From PTA to Writer: Gina Vitale’s Career Shift After Long COVID

What happens when a physical therapist assistant with decades of clinical experience gets sidelined by long COVID — and decides it’s time to rewrite her career?

In this inspiring episode, Gina Vitale shares how she transitioned from being a dedicated clinician, Pilates instructor, and home health provider into a thriving healthcare content writer — without going back to school, without a writing degree, and without losing the essence of what made her a great PTA.

Gina opens up about:

• Recovering from the brain fog and emotional toll of long COVID
• How home health care uniquely shaped her communication and observation skills
• The transferable skills from patient education that helped her succeed in writing
• Getting her first (underpaid) writing gig — and why it was still a win
• How LinkedIn became her most valuable professional tool
• Her advice to healthcare professionals who are burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck

If you're a healthcare provider thinking about your next step — or curious how others are reinventing themselves without leaving their identity behind — this is a must-listen.