Pre-PT Grind | Physical Therapy School Podcast

This week for our 8th episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, we are excited to be joined by Dr. Cindy Zhang! Cindy is a DPT graduate of Clarkson University in Upstate New York! She is also the owner of her new business Cozy Physical Therapy.

In this podcast, our underlying theme is 'It Is Possible!' Dr. Zhang goes on to describe her journey leading up to PT school. After graduating with her bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of San Diego, Dr. Zhang persisted through a 3 year period where she did everything in her power to set herself apart as DPT school candidate. In that time she persisted through what may stop many other students in their tracks. This was simply because her passion for the PT profession was stronger than her challenges!  We also highlight how to identify and leverage personal strengths and weaknesses as a pre-pt student applicant and more.

Join us on this exciting podcast episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and ultimately [T]ransform the world! 

This week for our 7th episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, we are graced by the presence of our good friend Miss Felicia Wenah! Felicia is currently a student in the University of St. Augustine Flex DPT program in TX! Along side a masters focusing on Human Performance, Mental Health and Psychology, Felicia currently works as a PT Technician for a private practice in Houston Texas.

Felicia is also one of the most socially active DPT students on social media & attends numerous health conferences around the country. Felicia is also a passionate advocate for women leadership in physiotherapy. Join & support her facebook group 'Women leaders in physiotherapy'

In this podcast, we highlight the process of finding a calling a purpose in Physical Therapy, Felicia's experience and advice regarding PT observation house (she had over 500), becoming more Valuable to your school, the value of a Mentor, and most importantly, how to thrive as a Pre-PT and DPT student while living your life simultaneously! 

Join us on this exciting podcast episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and ultimately [T]ransform the world! 

This week for our 6th episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, we are excited to bring on one of the Godfathers of Physical Therapy, Jerry Durham! Mr. Durham is the co- owner of three physical therapy clinics in the San francisco area and a staple in the physical therapy business world. As you can already tell from the title, this is NOT an episode that you want to miss out on especially if you are a Pre-PT student still wrestling with whether or not PT school is right for you, and if so, what should you do about it?

We talk about our NBA finals predictions before the series began (one of us was correct), we highlight what PTs / clinic owners look for in Pre-PT students during observation hours, how to set yourself apart as a Pre-PT student, Key Tips for PT school interviews, self investment, letters of recommendation, business opportunities in PT, doing more work on the front end, and most importantly, why PT school is NOT for everyone!

Join us on this LOADED episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and ultimately [T]ransform the world! 

This week's Pre-PT Grind episode welcomes our friend, brother, and mentor, Greg Todd! Greg is currently the co-owner of Renewal Rehab in Florida, consultant for over 18 companies, founder of Physical Therapy Builder as well as the creator of Smart Success Physical Therapy (SSPT), a course that has changed both of our lives and is a major reason why we started Pre-PT Grind!

In this episode, among many other topics, we dive into the value of self development, and why investing in yourself is easily the most important first step towards becoming an excellent future PT. Greg goes on to share the habits of a successful future PT as well as the power and importance of capitalizing on opportunities. 

Join us on this FIRED up episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and ultimately [T]ransform the world!

This 'Mental Health, DPT School and Self Worth' episode goes deep into the often stigmatized topic of mental health. Yusra Iftikar shares her experience with mental health, its struggles as well as the lens and perspective it has provided her in order to relate to others in a way that many can't. As a first year DPT student at DUKE University this fall, Yusra has chosen to use her passion for Physical Therapy, along with her experiences, to inspire many to do the same and more. Her involvement in social justice advocacy including her role in the 'World Changers,' sets her apart not only as a future Physical Therapist but as a young woman willing to do what is right to leave the world around her in a better place. 

This 'Pastor Hillary' episode is the perfect example of how a traumatic experience led to the birth of a heart-felt passion for Physical Therapy. 3rd year DPT student Hillary Sujo breaks down one of the most challenging events of her life that caused her to completely switch the career path that she was already on, in pursuit of the PT profession that helped her re-gain her life as she spent weeks in Inpatient-Rehab. Hillary also drops some wisdom for those desiring to get into physical therapy school, as well as those who still don't know if PT is for them or not. Join us on this episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and [T]ransform into the future Physical Therapy Student and professional that you desire to be! 

We each have a story describing how we arrived at where we are today. "How we got here" provides our podcast listeners with the stories of how we, the hosts discovered Physical Therapy, the steps we took along the way, and finally getting into Physical Therapy school despite a few speed bumps along the way. Stories are powerful and speak to an experience. Join us on our journey as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and ultimately [T]ransform the world. 

This 'Origins' episode provides the background for the Pre-PT Grind podcast and what it means for future PT school applicants as well as anyone who is considering PT as a potential career path. It also highlights what to expect in future episodes. Embark on this journey with us as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and [T]ransform the world.