All Things Physical Therapy Podcast

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S1 Ep20 - Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy.. Can they work together? Dec 27, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with Zach about his experiences with collaborative care between physicians & PTs. Zach is an orthopedic surgery resident with a focus in spinal surgeries at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN.

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S1 Ep19 - Starting a Cash-Based Practice, utilizing social media + growth as a PT Dec 20, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with Danny about his cash-based clinic and tips for effective social media posting. Daniel Shapiro is the founder and head PT at Project Physical Therapy and is a Dutch-trained Physical Therapist. He specializes in manual therapy and has developed his own pain elimination techniques that have helped people get rid of pain and get back to enjoying life quickly. He believes in a very individualistic, custom approach that provides real results not just for “the now” but for a lifetime.

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S1 Ep18 - Navigating Social Media, APTA + certifications as a PT with Dr. Rich Severin Dec 13, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with Rich about social media and success as a PT. Rich Severin PT, DPT, is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Currently, he is finishing a PhD in rehabilitation science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a focus on cardiorespiratory physiology and obesity. His dissertation project is investigating the role of respiratory muscle performance in obese patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University.

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S1 Ep17 - Early Intervention OT & Fiscal Responsibilities as a Healthcare Worker Dec 06, 2021

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In this episode, we chat with Amirra about early intervention OT and navigating finances post-graduation. Dr. Amirra Condelee OTD, OTR/L is an Arizona-based healthcare blogger, content creator, and pediatric occupational therapist dedicated to helping fellow OTs grow in OT, faith, and finance. Amirra is passionate about two areas: financial empowerment for healthcare professionals & helping little mirracles fulfill big dreams.

Amirra has been practicing as an OT in the Early Intervention setting since graduating from MGH Institute of Health Professions in May 2019. She is the proud owner of Marvelous Mirracles Pediatric Therapy, LLC providing pediatric home health services and the face behind the Marvelous Mirracles brand created with one goal in mind: to help healthcare professionals grow, elevate, and exceed even their own expectations of themselves.

Amirra likes to say she’s an occupational therapist turned personal finance enthusiast but she is definitely both and is dedicated to teaching others how to negotiate, manage money, pay off student loan debt, and learn how to build wealth through investing. She believes in having the real, open, honest, and transparent conversations about money & finance that many never have in graduate school

Amirra received the 2020 Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year by the Arizona OT Association where she currently serves as an executive board member. In 2020 she helped to establish and served as the co-chair of the Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ad-hoc committee. As an OT with a diverse background, she recognizes the importance of advocacy and the role of occupational therapy in addressing issues, barriers, and racial health disparities affecting minority communities and participation in meaningful occupations. In her free time, Amirra enjoys cooking, reading, international and domestic travel, hiking with her dogs and husband, and spending time with family.

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S1 Ep16 - Burnout, perfectionism & navigating the transition from student to new grad PT Nov 29, 2021

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In this episode, we chat with Sunny about perfectionism, burnout, and her experience with clinicals. Sunny is a Doctor of Physical Therapy located in sunny Los Angeles, California. She has experience in acute care, home health, and outpatient orthopedics. Sunny graduated from New York University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communicative Science and Disorders. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Washington University School of Medicine. Her passion for physical therapy stemmed from her love for movement and fitness.

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S1 Ep15 - Chiro vs PT & growing a telehealth practice with Dr Aaron Kubal, DC Nov 22, 2021

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In this episode, we chat with Aaron about being a chiropractor and the importance of challenging in order to learn. Aaron is a telehealth chiropractor who graduated in 2020 from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In his free time, Aaron likes to play the guitar and fish.

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S1 Ep14 - Performing Arts Physical Therapy + Strength Training Nov 15, 2021

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In this episode, we talk about performing arts PT with Jake! Jake is an athletic trainer, physical therapist, and performance coach at PRO Motion in Winchester, VA. He received his Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a focus in sports medicine at the University of Virginia before entering the dual Master in Athletic Training/Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Shenandoah University. While in graduate school Jacob completed numerous clinical rotations including work with collegiate and professional athletes at EXOS Gulf Breeze as well as spent the 2017 season working as an athletic training student intern with the Washington Redskins. Additionally, Jacob is a graduate of Shenandoah University’s Performing Arts Medicine program where he studied to specialize in rehabilitation for dancers and musicians. He is an advocate for strength training in the performing arts and has spoken internationally on the subject. In his free time, Jacob manages a fairly successful rehab meme Instagram page, and a couple of podcasts. He is also a national-level competitor in the sport of Strongman and has a cat named Meatball.

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S1 Ep13 - Working with the athletic adult, kettlebell training + physical therapy Nov 08, 2021

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Andy Chen. Andy received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. He is passionate about all things related to strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation. His goal is to create an eclectic approach by blending the principles from those two fields in order to bridge the gap in healthcare. He is a certified powerlifting coach through the United States Association of Powerlifting (USAPL) and spends his time outside of the clinic helping strength athletes navigate their training. When he is not training or helping others train, he can be found spending time with his puggle Oliver, enjoying a craft beer, eating some tacos, or traveling.

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S1 Ep12 - Sports Physical Therapy, working with athletes + Match Fit Performance Nov 01, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with Rena about her experience working in Sports Physical Therapy and the clinic she co-founded, Match Fit Performance.

Dr. Rena Eleázar is a licensed physical therapist, board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning coach, weightlifting coach, and co-founder of Match Fit Performance.

Through her work as a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach, she has helped hundreds of athletes overcome painful injuries, return to their sport, and take them to their highest level of performance. She has worked with all levels of athletes, including being a team physical therapist for Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club, New York Empire Ultimate, New York Gridlock Ultimate, and consulting with the Brooklyn Nets and Long Island Nets.

Dr. Rena has been featured on the Keep Moving Forward, The Knowledge Exchange, and The Lion’s Manepodcasts, and her advice has been featured on Brit + Co. and SELF. She has been a featured speaker at Columbia University, New York University, and both the California and New York Physical Therapy Associations. Her expert topics are: discussing healthy strength training for female athletes, dispelling myths that are prevalent in the fitness industry, and advocating for women to join the world of sports physical therapy.

Dr. Rena is also a brand ambassador for lululemon, where she motivates the community to sweat, grow, and connect through her favorite form of physical activity: heavy lifting.

Dr. Rena was a collegiate swimmer and is currently a competitive weightlifting athlete. She is a daughter of Filipino immigrants and lives in New York City. When she is not working with clients you can find her training for her next weightlifting meet, walking her rescue pup Odin, or reading and journaling at her favorite dog cafe, Chateau Le Woof in Astoria, Queens.

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S1 Ep11 - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, & running a cash based business Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jen Morgan about pelvic PT, collaboration, and the cash-based model.

Dr. Jen Morgan is the owner of Centrality Physical Therapy and Wellness. She graduated from A.T. Still University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy and an intense passion for helping individuals optimize their pelvic health & live their best lives! From incontinence of any kind, pelvic pain, or pregnancy & postpartum clients, she loves treating it. She has experience treating patients using a blend of orthopedic, pelvic, visceral, and neural manipulation techniques. With this knowledge, Jen spends time out of the clinic as a TA for the Herman and Wallace Institute & is a TA candidate for the Barral Institute.

Jen has a history of establishing & growing successful pelvic health programs for both hospital outpatient and outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinics, but has switched to a cash-based PT model; with her most recent adventure of re-locating her cash-based practice to her new home state, Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Jen taught yoga for almost a decade and focused her time on teaching yoga teachers the intricate relationships of human anatomy & the nervous system.

When not working, you can find Jen doing yoga or lifting, baking, binge-watching The Office or Schitt’s Creek with her husband and pup.

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