Healthy Wealthy & Smart

On this week's episode I am joined by Julie Sias, SPT.  Julie is doctor of physical therapy student at Chapman University in Orange County, CA and has been one of the behind the scenes stars at Healthy Wealthy & Smart!  Julie has been the perfect addition to the podcast and has been instrumental in the growth and quality of the podcast! In this episode we discuss: - Our favorite episodes and why we loved them - Why collaboration is key in business and life - The exact tools we use to produce the podcast each week - How to find people to work for you virtually - What we have in store for you in 2017! - and much more!   The resources we talk about in this episode: Asana DropBox Rode Podcaster Microphone The Levelator BossJock Shure MV88 Microphone San Diego Pain Summit Kortne Parkman, marketing & strategic implementation   A huge thank you to all of the listeners of the Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast!  Your love has made this our best year yet and we want you to know that we appreciate more than words can say!  Thank you, thank you , thank you!  We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2017! xo Karen, Julie and Kortne

On this week’s episode, Paul Potter joins me to chat about the elements of starting a cash practice from scratch. For more than 35 years, Paul Potter has successfully managed his own private practice and has authored On Fire: Ignite Your Passion with a Cash Therapy Practice and the Cash Practice From Scratch Course. He helps therapists fulfill their calling and create their own dream practice at his PaulPotterPT.com and CashPracticeFromScratch.com websites. In this episode, we discuss: -How to build an entrepreneur mindset and achieve professional freedom -How to align your strengths with your ideal client base -Why crafting a memorable patient experience will boost your practice and ultimately the profession -The six essential steps therapists should take to launch a successful practice -And so much more!   Paul encourages every therapist to build their own brand and style of care as a way to stay motivated. Paul states, “Every therapist should own their own practice whether in business for themselves or not.”   Competing in the marketplace comes down to one key factor. Paul stresses, “The therapist that will become a little bit more consumer focused and step out of the older models, save the best from the previous models and the heritage we have as a profession, and bring that into the new 21st century, those are the ones that will survive, do the best job and have the best patient experience.”   To have a sustainable business in the long term, crafting a memorable patient experience can be an important differentiator. Paul believes, “There is a consumer movement happening where they are taking control of their healthcare dollar.”   From Paul’s extensive experience, he has discovered that, “Private practice is born out of community and the more you can share that with accountants, my business friends, my wife, my good friends, those were so key in helping me launch a sustainable career that I still love 35 years later.”   For more information on Paul: Paul is a physical therapist and mentor who lives in Nebraska with his wife, who is also a therapist. They have four daughters. For more than 35 years he successfully managed his own private practice. He now guides therapists on how to start up their own practice at his website PaulPotterpt.com and podcast. Paul created the Cash Therapy Success Academy because he believes in the power and impact of therapy entrepreneurs creating small business. Therapy provided in large organizations is essential and make no mistake we need it. But the real magic begins with entrepreneurs –born with the unique gift to build successful businesses. Paul knows what it's like to begin a start-up for less than $100 when he lacked the necessary finances and self-confidence. He experienced what it's like to start all over when devastated by a life threatening diagnosis. After managing his own private practice for over 35 years Paul knows how valuable it is to have the support and guidance from family, friends and experienced mentors. The Cash Therapy Success Academy exists to help entrepreneurs like you create a fulfilling and profitable practice for yourself and those you care about. We provide quality resources and training through courses, books, and coaching found on the PaulPotterPT.com blog and Cash Therapy Success Academy.   Social Media Links: Facebook Linked In   Twitter   Resources discussed on this show: StoryBrand by Donald Miller   Stay tuned for Cash Practice From Scratch launching January 3rd, 2017! Be sure to check out his blog for more great resources at PaulPotterPT.com. Paul welcomes any questions to his email heypaul@paulpotterpt.com.   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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on the Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2016!

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Christoph Trappe joins me to share how you can be an authentic storyteller in healthcare. Christoph Trappe (aka The Authentic Storyteller™) is a career storyteller who has worked as a journalist, a nonprofit executive, and a content marketing strategist and consultant. He is a globally-recognized content marketing expert who frequently speaks at marketing conferences about social media, blogging and results-oriented storytelling strategies.  In this episode, we discuss: -Why healthcare practitioners should develop the skill of authentic storytelling -How to promote your story to the world to make the largest impact -Can ego sabotage your authentic story? -How to craft a compelling and meaningful story -And much, much more! Christoph believes that differentiating your brand and attracting customer interest to your unique mission is the key to a successful practice. He stresses, “What it comes down to is whoever tells the best stories wins.” Finding the best channels to disseminate your message is critical for growth. Christoph states, “Some people say it's not the best content that wins but it's the best promoted content that wins.” While presenting to large audiences, Christoph discourages reliance on visuals and recommends stimulating a two-way dialogue. It is important to remember, “Story telling is a conversation even when people are not talking back.”   For more about Christoph: Christoph Trappe (aka The Authentic Storyteller™) is a career storyteller who has worked as a journalist, a nonprofit executive, and a content marketing strategist and consultant. He is a global keynote speaker, frequent blogger and author. His digital initiatives have been recognized globally. He is currently helping hospitals across the United States share their authentic stories. He is a globally-recognized content marketing expert who frequently speaks at marketing conferences about social media, blogging and results-oriented storytelling strategies. Some of his awards include: 2 on the global #hit100 of healthcare social media influencers (2016) 3 Content Marketing Account to Follow on Twitter for 2016 Top 25 most interesting social media blogs in 2016 Most Influential on the 2015 HIT99 Healthcare Social Media List IMA Marketer of the Year – 2015 and Best Blog – Community Engagement Top 10 content marketers on social media by Klout – 2016 100th Most Influential Marketer (Content Marketing World) 89th Most Influential Content Marketer on Twitter (Axonn Media, London) 5 content marketing expert to follow on Twitter by VEInteractive 14 (of 45) content marketer globally to follow (Mount Now) 2012 Corridor Business Journal Forty Under 40 2011 Freedom Festival Hero award (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) for community involvement 2007 one of three Young Iowa Journalists of the Year 2001 to 2005, numerous Iowa Associated Press Managing Editor reporting awards Christoph sits on two global boards to advance the art and science of authentic storytelling content marketing: Content Marketing Summit Asia Internet Marketing Association International Executive Council Content marketing in healthcare In his role as senior director of content marketing + content creation at MedTouch, Christoph and his team handle content writing across all sizes of website projects and advise healthcare brands across the United States on blogging, social media and eNewsletter strategies and how to align those strategies with patient/member/donor acquisition efforts. The team also partners closely with clients as needed to implement strategies. A key part of the team’s success is its internal engagement with physicians and leaders who actively request their guidance.  The Content Marketing Institute has listed the team as a top global content marketing agency.   Resources discussed on this show: Authentic Storytelling Christoph's twitter The Official Ted Guide to Public Speaking Marketoonist ZDoggMD Youtube   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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Erin Jackson joins me to answer audience questions on healthcare law for physical therapists. Erin is a healthcare attorney, consultant, and health equity advocate. She also is a Managing Partner of Jackson LLP, a healthcare law firm in Chicago, and a Principal of Jackson & Co., a healthcare consultancy serving the compliance and business needs of providers and practices nationwide.  In this episode, we discuss: -Why every independent PT practice owner needs a Privacy Policies and Procedures manual -How to know if your practice falls under HIPAA rules and regulations -Can referrals and profit sharing be kickbacks? -Creative solutions for pro-bono work -What a good legal representative should know and how to find the right one for your practice -Everything you need to know about treating Medicare patients if you’re an out of network provider -And so much more!   Before committing to your first job, Erin encourages reading the fine print to ensure it is the right fit for you. She recommends to not, “take one that really isn’t going to allow you to treat in the way that you have spent all this time educating yourself to treat. You really deserve to be in an environment that advances your profession and professional existence in a way that matches your vision and all of your hard work for the past several years.“   There is a conflict of interest when incentivizing current patients to refer others to your clinic. Erin states the consequences are, “It potentially thwarts the accuracy of information about the quality of the services when people are getting financial benefit.”   Hiring a healthcare lawyer is essential when incorporating your practice to avoid unnecessary challenges. Erin states, “The number one mistake I see people making is they have had their accountants set up their businesses. Now most of the time this is okay if you're opening a widget store however different rules apply to opening healthcare practices.”   For out of network providers, the argument for treating Medicare patients has high risk. Erin stresses, “If you're not in trial and you haven't been caught or gotten in trouble for this stuff, I would say most people's risk tolerance is way too low to tolerate this sort of risk… If you want to see Medicare beneficiaries, then take Medicare.”   For more information about Erin: Erin Jackson is a healthcare attorney, consultant, and health equity advocate.    She is the Managing Partner of Jackson LLP, a healthcare law firm in Chicago, and a Principal of Jackson & Co., a healthcare consultancy serving the compliance and business needs of providers and practices nationwide.    In addition to her healthcare practice, Erin serves as the President of the nonprofit organization Inspire Santé.  Using her healthcare knowledge and patient experience, she speaks to healthcare providers about the importance of maintaining a patient-centered practice. In the past year, she spoke at the APTA's Combined Sections Meeting, keynoted the Michigan Physical Therapy Association's conference, and appeared on podcasts like the APTA's MoveForward Radio.  In 2017, she will be speaking at physical therapy conferences around the country and expanding her reach as an educator, consultant, and advocate.   Websites: Jackson & Co. Healthcare Consultancy Jackson LLP Law Firm   You can get more great insight from Erin on twitter and from her persistent pain blog here and health law blog here!   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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!  

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast! Monique Costello joins me to chat about the healing nature of food. Monique Costello is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Integrative Holistic Health Coach and a Gourmet Cook who conquered her years of persistent pain with the very same element that fueled her passion, food. In this episode, we discuss: -Monique’s health journey with persistent pain -The role of a health coach on a healthcare team -How to utilize food to reduce inflammation and heal -Monique’s timely tips for eating healthy during the holidays -And much, much more! Monique’s experiences with overcoming chronic pain have taught her the importance of positive thinking and challenging personal fears and limitations. She states, “If you're constantly thinking negative thoughts, there isn't a chance for positivity to win. It’s taking little ways of how we think and how we view the world and tweaking them. “   Monique is a strong believer that optimal nutrition and health looks different for everyone and requires self-reflection and experimentation. She recommends that you “Start to become a little more intuitive with your body and start to really notice what your body is telling you.”   Monique recommends pursuing mediation and personal growth to be the most optimal provider for your patients and clients. She stresses, “We don't stop and take time for ourselves… If you don't secure you first, you're not going to be able to help anyone else.”   For more about Monique: Monique Costello is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Integrative Holistic Health Coach and a Gourmet Cook. After years of a debilitating break down of the body, chronic back pain and unexplained symptoms ranging from low energy, restless sleep and weight gain to dry skin, Monique found relief in the very same element that fueled her passion, food. A champion recipe developer once featured on The Food Network, Monique now works as a health strategist through corporate wellness programs and a one-on-one coaching. She teaches Soma Institute's Health and Wellness certification program and healthy cooking classes at Kendall College along with hosting Clean Food Cleanse programs to help people recognize that food is medicine and it can heal you from the inside. Read more about Monique’s story at happyeatshealthy.com   Resources discussed on this show: Entropy Physiotherapy Courses Protectometer   If you’re interested in learning more from Monique, you can find more great resources on facebook, instagram, and twitter!   Sign up for the Happy Eats Healthy Newsletter and receive Monique’s 5 Sensational Summer Salads recipe at Happy Eats Healthy. You'll be the first to know about the launch of her online cooking classes as well!   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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Jamey Schrier joins me to discuss the tools necessary for an automated private practice. Jamey is a private practice physical therapy owner whose mission is to teach clinic owners exactly how to free themselves from their grueling daily work schedule, how to make more money and have more free time. With his book The Automated Practice: Success Secrets for Working Less and Earning More which has been an Amazon #1 best seller and his online education course, The Automated Private Practice, he has helped hundreds of owners with concrete strategies to automate and grow their business. In this episode, we discuss: -How Jamey transitioned from a clinician to a successful private practice owner -The top three things that challenge private practice owners and what to do about them -Why successful automation is mostly about building the right team for you practice -The tools and technology Jamey uses to boost efficiency and grow his practice -And much, much more!   Clarity is a key when transitioning from a clinician mindset to an owner mindset. Jamey stresses, “What do you want and how fast do you want it? Because we are in control, nothing else is controlling our future but us.”   Jamey believes that practical leadership is not accomplished through self-sacrifice but rather building a great team and effectively delegating duties. He states, “We can't do it all. So swallow your egos, swallow your pride, and be the real leader in your practice and bring great people on your team. Get people to take stuff off your plate that you don't like the most. Do it tomorrow—I promise you, it will come back to you 100 fold. “   If your goal is to ultimately automate your practice, one of Jamey’s biggest pieces of wisdom is, “You are not here to serve your business, your business is here to serve you. Build your business around you—build it around your superpowers, your natural ability, your passion. Build it around you and it will be the most successful business possible because you don’t serve the business well by doing things you don’t like, and frankly you’re not good at.”   For more information about Jamey: In 2004, Jamey Schrier was facing the soul-crushing struggles of private practice ownership. He couldn’t figure out how to grow his business without sacrificing his family, income or time. Armed with an insatiable curiosity, Jamey invested the next 9 years and over $300,000 to learn how to automate his practice. At the end of his journey, Jamey finally discovered the formula to creating a self-managed, profitable and stable practice that allowed more time with his family and more time to work “on” his business. Today, Jamey is sharing his methodology and what he learned to practice owners all across the country. His book, The Automated Practice: Success Secrets for Working Less and Earning More, has been an Amazon #1 best seller and his online education course, The Automated Private Practice, has helped hundreds of owners with concrete strategies to automate and grow their business. Today, Jamey spends most of his time teaching practice owners how to apply his methodologies through his revolutionary program called Lighthouse Leader. As Jamey tells the story, a Lighthouse Leader is a professional practice owner committed to achieving personal freedom from the day the day stresses of business ownership without sacrificing income or quality of service. His unique approach combines sound business principles with best practices that he learned over 20 years in business. Jamey’s true gift is in his ability to share his wisdom in a fun, easy to understand and implement, way. Jamey lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife, Colleen, and two kids, Jack and Gracie. When not having fun with his family, you can find him on the basketball court, the golf course or reading in his favorite spot on the porch.   Resources discussed on this show: Amazon: The Automated Practice: Success Secrets for Working Less and Earning More Get a FREE copy of his book from his website: The Automated Professional Practice!   Connect with Jamey on twitter and send any questions via email to jamey@jameyschrier.com!   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S.!!  Catch my interview on the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast with host John Lee Dumas!  Subscribe here And get the show notes here!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Jason Silvernail joins me for Part 2 of Ask Jason Anything! Dr. Silvernail is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who was selected for the prestigious Army-Baylor Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston for subspecialty training and graduated in 2010, earning him both a Doctor of Science degree from Baylor University and Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. A clinician and researcher, he has published clinical commentaries and original research in the medical literature including the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, and the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. In this show, we discuss: -The roadmap to a military physical therapy career -Jason’s hiring process for seasoned professionals and new graduates -How to translate the present body of knowledge into clinical practice -Jason’s overall outlook for the physical therapy profession and advice for fresh PTs -And so much more!   For more about Jason: Jason Silvernail DPT, DSc, FAAOMPT qualified with a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University Of Scranton Pennsylvania in 1997, and he has been in practice as a physical therapist since then. He completed his Doc tor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2006. He was selected for the prestigious Army-Baylor Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston for subspecialty training and graduated in 2010, earning him both a Doctor of Science degree from Baylor University and Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Silvernail is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a career military officer, practicing in the US Army since 1998, and has been stationed across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and in Afghanistan. Dr Silvernail has worked with a wide variety of patient populations and settings including orthopedic/sports, chronic pain, amputee and neurological rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. A clinician and researcher, he has published clinical commentaries and original research in the medical literature (including the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, and the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy) and he has a prominent professional presence online where you can connect with him on Facebook or Twitter. Dr. Silvernail is married to Carolyn T. Silvernail, who is a graduate student at American University with degrees in Exercise Science, Digital Film and in Music Performance. They live in the northern Virginia area and enjoy hiking, fitness, and ballroom dancing. Opinions expressed by Dr Silvernail are his own and do not represent the official policy or position of the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or the United States Government.   Resources discussed on this show: Keith Smart Publications Systematic Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy (SCRIPT): Tool for the Purposeful Practice of Clinical Reasoning in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: A Comprehensive Model Soma Simple US Army-Baylor DPT Program USA Jobs San Diego Pain Summit 2017   Make sure to follow Jason on twitter and facebook for more great resources and conversations!   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Jason Silvernail joins me for Part 1 of Ask Jason Anything! Dr. Silvernail is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who was selected for the prestigious Army-Baylor Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston for subspecialty training and graduated in 2010, earning him both a Doctor of Science degree from Baylor University and Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. A clinician and researcher, he has published clinical commentaries and original research in the medical literature including the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, and the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. In this show, we discuss: -How manual therapy is integrated into the biopsychosocial framework -Rethinking the goals of your initial evaluation -Strengths and limitations of a pain science perspective on patient care -The roadmap to a military physical therapy career -Jason’s hiring process for seasoned professionals and new graduates -And so much more!   While Jason is a proponent for making advances in research, he also believes that there is more to gain from the existing literature to improve patient care. He challenges clinicians and researchers to “actually start using the evidence we already have. What can we do to build processes in our health systems to help us better integrate existing research evidence and clinical practice to make it relevant to clinicians, to make it relevant to payers, and to make it popular and effective for patients so patients start asking for it… What can we do to integrate and better use what we already know?”   Jason believes that there is a positive outlook for physical therapy and that the profession can fill a desired role in the current marketplace. He states, “Patients are looking for a low cost, low risk, non-invasive approach that they can have quick access to that is an appropriate match to their goals, that is matched to exactly what they want, and you can get what you want when you want it. There are not too many people in medicine that are offering something close to that, but PT is one of them.“   Utilizing the biopsychosocial framework for patient care has proven to be effective for Jason in his career. He advices, “One of the things I say the most to PT students is this job is half psychology and I used to think that my job was the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions. That’s actually not my job. I am in the business of behavior change. And if you’re a PT, you’re in the business of behavior change too. And the sooner you understand that and the sooner you start to work on your ability to help engage others for behavior change, the more success you will have in your profession. “   For more about Jason: Jason Silvernail DPT, DSc, FAAOMPT qualified with a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University Of Scranton Pennsylvania in 1997, and he has been in practice as a physical therapist since then. He completed his Doc tor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2006. He was selected for the prestigious Army-Baylor Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy at Fort Sam Houston for subspecialty training and graduated in 2010, earning him both a Doctor of Science degree from Baylor University and Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.   Dr. Silvernail is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   He is a career military officer, practicing in the US Army since 1998, and has been stationed across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and in Afghanistan. Dr Silvernail has worked with a wide variety of patient populations and settings including orthopedic/sports, chronic pain, amputee and neurological rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning.   A clinician and researcher, he has published clinical commentaries and original research in the medical literature (including the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, and the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy) and he has a prominent professional presence online where you can connect with him on Facebook or Twitter.   Dr. Silvernail is married to Carolyn T. Silvernail, who is a graduate student at American University with degrees in Exercise Science, Digital Film and in Music Performance. They live in the northern Virginia area and enjoy hiking, fitness, and ballroom dancing. Opinions expressed by Dr Silvernail are his own and do not represent the official policy or position of the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or the United States Government.   Resources discussed on this show: Keith Smart Publications Systematic Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy (SCRIPT): Tool for the Purposeful Practice of Clinical Reasoning in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: A Comprehensive Model Soma Simple US Army-Baylor DPT Program USA Jobs San Diego Pain Summit 2017   Make sure to follow Jason on twitter and facebook for more great resources and conversations!   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!  

On this week’s episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Nick Lucius and I chat about physical therapy wellness services. Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist working with Barwis Methods as an Applied Coach in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In this episode, we discuss: -How to transition from episodic care to wellness services -The role of strength and conditioning in physical therapy services -Nick’s thoughts on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist -How to develop a therapeutic alliance in a biopsychosocial model framework -Advice for #FreshPTs -And so much more!   When communicating desired outcomes to patients, it is important to stress the long-term wellness and quality of life aspects. He states, “have them understand that the goal is not to run you through the ground and to make you hurt, it’s really to empower you to live the rest of your life in the most positive and healthy way possible.”   In contrast to the biomedical approach to patient care, the biopsychosocial model can allow you to empower the patient and ultimately develop buy in for future wellness needs. He believes, “it really would benefit us to not look at us as a lifelong PT or lifelong clinician insinuating the mechanic, ‘Oh yeah, just come back to me and I'll fix you up.’ It's not like a car, you have feelings and emotions and thought processes, it muddies the water really fast, and that’s what really benefits having that wide range of education from strength conditioning to pain science to traditional physical therapy and that ties it all back in together.”   As a new graduate, Nick offers some advice for fresh PTs to, “Keep the hunger for knowledge and the hunger to really make substantial and life changing change for these individuals. When you get a couple of cases that might be discouraging or make you feel uncomfortable, everyone feels uncomfortable and at some point they got comfortable being uncomfortable, they got very used to having that hunger to try to keep driving to be better and better.”   For more about Nick: Nick graduated from the University of Michigan with a Doctor in Physical Therapy in 2015. Previously Nick earned a Bachelors of Science from Grand Valley State University in Clinical Exercise Science in 2012. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross. Nick began at Barwis Methods as an Intern prior to starting his DPT studies and is a Barwis Methods Applied Coach.   Make sure to follow Nick on twitter and facebook and find more educational materials at Barwis Methods where Nick is offering 10% off with the code: barwismethodHWS!   Resources discussed on this show: Nick Winkelman Twitter Mike Reinold Twitter Kelly Starrett Twitter Doc and Jock Podcast Therapy Insiders Podcast Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Neuromechanics of Human Movement   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!   P.S.S. Check out the inaugural Women in PT Summit here! Sign up now as space is limited!  

Thanks for tuning into the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast! I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike Connors about advocacy in physical therapy. Mike is a private practice physical therapy owner, an outside consultant for a professional ballet company in Fort Worth and an adjunct professor in orthopaedic physical therapy for the DPT program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. In addition, Mike is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association advocating regularly for the PT profession in Austin and DC on regulatory and payment policy issues impacting PT. In this episode, we discuss: -Levels of advocacy and ways to demonstrate the efficacy of physical therapy -Mike’s pitch for APTA membership -Mike’s initial wellness consultation and his focus on preventative care -Advice to new professionals on empathy and preventing burnout -And so much more!   Mike stresses the need for PT advocacy which can take many forms including calling an insurance company, talking to medical colleagues, and increasing awareness in the community in addition to legislative change. He states, “What did you do today that was in the patient’s best interest that the patient couldn’t do for themselves or didn't have the knowledge or the resources to do for themselves? We treat patients. We manage their complex presentations, but we do a lot more than I think we give ourselves credit for. That's a big part of why it is we don't have the widespread knowledge base about what we do because we don’t talk enough about what we do. PT has become the new fight club and the #1 rule of PT is not to talk about PT.”   Mike believes there are untapped candidates for physical therapy services due to public unawareness of the healthcare benefits. “Ironically, in private practice, we are sitting here all competing against one another for 20% of the pie and what we’re not seeing is another 75+% that’s out there that’s doing everything but physical therapy.”   Mike encourages entrepreneurship within physical therapy and recommends to continually strive for excellence. Mike advices, “Entrepreneurs are going to continually learn and evolve over time. Count your successes as much as you count your failures as long as you learn from them and you evolve then it was a worthwhile endeavor.”   For more about Mike: Mike has a BS in Biology from Stockton College with a minor in Psychology (2001). His entry level degree in physical therapy is a Master of Physical Therapy from University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers University (2003). Mike has a post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University (2008). He became a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of PT Specialties in 2011. Mike is currently finishing (ABD) the remaining requirements for completion of a PhD degree in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in applied biomechanics from Texas Woman's University (Anticipated completion 2016).   Mike began working with GTC in October 2004. He most recently rejoined the GTC family in June 2015 as the Director of the Fort Worth Clinic.   Mike's focus and specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy makes him an efficient clinician in managing patients with orthopedic dysfunction. He utilizes a multimodal approach to meet the needs of his patients and clients that include spinal manipulation, dry needling, KT taping, and various other interventions. Mike is certified in functional dry needling from Kinetacore. He has experience working with patients of all ages, from kids to adults and from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. He is an outside consultant for a professional ballet company in Fort Worth and is an adjunct professor in orthopaedic physical therapy for the DPT program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. In addition, Mike is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association advocating regularly for the PT profession in Austin and DC on regulatory and payment policy issues impacting PT.   Mike is happily married to his wife Shannon. He enjoys spending time with his family, that includes two beautiful daughters. Mike enjoys staying active, running, traveling, exercising, biking, golfing and staying active in his faith community.   Personal statement: It's ALWAYS all about the patient. We exist as PTs to help patients move better with less pain. It's my pleasure to help patients achieve this goal on a day to day basis.   Social Media: Greater Therapy Centers Twitter Facebook   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!   P.S.S. Check out the inaugural Women in PT Summit here! Sign up now as space is limited!