Episodes

In today's episode, Katie interviews returning guest, Dr. Drew Wilcox, who is a PTA and PTA educator at Utah Tech. Drew talks about the reason he pursued a Ph.D. and then breaks down the groundbreaking research he performed f...

In today's episode, Katie interviews Elizabeth Simmons, PTA, Federal Affairs Liaison to the PTA Council, and PTA Council Representative/Board of Directors member in Indiana. Elizabeth is well-versed in all things “advocacy” a...

In today's episode, Katie and Sean Bagbey, PTA and Co-founder of Rehabilitation and Performance Institute (RPI) and recent Co-Host of the Health Education Transformation Podcast (HET Podcast) interview each other in a mash-up...

In today's episode, Katie interviews Drew Wilcox, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Utah Tech. Drew has a strong professional background in PTA education, and is an advocate for PTA advancement, student collaboration...

In today's episode, Katie interviews Rachel Foltz, Assistant Director at Central American Medical Outreach, also known as CAMO. Rachel previously worked as a PTA prior to transitioning to her current role at CAMO. Katie and R...

In today's solo episode, Katie explores developing yourself as a Clinical Instructor with the audience. While it is fully recognized that developing as a CI varies across the spectrum regarding school and facility policy and ...

In today's solo episode, Katie explores becoming a Clinical Instructor with the audience. While it is fully recognized that this can be a broad and multifaceted conversation, she reviews three basic topics in today’s show: kn...

In today's episode, we are thrilled to feature Shannon Carillo, a dynamic and innovative PTA from Virginia, who has carved new paths in the realms of billing, insurance, and risk management. Currently, Shannon is a Solution A...

With over 15,000 Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and students in attendance, our podcast host and guest share a unique connection forged at the APTA's Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Boston. Today, we h...

Welcome to another episode of PTA+ Podcast! Feeling lost in the whirlwind of conference preparations? You're not alone! In today's episode, we've got your back. Join us as we unravel the secrets of conference prep, focusing o...

In this episode you will learn about the historical changes in our profession, that help propel the PTA forward. In this discussion with PTA Council Delegates Brenda Dorman, Jeannie Thompson, and David Harris, you will hear a...

This episode of PTA+ Podcast showcases Dr. Sigourney Weathers, a trailblazing Physical Therapist from Carrollton, Texas, who has married her passion for gymnastics with her dedication to physical therapy. Sigourney specialize...

Join us in an empowering conversation with Margie Nguyen, a pioneer in the PTA realm, as we delve into her multifaceted career in home health. Margie isn't just pioneering treatments in the greater DC area; she's revolutioniz...

SUMMARY OF EPISODE In this episode, we talk to Sara Davidson, PTA. Sara is a PTA working for the Cleveland Clinic in the Neuro Control Lab. Sara breaks perceived barriers in the realm of physical therapy research as a Physica...

Welcome to the PTA+ Podcast! In this episode, host Katie Sutton has a captivating conversation with Amy Smith Hamel, PTA, a remarkable leader in the physical therapy field. Amy, the Regional Director of Operations at Restore ...

In this episode, we talk to Jeremy Foster, PTA about his trip to the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress. Jeremy describes what Physical Therapist Assistants “look like” on the international level. He des...

Join us for an exciting episode, where w dive into the world of physical therapy with two incredible guests: Penny Goldberg and Nick Hoopes! Penny Goldberg, a sports physical therapist and innovation champion from ReQuest Phy...

In this episode of the PTA+, host Katie Sutton sits down with Chris Junkins, co-owner of Dosher Physical Therapy Associates in upstate South Carolina. As a PTA clinician and ATC/L, Chris works with athletes and tests employee...

We talk to Sanaz Holcomb, PTA, and BS about several different developmental avenues PTAs can pursue. Sanaz dives deep into the APTA PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways (APPs), the LIFE Leadership Series Leadership Academy in Oh...