This conversation digs into the biggest challenges facing PT today—payment, administrative burden, and burnout—along with where the profession is headed next. We talk innovation, advocacy, evolving practice models, and what it will take to support the next generation of physical therapists

In this episode we're joined by MacKenzie Winkler, Vice President, Process and Product Development at ATI Physical Therapy. Mackenzie is truly a trailblazer, leading the charge on one of the most important evolutions in healthcare today: hybrid care and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring. We’ll dive into the why behind investing in hybrid care and RTM, how it was rolled out across such a massive organization, the results she’s seeing, and, most importantly, what it really means for both patients and providers. Throughout this episode, MacKenzie refers to PT Wired, which is now Prompt Engage.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brian Gallagher, founder and CEO of MEG, a Provana company. Brian has spent his career coaching physical therapists and business owners, and today he’s diving into what it really takes to go from clinician to entrepreneur. From mindset shifts to creating scalable systems, Brian shares the lessons, pitfalls, and practical steps that every start-up clinic needs to launch and grow a thriving private practice. 

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Tamira Prince, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami. Dr. Prince brings a unique blend of clinical experience, educational insight, and research expertise—especially in effective patient education and clinical documentation. We’ll talk about how her work is transforming DPT education, and how innovative tools like Prompt are helping students build stronger clinical reasoning skills and readiness for real-world practice. 

Today we’re hearing from the next generation of leaders in rehab. We're joined by Mason Myers, recipient of the APTA’s 2024 Outstanding Student Award and founder of Adaptive Endeavors, a powerful initiative advancing wellness and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.