PODCAST · health
Waves
by APTA Michigan
The official podcast of APTA Michigan
Episodes
-
79: Adventures in Limb Loss Care w/ Dr. Lauren Jones
Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Lauren Jones, a physical therapistat Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids who has extensive experience working with patients with limb loss and limb difference. Jones describes launching west Michigan amputee soccer clinics through the United States...
-
78: PT and the Michigan Baby Boom w/ Aleysha Czartoszewski
Healthcare Workforce at the Brink: Baby Boomers Turn 80 andWhat It Means for Physical Therapy in Michigan Host Andy Wicks discusses Michigan’s rapidly aging population—baby boomers turning 80, nearly 19.25% of residents over 65, and a nearly 30% rise in that group through 2023—and the resulting...
-
77: Travel Physical Therapy: Training, Taxes, Licensure & Life in Alaska (with Dr. Rachel Auer)
APTA Michigan’s Waves host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Rachel Auer, a traveling physical therapist from Michigan and a Grand Valley State DPT graduate, about her nearly three years of travel PT across Michigan, Montana, Washington, Colorado, and currently Anchorage, Alaska. Auer explains she chose...
-
76: Speaking of the House w/ Dr. Bill McGehee
On APTA Michigan’s Waves podcast, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Bill McGehee, current Speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates (term ending Dec. 31, 2026), about his background as a physical therapist and Tufts University DPT clinical professor, and his path from chapter service in Illinois to APTA...
-
75: From DPT Student to DPTs With Anxiety w/ Dr. Kay Mastrocola
In this episode of Waves, a podcast from APTA Michigan, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Kay Mastrocola, a pelvic health physical therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram and TikTok account 'DPTs with Anxiety.' Dr. Mastrocola shares her unique journey through DPT school, her experience…
more -
74: Lifting Others Up w/ Natalie Hoffman, SPT
In this episode, Andy sits down with Natalie Hoffman, a second-year physical therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint and the 2025 Solstice Scholarship winner. Natalie shares her inspiring journey of organizing a 3v3 soccer tournament to raise funds for local families affected by…
more -
73: Women In Sports Physical Therapy, or The Tortured PT Department
Waves Podcast – "The Tortured PT Department" Host: Andy Wicks Guests: Dr. Katie Noble, Dr. Nancy Boyd, Dr. Julie Wiebe Episode Summary: In this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks sits down with three outstanding physical therapists—Dr. Katie Noble, Dr. Nancy Boyd, and Dr. Julie Wiebe—to discuss…
more -
72: Better Than Good Enough w/ Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, SLP-CCC
This episode of Waves features Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, aspeech-language pathologist and founder of Fit to Function Recovery, highlighting her innovative approach to combining rehabilitation with fitness training to help neurologic patients exceed their therapeutic goals. Host Andy Wicks and Jenna...
-
71: Kiddos, Sports, and Anti-Ableism w/ Dr. Abby Gordon
In this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Abby Gordon, a pediatric sports physical therapist based in Seattle. Dr. Gordon shares insights into her diverse career, including her experience working with professional athletes and as an adjunct faculty member. The discussion covers her...
-
70: The Generalist Specialist w/ Dr. Tiffany Wolf
Exploring Varied Career Paths in Physical Therapy with Dr. Tiffany WolfIn this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks is joined by Dr. Tiffany Wolf, a versatile physical therapist from Denver, Colorado. Dr. Wolf shares her diverse career experiences, including working in correctional facilities,...
-
69: Health Promotion and Holistic Care w/ Dr. Sarah Cruser
In this episode of Waves, a podcast from APTA Michigan, host Andy Wicks is joined by Dr. Sarah Cruser to delve into the evolving role of primary care and health promotion within the physical therapy (PT) profession. Dr. Cruser shares her diverse practice background, from outpatient orthopedic…
more -
68: For Profit or Not For Profit? That Is the Question (w/ Dr. Ryan Wood)
In this episode of Waves, Andy interviews Dr. Ryan Wood,co-owner ofForefront Therapy and co-founder of Forefront Community Therapy in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Wood shares his journey from his academic background to starting his own clinic and nonprofit organization focused on bringingaccessible,...
-
67: Breaking Barriers in Adaptive Sports w/ I Am An Athlete Too
This episode explores the impactful journey of 'I Am an Athlete Too,' an organization founded by Maria Valet, Monica Aho, Abby Flaminio, and Lindsay Marquardt. The initiative aims to integrate adaptive sports into high schools, allowing students with physical disabilities to compete alongside…
more -
66: Side Hustles and Sales w/ Dr. F. Scott Feil
Renaissance man Dr. F. Scott Feil discusses his journey in physical therapy and shares insights on overcoming monotony in the profession. Dr. Feil emphasizes the importance of looking for opportunities for growth, engaging in side-hustles, and leveraging skills to create multiple income streams.…
more -
65: Everyone Has a Pelvic Floor! w/ Dr. Alex Hill
Alex Hill, an outpatient physical therapist based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a gem of a human being. She shares her decade-long journey in physical therapy, specializing in pelvic health, oncology, lymphedema, and gender-affirming care. Alex, perhaps better known as The OncoPelvic PT, discusses...
-
64: Professional Involvement w/ Brian Gilbert
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) represents over 100,000 clinicians and students. Each state chapter, specialty section and academy, and special interest group are run by its members, all of whom serve on a volunteer basis. Brian Gilbert, PT, MSPT, Cert. MDT, Cert. DN, and board...
-
63: The Physical Therapist as Patient w/ Dr. Eric Galvez
PTs and PTAs are used to treating a myriad of different diagnoses among a myriad of different people. We are present for some of the most vulnerable points in our patients' lives as they navigate their rehabilitation journeys. What is it like when the PT becomes the patient? Dr. Eric Galvez is a...
-
62: Rock Climbing As Therapy w/ Chloe Catallo, SPT
We're back with another episode highlighting the philanthropic work of DPT students! We were honored to speak to the very first winner of the Solstice Scholarship from Western Michigan University, Chloe Catallo. Chloe discusses her journey with the Solstice Scholarship and how she organized a...
-
61: Managing Student Loan Debt w/ After the DPT
The debt-to-income ratio is a hot topic in physical therapy. The costs of education continue to rise but salaries haven't kept pace. Drs. Connor and Hannah Pierce are husband and wife, physical therapists, parents, and founders of After the DPT, a company that helps physical therapists manage…
more -
60: Representation Matters w/ Kierra Washington, SPT
Physical therapy is not a diverse profession. One person trying to change that is Kierra Washington, a third-year student at Grand Valley State University. She talked with us about what is has been like being a racial minority in graduate school, what her career goals are, and how she wants to…
more -
59: Owning a "For Purpose" Company w/ Dr. Ryan Shelton (PhilanthroPT)
If you are a physical therapist, you probably entered the profession with some desire to help your fellow human. If you're a small business owner, you also need to worry about making enough money to pay your staff, keep the lights on, etc. Are the two goals incompatible? NO! Says Dr. Ryan…
more -
58: The Wonder of Oncologic PT w/ Dr. Adam Matichak
Dr. Adam Matichak is a rare bird. Not in the "exotic diagnosis" sense, but in the "really cool guy who does rad things" sense. He is a board-certified oncologic clinical specialist who knows more about cancer rehabilitation than is appropriate, and still has time to be a swell guy. He hopes that...
-
57: Healing Out Loud, Pt 2 (Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace)
It's here! Part two! The sequel! Drs. Nikki Pappas and Sara Wallace continue our conversation about vulnerability and curiosity, wherein we also stack soapboxes on soapboxes and idioms upon maxims. There's a lot going on here, but I think you'll like it. PTs and PTAs in Michigan! You can get PDR...
-
56: Healing Out Loud, Part 1 (Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace)
Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace are physical therapists and educators in Salt Lake City, UT, and the captains of Team Vulnerability and Team Curiosity, respectively. They have wonderful insight into how to leverage those traits to improve patient care as well as promote well-being among...
-
55: Follow Your Own Weird Path with Dr. Laura Green
PTs can work just about anywhere, including the exclusive niche market of running comedy content creation on Instagram. And that's exactly what Dr. Laura Green has done. She has traveled the world to work as a PT in some amazing (and not so amazing) places. She has also turned her lifelong love…
more -
54: PTs and Clinical Research with Drs. Robin Linton-Fisher and Andrew Harrington
Unless you are a PT student or academic, you may not have a lot of daily exposure to research. But that doesn't mean that PTs are out there on the front lines of clinical research for all kinds of patient populations. We spoke with Drs. Robin Linton-Fisher and Andrew Harrington, both clinicians…
more -
53: Paying It Forward with Jordyn Bowman, SPT
Jordyn Bowman is a 3rd year SPT at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. She used a personal tragedy as an opportunity to help other people, and by doing so, helped her realize what could be possible in the physiotherapy profession. Guiding Light Mission APTA Magazine article "How…
more -
52: Clinical Innovation with Dr. Drew Contreras
Dr. Drew Contreras is the Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Integration at the American Physical Therapy Association. And while that title may not give you the clearest idea about his job description, he can share a lot of pearls of wisdom as to where our profession has been and where it…
more -
51: Authenticity in Practice with Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet
What does it mean to be authentic in patient interaction? For Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet, it means not hiding any aspect of herself. Instead of trying to fit in, she found that she provided better patient care when she brought every aspect of herself into the patient-provider relationship. Now...
-
50: Potty Heroes with Dr. Katharine Cline and Rylee Lane
Did you know our very own co-host Dr. Katharine Cline is a published author? She is! Dr. Cline is a pediatric pelvic floor physical therapist who wanted to create a resource to help kids when they may be having difficulty controlling their bowel or bladder. She collaborated with medical…
more -
49: Palliative Care with Dr. Chris Wilson
Physiotherapists say that they are the movement system experts across the lifespan, but what about the very end of life? What if the patient has a terminal diagnosis? Do we have a place there? Dr. Chris Wilson has strong opinions (and evidence!) on the topic. APTA Oncology World Health…
more -
48: Transcending the Binary with Morgan Andrade, SPT
Morgan Andrade is a 3rd year DPT student at Oakland University and the first winner of APTA Michigan's DEI Student Award. He serves as the Health and Wellness Advocate for Transcend the Binary, a non-profit serving the transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse community throughout Michigan. He...
-
47: Pro Bono PT with Dr. Kari Ayoob and The Movement Network
Many PT and PTA students are exposed to pro bono work while in the clinic, but few have an opportunity to continue that work as a licensed clinician. Dr. Kari Ayoob, co-founder of The Movement Network, tells us how she is helping to build a network of physios across the country to provide care to...
-
46: Doing Good in the World with Steve Leppard
Steve Leppard is a physiotherapist and co-founder of the Solstice Foundation, a non-profit that provides money for people to do good in their communities. Their scholarships and awards include the Solstice Scholarship, awarded to DPT students at University of Michigan-Flint, Western Michigan...
-
45: Physiotherapy In the LD/ID Community with Alistair Beverley
So far, this podcast has been a completely American-centric endeavor but today we change that. Alistair Beverley, Bsc. Hons., MCSP, ACPPLD, HCPC is a physiotherapist in Yorkshire, England, and may be better known online as the LD Physio. Through his own personal experience and passion, he has...
-
44: PT Crab and Male Pelvic Floor Health with Luke Hollomon, SPT
Do you feel like you can't keep up with the research? No time to pore over articles? Do you wonder what the pelvic floor is all about? Did you even know you had one? Did you know the high correlation between constipation and low back pain? Would you feel comfortable talking to your patient about...
-
43: Chaotic Physical Therapy with Dr. Megan Mitchell
If you think physical therapy is just three sets of ten reps, walking a patient to the bathroom, or a lifetime of polos and khakis, I would like to introduce you to Dr. Megan Mitchell. She would like to tell you about emergency preparedness, which includes, but is not limited to, chemical…
more -
42: 2022 APTA Michigan Research Day and Fall Conference
Some highlights of the 2022 APTA Michigan Research Day and Fall Conference, held at Boyne Mountain Resort. Special thanks to all of the students, faculty, and clinicians who spoke with us and shared their hard work and new knowledge with the rest of us.
-
41: APTA Student Board of Directors with Megan Hare, SPT
On top of the rigors of completing a DPT degree, Megan Hare, 2nd year student at Oakland University, has decided that running for a national office sounds like fun! We interviewed her to talk about her candidacy for delegate on the APTA Student Board of Directors, and what inspired her to pursue...
-
40: Burnout, Rural PT, and Creating Value with Dr. Nick Hoopes
Dr. Nick Hoopes is a physical therapist in northeast Ohio. He works in a rural setting, sees many patients with what some would consider poorly-reimbursing insurance payers, and is dedicated to his community. We had the privilege of talking with him shortly before the birth of his second child.…
more -
39: NICU Physical Therapy and the Alamo with Dr. Katie Franklin
Dr. Katie Franklin is a physical therapist working in a NICU setting, which may seem like a strange place for a PT to be, but Katie, whose Twitter handle is @neonatalPT, helps break it down for us. Along the way, she talks about the highs and lows of working with the littlest humans, being a part...
-
38: A Chat with the APTA Michigan Delegates
Do you know what APTA House of Delegates does? Do you know who your delegates? Do you know how many delegates Michigan has? (Thirteen.) We learned all of this and more after talking with delegates Mackenzie Sebesta, SPT, Dr. Cameron Faller, and chief delegate Dr. Caroline Gwaltney ahead of this...
-
37: Working with Performance Artists and Athletes with Dr. Kristen Schuyten
Many PT students dream about working with elite athletes, but few actually make that dream a reality. Dr. Kristen Schuyten is one of those few. She is a clinician, an educator, and a physiotherapist for Team USA figure skating. She talked with us about her career path and how glamorous it is (or...
-
36: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Kenneth Miller
Physical therapists are great at evaluating and treating functional movement impairments and disorders, but we may feel less confident about handling the icky, gooey, intangible, "human" side of things. The sadness, anger, aloofness, or "non-compliance" that we see in many of our patients. Dr....
-
35: Pediatric Oncologic PT with Dr. Dan Steventon
Dr. Dan Steventon, also known as PT Dan or The Kid's Cancer PT, works in an arena of care that may seem too daunting, too draining, too much for everyday folks. Pediatric oncologic rehabilitation is no laughing matter, but PT Dan seems to find a way to bring smiles and joy to his patients during...
-
34: Pain and Coloring Books, Part 2 [Dr. Devra Sheldon]
We conclude our interview with Dr. Devra Sheldon by talking about the importance of good interpreters, the social communication model of pain, and dinosaurs with gait abnormalities. It was a hoot. Co-hosted by Dr. Katharine Cline and Dr. Andy Wicks. Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks. Produced...
-
33: Pain and Coloring Books with Dr. Devra Sheldon
Sometimes, the best thing you can do for a patient is to dip your feet in the pool or paint a watercolor with them. I may be oversimplifying things, but Dr. Devra Sheldon has some unique and effective methods for working with people who have chronic pain, sensory disorganization, and many other...
-
32: 2022 Student Conclave and Spring Conference Recap
Have you ever wondered what it's like at one of APTA Michigan's annual events? Our roving reporter and president of APTA Michigan, Dr. Edward Mathis, sent in this dispatch to keep you informed. Guests included: Abigail Skallerud, APTA Michigan Legislative Director David Harris, PTA, MBA: Chief...
-
31: PT in Alaska with Dr. Rachel Jermann
Physical therapists work in a wide variety of settings, from the outpatient clinic to the hospital to the school, to name just a few. But did you know that they can commute by bush plane? Dr. Rachel Jermann is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist who works on Kodiak Island, Alaska.…
more -
30: State of the State with Dr. Edward Mathis
Despite being a few months into 2022, we wanted to bring you the annual State of the State message from the president of APTA Michigan, Dr. Edward Mathis. He talks about what was accomplished in 2021, what is in the works for 2022 (like the physical therapy licensure compact), why he doesn't like...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Waves have?
Waves currently has 79 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Waves about?
The official podcast of APTA Michigan
How often does Waves release new episodes?
Waves has 79 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Waves?
You can listen to Waves on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Waves?
Waves is created and hosted by APTA Michigan.
URL copied to clipboard!