EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 52 MIN
Physical Therapy Entrepreneurship: How to Pivot and Build Your Dream Practice | Karen Baltz Gibbs
from DPT to CEO: The Podcast · host Morgan Meese
What if I told you that your first business plan doesn't have to be your forever plan? In this episode of DPT to CEO Therapy Entrepreneurs, I sit down with Karen Baltz Gibbs, founder of Garage Training & Rehab in Newberg, Oregon, who completely transformed her 20-year clinical career into a uniquely intimate garage-based practice.In this interview, we dive deep into why you're not locked into one path as a physical therapy entrepreneur, how to pivot from traditional clinic models to cash based physical therapy, and the mindset shifts that make entrepreneurship feel less scary. We also talk about selling services when you're just starting out, overcoming fears about starting your own practice, and what makes a garage-based clinic successful.Karen built a space that strips away the overwhelm and brings care back to its roots: personal connection, trust, and real human progress. As a sole provider, she guides clients through every step of their journey, from injury recovery to strength building to long-term wellness.Her key message resonates deeply: "Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion. You get to create your own path. You can change direction. You can reinvent. You can build a business that feels like you."About Karen:Karen is the founder of Garage Training & Rehab in Newberg, Oregon, where physical therapy, personal training, and licensed massage therapy intersect. After 20 years in traditional clinical settings, she created something that aligned with her values and the way she wanted to care for people.Connect with Karen:WebsiteInstagram--- Morgan Meese, the founder of a successful out-of-network physical therapy practice, has transformed her expertise into a role as a dedicated business and marketing coach. Specializing in cash pay physical therapy, Morgan owns a digital business where she collaborates with fellow clinicians, guiding them in launching and expanding their own cash-based solo practices. Her coaching extends to helping new business owners navigate the complexities of owning a physical therapy practice, incorporating elements like mobile physical therapy and telehealth. Morgan's unique approach incorporates niche marketing strategies, addressing the specific needs of clinicians and entrepreneurs. As a woman in business with ADHD herself, she also offers insights on time management for business owners, emphasizing the importance of digital marketing to attract more clients. Join Morgan on her journey of empowering women entrepreneurs, physical therapists and healthcare providers, combating burnout, and building a thriving business so you never have to go back to the clinic again.Find me on IG: DPT to CEO and Dr. Morgan Meese---To learn more, visit our website.Free eBook “So You Want To Start a Solo Practice” DPT to CEO: YoutubeApply for the DPT to CEO 1:1 Coaching Program with Morgan.Just getting started? The Therapy Business Basics Mini Course is the place to start!Buy me coffee 😄--Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall |MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Like our content? Buy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee
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What if I told you that your first business plan doesn't have to be your forever plan? In this episode of DPT to CEO Therapy Entrepreneurs, I sit down with Karen Baltz Gibbs, founder of Garage Training & Rehab in Newberg, Oregon, who completely transformed her 20-year clinical career into a uniquely intimate garage-based practice.In this interview, we dive deep into why you're not locked into one path as a physical therapy entrepreneur, how to pivot from traditional clinic models to cash based physical therapy, and the mindset shifts that make entrepreneurship feel less scary. We also talk about selling services when you're just starting out, overcoming fears about starting your own practice, and what makes a garage-based clinic successful.Karen built a space that strips away the overwhelm and brings care back to its roots: personal connection, trust, and real human progress. As a sole provider, she guides clients through every step of their journey, from injury recovery to strength building to long-term wellness.Her key message resonates deeply: "Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion. You get to create your own path. You can change direction. You can reinvent. You can build a business that feels like you."About Karen:Karen is the founder of Garage Training & Rehab in Newberg, Oregon, where physical therapy, personal training, and licensed massage therapy intersect. After 20 years in traditional clinical settings, she created something that aligned with her values and the way she wanted to care for people.Connect with Karen:WebsiteInstagram--- Morgan Meese, the founder of a successful out-of-network physical therapy practice, has transformed her expertise into a role as a dedicated business and marketing coach. Specializing in cash pay physical therapy, Morgan owns a digital business where she collaborates with fellow clinicians, guiding them in launching and expanding their own cash-based solo practices. Her coaching extends to helping new business owners navigate the complexities of owning a physical therapy practice, incorporating elements like mobile physical therapy and telehealth. Morgan's unique approach incorporates niche marketing strategies, addressing the specific needs of clinicians and entrepreneurs. As a woman in business with ADHD herself, she also offers insights on time management for business owners, emphasizing the importance of digital marketing to attract more clients. Join Morgan on her journey of empowering women entrepreneurs, physical therapists and healthcare providers, combating burnout, and building a thriving business so you never have to go back to the clinic again.Find me on IG: DPT to CEO and Dr. Morgan Meese---To learn more, visit our website.Free eBook “So You Want To Start a Solo Practice” DPT to CEO: YoutubeApply for the DPT to CEO 1:1 Coaching Program with Morgan.Just getting started? The Therapy Business Basics Mini Course is the place to start!Buy me coffee 😄--Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall |MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Like our content? Buy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee
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