From Ski Accident to Healthcare Entrepreneur | Brian Dombal | I Live Here Westchester

Send us Fan MailFrom Ski Accident to Healthcare Entrepreneur | Brian Dombal | I Live Here WestchesterIn this episode of I Live Here Westchester, Jim sits down with Brian Dombal, partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, to talk about the personal story that led him into healthcare—and how a life-changing injury at 14 set him on a path to building one of Westchester’s premier wellness practices.Brian shares how a devastating skiing accident sparked his interest in physical therapy, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as both a patient and a practitioner, and why he eventually left the corporate healthcare model to build a clinic focused on quality care, patient outcomes, and community wellness.The conversation explores the realities of the modern healthcare system, the economics of physical therapy, and what it really takes to start and grow a healthcare business in Westchester.If you're interested in entrepreneurship, wellness, sports recovery, or the business of healthcare, this episode offers an inside look at how one local founder turned adversity into opportunity.In This Episode• The skiing accident that changed Brian’s life at age 14• Discovering physical therapy during a year-long recovery• The reality of PT school and the rising cost of healthcare education• Starting a career in physical therapy and the challenges of corporate healthcare models• Why Brian chose to leave and build a patient-focused clinic• The economics of modern healthcare and insurance reimbursements• Building a healthcare business from scratch in Westchester• The philosophy behind ProClinix and its approach to wellness and recoveryAbout Brian DombalBrian Dombal a partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, a multidisciplinary wellness practice serving Westchester County.After suffering a severe leg injury as a teenager, Brian discovered physical therapy during his recovery and decided to pursue it as a career. He later went on to build ProClinix with a mission to deliver higher quality care, longer patient interaction, and better outcomes than the traditional high-volume healthcare model.Today, ProClinix offers a range of services including physical therapy, chiropractic care, sports rehabilitation, and performance training.About ProClinixProClinix is a Westchester-based healthcare practice focused on integrated sports medicine and rehabilitation.Locations include:5 N. Greenwich Rd. Armonk, NY134 Marble Ave,  Pleasantville, NY1 Elm Street, Ardsley, NY (in House of Sports)371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY (in Shames JCC1385 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY 354 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY1 Westchester Park Dr. W. Harrison, NY  (in LifeTime Athletic) 130 N Bedford Rd. Mount Kisco, NY Learn more:https://proclinix.comTimestamps00:00 – The origin story: Brian’s life-changing skiing accident02:00 – Discovering physical therapy during recovery03:00 – Getting into PT school and the cost of healthcare education05:00 – Entering the workforce and frustrations with corporate healthcare07:00 – The realization that there had to be a better model08:30 – Writing a business plan and starting a practice09:30 – Finding a business partner in an unexpected placeSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.