Pre-PT Grind | Physical Therapy School Podcast

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Josh Funk, physical therapist, founder, and CEO of Rehab2Perform shares his journey through and insights on the profession of physical therapy. In December of 2014, Josh opened up his first physical therapy clinic, Rehab2Perform. Since then, Rehab2Perform has expanded to three separate clinics across central Maryland. Josh shares about how he leveraged...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Alexa Jaggi shares her experience at SSPT live. She reflects on her experience of the being apart of the Accepted System after undergrad and being CNA. She also talks about how mentorship from the Accepted System has helped her tremendously. If you have any questions, please contact us at  contactpreptgrind.com .  Send us your question in a vo...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Jacari Riggins and Nate Navas shares their story of finding PT and the accepted system. Nate Shares his experience working as a PT aide and Jacari describes how her passion of soccer to her passion PT. If you have any questions, please contact us at  contactpreptgrind.com .  Send us your question in a voice message!  https://anchor.fm/pre...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Gail Galyo shares her story of how she found PT and how the accepted system helped her find perspective on the application process after applying and being denied to 15 schools. She shares how she has learned how to leverage getting her masters degree and the experiences through the community and mentorship from the Accepted system. If you have any ques...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Nyasha Abrams shares her story of how she found PT and become a teacher at a mobility center for patients with spinal cord injuries. Nyasha also talks about her experience at SSPT Live 2019, and how this experience has changed her trajectory for the future. Tune in to hear more. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com .&nbs...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Casey Coleman and Joses Ngugi talk on the psychology of the pre pt journey and overcoming the doubts we have that hinder us from taking action to actually achieve the steps to get accepted into PT school. Tune in to hear more. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com .  Send us your question in a voice messa...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Casey Coleman and Joses Ngugi the importance of not getting to high or to low on your own supply during your pre pt journey. The pre pt application cycle can be an emotional rollercoaster, so let's make sure we make the ride as smooth as possible. Tune in to hear more. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com .&n...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi Interviews Justin Lee about his story of creating Lift for Change. Tune in to hear more especially as the PTCAS opening date for the 2020 application cycle opens! If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com . Enjoy this episode!  Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Find us at www...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Casey Coleman discusses why  the "perfect"  4.0 student was denied from medical school and what you can learn from this story. Tune in to hear more especially as the PTCAS opening date for the 2020 application cycle opens! If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com . Enjoy this episode!  Follow us on...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Casey Coleman discusses why your GPA matters when applying to physical therapy school. Of course GPA is not everything. However, on this episode we dive deep into the underlying meaning of what the GPA really represents. Tune in to hear more especially as the PTCAS opening date for the 2020 application cycle opens! If you have any questions,...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman, and audio director ZaNiah Bradshaw talk about the direction of the Pre-PT grid podcast moving forward. They discuss what the mission of Pre-PT grind is and reveal their call to action for all the supporters and Listeners of Pre-PT Grind. Tune in to hear more especially as the PTCAS opening date for the 2020 app...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Casey Coleman describes 5 important steps to get an AWESOME letter of recommendation. He answers the common questions of how letters of recommendation are interpreted, how to ask for one, when to ask, and what to include. Tune in to hear more especially as the PTCAS opening date for the 2020 application cycle opens! If you have any questions,...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Casey Coleman and Joses Ngugi explain how you can be holding yourself back as a Pre-PT student. They emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself by positive and encouraging people, and how doing the opposite can be detrimental towards gaining your PT school acceptance. Tune in to hear more. If you have any questions, please contact us a...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Casey Coleman and Joses Ngugi interviews Dr. Mary Blackinton, the department chair of Nova Southeastern University located in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Blackinton gives an inside look of what her school looks for in applicants, and advice for all pre-PT students on their journey. She also dishes out a great outlook as to how to stand out as a pre-...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Casey Coleman outlines 5 things you can do to prepare for interviews as the PTCAS opening date approaches. He describes how to approach the interview process and develop the confidence you need to feel after every interview, you feel like you knocked it out the park. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind.com . Foll...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, executive editor ZaNiah Bradshaw interview Pre-PT, upcoming SPT Sahil Gandhi. Sahil dives into his experience of finding PT school, through transferring schools, and struggling with certain prerequisites. He explains how taking a Gap year was extremely important and how to stay motivated through period of the unknown. Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor...

 On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Co founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman, goes into the ONE thing that your path as a Pre-PT has been built on, choices. They discuss the importance of learning how to make decisions whether they are quick or tough ones and relate the importance of such to being physical therapist. If you have any questions, please contact us at contactpreptgrind...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi, shares a mentoring session in which he goes into the concept of how to find your “real why”, as to what made you choose physical therapy. He explains how you can identify this, and translate this into your personal statements, interviews, and overall journey, leading to a PT school acceptance and becoming a physical therapist. Fo...

 On this episode of the Pre-PT grind Podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman describe the three things you need to do to max out as a Pre-PT. This motivational podcast dives into how to use your time effectively and set yourself up to be the best pre-pt you can be.  ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind...

 On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Casey Coleman interviews 3 Doctors of Physical Therapy, Stephanie Weyrauch, F. Scott Fell, and Brandon Poen. They share their journeys of finding PT and getting into school. Additionally, they share how they founded their amazing podcast, called the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast. Furthermore, they give their insight in the...

 On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman dive in, to explain the kryptonite many pre-pts find themselves fighting. They explain what this kryptonite looks like, how it can affect you and where you are on your journey, and what you can do to destroy it and thrive as a pre-PT, soon to be doctor of physical therapy.   ----------------------- Fo...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews another all star pre-pt and alum of the accepted system Courtney Johnson. Courtney shares her journey of getting into PT school, after dealing with counselor after counselor from her undergraduate school planting seeds of doubt in her ambitions. She shares what she did to overcome that and exemplifies the 2 two P’s: Per...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Co founder Joses Ngugi interviews another all star pre-pt and alum of the accepted system Ariana Gomez.  Ariana shares her amazing journey toward her PT school acceptance after 3 times of applying. Additionally, she shares her struggles and triumphs, and the mindset that she used to keeping pushing towards her vision of being apart of the PT profes...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Co founder Joses Ngugi interviews another all star pre pt and alum of the accepted system Farimang Touray. Mang shares his story of how he almost ran away from the PT profession and how his life could be on a completely different path right now. Mang also shares how being from Alaska made him feel isolated and how the Accepted System gave him the s...

On this episode of the Pre PT grind Podcast, Co founder Joses Ngugi interviews another all star pre pt and alum of the accepted system Zaniah Bradshaw. Zaniah shares her story of her family member being a Physical therapy patient and how her very hands on observation hours helped her find her passion for physical therapy. She also shares how her dad thought that the Accepted System was a scam...