Healthy Wealthy & Smart

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.

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 […]