Innovate & Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT

Dr. Carrie Adrian, PT, PhD, tCPT, Fellow of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, is the owner and founder of CanineIQ. CanineIQ is an educational platform focused on helping physical therapists and other professionals develop expertise in canine physical therapy rehabilitation. Her work combines clinical practice, education, research, and entrepreneurship in a way that is truly unique within our profession."

Carrie has spent more than 25 years at the intersection of physical therapy, veterinary medicine, biomechanics, education, and animal physical therapy rehabilitation. Her career has included serving as Director of Physical Therapy at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Director of Physical Therapy at Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado, and National Director of Rehabilitation Services for VCA Animal Hospitals, a position she actually created within VCA.

Carrie has also been deeply involved in advancing the field of animal physical therapy through education and research. She has taught veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians, and physical therapist assistants, contributed to multiple textbooks, served in leadership roles within the APTA’s Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group, and has presented nationally and internationally on topics ranging from canine biomechanics and sports medicine to physical therapy rehabilitation and orthotics.
In 2021, Carrie was voted Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist of the Year by her peers through the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, an honor given to only a handful of physical therapists worldwide. She was also named a Fellow of the organization in 2016.

Website: www.CanineIQ.net
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99452429/admin/dashboard/ (CanineIQ Education) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-adrian/
Facebook: Canine IQ Education (https://www.facebook.com/CanineIQPTEducation/)
Instagram: canineiqeducation (https://www.instagram.com/canineiqeducation/)

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Dr. Chelsea Barnes is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut before receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University.

Chelsea is the founder of Monarch Physical Therapy, a private, cash-based practice in Newtown, Connecticut, where she provides one-on-one care for orthopedic conditions and pelvic health. She is passionate about combining evidence-based treatment with individualized care to help patients move confidently and return to the activities they love.

After becoming a mom and navigating her own journey through infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, Chelsea developed a deep passion for women's health physical therapy. Those experiences have shaped both her clinical practice and her mission to provide compassionate, empowering care for women throughout every stage of life.

Outside the clinic, Chelsea enjoys educating both patients and healthcare professionals through social media. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, advocating for the value of one-on-one care, and creating educational exercise content that helps people move confidently.

Website: https://monarchpt.co/
Instagram: @drchelseabarnespt ; @monarch.ct

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Rachel Brown is the founder of Golden Recruiting and a physical therapist with more than 10 years of experience. After spending years working directly with patients and therapy teams, Rachel transitioned into healthcare recruiting with a mission to help organizations hire clinicians and leaders who are the right long-term fit, not just fill open positions.

Through Golden Recruiting, Rachel partners with clinics, hospital systems, and therapy organizations nationwide to recruit physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and executive leaders. Her track record includes placing regional directors, clinic directors, vice presidents of operations, CEOs, and therapists across outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing settings.

Here are Rachel's social links:
LinkedIn
Website

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Annika is an Olympian, Olympic Commentator, SVP of Growth at Prava, Doctor of Physical Therapy and soon to be faculty member for a new DPT program in Colorado. Annika is a lifelong competitor turned executive, driven by a bold mission: to intentionally and wisely create for the world, enabling those around her to launch. Annika consults and advises ventures, from startups to tenured enterprises, providing practical knowledge in continuous process improvement, change management, and driving KPIs/OKRs through high cross functional collaboration. Annika has led teams of over 100 employees, managing more than $30 million in ARR, with a nuanced eye for strategic partnership and innovative adoption of AI.

LinkedIn
Instagram @annikataylorlucas
Facebook
Substack

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Dr. Jeremy B. Crow is a nationally recognized leader in physical therapy, with more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He is the Director of Residency and Fellowship Programs at Spear, where he founded and continues to lead advanced training programs shaping the next generation of clinicians.
Beyond the clinic, Jeremy has spent nearly two decades as an adjunct professor at NYU and remains deeply involved in advancing the profession through leadership, education, and advocacy at both the state and national levels. He has been active in the APTA and APTA New York since 2006, serving in roles such as NYPTA Secretary, Greater New York Treasurer, and on multiple committees and task forces. He currently serves as a site reviewer for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), is a member of its Residency Candidacy Council, and was recently appointed to ABPTRFE Candidacy and Initial Accreditation Panel. He also consults on residency and fellowship program development across the country. He also has been a site reviewer for the Commission Accreditation Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for over 10 years.

https://spearcenter.com/; https://www.apta.org/
Instagram: @spearptnyc; @official_apta
Facebook: @spearptnyc; https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation/
YouTube: @SPEARPhysicalTherapy

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Christina Rama is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Fownd. She’s currently helping build Notation, an AI-powered documentation platform designed specifically for rehabilitation clinicians.Christina graduated from Grand Valley State University and has worked across a wide range of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, neuro rehab, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. This breadth of experience gives her a deep understanding of the day-to-day realities clinicians face. Her path into entrepreneurship came directly from past experience, especially seeing the heavy documentation burden placed on therapists. She believes technology should support clinical care, not get in the way of it.

Website:https://fownd.care/

Instagram: @notation.fownd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fownd-inc/

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Emma is a Doctor of Physical Therapy turned sales leader who has built her career around helping physical therapy entrepreneurs take back control of their businesses. She is a foundational leader at Prompt Health, where she has spent the past five years helping scale the sales organization from the ground up as a sales leader. Beyond her work in the tech space, Emma has also become a leading voice for clinicians exploring non-traditional career paths. She is the co-founder of The Clinician Transition, a thriving community of more than 6,000 members built entirely organically. Through that platform and her work on Beyond These Clinic Walls, she helps clinicians discover opportunities in tech, sales, and entrepreneurship.

Website: https://www.thecliniciantransition.com; https://www.prompthealth.com
Instagram: @promptemr
Podcast: "The Clinician Transition"
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinician-transition/

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Dr. Derek Lee, Area Director and Partner at Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy, shares his journey into health care administration. Learn about Derek’s rapid ascension into management and what he believes it takes to be a transformative and inspirational leader. 

https://spearcenter.com/
Instagram: @spearptnyc
Facebook: @spearptnyc
YouTube: @SPEARPhysicalTherapy
TikTok: @spearptnyc

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When we launched our podcast, the goal was simple - to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to see themselves not just as clinicians, but as entrepreneurs. We wanted to help students build their personal business toolbox and in the process inspire them to embark on their own entrepreneurial journey. But recently, we started thinking more about the full business journey—from launch to legacy. And that led us to a big gap – What does it actually mean to sell a business?

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Dr. Mae Hughes, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Movement Through Motherhood, shares her journey from treating female athletes to building a fast-growing pelvic health platform for women. She breaks down the myths surrounding pregnancy and postpartum fitness, highlighting how education and intentional training can transform confidence, strength, and long-term wellbeing. 

https://drmaehughes.com/ 

Instagram: @dr.maehughes 

TikTok: @dr.maehughes

YouTube: @dr.maehughes 

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