344. How Arlyn Thobaben Built a 100% Online Physical Therapy Practice Without Insurance

Ever been told you can't take your physical therapy practice online?That's exactly what today's guest, Arlyn Thobaben, was told when she set out to build a virtual PT practice serving bariatric and long-haul COVID clients. She did it anyway — and now she's running a 100% telehealth practice with 23 active patients, no insurance billing, and a growing community of people who finally feel seen by their provider.Arlyn is a physical therapist, telehealth pioneer, and the owner of ReStory Physical Therapy. In this episode, she gets real about what it actually takes to leave the clinic, ditch the insurance grind, and build a thriving online practice on your own terms — including the mindset shifts, the messy middle, and the surprising marketing strategy that worked with only 170 Instagram followers.If you're a licensed wellness practitioner wondering whether your modality can really translate online, this conversation will change what you think is possible.In this episode, we cover:​How Arlyn grew from 2 to 23 active patients — without taking insurance​What it actually looks like to deliver physical therapy 100% virtually (yes, really)​How she's landing clients through Instagram with only 170 followers and a brand-new Substack​The difference between telehealth rehab and online wellness — and why both matter for your business​Healing your relationship with work and building a practice rooted in your why​The identity shift required to move from clinician to online practice ownerConnect with Arlyn Thobaben:​ReStory Physical Therapy: https://www.restorypt.com​Instagram: @restoryptFREE LIVE TRAINING — Don't Miss This!Replace Your In-Person Clinic Salary: Earn 100K from Home with an Online Wellness Program       On Tuesday, June 2nd | 10 AM PacificCan't make it live? Register anyway for the replay. Show up live for live coaching + special bonuses!https://100k-blueprint.pages.ontraport.net/work-from-homeFollow me on Instagram →  igniteyourwellnessbusinessReady to work with me? Book a consultation call on my website!→ https://igniteurwellness.com/business-coach-for-health-coaches/Jane’s app: https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/Alison-mclean-podcastFor a free month use code: IGNITE1MO