Dr. Jen Esquer- APTA Membership: A Non-Member's Perspective

HET Podcast host, Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch, and guest host, Dr. Keaton Ray, interview Dr. Jen Esquer on branding physical therapy and membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.   Resources: Movement X APTA Institute of Private Practice Physical Therapy Graham Sessions UpDoc Media Blog- Graham Sessions 2018 Recap Evidence in Motion Blog- It's Time to Overhaul PT Education: One Major Takeaway from the 2019 Graham Sessions APTA Vision Statement APTA Career Starter Dues Program APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Education   Biographies: Dr. Jen Esquer, more commonly known by her Instagram handle @DocJenFit. Jen is a physical therapist who has over 500K followers on Instagram, where she uses her knowledge to communicate with the general public about health, fitness and the mind body connection. Jen has produced a strong personal brand over the past 4 years since she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Loma Linda University. Jen Esquer is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. With a Doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on Instagram by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis. Contact information: Instagram: @docjenfit Youtube: Doc Jen Fit Facebook: @docjenfit Website: Doc Jen Fit   Dr. Keaton Ray is the co-founder and COO of MovementX, an innovative PT company empowering providers to think outside of the traditional clinic setting and heal the world through movement. She graduated from University of the Pacific in 2011 with her certified Athletic Training degree (ATC) and from Duke University in 2014 with her DPT.  After graduation, Keaton moved to Portland, OR where she immediately started working in the outpatient setting. She has since received her Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (cert. MDT), ASTYM Certified Provider, APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Keaton remains highly involved in APTA and was named one of APTA’s 2017 Emerging Leaders. She is currently running for her 6th term as an Oregon Chapter Delegate, served several years as Chair of Communications and Outreach for Global PT Day of Service, and is constantly working on one entrepreneurial endeavor or another.  For fun Keaton enjoys doing backflips, hiking with her corgi and fiance, Portland beer and coffee tasting, and enjoying the great Oregon outdoors. Contact information: Website: Movement X Instagram: @keaton_ray       The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)