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PTA Plus Podcast

PTA+ Podcast

A podcast for Physical Therapist Assistants by Physical Therapist Assistants.

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PTA+ Live from CSM: Lisa Kohler
March 4, 2026

PTA+ Live from CSM: Lisa Kohler

Clinician wellness isn’t just about self-care, it’s about leadership, ethics, and systems that either protect or drain healthcare professionals. In this live conversation from CSM, Lisa Kohler, PT and Ohio Physical Therapy As...
PTA+ Live from CSM: Wendy Enck
March 2, 2026

PTA+ Live from CSM: Wendy Enck

Aquatic therapy might be one of the most overlooked tools in rehab, and Wendy Enck is here to make the case for bringing it back to the spotlight. Recorded live at APTA’s CSM, this conversation explores how Physical Therapist...
PTA+ Live from CSM: Margie Nguyen
Feb. 23, 2026

PTA+ Live from CSM: Margie Nguyen

APTA CSM is buzzing — but is it worth it for a Physical Therapist Assistant? Katie talks with Margie Nguyen (Not Just a PTA) to talk about: Why PTAs need to show up at national conferences Networking strategies that actually ...
PTA+ Live from CSM: Deanne Yates
Feb. 18, 2026

PTA+ Live from CSM: Deanne Yates

Permission to Lead: Why PTAs Must Stop Self-Limiting Recorded live at CSM, this episode is a direct challenge to every Physical Therapist Assistant who has ever thought, “There’s no room for growth.” Deanne Yates shares her j...
Swing Smarter: A PTA’s Path from Rehab to Golf & Tennis Performance
Feb. 4, 2026

Swing Smarter: A PTA’s Path from Rehab to Golf & Tennis Performance

In this episode of PTA+ (Physical Therapist Assistant) , Katie talks with Ryan Elsass, PTA, CSCS , owner of Ace Sports Performance in Pittsburgh. Ryan shares how failing forward—PT school rejection and an early setback in PTA...
How to Do CSM “Right” as a PTA (Without Burning Out)
Feb. 2, 2026

How to Do CSM “Right” as a PTA (Without Burning Out)

Feeling overwhelmed about CSM? You’re not alone. In this episode, Katie flips the format and lets Macy Frederick Rogers (first-time attendee) ask the questions every PTA is thinking—so you can walk into CSM with a plan. You’l...