Pelvic Health, Burnout & the Business of Healing

Students are taught to treat injury — but Melanie Llanes built her business on preventing it. From her start as a PTA to becoming a pelvic health powerhouse, Melanie shares how she shaped her career, faced burnout, and built a business that prioritizes people before they break.

Topics Covered:

• What every student misunderstands about prevention in PT
• Melanie’s transition from PTA to PT to entrepreneur
• Why pelvic health deserves a front seat in PT education
• Powerlifting, parenting, and professional resilience
• What nearly made her quit — and why she stayed

Sponsored by:

• EMPOWER EMR — Built by PTs, for PTs. https://empoweremr.com
• Posture Tape That Fixes Everything™ — Fake sponsor, real sarcasm

<p>This episode is part of the <a href="/physical-therapy-business-podcast">Physical Therapy Business Podcast</a>, where physical therapists and clinic owners learn how to get more patients, improve operations, and grow their clinic without relying only on referrals.</p>

<p>Looking for more episodes? Explore the full <a href="/physical-therapy-business-podcast">Physical Therapy Business Podcast</a> for real-world strategies on physical therapy marketing, patient acquisition, and clinic growth.</p>