PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

Physical therapists: STOP focusing on new patients—until you fix THIS. In this episode, host Jimmy McKay sits down with Sturdy McKee (of 6hourceo.com) to talk about the real growth levers for PT clinics, why your front desk might be your biggest problem, and how marketing myths are costing you money.

Will Boyd is a physical therapist turned digital marketing pro who helps clinic owners, educators, and healthcare entrepreneurs run profitable ad campaigns that convert. In this episode, Will talks about why Facebook and Google ads still dominate, why location matters more than you think, and how to scale without burning out.

On this episode of PT Pintcast, we hit the road — literally — with Matt Jurek, a PT who’s turned his passion for travel and tech into a remote-first consulting business. From full-time RV living to building RTM programs for clinics nationwide, Matt walks us through the how, why, and what’s next in Remote Therapeutic Monitoring.

Rebekah Griffith (EDD, PT) joins Jimmy McKay for a real-world discussion on finding your strengths, avoiding career burnout, and leveraging your natural talents using The 6 Types of Working Genius framework. They share personal stories about hitting the "ceiling" in clinical roles, why leadership paths aren’t right for everyone, and how understanding your true workstyle can completely change your...

In this episode, we break down a real-world clinic owner's struggles with debt, cash flow, staffing, and the "limbo" between being a solo PT and scaling a true business. Learn why adding a business partner is not a quick fix, how profit must come before partnerships, and how focusing on high-profit, low-stress services can save your clinic. What you'll learn: Why many PTs stay stuck in "not profit...

In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Dave Kittle unpack why simply demanding a raise isn’t a long-term solution for PTs — and how creating value is the real power move. They dig into why messaging matters more than ever (goodbye “movement assessments”), innovative business models in neuro rehab, and what real partnerships look like in modern healthcare careers. Plus, they share hard-won lessons from r...

Nick Patel returns to the PT Pintcast to break down the critical policy battles facing physical therapists, including the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to prevent falls and opioid use, Medicare reimbursement cuts, and the broader threats to PT's future workforce. If you think advocacy is someone else’s job — think again. Nick lays out what’s at stake, how individual PTs can get involved, and why organizati...

From treating athletes at Nike HQ to co-founding one of Southern California’s most trusted women’s health clinics, Dr. Dawn Andalon’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Andalon, a physical therapist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur behind LEVEL4 PT & Pilates. Dawn shares how she went from clinician to CEO, building a brand r...

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Rebecca Griffith (aka @theEDDPT) for a real-deal conversation on what it means to practice at the top of your scope—without losing yourself. They explore how PTs can use tools like ChatGPT to reduce stress, how the “Let Them” mindset (popularized by Mel Robbins) helps with boundaries in life and work, and why celebrating excellence is just as important as...

What makes a PT clinic thrive — or tank — in today’s healthcare landscape? This episode tackles the uncomfortable truths many physical therapy business owners avoid: emotional decision-making, misaligned compensation, and why the loudest voices online aren’t always the most successful offline. Join Jimmy, Dave, and Tony as they unpack real-world problems from practice ownership, leadership, and te...

Why are PT wages so low—and more importantly, who’s responsible? In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we’re joined by Matt Huey, a physical therapist, powerlifter, and healthcare humorist, who isn’t afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions. With five Texas state powerlifting records under his belt and a serious passion for wage transparency, Matt breaks down the forces behind stagnant PT pa...

Are we being paid fairly for what we deliver? Join Jimmy McKay, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato for a no-holds-barred discussion on: Manual therapy vs. movement-based reimbursement How Medicare defines (and limits) value Charging patients for actual premium care — from certifications to tech The tension between doing more and being paid less Action figures, AI-generated branding, and your role as a...

You’ve heard the buzz about digital health, but what if we told you telehealth PT isn’t just a pandemic stopgap—it’s a powerful tool for clinical transformation? In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we tap into the mind of Hali Jones, a physical therapist-turned-health-tech strategist at ViFive, who’s making virtual care smarter, cooler, and way more effective than you think. From objective...

What do cash-based PT, YouTube algorithms, and manual therapy have in common? For Dr. David Middaugh — everything. In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we sit down with Dr. David Middaugh, a manual physical therapist turned YouTube sensation, who’s helping thousands of people worldwide avoid surgery, injections, and medications through accessible video education and hands-on expertise. David...

What if your physical therapy clinic could spin off its own startups? In this episode, we dive deep with Dave Kittle on how PT owners can build businesses inside their business, sell them, and scale smarter—not harder. We cover: How Dave builds $250k revenue micro-businesses within his practice The truth about practice valuations and owner transitions Lead generation as a cooperative effort among...

What if your fitness journey wasn’t about fixing, shrinking, or grinding… but about reclaiming joy in movement? In this bold and empowering episode of PT Pintcast’s 6-Pack series, we sit down with Dr. Marcia Dernie (she/they)—a physical therapist, strength athlete, yoga teacher, and disabled Black creative—who’s rewriting the script on what movement can and should look like. As the founder of @Mov...

In this rapid-fire episode of PT Pintcast, we sit down with Hunter McWhorter—marketing strategist and customer experience pro—to talk all things growth, brand, and patient retention. Hunter shares why referrals are actually the start of the patient journey, not the eval, and what most clinics get wrong when managing that process. We dive deep into branding, Google presence, outsourcing marketing,...

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What's the McDonalds of Physical Therapy?!

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment! Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has partnered with NCH to bring elite musculoskeletal care to Southwest Florida, and they’re looking for top-tier PTs like YOU! Work with industry-leading physicians, access cutting-edge rehab tech, and thrive in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility open...

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment! Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has partnered with NCH to bring elite musculoskeletal care to Southwest Florida, and they’re looking for top-tier PTs like YOU! Work with industry-leading physicians, access cutting-edge rehab tech, and thrive in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility open...

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment! Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has partnered with NCH to bring elite musculoskeletal care to Southwest Florida, and they’re looking for top-tier PTs like YOU! Work with industry-leading physicians, access cutting-edge rehab tech, and thrive in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility open...