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