PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

Skye Donovan: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Skye Donovan: Live at APTA's Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

PT Breakfast Club - Behavior Change 101

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club - Behavior Change 101

PT is ACTUALLY Behavior Change!

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT is ACTUALLY Behavior Change!

Cracker Barrel Logo Fall out - PT Breakfast Club 8/26

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cracker Barrel Logo Fall out - PT Breakfast Club 8/26

Turning Failure into Flowers - PT Breakfast Club 8/21

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turning Failure into Flowers - PT Breakfast Club 8/21

PT Breakfast Club 8/7

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 8/7

PT Breakfast Club 8/5

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PT Breakfast Club 8/5

What if a Marketing Company Designed an EMR?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a Marketing Company Designed an EMR?

Clinician to CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Needs

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists open a clinic to help more people — and end up buried in 60+ hour weeks, overwhelmed, and stuck in the treatment room. In t...

Why Metacognition Might Be the Most Underrated PT Skill | Kyle on Soft Skills, Mentorship & Leadership

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most PTs focus on protocols, techniques, and outcomes—but what if the biggest differentiator in clinical success is how you think about your thinkin...

How to Protect Your PT Clinic from Risk, Lawsuits, and HIPAA Nightmares

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a physical therapist, your focus is helping patients — but what about protecting your business? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Uzar, f...

From Clinic Shutdown to Capitol Testimony: How Two Montana PTs Took on Legislation

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two rural physical therapists in Montana are forced to shut down their clinics during COVID? For Emily Herndon and Samantha Schmidt,...

The Process Whisperer: Turning Cancellations Into Cash Flow

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Josh (Operations Consultant & PT Process Strategist)

Get Paid for What You're Already Doing: Griffin Shimkus on Simplifying RTM

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Pintcast, we sit down with Griffin Shimkus, co-founder of RelayRTM, to explore the future of RTM (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring)...

The Hidden Costs of Bad Hiring in Healthcare

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Christian, a top-tier healthcare recruiter and the mind behind one of the largest LinkedIn communities for rehab pro...

Leading in the AI Era

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be a leader in today’s complex healthcare world? In this conversation, Jimmy McKay sits down with two long-time friends ...

3 Guerrilla Marketing Moves Every Physical Therapist Should Steal

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Highlights:Referral Logic & Golden Tickets: Drop referral pads, skip plans-of-care—what really adds value.Client Intro Videos: Capture w...

APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit: PREVIEW

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Sutton and Jimmy McKay dive into the major shakeups coming in rehab therapy:- The PT/PTA/OTA workforce shortage and why high schoolers are choos...

From Cancer to Clinics: How Cynthia Built a PT Empire with Grit and Grace

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a thriving physical therapy business in the middle of Manhattan while surviving cancer—three times—and undergoing a lung transpla...

Build a 7-Figure PT Network with Guerrilla Marketing Strategies

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists: tired of relying on referrals that never come? Discover how concierge PT and podcast host Dave Kittle uses high-trust networking ...

Why 50 Podcast Downloads Matter More Than You Think

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy McKay sits down with podcasting legend Dave Jackson of School of Podcasting to answer a key question for healthcare providers a...

The Future of PT: Salaries, Burnout & AI with Heidi Jannenga

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Jannenga returns to PT Pintcast to break down the 10th annual State of Rehab Therapy Report. This year’s conversation covers the bright spots—...

Ditch Insurance, Build Freedom: Cash Practice Strategies That Work in 2025

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this value-packed episode, host Jimmy McKay sits down with Aaron LeBauer, a leading voice in the cash-based physical therapy world, to bust myths, ...

From 2 to 162 Clinics: How Smart Marketing Scales Physical Therapy Practices

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kayla breaks down how JAG Physical Therapy scaled from 2 locations to over 160 — and the marketing strategy behind it.We cover:Why ...

How Therapists Can Sell Without Feeling Icky

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Highlights:Referral Insights: Clinicians share why asking outright—or subtly—for referrals is crucial, and how patient follow-up (calls/em...

AI Scribes in PT: Time-Saving Tool?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are redu...

AI Scribes in PT: Time-Saving Tool or Legal Risk?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are redu...

How Sharing Patient Stories Can Transform Your PT Business

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a single Instagram post led to your next top referral partner? In this episode, Jimmy McKay is joined by Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to brea...

Revolutionizing PT Clinics: Thrive Med's Path to Increased Profitability

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your clinic could generate an extra $10K–$20K per month—legally and sustainably—without seeing more patients or hiring more staff?That’...

Robots, Rehab, and Rewriting Neuro Recovery with Joshua Breighner

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Breighner, owner of Walk in New York, joins the show to reveal how his neurorehab clinic in Midtown Manhattan is breaking down barriers in acce...

Are PT Mills Bad? The Debate Nobody Wants to Have (But Needs To)

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this no-holds-barred discussion, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to ask a question most PTs avoid: is operating like a “...

Broadway Needs Better PT: Marissa Schaefer on Reconditioning and Recovery

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to keep Broadway performers injury-free and on stage? Marissa Schaefer, PT and founder of FlySpace in NYC, joins Jimmy to unpack the...

Is AI Coaching the Future of Physical Therapy?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay talks with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato about the cutting edge of physical therapy and healthcare deliver...

This Is How Physical Therapists Should REALLY Be Marketing in 2025

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the PT Pintcast crew — Jimmy, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato — unpack the difference between what PTs do and what they sell. Spoi...

Building Safer Rehab Tools—From Scratch

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From prototyping with elastic straps to running a multi-product health tech company, Shon Harker is redefining what it means to “build better rehab....

What can healthcare learn from LEGO?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can healthcare learn from LEGO?

Breaking Down Your Financial Playbook

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Original Airdate: Oct. 17, 2022Will Butler is a physical therapist turned financial advisor on a mission to change healthcare by improving the lives o...

The Future of Rehab: Why PTs Must Lead or Be Left Behind

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists, clinic owners, and healthcare innovators—this one’s for you.

Marketing to Patients Who Actually Want PT (Here’s How)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Pintcast, we’re calling out the BS behind long hospital waitlists and helping private practice PTs cut through the noise. If y...

The AI Shift in PT: Letting Go, Leveling Up

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle return to PT Pintcast with a deep (and hilarious) dive into the future of physical therapy, AI’s role in care, and how...

PT Clinics Are Media Companies Now. Act Like It.

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dismantle the traditional content grind and replace it with a Netflix-inspired approach to content creation for clinics. Jimmy, To...

The #1 Mistake PT Clinics Make with Billing (And How to Fix It)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout, billing chaos, and low reimbursement are crushing PT clinics — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Aa...

Can Debt Actually Help PTs Grow? Yes — Here's How.

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bold and future-focused PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony tackle debt, growth, AI, and intake innovation in physical therapy. From how ...

Why Physical Therapy Clinics Fail at Email Marketing (and How to Win)

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jeremy DuPont from Patch System shares why blasting your email list is a fast track to losing trust — and what to do instead. We di...

The Skills Every Healthcare Provider Needs by 2030!

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s conversation pulls no punches: it’s time to stop waiting for someone to save your PT career. If you’re not embracing change, buildin...

Building 7 PT Clinics Before 40 with Justin Stiver

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former professional pitcher Justin Stiver shares his journey from the minor leagues to physical therapy entrepreneurship — scaling from 1 to 7 clini...

Why You Should Drop Your PT License! (And Why It Matters)

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato go all in on the real issues PTs face in 2025: burnout, bureaucracy, and whether your license is actually worth it anymo...

Should You HIRE or OPTIMIZE?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this jam-packed episode, the trio of Jimmy, Dave, and Tony break down key financial, operational, and strategic considerations for PT clinic owners...

How Cody Moved from Clinic Care to Rehab Tech Leader

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cody, a physical therapist turned business development lead at a rehab tech startup, shares his winding and inspirational path through full-time clini...

Redefining Success in PT: Clinic, Concierge, and Career Freedom

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck or burned out in your physical therapy career? You're not alone — and you're not without options. In this episode, we talk with Cody a...

Why Culture Beats Size in Physical Therapy Practice Growth

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay sits down with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to tackle one of the biggest questions facing physical therapists t...

4 Questions to Reinvent Your Career

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many physical therapists and PTAs hit a career crossroads—burnout, stagnation, or the itch to try something new. In this episode, Jimmy and Katie Su...

How Virtual Assistants Are Changing Private Practice PT

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Humphreys shares how PTs and clinic owners can grow sustainably by embracing virtual assistants and redefining leadership as service. From avoidi...

Exercise, Rehab & Zero Gravity: This is NASA Physical Therapy

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NASA PT Danielle Anderson and strength coach Corey Twine give us an inside look at how they train and protect astronauts before, during, and after mis...

Don't Sign That Lease Yet: Crucial Advice for Practice Owners

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, real estate expert Colin Carr joins the show to share hard-won insights from helping over 5,500 healthcare providers negotiate their ...

Steal This Strategy: Pizza, Challenges & the PT Clinic Growth Hack

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay is joined by Dave Kittle to talk about rethinking how physical therapy clinics market, grow, and make fina...

Steve Anderson’s Greatest Hits: 10 Leadership Lessons That Stick

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Anderson returns to share his 10 favorite leadership lessons from over 230 episodes of his Profiles in Leadership podcast. From Navy SEALs to mu...

"Do or Do Not”: Star Wars Lessons Every Physical Therapist Should Know

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a physical therapist, clinic owner, or healthcare leader looking for fresh mindset shifts, this Star Wars-inspired episode will hit you hard...

Wage Literacy, Work-Life Balance, and Winning the Long Game in PT

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring 10-year reunion episode, Ben Fung returns to reflect on the evolution of the PT profession — and what physical therapists and heal...

Why Understanding Your Strengths Can Change Your PT Career

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Rebekah Griffith (The EDDPT) dives into how physical therapists and healthcare professionals can leverage StrengthsFinder and Wor...

From 6 to 23 Visits: How Jeremy Sutton Grew His PT Practice with a Local Podcast

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists — ever wonder how to get more referrals without begging for them? Dr. Jeremy Sutton cracked the code by launching a local podcas...

The Note Ninjas: Burnout - Proof Documentation for PTs & OTs

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole and Stephanie, aka The Note Ninjas, are an OT and PT duo teaching therapists how to cut documentation time without cutting corners. In this epi...

Clinic Retail That Feels Good: Paul Timko on Patient Outcomes and Profit

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists often shy away from clinic retail, fearing they’ll come off as "salesy." Paul Timko from Stop Pain Clinical joins us to explain ...

How Physical Therapists Can Outmaneuver Nike (Yes, Really)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if Nike built a PT clinic? In this episode, we dive into real-world strategies physical therapists can steal right now to future-proof their busi...

The Six-Hour CEO: Systems, Strategy & the Real PT Growth Formula with Sturdy McKee

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists: STOP focusing on new patients—until you fix THIS. In this episode, host Jimmy McKay sits down with Sturdy McKee (of 6hourceo.co...

Mastering Paid Ads for Physical Therapy: Will Boyd on What Works Now

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Boyd is a physical therapist turned digital marketing pro who helps clinic owners, educators, and healthcare entrepreneurs run profitable ad camp...

Can RTM Set You Free? A PT’s Journey to Remote-First Care

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of PT Pintcast, we hit the road — literally — with Matt Jurek, a PT who’s turned his passion for travel and tech into a remote-f...

Unlock Your Career Genius: How to Build a Job (and Life) You Love

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rebekah Griffith (EDD, PT) joins Jimmy McKay for a real-world discussion on finding your strengths, avoiding career burnout, and leveraging your natur...

When Your Clinic Hits a Wall: Debt, Payroll, and Profit

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down a real-world clinic owner's struggles with debt, cash flow, staffing, and the "limbo" between being a solo PT and scali...

Clinic Conversions: The Marketing Fix You Didn't Know You Needed

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entitlement vs. Ownership: What PTs Need to Hear About Their Careers

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Dave Kittle unpack why simply demanding a raise isn’t a long-term solution for PTs — and how creating value is th...

Why Physical Therapy Must Fight for Its Future — and How You Can Help

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Patel returns to the PT Pintcast to break down the critical policy battles facing physical therapists, including the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to prev...

From Nike to Niche: How Dr. Dawn Andalon Built a Women’s Health Powerhouse in PT & Pilates

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From treating athletes at Nike HQ to co-founding one of Southern California’s most trusted women’s health clinics, Dr. Dawn Andalon’s journey is...

Burnout, AI, and Letting Go: A Candid Chat with Rebecca Griffith

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Rebecca Griffith (aka @theEDDPT) for a real-deal conversation on what it means to practice at the top of you...

The Profit Problem: Why PT Clinics Are Failing to Grow

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a PT clinic thrive — or tank — in today’s healthcare landscape? This episode tackles the uncomfortable truths many physical therapy b...

Who’s to Blame for PT Wages? Matt Huey Lifts the Lid (and the Barbell)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are PT wages so low—and more importantly, who’s responsible?In this episode of the PT Pintcast 6-Pack, we’re joined by Matt Huey, a physical...

Manual Therapy Is Paid Like Copper — But You’re Delivering Gold

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we being paid fairly for what we deliver?Join Jimmy McKay, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato for a no-holds-barred discussion on:Manual therapy vs. m...

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Telehealth PT: Breaking the Myths with Hali Jones of ViFive

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard the buzz about digital health, but what if we told you telehealth PT isn’t just a pandemic stopgap—it’s a powerful tool for clini...

From Manual Therapy to YouTube Mastery: How Dr. David Middaugh Built a 600K-Strong Audience Without Insurance

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do cash-based PT, YouTube algorithms, and manual therapy have in common? For Dr. David Middaugh — everything.In this episode of the PT Pintcast...

PT Owners, Stop Fighting Over Leads—Start Doing THIS Instead

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your physical therapy clinic could spin off its own startups? In this episode, we dive deep with Dave Kittle on how PT owners can build busine...

Movement Is for Every Body: Dismantling Healthism & Embracing Inclusive Fitness with Dr. Marcia

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your fitness journey wasn’t about fixing, shrinking, or grinding… but about reclaiming joy in movement? In this bold and empowering episod...

Your Practice, Your Power: Marketing Strategy That Actually Works for PTs

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this rapid-fire episode of PT Pintcast, we sit down with Hunter McWhorter—marketing strategist and customer experience pro—to talk all things g...

Dave's Golf Marketing Strategy

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave's Golf Marketing Strategy

Can You Build Freedom Inside the System? Or Do You Have to Break It?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shots Fired on LinkedIn?!

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shots Fired on LinkedIn?!

What's the McDonalds of Physical Therapy?!

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the McDonalds of Physical Therapy?!

PT Breakfast Club 2/4

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment!Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has...

PT Breakfast Club

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment!Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has...

PT Breakfast Club

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment!Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has...

PT Breakfast Club

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Physical Therapist with both your OCS and SCS certifications? This is your moment!Hospital for Special Surgery—the #1 in orthopedics—has...

Breaking Free from Big Insurance

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of skyrocketing health insurance costs with little transparency? Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Who is Gentry Harris?03:18 – What ...

Why Physical Therapy Needs a Peloton Moment

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore groundbreaking ideas for physical therapy practices inspired by successful business models like Peloton ...

This PT Practice is Transforming Patient Care and Building Networks

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Business Blueprint, we sit down with Dan, co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy in Long Island, NY, to explore the challenges a...

This PT Practice is Transforming Patient Care and Building Networks

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Business Blueprint, we sit down with Dan, co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy in Long Island, NY, to explore the challenges a...

Unlocking Patient Value

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy McKay, along with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle, dive deep into strategies that help physical therapists maximize patient value, streamline oper...

PT Business Blueprint - Spark Healthy Runner

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of PT Business Blueprint, Jimmy McKay interviews Duane Scotti, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, to explore his unique approach...

Mastering Physical Therapy Practice

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PT Business Blueprint, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Cody Barnett, a physical therapy practice owner with ov...

Mastering Physical Therapy Practice

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PT Business Blueprint, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Cody Barnett, a physical therapy practice owner with ov...

PT Business Blueprint: FrostFire

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PT Business Blueprint, Jimmy McKay interviews Sam Foster, co-founder of Frostfire Sauna and Cold Plunge, a unique wellness busi...

Frostfire’s Unique Approach to Recovery

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PT Business Blueprint, Jimmy McKay interviews Sam Foster, co-founder of Frostfire Sauna and Cold Plunge, a unique wellness busi...