The Reign Collective

A conversation with Mandy Watts exploring the transition from athletic training into Doctor of Physical Therapy practice and the clinical mindset shaped through that foundation. This episode highlights the shift from sideline care to full-spectrum patient management, emphasizing the skills, challenges, and identity changes that define the modern physical therapist, where performance, rehabilitation, and evidence-based care intersect.

In this episode, I sit down with Ali Ahmad, DPT - a clinician who is not only passionate about orthopedics but deeply committed to education within our profession. Through his platform, Ali breaks down complex topics like anatomy, nerve innervations, and blood supply in a way that makes learning feel clear, practical, and empowering.But this conversation goes beyond structures and systems.We talk about what it means to grow as a new grad, how to build confidence in clinical reasoning, and why education doesn’t stop after passing boards. Ali shares his perspective on movement, mentorship, and using your voice to contribute to the profession early. Not “one day,” but now.If you’re a student trying to connect the dots…A new grad navigating identity…Or a clinician who believes knowledge should be shared freely This episode is for you.Because this isn’t about ortho versus anything else.It’s about building clinicians who think deeply, move intentionally, and elevate the standard of care.

We’re honored to introduce Catrina Fabian, a pelvic health physical therapist, and our first spotlight into a PT specialty on the podcast.Pelvic health is one of the most underserved and under-talked-about areas in healthcare, even though it affects so many people’s daily lives. From pain to postpartum recovery to symptoms people are often too embarrassed to bring up, this work changes lives in ways that go far beyond what most people realize.In this episode, we open the door to conversations that deserve more space in our profession and talk about the real, human side of being a clinician in a field that requires both skill and deep empathy.If you’ve never learned much about pelvic health before, this is the perfect place to start 🤍