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David Fathalikhani: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Nov. 5, 2025

David Fathalikhani: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

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

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Sanaz Holcomb and Shannon Simpson: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 22, 2025

Sanaz Holcomb and Shannon Simpson: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab The…

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

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Russ Burns: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 20, 2025

Russ Burns: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

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

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Angela Diaz: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 15, 2025

Angela Diaz: Live at 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.

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Chris Carlin: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 13, 2025

Chris Carlin: Live at 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.

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Skye Donovan: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 8, 2025

Skye Donovan: Live at 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.

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Tracy Gannon: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 6, 2025

Tracy Gannon: Live at 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.

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Ben Cooksey: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Oct. 1, 2025

Ben Cooksey: Live at 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.

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Alice Navarro Forsythe: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Sept. 29, 2025

Alice Navarro Forsythe: Live at 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.

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Dan Staats and David Restiano: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Sept. 24, 2025

Dan Staats and David Restiano: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy…

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

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Daniel Hague: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Sept. 22, 2025

Daniel Hague: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

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

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Alex Bendersky: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Sept. 17, 2025

Alex Bendersky: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

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

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PTA to Healthcare Executive: Russell Stowers on Leadership, Service & Breaking Barriers
Sept. 16, 2025

PTA to Healthcare Executive: Russell Stowers on Leadership, Service &…

What does it take for a Physical Therapist Assistant to step into true healthcare leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Russell Stowers , Director of Rehab, military veteran, and PTA leader with 35+ years of experienc...

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Odell Miller: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit
Sept. 15, 2025

Odell Miller: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

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

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PTA to DPT: Inside the University of Findlay Bridge Program
Sept. 12, 2025

PTA to DPT: Inside the University of Findlay Bridge Program

Thinking about advancing from PTA to DPT ? In this episode, faculty, students, and a recent graduate from the University of Findlay’s PTA to DPT Bridge Program share what makes this pathway unique, how it’s shaping the future...

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Joel Medina: The Air Force Staff Sergeant Changing the PTA Game
Sept. 9, 2025

Joel Medina: The Air Force Staff Sergeant Changing the PTA Game

What does it mean to be a Physical Therapist Assistant in the military? In this episode of PT Pintcast , host Katie Sutton sits down with Staff Sergeant Joel Medina , a licensed PTA and Air Force medical professional, to expl...

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From PTA to Multi-Site Clinic Director: Leadership, Advocacy & Burnout Prevention with Macie Rogers
Sept. 8, 2025

From PTA to Multi-Site Clinic Director: Leadership, Advocacy & Burnou…

In this episode of PT Pintcast , Katie sits down with Macie Frederick Rogers , a Physical Therapist Assistant who has grown into a multi-site clinic director with ATI. Macie shares her journey from graduating PTA school in 20...

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Breaking Barriers: The New PTA to DPT Bridge Program at New England Tech
Aug. 31, 2025

Breaking Barriers: The New PTA to DPT Bridge Program at New England T…

What if becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy as a PTA didn’t mean starting over? On this episode of PTA+ , Katie Sutton chats with Erin Faraclas , Program Director at New England Tech, about their PTA → DPT Bridge Program — ...

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From Burnout to Purpose: How Chronic Illness Inspired a PTA’s Next Chapter
July 22, 2025

From Burnout to Purpose: How Chronic Illness Inspired a PTA’s Next Ch…

After 20 years in the field, Samantha Laswell’s world changed when chronic illness forced her to reassess everything. In this powerful episode, Sammy shares how she went from pushing through burnout to building a life filled ...

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I’m Not “Just” a PTA: Jessica on RTM, Leadership & Owning Your Worth
July 15, 2025

I’m Not “Just” a PTA: Jessica on RTM, Leadership & Owning Your Worth

What does it take to go from saying “I’m just a PTA” to being a respected leader, educator, and advocate in the PT space? In this episode, we talk with Jessica , a physical therapist assistant, Army veteran, educator, and RTM...

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From PTA to Powerhouse: Leah’s Road to Rehab Leadership
July 9, 2025

From PTA to Powerhouse: Leah’s Road to Rehab Leadership

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Sutton , a nationally recognized PTA leader, podcast host, and educator who’s reshaping how PTAs see their value, their role, and their future. Katie is the host of the PTA+ Podcast , a...

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APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit: PREVIEW
July 7, 2025

APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit: PREVIEW

Katie Sutton and Jimmy McKay dive into the major shakeups coming in rehab therapy: - The PT/PTA/OTA workforce shortage and why high schoolers are choosing other paths - The power of *unpacking* a career before diving in - 5–1...

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Why PTAs Should Run for Leadership Roles—And How To Start
July 1, 2025

Why PTAs Should Run for Leadership Roles—And How To Start

In this empowering episode of the PTA Plus Podcast , we’re joined by the inspiring Sanaz Holcomb , a Physical Therapist Assistant from Ohio who has navigated a powerful leadership journey—from local meetings to influential po...

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From PTA to DPT: How Briana Drapp Built a Study Empire with PTA Elevation
June 28, 2025

From PTA to DPT: How Briana Drapp Built a Study Empire with PTA Eleva…

In this episode of the PTA+ Podcast, host Katie Sutton sits down with Briana Drapp , DPT, PTA — founder of PTA Elevation , a study platform that has helped nearly 2,000 PTA students pass the NPTE. Briana opens up about her pe...

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