Innovate & Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT

In this episode of Business Kickstart, we explore why many physical therapists are turning to entrepreneurship—from boosting income to gaining autonomy and pursuing passion projects. Learn what motivates PTs to start side hustles, the challenges they face, and key stats on the realities of running a business. Ready to see if entrepreneurship is right for you? Let’s dive in. Watch the video version...

In this episode of Innovate and Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT, Jesi Stracham describes her entrepreneurial journey after sustaining a T4 spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident. Jesi is an inspirational speaker, author, coach, brand ambassador, and fierce advocate helping spinal cord injury survivors achieve independence after injury. Her business activities have transformed thousands o...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Business Kickstart! Our mission is to help you build your personal business toolbox. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the process of developing a business idea - from that initial spark of inspiration to creating a concept that has the potential to turn into your future business. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1tUKyhXGED...

Eder Garavito is the co-founder of Scholarnetics360, healthcare's first mentorship and knowledge-sharing hub. Scholarnetics360 offers 24/7 remote access to industry leaders and specialists and is committed to improving patient outcomes for health care providers. Eder will detail the highs and lows of his ambitious entrepreneurial journey. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - h...

After years of developing and refining his orthopedic clinical skills, Paul Marquis founded Ortho Eval Pal to assist other healthcare practitioners to improve their orthopedic outcomes. The company offerings consist of a broad array of educational tools including podcasts, videos, continuing education courses, and coaching. Join Paul as he discusses his personal educational journey and his diverse...

Maggie Mills and Amy Graber are redefining traditional home physical therapy services. Their business Fit Family Physical Therapy offers direct pay, direct access, mobile physical therapy services for patients throughout the life span. Learn how this true family endeavor originated and the valuable entrepreneurial lessons learned along the way to building a successful business. Watch the video ver...

Jonathan Adams decided to pursue a degree in physical therapy at Thomas Jefferson University after a distinguished career as a pilot in the United States Air Force and a manager at a tech company. While working in a pro bono clinic, he identified the need for affordable clinical tools that would minimize the negative impact of language barriers when developing and implementing home exercise progra...

After graduating from the PT program at the University of Vermont, Greg Knapton spent his early PT years in a variety of healthcare settings developing his considerable clinical skills. He eventually opened his own PT practice, Riverview Physical Therapy, which grew into five clinics. Two decades later, Greg sold his practice and is now focused on a new venture in direct pay, one-on-one physical w...

Daniel Lee is a true serial entrepreneur in the PT world. From academic chair and researcher to Scorebuilders’ instructor and home PT concierge service owner, his diverse roles showcase his commitment and willingness to take risks. In this episode, Daniel shares the invaluable lessons from his varied career, illustrating how dedication and excellence can lead to a fulfilling PT journey.

In this episode of Innovate and Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT, Connor Pierce discusses his journey from confronting significant student debt to founding After the DPT (www.afterthedpt.com). With experience consulting on over $45 million in student loans, Connor offers crucial advice on managing student debt and saving money. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your financial future...

Innovate and Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT kicks off with the story of Scorebuilders. Scott Giles founded Scorebuilders in 1990, shortly after his graduation from the physical therapy program at Springfield College. Today, Scorebuilders is the recognized leader in PT and PTA licensure. Scott shares the exciting journey of turning a humble start into a major success. His story is a powerful...