Healthy Wealthy & Smart

In this episode I was thrilled to interview Mike Eisenhart, PT, managing partner of Pro-Activity Asociates in New Jersey. Mike is leading the charge in the world of physical therapy to define our value beyond rehabilitation and move towards health and wellness in the community. This is where physical therapists are uniquely qualified to lead the charge! In this podcast we discuss: * How physical therapy can move from a strictly "rehab brand" to a "lifestyle brand" * How to involve your community to stay healthy and active * What advice does Mike give to other physical therapists who want to grow a sustainable business that goes beyond rehab and truly includes the client and community * Learn the importance of "speaking the language" of the people you are trying to reach * Why should PTs focus on secondary prevention * What do we as a profession need to do to shift the public's view about physical therapy * The importance of collaboration no matter the size of your business * Find out where Mike sees his business going in the future * Learn more about BaseCamp 31

In this episode with physical therapist Dr. Saliie Sarrel we talk about endometriosis. Dr. Sarrel received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Additionally, she has a Master's of Arts and Teaching from the University of Vermont with a dual focus in Sports and Nutrition Education. […]

In this episode Dr. Ravensara Travilian, a massage therapist, educator and all around amazing person talks about the need for trauma aware massage in some of our most vulnerable populations. She talks about her days of working at a refugee clinic in Seattle and how she was able to use massage as a way of […]

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview the CEO of the APTA Michael Bowers. He has a thoughtful and listening leadership approach that has served him well in past organizations and I think will be just the thing the APTA needs to move forward. In this episode we talk about: * How he […]

In this episode Dr. Sandy Hilton talks about her start in the field of pelvic health and how her treatments have changed over the years as she has grown as a practitioner. Sandy also gives us a preview of her upcoming lecture at the International Spine and Pain Institute’s Clinical Conference: Every Joint has a […]

Alison qualified as an osteopath in 2001. She is currently undertaking a Masters of Pain Management through the Sydney University Medical School and Royal North Shore Pain Management Research Institute. She has lectured at Australian Catholic University, Victoria University and RMIT in a variety of science and clinical subjects. She has also worked as part […]

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Louie Puentedura, PT, DPT, PHD to discuss his upcoming lecture at the International Spine and Pain Institute’s Clinical Conference: Every Joint has a Brain. The conference will take place June 19-21 in Minneapolis, MN. Here are some things you can expect to learn in this interview: * […]

In this podcast I am thrilled to talk to Dr. Adriaan Louw about the upcoming International Spine and Pain Institute Clinical Conference 2015: Every Joint Has a Brain. In this podcast he gives us a preview of his pre-conference course Too Hot to Handle: Desensitizing the Hypersensitive Patient about CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). He […]

Wim Dankaerts is a certified CFT educator. He is both, a highly skilled clinician, leading clinical researcher and dynamic educator. Wim Dankaerts is an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Leuven, Belgium. He also works part-time in private practice in Tienen (Belgium) as a Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist. In this episode Wim gives […]

In this episode I am joined by Ann Wendel, PT, ATC, CMTPT; Mike Hopper, MS, ATC; and Mike Ryan, PT, ATC. We discuss the educational background and qualifications needed to become a certified athletic trainer. It is much more than most people think! We discuss the relationship between the physical therapist and the athletic trainer […]