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The AlexAndMo Podcast

by Dr Alex Altamiranda and Dr Monique J Caruth

Listen•Learn•Be Curious Not Judgemental! A podcast sparking conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, mavericks, disrupters and supporters to engage, enlighten and empower. Podcast Title: 🎙The AlexAndMo Podcast Hosts: Dr. Alex Altamiranda & Dr. Monique J. Caruth This podcast was created to have virtual unscripted & unfiltered fireside conversations with healthcare students and professionals so we can feel connected to one another. Having a community of people you can network with improves both your net worth and your self worth. We know how tough the grind is. There is a price to success that many people do not have the discipline to pay consistently and we will have guests from various healthcare disciplines who may make the job seem easy but have experienced the pressures and still thriving, who will share insights on how to adjust, adapt and pivot. You are not alone. This podcast will help you to find your tribe. Join us by subsc

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Episodes

  1. Healing hands & Helping Hearts: From Home Health to Birth Support w/ Marissa Cooper, OTRL

    In this inspiring episode, Alex and Mo are joined by Marissa Cooper, OTRL, a dedicated home health occupational therapist who has taken her expertise in healing and care to a new frontier: maternal health and doula services for marginalized women. Marissa shares her journey from supporting…

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  2. Global Pathways: Maria Aguila’s Mission to Empower International PTs

    In this episode, Alex and Mo sit down with Maria Aguila, an internationally trained physical therapist and private practice owner, to explore her inspiring journey from emigrating to the U.S. to building a successful career in physical therapy. Maria shares the challenges she faced as an…

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  3. The State Of Physical Therapy: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

    Today we dive deep into the issues, trends, and innovations shaping our profession. This episode is especially important as we gear up for the upcoming Physical Therapy Leadership Congress this week. Alex, Mo and Nick will dive into some pressing concerns facing our profession. Just recently…

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  4. Advocacy In Motion with Scott Gardner- UPTA

    In this episode of The Alex and Mo Podcast, we sit down with Scott Gardner, the visionary founder of the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA), a groundbreaking grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Scott…

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  5. Wrestling With Success: David Friedberg’s Path In Physical Therapy

    David Friedberg, PT, DPT, is a distinguished physical therapist who graduated from the Russell Sage College DPT program in Troy, New York. During his undergraduate years at the State University of New York at Oneonta, David was a Division 3 NCAA wrestler, where he gleaned many life lessons from…

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  6. Blending Academia, Research & Business with Dr Roody Joseph, PT, DPT, OCS

    Dr. Roody Joseph, PT, DPT, OCS, is a distinguished board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist and an associate professor with a passion for advancing the role of physical therapists as primary points of contact for non-invasive musculoskeletal injuries. A graduate of Florida International...

  7. Addressing Diversity Gaps in Healthcare With Dr Kiaana Howard, PT,DPT

    In this upcoming episode, we are honored to host Dr. Kiaana Howard, PT, DPT, an esteemed educator, practicing physical therapist, speaker, and DEIB-J (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice) contributor. Dr. Howard is dedicated to community engagement, focusing on raising awareness...

  8. The K9PT- How To Start & Grow Your Canine Rehab Business?

    Born and raised in Brazil, Francisco moved to the United States in 2005. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science from IUPUI in 2009 and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Pittsburgh in 2012. With a background in orthopedics and sports medicine...

  9. How Outpatient At Home, Making Geriatric House-Calls Is Changing The Rehab Landscape

    Geriatric House-calls - Alex and Mo have observed the increasing emergence of mobile PT practices. Clinicians who have chosen to do outpatient in the home and being successful at it. We couldn’t help but reach out to Fox Rehabilitation being a pioneer group in this setting. This week, we're...

  10. Part 2: PT Ownership Through My Lens w/ Dr Raphael Denbow

    In part 2 of our enlightening discussion, we continue our journey with Dr. Raphael Denbow, owner of Portera Rehabilitation in Prince George’s and Charles County. Last week, Raphael shared his inspiring backstory, revealing how his upbringing shaped him into the exceptional leader and owner he is...

  11. PT Ownership Through My Lens. Let Your Why Guide You with Dr Raphael Denbow

    Dr Raphael Denbow, a native Washingtonian whose academic and professional journey illustrates the power of diversity and representation being a proud alumnus of 3 HBCU’s. Raphael obtained his undergraduate degree from Hampton University, he holds a Master's in Physical Therapy from Howard...

  12. The Pre-DPT Mindset Mentor- Dr K. Taylor Adkins of Exceed Three

    Introducing the remarkable Dr. K. Taylor Adkins, PT, Cert. DN—a beacon of leadership and clinical excellence. With a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Residency from Mercer University under her belt, Dr. Adkins shines as the Clinic Director in Stockbridge, Georgia. Driven by a passion for...

  13. Finding Your Niche w/ Dr. Zach Fox, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

    Welcome to Season 3 of The AlexAndMo podcast, where we delve into the diverse world of physical therapy and healthcare to get the knowledge from the people who know. Tonight we are joined by Zach Fox. Based just outside of Denver, Colorado, Zach brings over a decade of experience to the show. As...

  14. A Day In The Life Of An Indigenous PT

    Dr. Natalie O’Neal, PT, DPT is a citizen of the Ft. Peck Assiniboine & Sioux tribes of Montana. She played college basketball at University of Idaho, completed her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology at California State Univiersity, Long Beach in 2003 where she was active in American Indian Student...

  15. Pushing Policies- The Intersection Of Public Health And Politics

    Public Health and Politics often intersect, as government policies and decisions can have significant impact on the health and well-being of a population. Dr. Faith B.Yisrael is a social scientist, whose focus is health education, program development and evaluative research. She is the…

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  16. Mistakes PTs Make That Keep Us Stuck

    Dr Nick Hoopes, ATC, DPT, the charismatic, candid and clever Mr. #RuralPT joins Alex and Mo again in season 2. Nick has become a #pttwitter sensation keeping it real about big box PT, rural PT, insurance companies, work-life balance and shares great insight on patient population and treatment...

  17. Queen Of Concierge PT

    Dr Karen Litzy, PT, DPT host of the long standing Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, joins Alex and Mo tonight to discuss concierge physical therapy, chronic pain and podcasting. Karen has expressed her battle with chronic pain and how she has created a cash pay practice to help people live…

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  18. Eat And Move To Fuel Your Life

    Dr. Patrick Berner, PT, DPT is both a licensed physical therapist, a Registered Dietician and a Nutritionist and an advocate for wholistic care. He’s the passionate face we see for PT in the community which started in his home state of Louisiana at a #NOLA hosted American Physical Therapy...

  19. Student To Entrepreneur & Lessons Learned- Dr Ryan Smith, DPT

    Dr Ryan Smith, PT, DPT has been transparent about the lessons gained transitioning from student to entrepreneurship. In this episode, Alex and Mo host Ryan to share what many entrepreneurs fear doing. Ryan explored his curiosity and has been sharing what he has learned along the way. The…

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  20. Fast Tracking Your Way To Dominating Your Niche

    Paul D Schroeder, MPT, CSCS, C-PS is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified performance specialist who has been a practicing physical therapist for over 25 years. Paul has also served as an adjunct professor in the Health Sciences Department at DePaul University and while...

  21. How To Profit Serving Your Community?

    Dr Ryan Shelton, DPT has been a very vocal advocate for increasing healthcare accessibility for all and increasing awareness of social determinants of health. He resides in Kentucky, ranked among the worst states in health outcomes and much of it having environmental connections. Ryan like the...

  22. The Business Not Taught In PT Schools

    Dave Kittle, owner of Concierge Pain Relief in NYC is a mobile home Physical Therapist, helping busy people get pain free, balanced and back to normal. Dave also uses his vast knowledge of business to acquiring PT practices in NY/NJ and is the host of The Dave Kittle Show teaching private…

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  23. Digital Rehab- Practice Outside The Box w/ Curt McGill

    Alex and Mo had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage as panelists with Dr Curt McGill at The NABPT (National Association Of Black Physical Therapists) when he shared with students and young professionals his experience as a Digital Health Rehabilitation Provider. Curt a physical therapy...

  24. Thinking Beyond Your 9 to 5: PT Wealth Journey

    Dr Siobhan France, PT, DPT is helping DPTs and fitness professionals go from employees to profitable business owners to achieve financial freedom. Siobhan walks Alex and Mo through her journey from a practicing clinician to a business coach and the importance of investment in and development of...

  25. Let’s Talk About Rehab In The NFL - @rehaballstar

    Aaron Borgmann owner of Borgmann Rehab Solutions is both an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, and a 12 year NFL sideline veteran for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. More NFL sideline veterans have been in the spotlight especially since the medical staff of the Buffalo...

  26. Pride And Power In Community w @PTProudAPTA

    @PTPROUDAPTA is the catalyst LGBTQIA+ committee within the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Pioneered by students, to purposefully improve healthcare access for LGBTQIA+ patients as well as to empower LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and clinicians within the physical therapy profession to...

  27. Burn Out To Bossing Up with Dr. Danah Jack, PT, DPT

    Dr Danah Jack PT, DPT founder of Metro Health and Rehab, a home health staffing company located in Western Maryland, joins Alex and Mo to discuss The Blessing In Pivoting Rehab Settings. Many healthcare clinicians experience some sort of burnout whether physical, emotional, mental or even…

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  28. Sex Ed For Grown Folks with @youseelogic

    Dr Uchenna “UC” Ossai, PT, DPT has a sex ed platform designed, curated and dope-certified for grown folk on instagram. She’s of Nigerian descent and does not shy away from what many would consider to be taboo topics. Have you missed any of her #bourbontales episodes, then we are sorry for you…

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  29. How To Dance Your Way To Excellence w @3ptdc @dancereadyproject

    Dr Danelle Dickson, PT, DPT, OCS has been a creative, innovative performing arts specialist, creating and growing her cash based practice in Washington DC to allow dancers to perform at their best. Dee’s love for dancing and her journey from student to now a private practice business owner have...

  30. Everyone Should Practice Clinical Excellence w @jeffmooredpt

    Dr Jeff Moore, DPT has been empowering students and young clinicians to practice at the top of their licenses. Check his social media posts, enroll in his CEU’s and gain knowledge and skills to help you be a more rounded clinician not only for athletes but also an aging population and pregnant...

  31. How To Succeed As A Leader In An Ever Changing Climate?

    Dr Sharon Dunn, current Dean of School Of allied Health Professions at LSU Health Shreveport, and past APTA President serving 6 years has led over 100,000 members during some of the toughest political times and a pandemic. A lifelong LSU fan, Alex and Mo have some light-hearted moment with this...

  32. How To Succeed As A Leader In An Ever Changing Climate?

    Dr Sharon Dunn, current Dean of School Of allied Health Professions at LSU Health Shreveport, and past APTA President serving 6 years has led over 100,000 members during some of the toughest political times and a pandemic. A lifelong LSU fan, Alex and Mo have some light-hearted moment with this...

  33. Every Athlete Deserves An Athletic Trainer w Mike Hopper

    Alex and Mo host Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC a high school athletic trainer at Bishop Lynch in Dallas, Texas. Mike who began his career as a ATC working in a private PT clinic shares how that experience prepared him for the role he has been serving for 9 years providing safety to over 700 athletes…

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  34. How To Use Emotional Intelligence To Build Income & Influence-Ep39 w/ Kendell M. Jno-Finn

    Dr. Kendell M. Jno-Finn, PT, DPT, started from the bottom, now he’s here sitting down with Alex and Mo to share his journey from a small-island boy to owning a Private Practice Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama allowing people to move well, live well and do amazing things. Kendell the serial...

  35. Good Leadership & How It Makes You Feel Safe | Jason Silvernail

    Colonel Dr Jason Silvernail, DPT, DSc, FAAOMPT has been a practicing physical therapist since 1997 and on duty in the United States Army as a career military officer with over 30 years service. If you have seen his social media reels, he shares valuable insights on how to be an effective leader,...

  36. The Power Of Community For Mental And Physical Health- Kendra Blackett- Dibinga

    “We help people to change their bodies, their minds and their lives through the healing practice of yoga,” Kendra Blackett-Dibinga said in her Essence Magazine interview. Kendra first opened her independently owned studio in DC with her husband in 2014 for people who were not welcomed in...

  37. A Conversation With Justin Moore, CEO Of APTA @policy4pt

    Justin Moore, current CEO of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, sits down with Alex and Mo to discuss their love for the sport of life, the life of sports and physical therapy.Justin with deep mid western roots from Iowa a far different environment from our South American and...

  38. Are Black Women Safe?

    Malcolm X stated, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” This became so evident to our upcoming guest Nicole Lewis, LCSW, LICSW who recently started her own...

  39. Why Choose PT? With Colleen Rapp, @colleenrapp3

    Colleen Rapp is a wife, mom and grandmother who is a fanatic of the physical therapy profession as she has shared on whatever social media platform she’s on, that #physicaltherapy changed her life. She is quite the advocate for choosing PT and was recently awarded the APTA Private Practice 2022...

  40. Walking In Your Purpose- Ep 35 with @PTPintcast Dr. Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

    Dr. Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT host of the number 1 #ptpodcast in the US and soon to be globally PTpintcast, joins us on the Alex and Mo podcast as we launch Season 2. Don't miss the gems that Jimmy shares of his journey as he continues to thrive in his purpose. His journey has been filled with ups and...

  41. The 411 On DPT Student Loan Debt: Ep #34 with Professor Of Profit Dr @FScottFeil_DPT

    The Professor Of Profit Dr F. Scott Feil joins us on the Alex and Mo podcast as we continue to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. Tune In as we discuss this hot button issue of increasing #studentloan debt to obtain a #DPT and seemingly decreasing ROI on #physicaltherapy Scott shares what...

  42. Is DPT In Jeopardy? Ep #33 w/ Dr. Ally Bove, DPT, PhD @Ally_Bove_

    Imagine having a lifelong dream of being on your favorite game show Jeopardy and it coming to pass. Tonight, Alex and Mo host Dr. Ally Bove, DPT, PhD, professor at University of Pittsburgh and daughter of a physical therapist as we continue to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. Tune In as...

  43. The Lone Wolff Of PT Twitter: Ep 32 w/ Dr. Victor T. Wolff, DPT

    Dr. Victor T. Wolff, PT, DPT is definitely the lone Wolff of #PTtwitter. We tap into his confidence and strength to disagree with the masses and stand by his convictions. Though he’s had many disagreements with Mo, the two realize they have a lot more in common and that’s what having…

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  44. The Blueprint To Thinking Big & Creating Your Own Lane: Ep 31 w/ @DocJayPT

    Dr. Ashley Johnson, PT, DPT known as @DocJayPT is a clinic owner in Atlanta and also a volleyball coach. After being fired from corporate PT, Ashley turned to the sports she loved and played in college and it reignited her passion once again for #physicaltherapy but this time doing it her way. If...

  45. Faith Over Evidence: Episode #30 w/ Laura Morgan & Anna Zolkoski, SLP

    Laura Morgan had just graduated with her masters in Speech Language Pathology, enjoying working with both patients and her colleagues obtaining her clinical requirements to be fully licensed. Tragedy struck while on her way to a family function and the following days and months, Laura and her...

  46. Breaking Down Injury Reports- Episode #29 w/ Will Carroll @injuryexpert

    Will Carroll is an injury expert reporter and author of The Science Of Baseball and The Science Of Football which dropped today 09/06/22. He is the son of a medical doctor and tuned into his passion of data collection and reporting to translate what we medical professionals have a tough time…

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  47. Social Media and Human Connection How do we utilize these systems for good with Hayden Dawes, LCSW, LCAS @hcdawes

    Hayden Dawes, LCSW, LCAS is a licensed clinical social worker and compassion warrior. He believes through self reflection and community action we can become awakened from our socialization into horrendous social systems and reimagine and redesign them. We hear from so many the negatives of social...

  48. Why Taking Vital Signs Is Vital In Healthcare? Dr Rich Severin, DPT, PhD

    Dr. Rich Severin, PT, DPT, PhD has been heralded as one of the rising stars of physical therapy. Both Alex and Mo met Rich when he was a student physical therapist and have observed his growth and how proud he is of his rich bi-racial heritage, Caribbean ancestry and the advancement of...

  49. Dr Jess Schwartz, DPT Takes Us On The Concussion Corner Academy Journey

    Dr. Jess Schwartz, DPT, is a physical therapist who experienced a severe concussion and later founded the Concussion Corner Academy & Podcast to provide a trusted resource for interdisciplinary approach to successfully treat patients suffering from concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury....

  50. Dr Jess Schwartz, DPT Takes Us On The Concussion Corner Academy Journey

    Dr. Jess Schwartz, DPT, is a physical therapist who experienced a severe concussion and later founded the Concussion Corner Academy & Podcast to provide a trusted resource for interdisciplinary approach to successfully treat patients suffering from concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Listen•Learn•Be Curious Not Judgemental!

A podcast sparking conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, mavericks, disrupters and supporters to engage, enlighten and empower.

Podcast Title: 🎙The AlexAndMo Podcast

Hosts: Dr. Alex Altamiranda & Dr. Monique J. Caruth

This podcast was created to have virtual unscripted & unfiltered fireside conversations with healthcare students and professionals so we can feel connected to one another. Having a community of people you can network with improves both your net worth and your self worth.

We know how tough the grind is. There is a price to success that many people do not have the discipline to pay consistently and we will have guests from various healthcare disciplines who may make the job seem easy but have experienced the pressures and still thriving, who will share insights on how to adjust, adapt and pivot. You are not alone.

This podcast will help you to find your tribe.

Join us by subsc

HOSTED BY

Dr Alex Altamiranda and Dr Monique J Caruth

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