Dr. Marla Ranieri, PT, DPT — healthcare innovator, tech leader, and physical therapist reimagining the profession Some PT advice has expired — and Marla Ranieri is here to delete it. In this rapid-fire, forward-looking finale to PT Pintcast LIVE @ APTA NJ, Marla lays out how AI and tech are…
Two powerhouse voices in physical therapy — clinic owner Mike Reing and Marymount University’s PT Dean, Skye Donovan — sit down live at Graham Sessions to break down what’s holding the profession back and what could move it forward. This conversation covers: Reimbursement frustrations and future options How to hire…
At Graham Sessions 2026, Ali Hartman (DPT) and Bethany Ayer (OT) brought two totally different perspectives to one shared mission: build a profession worth staying in. Ali brings the lens of prevention, performance, and physical resilience. Bethany’s journey blends clinical work with AI, startups, and scalable healthtech. Together, they unpack…
AI isn’t coming for PTs — it’s coming for inefficiency. In this follow-up episode, Sharif Zeid returns to talk with Jimmy about the next big wave of clinic optimization. From misunderstood AI fears to the deeper cultural gap between PTs and their tech, this is a conversation clinic owners can’t…
Steven Coen, CEO of SaRA Health, joins us LIVE from APTA’s Graham Sessions to break down why Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) isn’t just billable — it’s a game-changer. From saving lives via SMS to dramatically improving plan of care completion, Steven shares how tech, timing, and smart workflow can transform…
Jimmy chats with Patrick Graham — one of the three co-founders and namesake of the Graham Sessions — about the evolution of the event, the ideas that have shaped physical therapy, and what the future holds as the 20th anniversary approaches. From confidentiality to boldness, Patrick unpacks what makes the…
What’s stopping PTs from owning their full scope? Philip Goldsmith, President of APTA Home Health, joins Jimmy LIVE from the APTA Private Practice Section’s Graham Sessions to challenge the profession. Why aren't we practicing at the top of our license? Why are PTs still asking for permission? And how can…
Are you ready for what’s coming to the physical therapy industry? Alex Bendersky joins us LIVE from APTA Private Practice's Graham Sessions to talk survival, resilience, and the trillion-dollar opportunity most clinics are sleeping on. ✅ Why risk-based care isn't optional anymore ✅ The Medicare crash of 2002 and what…
“If you’re not making decisions about tech in your clinic… someone else is.” Sharif Zeid returns to the Pintcast to talk about the AI wave, automation, and why PT clinics need more leadership — not more software. This episode peels back the hype and hits the reality: you either adapt,…
Lorenzo Bianco went from ICU to influencing the future of PT leadership. This board-certified orthopedic PT opens up about his spinal cord injury, beating cancer, and why our clinics are outdated. From calling out weak leadership to embracing remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), Lorenzo pulls zero punches. Watch this episode to…
Eric Robertson is back, live from Graham Sessions, and he’s not pulling punches. In this bold and brutally honest conversation, Eric challenges the PT residency model, calls out systemic disconnects in education, and shares a roadmap for fixing it all — with brains, leverage, and a little bit of woo.…
Why PTs Need to Stop Waiting and Start Leading Live from Graham Sessions with Dr. Lisa VanHoose and Dr. Rebekah Griffith, we get unfiltered takes on everything from diversification and primary care, to why PTs need to level up or leave the building. We dive into: Emergency Department PT as…
If you want to grow your PT practice, communicate clearly, and build a brand people actually remember — this episode is for you. Recorded live at Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Rehab 2 Perform founder Josh Funk to talk about: How and when to delegate messaging Creating internal vs.…
Private practice physical therapy, neuro rehab, and PT career growth all collide in this episode with neuro resident Brooke Pantano. If you're a PT student, new grad, or clinic owner mentoring young clinicians, this conversation breaks down what neuro rehab really looks like in practice — and why the profession…
David Harris, CEO of PRO-PT Physical Therapy, sat down with us live at Graham Sessions to talk about the big shifts happening in the profession. From the power of messaging to adopting AI and rolling out scribe technology, David shares what clinic leaders and frontline PTs need to be focused…
Stop blaming your team — your system might be the real problem. In this no-fluff conversation, Sharif Zeid exposes the invisible bottlenecks killing your clinic’s efficiency, profitability, and staff morale. From burnout rooted in operational friction to outdated billing practices that waste hours, this episode gives you a tactical look…
Neuro PT still intimidates too many students — and Brooke Pantano is done with that. She’s on a mission to demystify neuro, advocate for better education, and lift the standards (literally and figuratively) for what PTs can do. In this live episode from APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares how…
🎙️ In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy McKay, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato tackle the uncomfortable truth: most PTs hate the word "sales"—but love clinical confidence. So how do you bridge that gap? We explore: ✅ How AI tools (used in dental, HVAC & construction) are boosting PT…
Discover the secret to standing out in the competitive world of physical therapy. Being good at your job isn't enough to attract and retain patients in today's market. Learn how to apply the Purple Cow Principle to your physical therapy practice and become remarkable. This principle, popularized by Seth Godin,…
Sharif Zeid joins Jimmy to unpack the true root causes of clinic burnout, wasted revenue, and team frustration. Spoiler: it’s not your EMR, and it’s not “kids these days.” It’s the manual, outdated, or bloated processes you're too busy to see. Learn: • How tracking too many metrics slows your…
Private practice physical therapy, PT business strategy, and burnout prevention are critical issues for clinic owners and clinicians today. In this episode, neurologic physical therapist Lauren Young joins Jimmy McKay to break down why so many PTs feel stuck in the system—and what it takes to build a career that…
What do HVAC techs, dentists, and high-performing PTs have in common? Turns out, they’re all using AI tools to level up how they communicate, evaluate, and deliver results. In this raw, honest conversation, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony break down how PTs can reframe “sales” as clinical confidence, why recording evaluations…
Mercedes didn’t wait a decade to “earn” the right to start her business — she built it early, with clarity and confidence. In this episode recorded live at APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares her journey from Argentina to building a mobile pediatric PT practice in the U.S. We dive…
Mercedes didn’t wait a decade to “earn” the right to start her business — she built it early, with clarity and confidence. In this episode recorded live at APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares her journey from Argentina to building a mobile pediatric PT practice in the U.S. We dive…