Rick Gawenda, PT, is founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. He joins the Strength In Knowledge podcast to discuss a variety of things as they relate to PT Business, such as KPI's, ATI going Public, Medicare Updates and more!!!

Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science and is the Director of the Sleep, Health, and Wellness (SleepWell) Laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Siengsukon’s research interest involves understanding how sleep is associated with health-related outcomes and behavioral interventions to enhance sleep.

Stephen Lobsinger has been an Athletic Trainer for over 16 years with privileges in Canada, as well as the United States. He brings a unique perspective with his role in professional lacrosse, having worked the sports world in both countries. "Lobber" also discusses the challenges of the past year, his professional title shifts and his potential future in business.

Dr. Carrie Pagliano has been a board member in the Pelvic Health Section of the APTA for 7 years and also runs her own pelvic health-focused business named Carrie Pagliano Physical Therapy. She joins the pod to discuss her thoughts on where we are missing the opportunities to address Pelvic Health in Women AND Men.

Dr. Justin Ternes, DPT of True Self Health shares how he has found his passion and what makes him tick just four years out of DPT school. He also discusses how he integrates breathwork, deep emotional health work, cold exposure and empowerment into his clinical practice, focused heavily on chronic pain.

Dr. Andy Seraphin joins us to talk about some of the amazing mentors he has had over the years, how he has been able to mix his passion of soccer with strengths that he is developing, and the decision making process surrounding residency, and his future in Soccer.

Dr. Michael Makher joins the podcast to discuss his journey from the business world to physical therapy. Dr. Makher now treats at Good Health PT & Wellness in Portland and sees a heavy population with EDS & Hypermobility related conditions.

Dr. Brendan Thompson, DPT joins the pod to discuss his transition from All-American Sprinter at Iowa to a side hustle while going through PT school, as well as his dive into private practice during the pandemic.

Aaron Borgmann, MPT, ATC from Borgmann Rehab Solutions joins the podcast to discuss his career in the NFL, PT business ownership, Achilles Rehabilitation, Rotational Athlete Preparation and more!

Dr. Nicole Surdyka joins us after the Strength In Knowledge Summit to deep dive into her throughts on how to Individualize and Specialize the Return To Sport process for Athletes.