How does someone beat cancer three times, undergo a lung transplant, and still build a 7-location physical therapy business in Manhattan?
In this powerful episode, Cynthia shares her incredible journey from hospital bed to PT business owner — and all the grit, healing, and hustle in between.
🎧 Whether you’re a PT, clinic owner, or healthcare entrepreneur, Cynthia’s story is packed with insights on resilience, business growth, and the healing power of purpose.
Topics Covered:
Starting a PT clinic with no backup plan
Treating patients through chemotherapy
Using Team in Training to grow a business
Building a healing-centered brand
Leadership lessons from NYC clinic life
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – What is grit and where does it come from?
02:50 – How Cynthia started her first PT clinic
05:30 – Turning failure into a growth opportunity
08:00 – Treating patients while battling cancer
10:30 – Choosing chemo over stem cell to preserve fertility
13:40 – How endurance sports shaped her clinic's growth
17:00 – Building patient relationships through triathlons
19:15 – Mental strength and self-talk during health challenges
23:00 – How Cynthia scaled her clinics in NYC
25:10 – Why you can’t grow alone: partnerships and hiring
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