:00 – Being in the shelter system for a year2:06:38 – Loving most of New York2:09:18 – What frustrates Ady2:13:39 – Feeling hopeful and falling in love with people2:17:07 – Skateboarding2:19:50 – Getting mentorship from Sam Elias, and learning from each climb2:24:47 – Practice makes better2:29:38 – Believe and validate2:32:58 – The clubhouse

In PT school, I got to attend PT Day on the Hill.  It was so inspiring to be a part of so many therapists advocating for our profession.But this isn't the only way to advocate for our profession & our patients.  In fact, starting small is even more POWERFUL than trying to get legislation passed.  In this episode, we're covering 3 easy ways to advocate effectively for your patients that you can get started with TODAY.Listen now!The Wealthy Coach Podcast Hey Coaches, Practitioners & Healers! Go from 0 clients to a 6-Figure Online Biz!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGrab your free Ultimate Oncology Specialist Study Guide!Preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialist Certification Exam is one of the best ways to become an expert OncoPT.My new Ultimate Oncology Specialist Study Guide will help you start your exam prep on the right foot, so you can prepare for success & treat your patients like an expert.Grab your FREE study guide now! Register for the Pediatric Lymphedema pre-conference workshop at CSM 2023!Children with lymphedema often wait months to years for treatment because most therapists don't treat pediatric lymphedema. We're changing this, with our pre-conference workshop at APTA-CSM 2023!When you register for CSM, make sure you select the pre-conference workshop Pediatric Lymphedema: Treating Lymphedema to Improve Mobility. See you in San Diego!

The Doctors Hospital Podcast returns for Season 4 with a celebration of World PT Day. We sit down with one of our own physiotherapists Daniel Douglas to discuss a day in the life of a PT, what it takes to pursue a career in the field and some of the ailments they treat.

One of my students recently shared that their mom is cancer-free. And the whole class clapped & cheered. Damn, that felt good. One of the coolest things we do as PTs is to help patients navigate the "after cancer" experience. But we have a lot to learn about this side of the diagnosis. Dr. Eric Galvez, PT is a brain tumor thriver & advocate who has traveled the world to serve young adult & brain tumor survivors. In addition to the TWO books he's authored, he's also serving as the membership chair for @apta.oncbfsig & spearheading the upcoming PT Day of Service balance & falls screening event (which you should definitely participate in!). Eric & I talked about his treatment, his rehab experience (as a patient in his own facility), & what PTs need to know about patients living beyond their brain tumor.

Here’s to PT Day of Service #PTDOS 2020 We have the Global PT Day of Service team to talk about this year’s event. Mark those calendars for October 10th and pledge today. Since 2015, Global PTDOS has over 18,000 volunteers with over 80 countries participating. This organization has grown since 2015 expanding in the United States and throughout the world. Check out the virtual and socially distant ideas to continue serving in your community. Reed Handlery from the University of South Carolina rows his way to his PTDOS event. He tells us about the Gamecock Challenge the U of SC DPT program is holding and how YOU can sign up. 

Here’s to PT Day of Service #PTDOS 2020 We have the Global PT Day of Service team to talk about this year’s event. Mark those calendars for October 10th and pledge today. Since 2015, Global PTDOS has over 18,000 volunteers with over 80 countries participating. This organization has grown since 2015 expanding in the United States and throughout the world. Check out the virtual and socially distant ideas to continue serving in your community. Reed Handlery from the University of South Carolina rows his way to his PTDOS event. He tells us about the Gamecock Challenge the U of SC DPT program is holding and how YOU can sign up.

In this special episode of the Doctors Hospital podcast we celebrate World Physiotherapy Day. We sit down with Physiotherapist Antoinette McLean to discuss the role of physiotherapy during the treatment of and recovery from COVID-19, and studies on the effectiveness of PT as a treatment.

From APTA's National Student Conclave we talk with Josh D'Angelo about the things he's created in his PT career. Notably, PT Day of Service, Move Together and Movement X. How did Josh go from an idea, to a full on worldwide movement... again and again?

From APTA’s National Student Conclave we talk with Josh D’Angelo about the things he’s created in his PT career. Notably, PT Day of Service, Move Together and Movement X. How did Josh go from an idea, to a full on worldwide movement… again and again?

LIVE from the WCPT Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, I welcome Efosa Guobadia on the show to discuss entrepreneurship in physical therapy.  Efosa L. Guobadia, PT, DPT, is the founder of the integrated wellness company FFITT Health; President and CEO of Move Together, a 501(c)3 for purpose organization dedicated to improving access to quality rehab medicine around the corner and around the world; Co-Founder of the initiative Global PT Day of Service, which has spanned 60 countries since its inception; Founder of the informational website PT Haven; and also developed and led the international volunteer program ATI MissionWorks for ATI Physical Therapy. In this episode, we discuss: -Efosa’s entrepreneurship in underserved communities -How to approach roadblocks and tackle them head on -Three qualities of inspiring leaders in the entrepreneurial space -Exciting ways you can get involved with service through PT Day of Service -And so much more!   Resources: Move Together Website @efosaguobadia @ptdayofservice @ffitthealth Move Together Instagram PT Day of Service Website  PT Haven Website efosa@movetogether.org   For more information on Efosa: Efosa L. Guobadia, PT, DPT, is the founder of the integrated wellness company FFITT Health; President and CEO of Move Together, a 501(c)3 for purpose organization dedicated to improving access to quality rehab medicine around the corner and around the world; Co-Founder of the initiative Global PT Day of Service, which has spanned 60 countries since its inception; Founder of the informational website PT Haven; and also developed and led the international volunteer program ATI MissionWorks for ATI Physical Therapy. In 2017, he contributed a chapter on sustainability as well as the closing afterword for the book ‘Why Global Health Matters”, edited by Dr. Chris E. Stout, and with a foreword by Nobel Laureate Jody Williams. He received his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2007 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2010. He is recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Young Alumni Award given by the University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences and is a 2018 American Physical Therapy Association Social Impact Award Recipient.  He is currently based out of Guatemala City, Guatemala.   Read the full transcript below: Karen Litzy:                   00:00                Hey everybody, I'm coming to you live from the WCPT conference in Geneva, Switzerland. And I have the distinct pleasure of sitting next to Dr Efosa Guobadia who is a physical therapist from the United States now based in Guatemala. And he has also the cofounder of PT Day of service and move together, which we will talk about during this interview. But first, what I'd really love to talk about Efosa is you were on a panel today about entrepreneurship and physio therapy. So can you give us the highlights? Efosa Guobadia:            00:34                Yes. Well, Karen Litzy is such a high pleasure to share time with you. The only time I get a chance to hang out with you, you put a smile on my face. I love the energy and all that. So yes, the panel is about entrepreneurship. So one of the things that I certainly talk about, I said entrepreneurship is a mindset, you know, it's about bringing the vision and the vision of your heart and the idea in your mind into actuation, you know? And with that being said what I also said, I think everybody has, it has the potentiality and the capacity to be entrepreneurial or you sometimes talk about product market fit or passion market fit and where does your passion, your idea slash your product meet the market. You know, and I think that's also very important. A friend of mine recently we're having a concept about what's an entrepreneur? He says an entrepreneur is the intersection of your idea, fundamental value and the wants, desires, desires and the understanding of the client and consumer. And that sweet spot is so important. If it's just about your ideas, you may be a starving artist, you know, but if it's a too much about the client, you know, you may be selling out a little bit. So find that great amalgam and that sweet spot and I think that's very important. Karen Litzy:                   01:37                Yeah. Thank you for bringing that up. I think that's great. I usually tell people when they're like, not sure if this idea can actually turn into a business. And I'll always tell people like, make a list. Like, what are you good at? What are you really passionate about? And what would someone be willing to pay you for? And if you can find that sweet spot, and again, it's like you just said, it's your passion where it intersects with what the consumer needs or what the consumer doesn't know they need yet. And that's where entrepreneurism really comes into, I think, a great place for the person. So let's talk about what you're doing as an entrepreneur. Efosa Guobadia:            02:16                I love that so much. And I agree. To piggyback on what you just said, Karen, it's about fundamental value. And I think this is true in any industry. So whatever this thing, this fundamental value, your product service, after a person comes into contact with it, are they better off? And then well, we can talk about marketing or this or that, but that should be the first thing that you curate. So that's very foundational. I'm living a pretty interesting existence right now Karen Litzy so this past November in 2018, I actually decided to move to Guatemala and now I'm doing two different things. So I feel a part of my bandwidth is for the global health sector. You know co founding, you know I lead the organization move together and our mission there is to increase access to quality rehab medicine around the corner and around the world. Efosa Guobadia:            02:56                I've been going to Guatemala now for the last seven years I've been doing this global health work for the last seven years. I moved together under that umbrella. We've been doing some pretty interesting work there for the last three years of amazing partners on the ground and amazing participants and volunteers that have joined us from the US and other places around the world. We help to build the development of rehab clinics in underserved communities. And the keyword there, this is the keystone where there's the operization, the local PTs and students on the ground. They run these clinics that we co set up throughout the year and on the ideas that it thrives uder them and we are glad to say it has been so. And then we have other programs under them, the nonprofit move together, PT day of service, which you mentioned, we have a program called that pro bono incubator and that's US based in which we dispense funds to pro bono projects in clinics in the US over the last two years we just spent $20,000 to a 11 different projects and a mentorship and resource to many more than that as well. Efosa Guobadia:            03:53                So that's been pretty fun. So that's one part of my existence. The other part of my existence is entrepreneurial. This past I officially opened this March, but I did some ramp up work to it this past march. I opened up a clinic in Guatemala City and it looks at three verticals. It looks at mobility, which is Rehab. And I do some movement analysis with the movement three d camera. We do look at nutrition. I'm hiring some nutritionists to look at because nutrition is important for a few reasons, right? For pain. It's relationship with inflammation and with energy and a certainly with weight management, weight management is predicated on nutrition. I think above all cardio and then lean muscle mass. So it's looking at it through that portal has been important. And the third vertical has been mindset that, you know, a routine and breathing and sleeping and all that good stuff. So creating a team that helps me do those things in an ecosystem systematic way has been fun. You know, the early part of it has been mobility and people have been responding so very well to it in Guatemala. They're telling me now I can't leave, but you know, some of my clients and it's been fun. Karen Litzy:                   04:56                Awesome. And now, you know, your version of entrepreneurship is let's say different than maybe some traditional entrepreneurship where you're setting up shop in a very developed country and it's certainly different than what I do as an entrepreneur. I think from a practical standpoint, different, but I think from a fundamental standpoint and where our mindsets are and what we're trying to do for our clientele, it's pretty similar. Would you agree? Efosa Guobadia:            05:23                A hundred percent fundamental value around the world. Its fundamental value in each industry needs to know their fundamental value. Let's say for us, our fundamental values as healers is help people move better so they can live better. That exists and is needed anywhere in the world. So again, know fundamental value, build the architecture and fit it to the market into the behavior and the knowledge and the awareness of your customers or customers to be and that's how you make it make sense wherever you go. Karen Litzy:                   05:47                And for maybe listeners out there who would like to replicate what you're doing in an underserved area or in an underserved country, what were some of the biggest roadblocks you experienced in the beginning that you would like to advise people on? Maybe how to avoid or at least how to minimize? Efosa Guobadia:            06:07                Oh, interesting. I think it's so important to identify roadblocks and barriers. I sometimes say this with my clients now you need to know the dragon and sort of delineate the dragon so you could slay it. You know, so it's the transcend another general thought. Anytime Challenging things happen. I cheer this in the panel as well. It's information, you know, it's that when a situation happens, good or maybe not good to the way you want it to happen, it's situation. What's good about situations, it leads to solutions. So once you figure out how to handle something, now you have this tool of this extra solution. Now you can play defense and prevent that from happening again. Or if it does happen, you can handle a quicker, and actually turn it into a good, et Cetera, et cetera. So that mindset, that paradigm shift, the mindset. Efosa Guobadia:            06:50                If you're an entrepreneur of how do you engage with things that don't necessarily happen the way that you want to have it on the, for me and some of my experiences, every country has its own things. And one thing is you go through the legal process is setting up your business. What I just had to learn is a little bit different from the US so tagging in this is a truth for all entrepreneurs and all projects, you know, identify and tag and the right people who could best help you with what you need to do. And then that saves time and that maximize your efficiency as well as your effectiveness. Karen Litzy:                   07:18                Yeah. So when you kind of hit those roadblocks, I love the way of reframing it as not a, Oh my gosh, I'm so stupid. Or how did I not see this coming? Oh great, now I'm sunk and I'm going to go sulk into a corner. But instead you're saying to reframe it as, well, here's this roadblock, but guess what? Now we have a system in place to avoid this from happening again. So being very intentional about how you're thinking of roadblocks or I don't want to say failures or things like that in your business, but being intentional so it doesn't happen again, and then you can go out and help others do the same. Efosa Guobadia:            07:54                You said that perfectly. Nothing to add to that. Karen Litzy:                   07:55                Okay. All right. So let's talk a little bit more about entrepreneurship, specifically leadership. So if you're an entrepreneur, you're a leader, right? You're either leading yourself, you're leading others. So what do you feel like are qualities of, let's say leadership within the entrepreneurial space? Efosa Guobadia:            08:15                Yeah, I can say a few of both. They overlap and they're interrelated like you're saying. But on the leadership front, I think, there's three things that are important. You know, maybe I'll break it down to three C’s. So one C is courage, the second c is compassion, and the third C is credibility. So I'm gonna explain what I mean by those. But first of all, with those three things, you start with yourself. You need to serve yourself. You need to lead yourself first, before you can think about leading people. So on the coverage piece that then set on your heart or the things that you believe in, do you pursue them or do you stand up for them? And the micro moments and the macro moments. And it's like a muscle you have to cultivate and you’ve got to work it out. You know? Efosa Guobadia:            08:51                So expressing when things are more macro and big and where things are really intense. You've had this muscle, I'm going to be strong, I'm going to be courageous. I'm going to be dictated and guided by what I see is right and righteous. So courage is important. The other part is credibility. Again, starting with yourself. Do you do the things that you set that you intend to do we get the to do list. Have you written out 20 things consistently for the last month. I've only got three things done. You're telling your conscious and your subconscious, you can't trust what you write down. So start there. Create credibility and trust with yourself and then it’s metaphysical it transmits to your team, you know, you can't really have credibility with others without having credibility with yourself. And then caring and compassion. You know, one of the most important words in my life, caring, you know, caring about yourself, being compassionate about yourself. Efosa Guobadia:            09:33                To be able to do that with your team. You need to be able to do it yourself. There's one politician and I heard say it as a couple of years ago, the best thing a leader could do for his team, his or her team is to care about them. You know how you do that by actually caring about them, you know, so actually care about yourself to take care by yourself, actually care about your team, to care about your team, on the entrepreneurial realm. A lot overlaps with say consider our focus decision making capabilities. And I will also say reasoning, you know, able to multidimensional think a lot of entrepreneurism is problem solving and thinking ahead and thinking what's coming down the pike. So that's the critical reason. A lot of the decision making, whether you've got to make quick decisions or deep decisions. Efosa Guobadia:            10:14                What's your prototype, what’s your paradigm, how do you handle that? How do you stay calm under pressure? Maybe that goes to a curse a little bit. And then in focus, you read all the greats, you know, whether it was old school philosophy or current CEO's, one of the most important things that they talk about is the ability to focus on your task at hand and to chop wood on your task at hand as their old quote. I forget who said it now, the way you do anything is the way you do everything. So for me to close on this, I enjoy doing dishes. I don't do it that much, but when I do dishes, I'm locked in. I've tried to clean it as best as I can and I know that it's going to transmit to my clinical treating and my leadership or building your footing. So those would be some thoughts there. Karen Litzy:                   10:56                Yeah. And I loved the compassion I had a woman on a couple of weeks ago who talked about having compassion for yourself and forgiveness for yourself and how can you even make a decision if you can't even give yourself compassion? So, those qualities of leadership, courage, caring and compassion, and credibility. Yeah. So if you can't give that to yourself, then how can you give it to your business and be a successful entrepreneur? And courage by the way, this year was my word of the year on my vision board. So when you said that, I perked up and said, oh, courage. Yes. So that's something that I'm working with and I've been in business for a while. So I think another thing for everyone out there who's an entrepreneur or wants to be an entrepreneur is it's not like, oh, I have courage one day and then that's it. It is for ever, you are forever working on it. At least that's my view. Efosa Guobadia:            11:56                I agree. Excuse me. I agree. It's a muscle and it's not this goal to achieve and that you're good at. It's an attention and intention really has to do a behavior and courage and you’ve got to be smiling in this world. It's so much about courage is a call to adventure. What is it in your heart, what do you feel pulled to and are you willing to answer that call and say, heed that call. Even if it's a small step, even if it's a big step, even as a small step that leads a big step. If you do, if you heed the call, if you go for it, if you stand up for the things that you believe in, you will live a life in full. You know? And it’ss be a certainly an interesting one. Karen Litzy:                   12:32                Wonderful. I have nothing to add to that. Now before we went live you were talking about how it's such an exciting time in physical therapy and we're here at WCPT with 4,500 people from around the world. And I have to say it is exciting. So what is your version of now is an exciting time for physical therapy? Efosa Guobadia:            12:51                It's a combination of things. You know, there's so many exciting and interesting people doing exciting and interesting things you with your cash based practice you with this podcast. So many other people. The prehab guys, you know, I don't even know those guys, but I admire them from Afar, how they're growing, how they're fitting something in the market, how they're influencing and inspiring clinicians and clients have like so many others. So many exciting people doing exciting things. So that's one variable too with technology. You know, technology is allowing us to do a multiplication of things that we couldn't do six months ago, 12 months ago, and then certainly two, three, four, five years ago. So understanding where the tech is now or where the tech might go, it's a variable that leads to a multiplication. And then the consumer that, you know, they're more intentional with where they spend their time or where they spend their dollars, how they engage with health and health care and all that good stuff. Efosa Guobadia:            13:39                So they're becoming more of a partner. That's how I treat my clients and my consumer, my patients as a collaborator in the journey. So you play with those different variables of technology ideas of different people, a consumer that's wanting to be healthier and then wanting to be fit. And intentional in that healthiness in that fitness, we're at this place really where anything is possible and everything can change. And I think in the next 10 years Karen the next 10 years, we're going to see an evolution slash revolution of efforts and actuations within our profession. And certainly the other step is how we collaborate with other verticals and other industries and other professions as well because not just about what we could do alone by what we could do is by what we could do together. Karen Litzy:                   14:21                And on that, that is just the perfect segway because the next thing I want to talk about is move together and PT day of service. So let's give a plug to both of these, well move together, the parent organization of PT day of service. So let's talk about that a little bit so that the listeners know what the heck you're doing. Efosa Guobadia:            14:42                Yeah, sounds good. So move together is a 501©3 that I cofounded in 2016. And the way we define mission is that we measure everything that we do and say by. So the mission for the organization is to increase access to quality rehab medicine around the corner around the world and access being the keystone word and the keystone structure cause with access that we've seen in some of the places that we've been to, the place doesn't exist for people to go to or the place does exist. They don't have the means to go there of it does exist. They have the means that placement, I have the things that that community member that community needs. So it was a multidimensional challenge, so it needs a multidimensional approach. So that's been pretty exciting. Efosa Guobadia:            15:18                I smell inside and out every time I think about our vision first. But the way we defined vision, vision is Simon Sinek talks about this a lot. Do you need to be able to see it? You know, that's why we call it a vision. And then when I think about it, I think about it as a guiding light or the northern star that's shining the way forward. I also think about it as the horizon. There's always going to be necessary distance between your horizon. That's the definition of horizon and so it becomes this pursuit and then you're pursuing the doing of good and doing and what your vision is, which I'll share in a moment, but also how you enjoy the journey. You're able to turn around and look at the shore, see how far along you've gone and also set up beacons and objectives along the way to measure your progress. Efosa Guobadia:            15:58                Our vision for the organization is a clinic in every community and a sense of community in every clinic, a clinic in every community speaks to the horizontality of where we want to go, the geographical breadth of where I want to go. Community in every clinic speaks of punctuating depth and the verticality of what we do and the places that we do go. So a clinic in every community and community in every clinic. And that really drives what we do. We have three pillars in our organization, one that looks at increasing the quality and quantity of clinics. We do that. We have a program, PBI in the US and other clinic development program around the world or work with municipalities and mayors. And, and our community leaders to build development operationalized clinics. We have a second pillar called empower local clinicians. You know, not just a going and leaving going and leaving something behind and power and local capacity. Efosa Guobadia:            16:42                Mike Landry talks about that term about local capacity. So most of our projects abroad we usually teach, you know, and learn and do labs things of that nature and we partner with other kinds of organizations to start doing it more in an architectural way for sustainable change. And then the third pillar, which ties into PT day of service is catalyzing servant leadership. What we've seen about our profession, certainly beyond our profession, PTs and PTAs and students, they like to serve we are a  profession of heart and compassion. You know, so many people have been doing so many good things already, but for many people they don't know where to start, you know, so how can we create this junction of Bi directionality where people can be fulfilled while fulfilling other's? We see path for academic leadership and association leadership and corporate leadership and those are great. Efosa Guobadia:            17:25                It was very important for us as an organisation. Josh and I, we talk about this a good amount is creating a path for servant leadership. You know, so we have two programs right now in that pillar program. We're very excited about anybody listening that is interested in our mission and vision. This would be a good portal to join, call the catalyst club and it’s all family for the organization. It's a critical mass to volunteer team that's going to help us fulfill the vision and pursue the vision. And then of course we have PT Day of service. Just an amazing program, really driven by amazing, amazing team which Karen, we love you so much for being on our team since really the beginning and then amazing people around the world participate in a PT day of service when we challenged students, clinicians to do an act of service on the same day and around the world. Efosa Guobadia:            18:07                Year one we had 28 countries participate. Year two we had 42 countries participate. Year three we had 55 in year four we have 56 give or take, we're in year five which the big year for us and we're very excited and we’re looking to grow not just for the sake of numbers but to grow in the sake of service and showing that service can grow at the end of the day. What that program is about PT Day of service. It's about local service for a global effect and a global impact in your backyard in multiple places. Karen Litzy:                   18:35                Yeah. So this year it's October 13th and if you want more information you can go to PTDayofservice.com or move together.org Karen Litzy:                   19:01                And we'll have all of the links to everything, under this podcast at podcast.Healthywealthysmart.com. So one link can take you everywhere. So Efosa before we finish, I have one last question. I cannot wait to hear your answer. I'm like super psyched about this as a question I ask everyone and it's knowing where you are now in your life and your career, what advice would you give to yourself as a new Grad fresh out of the University of Scranton, right? Efosa Guobadia:            19:27                So were you saying I'm having a conversation with a 24 year old, Efosa that guy was interesting. I wish I could have a conversation with that guy. So what I will say, I'm actually gonna say, he's gonna be interesting. So are you asking me to look back and what advice I would give that person will be to actually look ahead. So there's an exercise that I do sometimes called futuristic retrospection. I came with this term several years ago. And what the exercise you actually do is visualize yourself as an older person and this is similar to other activities but futuristic retrospection, it goes to visualize yourself as an older person. So 24 year old me is talking to 90 year old me, maybe I'm hanging out in pajamas, you know, and a cat is just doing whatever I'm doing. Efosa Guobadia:            20:10                And in that conversation I would tell my 24 year old self do this. In that conversation, ask your older version of yourself, what do you wish you did? What do you wish you did at 24, 25, as soon as you graduated, what do you wish you did? Where do you wish you were at? Who do you wish you where? et Cetera, et cetera. And then, certainly you have to extrapolate what you think that answer might be. And then whatever that answer is, you've got to let it guide you. You know, there's an article I read at slate a couple of years ago that said, when we think about an older version of ourselves, the same part of our brain lights up as if we're thinking about a stranger, at least in the Western world, right? When we think about an older version of ourself, the same part of our brain lights up as we're thinking about a stranger. Efosa Guobadia:            20:47                So this exercise allows you to get feedback and thoughts from your subconscious. The person who really knows you the best, and it's pretty powerful. Jeff Bezos, he utilizes something similar called the regret minimization framework. You know, think about an older version of yourself and what then do you think you regret not doing, you know, and then to make sure you do that. And then the other thing at least the character Togo has this quote, we're presented with insurmountable opportunities. So there's a never ended amount of opportunities in the world, you know. So with that being said, it becomes about being essential with your time. You know, people going to ask you to do things, you know, which is good, which is fun. And the better you are at things hopefully the more that you’re going to get asked. The honor is the ask, you don't have to say yes sir. So be essential about what you're doing so there’s this balance of knowing your measures, knowing your markers. Know you're vision and let that guy that didn't create or the things you accept and you multiply that by being adventurous as well. You know, trying things, finding that sweet spot will allow you to maximize yourself. Your time. 24 year old, they feel similar. Karen Litzy:                   21:54                Wonderful Advice. Thank you so much. Where can people find you if they want to ask you questions or find out more about you? Where are you on social media and all that kind of fun stuff? Efosa Guobadia:            22:03                All my handles on social media or my first name followed by my last name, @EfosaGuobadia.  I do a lot of mentorship talks with folks that are certainly a lot of folks, new professional folks, students and all that good stuff. I take much joy in that and is very conversational. A lot of the answers are within you and I guide you to some thoughts. So somebody is interested in that, shoot me an email and we'll find a time in the schedules, they can shoot me an email address. That's my first name, efosa@movetogether.org and you know, so whether it's email or whether we do a 30 or 45 minute talk, that's one of the ways I enjoy serving. So, be intentional reaching out cause I mean that. Karen Litzy:                   22:46                Well, and for all those of you listening, take advantage of that because to have Efosa mentor you or just talk to you about anything, you will walk away knowing more and feeling I don't know better about yourself somehow. I don't know how that's even possible, but that's the sense that you get after speaking with him, you're going to walk away with value. So take advantage of that. So folks, so thanks so much for coming on and taking time out of WCPT. Efosa Guobadia:            23:15                Karen, thanks so much. I think this may be the third time between Josh and I are hanging out with you, we have so much love for you, I thank you so awesome. Thank you for this, another way for you to serve this information. Karen Litzy:                   23:26                Thank you. And everyone, thanks so much for listening. Have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy, and smart.     Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram  and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest!  Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!

It’s Monday, October 1st! Happy National Physical Therapy Month! Today is also the day the Utah starts issuing PT Compact privileges, PTs who dry needle in MD need to have their paperwork in to continue to dry needle. This past week has been busy for Reader’s Digest after they published an article entitled “14 Exercises to Avoid Over the Age of 50.” An audit of the public service loan forgiveness program reveals some disturbing numbers, and we sit down with Matt Downey & April Fajardo of PT Day of Service to talk about this big day coming up in less than two weeks. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: The PT News Project. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

Efosa L. Guobadia, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is the Founder of the informational website PT Haven, Co-Founder and Co-Director of PT Day of Service, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Move Together, a 501(c)3 high-impact for-purpose organization dedicated to improving access to quality rehab medicine around the corner and around the world. He received his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2007 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2010.

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast co-hosts F Scott Feil, Brandon Poen and Stephanie Weyrauch to discuss healthcare education. The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast is brought to you by 3 physical therapists looking to pursue educational roles and are interviewing prominent guests within the realms of healthcare and education aimed at PTs and other healthcare providers who want to transition to education. In this episode, we discuss: -The mission behind the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast -The current state of physical therapy education -Proposed solutions to a few of the limitations in healthcare education -The strength of the foundations in physical therapy education -And so much more!   F Scott Feil: “There’s so many different ways to leverage any of your degrees.” “There’s been a wish for more interprofessional communication and collaboration.” “Get rid of lectures and let’s just get out into the clinic and do more rounding and clinical learning with the other professions in the real setting.” “There just needs to be more interprofessionalism amongst healthcare.” “We just need to get back to patient centric care.” “We are finally coming into our own and we’re owning our field as movement experts and movement and musculoskeletal specialists.” “If you’ve got an idea and you’re afraid of criticism—just go out and do it, try it. Worst case scenario you’ll learn from it.”   Stephanie Weyrauch: “There’s this weird limbo that a new graduate has.” “Trying to improve problem solving and critical reasoning within the student population is really important.” “There are just as many good clinical instructors as there are bad clinical instructors.” “You should be more worried about how the student perceives you as a teacher than how you perceive the student.” “We need more academics.” “Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback.”   Brandon Poen: “We cannot deny that finances are involved and run a lot of it too.” “It’s not the DPT program that necessarily sets the cost, it’s the people and the finances above them.” “There has to be this broad exposure because at the end of the day people are going to choose different routes.” “Your network equals your net worth.” “We are not going to grow if we are not uncomfortable.”   For more information on Brandon: Brandon Poen, PT, DPT is the co-creator of The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast and a physical therapist currently working at The Virginia Center for Spine & Sports Therapy in Midlothian, Virginia. He is originally from Bourbonnais (pronunciation: Bourbon –nay ), IL and he graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2015 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Minor in Spanish. After graduation he moved to the Detroit suburbs to follow his fiancé and worked at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Outpatient rehabilitation for 2 years until his fiancé got matched to Virginia Commonwealth University’s General Surgery Residency Program prompting his move to Richmond, Virginia. Brandon’s professional interests include orthopedics, pain science, psychology, teaching, podcasting, and education reform. Personal interests include running, hiking, and flying   For more information on F Scott: F Scott Feil has been a physical therapist for over 12 years in almost every setting imaginable. He received his BA in English from Wake Forest University, his Masters in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University, his DPT from University of St Augustine and is currently working on his dissertation for his Educational Doctorate through University of St Augustine as well. He is the creator of PTEducator.com which is essentially the NetFlix of Healthcare courses. It is an info-tainment site aimed at increasing healthcare literacy through online practical courses and blogs for both the public and clinicians. He is also the co-host of The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, The Fantasy Doctors NBA Podcast, and is a freelance injury writer for The Fantasy Doctors. He is also an adjunct professor for Baylor University’s new DPT program.   For more information on Stephanie: Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is employed as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at RehabAuthority in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. She has served on multiple national task forces for the American Physical Therapy Association and actively lobbies for healthcare policy issues at the local, state, and national levels of government. Dr. Weyrauch is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant for topics on social media use, generational issues, and organizational membership and currently manages the social media accounts for the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section and PT Day of Service. Dr. Weyrauch has performed extensive scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at world-renowned institutions including Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examining movement patterns and outcomes in people with and without low back pain has led to numerous local, regional, and national presentations and a peer-reviewed publication in a top journal in rehabilitation.   Resources discussed on this show: Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast Brandon Poen Website PT Educator Website Stephanie Weyrauch Website Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast Twitter Stephanie Weyrauch Twitter Brandon Poen Twitter F Scott Feil Twitter   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

It’s Monday, June 11th, and here are some PT headlines from the week! PT Day of Service is looking for participants, an update on the Higher Education Act, which could change loan forgiveness, and Medicare changes, including MIPS and the new rumor that Medicare could run out of funds by 2026. Finally, Ian MacMurdie joins me to chat what you need to know about the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact as states gear up to hand out licensure privileges. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.  

We welcome our new co-host, Stephanie Weyrauch, and for this episode Brandon and F. Scott interview Stephanie about her path as an advocate and emerging physical therapy educator. Stephanie discusses her background, the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree, her take on strengths and weakness of DPT education, her top public speaking tips, what advice she would give to anyone looking to become a formal educator in the future and what are some steps that they should be doing, what she's learned from advocating, her solution to address the cost barriers to getting a terminal degree on top of the DPT, and more! Biography: Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT, MSCI received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. She has served on multiple national task forces for the American Physical Therapy Association and actively lobbies for healthcare policy issues at the local, state (recently advocated for PTs to be able to prescribe disability parking permits in the state of MN), and national levels of government. Dr. Weyrauch is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant for topics on social media use, generational issues, and organizational membership and currently manages the social media accounts for the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section and PT Day of Service. Dr. Weyrauch has performed extensive scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at world-renowned institutions including Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examining movement patterns and outcomes in people with and without low back pain has led to numerous local, regional, and national presentations and a peer-reviewed publication in a top journal in rehabilitation. Stephanie's Curriculum Vitae: http://wustl.academia.edu/StephanieSandvickWeyrauch/CurriculumVitae  Stephanie's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TheSteph21  Stephanie's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.sandvick.weyrauch Stephanie's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieweyrauch/  Academy of Physical Therapy Education Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EducationSectionApta/  Academy of Physical Therapy Education Website: http://aptaeducation.org/home-page.cfm  APTA Advocacy Website: http://www.apta.org/Advocacy/  Stephanie's Articles on Advocacy: https://www.rehabalternatives.com/author/stephanie/  Stephanie's Interview on The Health and Factor Connector Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-nerves-affect-pain-and-how-to-decrease-that-pain/id1276413269?i=1000398842765&mt=2  Stephanie Interviewing Dr. Lisa Dorsey (Becoming an Eloquent Leader) on the Healthy Wealthy & Smart Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/335-dr-lisa-dorsey-becoming-an-eloquent-leader/id532717264?i=1000407490232&mt=2  Talk Like TED Video Summary Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idjJMqKGEDI&t=226s  Talk Like TED Video Summary Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO-2kYPiT7I&t=42s    EDGE Mobility Website: https://edgemobilitysystem.refersion.com/c/e051d 

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Lousiana, Matthew Villegas organized a Q & A with Dr. Karen Litzy and Dr. Sandy Hilton about pain science. Dr. Litzy is currently the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, where she sees clients in their home, gym or office and she is the host of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast. Dr. Sandy Hilton is a physical therapist and her clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is the co-host of Pain Science and Sensibility, a podcast on the application of research into the clinic. In this episode, we discuss: -How does psychology and culture impact someone’s pain experience -Managing expectations and celebrating small wins with patients with CRPS -Self care tips to prevent empathy burnout in physical therapy -Interprofessional collaboration to best manage persistent pain patients -And so much more!   Explaining pain needs to be part of a graded education program just like any exercise program as Sandy reminds, “Everyone learns differently and pain is a uniquely individual experience.”   Every small success should be celebrated and Sandy encourages patients to, “Claim those victories because when you can start doing that¸ you can start building on them.”   Patients with persistent pain would benefit from assurance and motivation as Karen stresses, “If you can be the person for that patient to listen to them, to offer good solid advice, help them take control over their life versus the pain controlling their life, and being able to really get them to understand that they are not fragile and they’re not broken and they’re not damaged goods, that’ll go a long way of getting them better without putting your hands on them or loading a tissue.”   Sandy believes the role of the physical therapist is, “Un-scaring someone and giving them a path to follow and sign marks along the way to be able to recognize that they are getting better and being there to walk it through with them.”   For more information on Karen: Dr. Litzy is currently the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, where she sees clients in their home, gym or office. Aside from physical therapy clients she also sees clients for wellness training, surgical packages and golf fitness evaluations. She is on the board of directors for the non-profit Physical Therapy Business Alliance and part of the PT Day of Service team. Dr. Litzy consults with physical therapy colleagues on how to start and maintain a successful out of network physical therapy practice. http://karenlitzy.com/   For more information on Sandy: Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013. She has worked in multiple settings across the US with neurologic and orthopaedic emphasis combining these with a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction since 1995. Sandy teaches Health Professionals and Community Education classes on returning to function following back and pelvic pain, has assisted with Myofascial Release education, and co-teaches Advanced Level Male Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Treatment. Sandy’s clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is the co-host of Pain Science and Sensibility, a podcast on the application of research into the clinic.   For more information on Matthew: My name is Matthew Villegas. I host Capable Body Podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher), which aims to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and real people with real stories. Also, the podcast features an active Facebook community that is a safe space where I share more means to connect with my guests as well as some behind-the-scenes extras.   Resources discussed on this show: Matthew Villegas Website Matthew Villegas Twitter Sandy Hilton Twitter Karen Litzy Twitter World Congress on Pain   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Dr. Peggy Lynam on the importance of APTA membership. Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years and currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions. In this episode, we discuss: -Peggy’s involvement in the APTA and NYPTA -What is the APTA’s House of Delegates? -The many ways to be an active member of the APTA -How students can seek mentorship opportunities within state and national associations -And so much more!   Becoming involved in any association position can be rewarding and enriching. From Peggy’s experience, “Each role seemed the best role for me at that point in my professional life and my personal life.”   Specifically, if you are interested in broader policy solutions, being involved in the Association’s House of Delegates keeps you at the forefront of the issues within the profession. Peggy found that, “The best thing about serving in the house is you are a part of contributing to what the association is going to be doing, how we are moving forward and how we are influencing the profession to move forward.”   The American Physical Therapy Association is foundational to the success of the profession. Peggy stresses, “We promote the profession. Without the Association, I don’t think our profession of physical therapy would exist anymore.”   For more information on Peggy: Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years. She received her B.S. degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College, a post professional Masters degree from Long Island University and a T-DPT degree from A.T. Still University   She currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y.   Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions.   For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District’s Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West.   Resources discussed on this show: Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook New York Physical Therapy Association APTA Student Assembly   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch guest hosts and interviews Dr. Lisa Dorsey on her experiences in academia and with entrepreneurship. Dr. Lisa Dorsey is the co-founder and President of Eloquentia Consulting, a holistic firm that supports professional development within organizations, specifically focused on higher education. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. Previously, she served as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Dean for Graduate Education for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, and the Director of the Program in Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. In this episode, we discuss: -How to manage work life balance as a woman in the physical therapy profession -Eloquentia Consulting, LLC: mentorship for women in the workplace -How to develop leadership careers in higher education -Barriers to advancing to leadership positions -And so much more!   Lisa has a history of standing up against limiting beliefs about women’s ability to balance work and family. In one memorable exchange in a public setting she recalls feeling, “like so many doors were shut by that statement for all the women in the room.”   It is possible for you to enjoy both a great career and have meaningful relationships. From Lisa’s experience, “You can do both pieces. It’s about choices and it’s about how you integrate that life balance into your work.”   A good leader will want to collaborate with you and find solutions for your career growth. Lisa encourages, “Don’t be afraid to have that conversation.”   For more information on Lisa: Dr. Lisa Dorsey is the co-founder and President of Eloquentia Consulting, a holistic firm that supports professional development within organizations, specifically focused on higher education. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. Previously, she served as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Dean for Graduate Education for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, and the Director of the Program in Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. She has completed a number of research and scholarship projects exploring physical therapy intervention for neurological impairment, higher education organizational structure, student success models in physical therapy and women in leadership and the workplace. Her current and most recent research projects include Pathways of Leader Self-efficacy for Women in Higher Education and Women Leading Women: Strategies and Support for Lifelong Career Development in Higher Education. She is engaged in the profession of physical therapy at the national level as the Chair for the Task Force on Graduate Outcomes, in higher education as an accreditation reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, and serves her local community as the Secretary for the Board of Education in the Mehlville School District. She was the recipient of the Saint Louis University Woman of the Year Award in 2016, the Student Development Collaborative Partner Award, the Faculty Commitment to Experiential Learning Leadership & Service Award, and has been a Saint Louis University- YWCA Leader in the Workplace. Dr. Dorsey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and a Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Louis University, a PhD in Educational Policy and Administration in Higher Education from the University of Minnesota and a Women and Power: Leadership in the New World certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School.   For more information on Stephanie: Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is employed as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at RehabAuthority in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. She has served on multiple national task forces for the American Physical Therapy Association and actively lobbies for healthcare policy issues at the local, state, and national levels of government. Dr. Weyrauch is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant for topics on social media use, generational issues, and organizational membership and currently manages the social media accounts for the American Physical Therapy Association Education Section and PT Day of Service. Dr. Weyrauch has performed extensive scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at world-renowned institutions including Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examining movement patterns and outcomes in people with and without low back pain has led to numerous local, regional, and national presentations and a peer-reviewed publication in a top journal in rehabilitation.   Resources discussed on this show: Eloquentia Consulting Website Stephanie Weyrauch Website Stephanie Weyrauch Twitter   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Ginger Garner on her run for public office. Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2. In this episode, we discuss: -The back story and inspiration behind Ginger’s run for North Carolina Senate, District 2 -The support system involved in running for public office -Ginger’s positions on North Carolina’s healthcare, environment and education -How Ginger’s background as a physical therapist enhances her run for office -And so much more!   The volunteer work Ginger has pursued throughout her life she defines as the turning points which helped fuel her passion for advocacy. She found that, “The best jobs I have ever had never paid me a dime.”   Before pursuing public office, Ginger found value in the feedback from those around her and that “The only reason I can do it is because I have the support of other people.”   Assuming many different roles in society as a woman can be challenging. From Ginger’s experience, she stresses, “It really doesn’t matter what we do, we are going to come under heavier scrutiny for that.”   For more information on Ginger: Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent over 25 years studying and creating “best fit” evidence-based yoga practices in and outside of healthcare. A clinician and researcher specializing in functional, integrative medicine and wellness, Dr. Garner is the founder of Professional Yoga Therapy Institute® and author of Medical Therapeutic Yoga © 2016, now translated in four languages. She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2.   For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District’s Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West.   Resources discussed on this show: Ginger Garner NC Website Ginger Garner Website Professional Yoga Therapy Institute Website Medical Therapeutic Yoga Website Ginger Garner for NC Senate Facebook Dr. Ginger Garner Facebook Ginger Garner Twitter Medical Therapeutic Yoga: Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation and Wellness Care Book Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook Caring Economy Website   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen  

For this episode of Profiles in Leadership, Steve Anderson, PT, DPT, sat down with Karen Litzy, PT, DPT. Dr. Litzy the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City. She is also the Host of Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast and is a Board of Director for Physical Therapy Business Alliance and PT Day of Service.

In Part 2 of this inspiring interview, Efosa and I are joined by Josh D'Angelo, who helped Efosa in starting their company , Move Together and founding and growing the inter-nationally successful PT Day of Service.

We talked to Keaton Ray after her Ignite talk at the American Physical Therapy Association's National Student Conclave in Portland Oregon. Keaton talked about those things in life that make use say "Hell NO!"  But, when you find one of those things that make you say "Hell Yeah!" it can take you places that you've never thought possible. Keaton Ray, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, ATC, CSCS Director of Operations, Outreach, and Communication at PT Day of Service PT Day of Service  Duke University School of Medicine Experience Director of Operations, Outreach, and Communication Company NamePT Day of Service Dates EmployedMay 2015 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos PT Day of Service, also known as PTDOS, is planned for October 17, 2015. We envision a day where Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, PTAs, students and their friends around the world will work in unity to provide a volunteer service for their community. Pledge to participate by filling out the pledge form. www.ptdayofservice.com Physical Therapist Company NameAdvance Sports and Spine Therapy Dates EmployedJun 2014 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos LocationWilsonville, OR To be recognized as the leader in spine and orthopedic physical therapy in the Portland region; providing the highest quality evidence based care. In addition to providing quality care we will be sought after as the educational leader for both the profession and community. Additional Responsibilities: - Website design and management - Social media management and marketing - Community outreach marketing - SEO optimization APTA Delegate Company NameOregon Physical Therapy Association Dates EmployedOct 2014 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos The House of Delegates (House) is an APTA policy-making body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates (the Board of Directors and section, assembly, and PTA Caucus delegates), and consultants. The number of voting chapter delegates is determined each year based on membership numbers and is an elected position at the chapter level. The House meets annually for 3 successive days each spring, during which time delegates make decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. Business of the House follows parliamentary procedure and is conducted through the introduction of delegate-proposed motions, which may amend APTA's bylaws, direct a course of action, articulate an association attitude on the physical therapy needs of the public or the needs of members, or describe a goal the association wishes to achieve. Education Duke University School of Medicine Degree NameClinical Doctorate Field Of StudyPhysical Therapy/Therapist Dates attended or expected graduation2011 – 2014 Activities and Societies: Class of 2014 President Bergen University College (HiB) Degree NameInternational Exchange Program Field Of StudyPhysiotherapy GradeGraduate School Dates attended or expected graduation2014 – 2014 Activities and Societies: Evidence Based Practice in PT- Curriculum and Teaching University of the Pacific Degree NameBachelor of Science (B.S.), Magna Cum Laude Field Of StudyAthletic Training/Trainer Dates attended or expected graduation2007 – 2011 Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta   Volunteer Experience Physiotherapy Volunteer Company NameVolunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV) Dates volunteeredDec 2012 – Dec 2012 Volunteer duration1 mo CauseHealth Physiotherapy Volunteer at LTK Physio Center in the pediatric hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.   Related Content https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/11/02/244-gary-austin-physical-therapy-revolution/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/10/26/apta-national-student-conclave-portland-oregon-2017-student-qa/

It’s Monday, October 23rd. We have an update on Puerto Rico--guest correspondent Jose Canales reports in. The California fires have lost strength, but thousands remain without homes. The US could be at risk for losing a third of rural hospitals in the near future; we tell you why. We also come to you live from Portland, Oregon at National Student conclave, with the election results, and a PT Day of Service recap. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, Oct 16th. This weekend marked the 2nd annual PT Day of Service, with PTs from all 50 states getting out in their communities to serve. Last week Trump signed an executive order expanding access to new insurance plans outside the ACA. The White House also announced that they would be suspending Cost Sharing Reduction payments. The National Physical Therapy Examination is changing--we bring you the latest. And finally, open enrollment starts Nov 1st. Are you ready? Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

LIVE from the Ascend Conference in Washington DC, I am joined by Co-Founders of PT Day of Service Efosa Guobadia and Josh D’Angelo to discuss PT Day of Service. PT Day of Service has brought together nearly 8,000 volunteers from 42 countries in just two years. Treating at a pro bono clinic. Working in a soup kitchen. Cleaning up a park. No matter where or how, we have the ability to positively impact change. Whether we call ourselves 'Physical Therapists' or 'Physiotherapists,' service embodies who we are, what we do, and how we act. Join us this year on October 14, 2017! In this episode, we discuss: -What is PT Day of Service? -The future of PT Day of Service and Efosa’s and Josh’s goal of transcending the status quo -Building a team with shared values to achieve goals -Ways you can give back to those affected by recent natural disasters -And so much more!   PT Day of Service encourages physical therapists to give back to their communities and all across the globe. Josh states, “It’s about writing service into the DNA of our profession….PT Day of service has always been about what we can do when we unite, when we join together as a profession”   The goal of the PT day of Service team is to, “create a platform from which people can stand and serve to move the world in a positive direction.” Dedicating a day of service gives the opportunity for each person to make a lasting impact on their communities and Efosa remarks, “The power that we have, from one interaction, from one touch point can change the world.”   For more information on the PT Day of Service Story: EFOSA GUOBADIA: What if. I imagine a few things have started that way in the past, and a few things will start that way in the future. This particular ‘what if’ came to my mind in February 2015. I was doing health volunteer work off the Amazon River in Peru. As I looked upon the river, an idea that had been bubbling in the back of my mind suddenly shot to the front in full force. What if, on the same day, clinicians, students and associated staff of the Physical Therapy profession volunteered in different communities around the world? What if, we then shared those moments and acts in a way that was galvanizing, inspiring, and promoted connections all over the world? What if!?   Being on the Amazon and watching the river flow, I couldn’t help but think of our profession of Physical Therapy as a flowing river. A river made up of passion, love, life, kindness, and heart. A river that enhances and is enhanced by the shores it passes and the encounters it makes. Our River. Our Profession. Our Communities. The idea was taking form that a Day of Service would be another wave to have a positive impact on all involved. I was smiling as the thought was developing and I knew I had to share it with someone. I emailed Josh right away...   JOSH D'ANGELO: Let's shoot for the stars. Back in February, I received an email at about 11:30pm. As I curled into bed and saw the email was from Efosa, I could not help but read it. Our exchanges often serve as a place to reflect on our lives, careers, and what physical therapy can and should be. This particular email happened to be a new idea, something to the effect of starting a 'PT Day of Service.' Three sentences into the email, I had a visceral response, one that told me this is something we not only should do, but something we need to do; a chance for the profession to show what we can do when we all work together. At 11:35pm, I popped back up, turned the light on, and flipped open my laptop. Over the next 15 minutes, I did my best to articulate that this was NOT just another idea, this is a movement we HAVE to start.   Later on that night as I drifted off to sleep, I remember the last thought that crossed my mind: 'Let's really do this. Let's shoot for the stars.'   EFOSA & JOSH: What was once an idea has evolved into a real, palpable movement driven by eight volunteers, a growing list of international ambassadors, and many supporters across the world. We have had the chance to talk about servant leadership, community engagement, and all that is possible when we ask ourselves how we can do our part to make life better for those around us, when we ask ourselves how can we put compassion into action. We know the impact will be real on not only those we serve, but on our profession and ourselves.   To our knowledge, this is the first global Day of Service coordinated by a whole profession. It gives us the chance to lead and serve at the same time. Our hope for this day is that it sparks new connections, strengthens established ones, and further stimulates conversations on how we can keep this river flowing strongly for our profession and the communities we touch. Because...What if.   Resources discussed on this show: PT Day of Service Website Ascend Conference Day of Affirmation Address Stephen Colbert 2011 Commencement Speech at Northwestern University Rehab Therapists Give Back   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen  

Gearing up for PT Day of Service on Oct 14? Take a listen to founder Efosa Guobadia as he chats with correspondent Emma Lam about Move Together, the service organization that's changing the world, one community at a time.  Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

We’re talking standards for residencies and fellowships. New standards will go into effect January 1st, 2018. TRICARE legislation for PTAs has made strides--we update you on the latest.Wondering where the movement system stands and what it is? We’ve got an expert on the mic. Lastly, we talk PT Day of Service--what is it, and how do you get involved. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. Full length interviews are available for all audio clips on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Follow us on Twitter & find us on Facebook!

We chat with Keaton Ray, PT Day of Service's Communications & Outreach Team Chair, to learn more about this awesome global initiative:  What happened in 2016? How can I get involved this year? I heard there's a challenge...  How do I get those cool shirts? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information. 

“We hark on evidence based and we hark on following data and data has shown that women are as good and in most cases better leaders than men but we are still entrenched in more traditional mindset of leadership.” In this episode, we discuss: -Why are women not thought of as leaders in the physical therapy profession? -Creative solutions for hiring the best fit for your company's culture -Enhancing the female voice through amplification -How to grow an audience with solid content and consistency -Strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and how to foster an environment for vulnerability -And so much more! Therapy Insiders Podcast is proud to be sponsored by WebPT! Have you had the deductible talk with a patient yet? Yea, chances are you have. It’s a difficult conversation to navigate. Would you like to learn how to tackle it head on and improve the persons understanding in such a way that it helps everyone? Have you had issues collecting payments from patients with high-deductibles? Obviously, there are many issues with high-deductible insurance plans. Check out this FREE webinar, Suppressing Sticker Shock by Heidi Jannenga, President of WebPT and Nancy Ham, CEO of WebPT! Heidi and Nancy address the aforementioned questions and help explain strategies to handle patients with high-deductible plans. You don’t want to miss it!   Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT, MS from http://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com/about-me/  Dr. Litzy is currently the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, where she sees clients in their home, gym or office. Aside from physical therapy clients she also sees clients for wellness training, surgical packages and golf fitness evaluations. She is on the board of directors for the non-profit Physical Therapy Business Alliance and part of the PT Day of Service team. Dr. Litzy consults with physical therapy colleagues on how to start and maintain a successful out of network physical therapy practice. http://karenlitzy.com/ Physical therapy is an ever evolving practice and for me, a personal journey. That’s why I’m committed to staying at the forefront of the industry. Through continuing education and my practice, I work to enrich myself so I can impart to others the true value of physical therapy. My mission is to show people how physical therapy can improve their lives. This is what drives me to help my clients attain their own goals and for myself to build upon the work of those who have helped lead the way.

Today’s show is with Dr. Kelly Starrett where he answers audience questions concerning how he optimizes human performance. Kelly is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and creator of the blog Mobility WOD. Kelly’s work across these mediums has reached large audiences and revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance.   In this episode, we discuss: -Allied relationships between physical therapists and strength and conditioning coaches -Do anatomical variations impact ideal posture and movement? -Why we should be taking a 30,000 foot view in our culture -How Kelly reconciles pain science and biomechanics in his physical therapy practice -How to build a large platform with the use of social media -And so much more!   Kelly advocates that every human should be incorporating a mobility regime into their day to day lives. He states, “What does it mean foundationally to be a human being, what are the things we should be able to do? We remain agnostic about the way you want to train, but you better have a movement practice or at least express full range of motion if you plan on moving fast, lifting heavy, going up and down stairs, or picking up your kid.”   Kelly stresses that enhancing movement is a continual process and every day is a movement screen. “We don't expect movement competence to happen overnight. This is a process but eventually we should all be moving better and better and better because that is what it means to acquire skills as a human. It takes 10,000 repetitions as a baby to integrate a movement pattern. That means we have some tolerance in the system to buffer some less than ideal biomechanics. Overtime we should be refining that.”   Kelly challenges the physical therapy profession to focus more attention on educating the public on preventative care. He stresses, “When you have a fever, you take some Tylenol. If you have a cold, you don’t go see your doctor. If you have a cut, we teach people basic first aid. [Physical therapists] are not doing a good job teaching basic first aid around the body to everyone.”   We also discuss Kelly’s widely successful online fitness platform and the best ways to target and gain influence in your own local community. He states, “People are looking for advocates, they are looking for help… if you set out to influence a bunch of people, you influence no one. It’s not authentic, it’s not real. Solve a set of problems and be of use to your community and people will find you.”   For more about Kelly: Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and creator of [mobilitywod.com], which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance.   His 2013 release, Becoming a Supple Leopard has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. [His] blog was voted #4 in Outside Magazine’s Top 10 Fitness Blogs of 2011, Breaking Muscle’s Top 10 Fitness Blogs of 2011, and Health Line’s Top 100 Health Blogs of 2011. Kelly and his work have been featured in Tim Ferris’ Four Hour Body, Competitor Magazine, Inside Triathlon, Outside Magazine, Details Magazine, Power Magazine, and the Crossfit Journal.   He teaches the wildly popular Crossfit Movement & Mobility Trainer course and has been a guest lecturer at the American Physical Therapy Association annual convention, Google, the Perform Better Summit, the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference, police departments, and elite military groups nationwide.   Coach Kelly Starrett received his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California.   Before starting his own physical therapy practice at San Francisco CrossFit, one of the first 30 CrossFit affiliates, he practiced performance-based physical therapy at the world-renowned Stone Clinic. In his current practice, Kelly continues to focus on performance-based Orthopedic Sports Medicine with an emphasis on returning athletes to elite level sport and performance.   Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes.   Kelly’s background as an athlete and coach includes paddling whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams, and leading the Men’s Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competition in two World Championships. In his free time Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Juliet and two daughters, Georgia and Caroline, surfing, paddling, Olympic lifting, hot-tubbing, and so-you-think-you-can-dancing.   Resources discussed on this show: Stand Up Kids Chris Powers Dan Pfaff Functional Movement Screen Lorimer Moseley David Butler Greg Lehman International Spine and Pain Institute PTPintcast   Kelly welcomes you to stop by his clinic in San Francisco, California and see what he’s all about. You can find more from him at Mobility WOD and follow him on twitter!   Join me and other professionals for PT Day of Service this October 15th and give back to your local community!   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and as always stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? 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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Ghandi   This great quote from Ghandi is perfect for this week's episode.  Often times we find ourselves so entrenched in our own lives that we forget there is a whole world out there that can benefit from the unique skills we have to give.  That is why I am so thankful for my quests in this week’s episode!  Dr. Josh D’Angelo and Dr. Efosa Guobadia are physical therapists and the co-founders of the Global PT Day of Service.  They are a breathe of fresh air and after listening to this podcast you are going to want them as your new BFFs!   In this episode you will learn:   ·      What inspired them to create the Global PT Day of Service (and it is a good one).   ·      How their mutual friendship and respect for each other is a great example of how to live your life.   ·      Their take on why PTs should be giving back to their communities and how it can help move your business forward.   ·      Some examples of what they will be doing for the Global PT Day of Service.   ·      Their vision for the future of the Global PT Day of Service.   ·      How easy it is for you to get involved in the Global PT Day of Service.   This was such an inspiring interview and I hope that after listening you head over to the Global PT Day of Service, sign up and get ready to be of service to the people in your community.  I hear so often that people in our communities don’t know what physical therapy is and what we do for our clients/patients. Getting out there in the community and using our unique set of skills, meeting people in the community and being of service to others sounds like a great way to spread the word about physical therapy!   “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Mohammed Ali        

In this episode I was thrilled to interview Dr. Sharon Dunn the current president of the American Physical Therapy Association.  Dr. Dunn is a breath of fresh air and she has the right attitude and leadership skills to usher in a new era for the APTA.  Her great Louisiana accent just adds to her charm!       In this episode we talk about:    ·      Her days growing up in Louisiana and how that helped to shape her leadership skills and her decision to be a physical therapist.   ·      How she first got involved in the APTA and her journey to becoming president.   ·      Her BEST advice for those physical therapists who might be on the fence about getting involved in the APTA….hint it is super easy!   ·      What were her personal challenges in taking over the reigns as president of the APTA.   ·      What are the biggest challenges facing the profession of physical therapy   ·      What steps can the APTA (remember if you are a PT you are the APTA…it is not just those with leadership positions) do to help with the challenges facing our profession.   ·      How does Dr. Dunn change the negative connotation of a challenge to a positive (I have started using this brilliant mindset daily).   ·      How physical therapists are uniquely qualified to accomplish the triple aim of healthcare.   ·      What does Dr. Dunn have in common with Albert Einstein (aside from being crazy smart!).    On the healthy Wealthy & Smart Community Board this week is the PT Day of Service.  Treating at a pro bono clinic. Working in a soup kitchen. Cleaning up a park... No matter where or how, we have the ability to positively impact change. Whether we call ourselves 'Physical Therapists' or 'Physiotherapists,' service embodies who we are, what we do, and how we act. Become a part of PT Day of Service™ as we join together to better the world!  The day of service will be October 17, 2015.  For more information click here.