Episodes

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Your Physical Therapist Assistant career can be bigger than a job title—and Sara Conrad is living proof. Sara shares how she built a career blending outpatient ortho, sports performance, ethics, leadership, and education whil...

New York’s move to general supervision for PTAs is a major win—and a powerful case study in why advocacy matters. In this episode, Katie sits down with clinic leaders to unpack: What general supervision really changes for PTA...

Jessica Hochberg proves that being a PTA is not a limitation - it is a launchpad. In this episode, Katie talks with Jessica (former Director of Rehab, certified stroke rehab and fall prevention specialist, and MBA in healthca...

What does leadership look like for PTAs—and how do you grow into it when the path isn’t always clear? In this episode of PTA+ , host Katie Sutton sits down with Amy Smith Hamel, PTA , a respected leader in physical therapy an...

What actually increases your worth as a PTA—and how do you make it happen on purpose? In this episode of PTA+ , host Katie Sutton sits down with Sanaz Holcomb, PTA, BS , to explore the developmental pathways that help PTAs gr...

What if the PTA career path isn’t a straight line—but a wide-open map? In this episode of PTA+ , host Katie Sutton explores how PTAs are creating new, non-traditional career pathways—inside and outside the clinic. This conver...

What does it take to break through barriers as a PTA—and still build a life that feels full? In this episode of PTA+ , host Katie Sutton sits down with Chris Junkins , PTA, ATC/L, co-owner of Dosher Physical Therapy Associate...

What really happens inside the APTA House of Delegates —and why should PTAs care? In this Top 5 re-release, Katie Sutton sits down with PTA Council Delegates Brenda Dorman, Jeannie Thompson, and David Harris for a behind-the-...

Susan Lukens speaks with Katie about LAMP Leadership and the APTA's Academy of Leadership and Innovation. You can learn more about this topics HERE: https://www.aptaali.org/page/LAMPCertificatePrograms https://www.aptaali.org...

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with David Fathalikhani , live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Katie Sutton speaks with Sanaz Holcomb and Shannon Simpson , l ive from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Katie Sutton speaks with Russ Burns, l ive from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Angela Diaz, live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Chris Carlin, live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Skye Donovan, live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Tracy Gannon, live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Ben Cooksey , live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.

Jimmy McKay and Katie Sutton speak with Alice Navarro Forsythe , live from APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit.