Authentic stories from physical therapists navigating challenges, making pivotal decisions, and discovering their purpose. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or considering a career change, these conversations will inspire you to explore possibilities within our PT community. Join us as we explore the diverse paths of physical therapy – one story at a time.
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UCSF Department Of Physical Therapy Podcasts
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Steven Hartley: From Clinic to Consulting
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When Steven Hartley graduated from the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy in 2017, he was certain he wanted to be a sports or ortho PT. But after landing a job that looked ideal on paper, he quickly found himself facing burnout. That experience led him to pivot into a leadership role at a skilled nursing facility and discovering a love …
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Alyssa Herrera-Set: Starting Small, Thinking Big, and Redefining PT Entrepreneurship
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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring career of Alyssa Herrera-Set, PT, DPT, an alum of the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy and a renowned physical therapist. We explore her career trajectory, from working in advertising to becoming an entrepreneur in physical therapy. Alyssa shares her journey into founding On the Move Physica…
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In this conversation Cory Arth discusses his journey – from growing up in Truckee, Lake Tahoe in an outdoor sports environment to navigating a non-traditional career path in movement-based medicine. He currently resides in Shanghai, China, where he strives to make a significant impact on the local health and fitness landscape. Cory shares his exper…
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Tianna Meriage-Reiter: From Private Practice to Holistic Care in San Quentin
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In this episode of PT Path, host Amber Fitzsimmons interviews Tianna Meriage-Reiter, a dedicated alum and board member of the UCSF alumni association who transitioned from running her own practice in Alameda, CA, to working at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Tianna shares her career journey, which includes her path from private practice, whe…
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Patrick Sullivan – Embedded Air Force PT
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In this episode, we meet Patrick Sullivan, a class of 2016 graduate of the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, who now serves as an active duty Air Force physical therapist. Patrick shares his career journey, from his initial interest in health care during high school to his current role in the Air Force. He discusses the influence of m…
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