On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy &amp; Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy is joined by Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch and Dr. Jenna Kantor, co-hosts of the podcast and leaders in the physical therapy field. They discuss the state of physical therapy in 2023 and share their thoughts on the value statement of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Stay tuned as they also reflect on their personal highs and lows of the year. Time Stamps:  [00:02:48] The value statement by APTA. [00:02:58] Utilizing media for promoting physical therapy. [00:07:58] Rise of venture capital firms. [00:11:54] Monopolization in private practice. [00:13:37] The importance of relationships. [00:18:23] Challenges of moving and starting a new practice. [00:21:36] Challenges in private practice. [00:26:41] Vet your vendors, ask for referrals. [00:30:55] Choosing a word for the year. [00:35:14] Friendship and gratitude. More About Stephanie and Jenna: Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT runs her own private practice, Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, PLLC, and an online wellness program for performing artists called Powerful Performer. She is licensed to treat in New York and Pennsylvania. Upon graduating, Jenna Kantor worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years then found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life. Jenna was teaching ballet to kids ages 4 through 17 and group fitness classes to adults. Through teaching, she discovered she had a deep interest in the human body and a desire to help others on a higher level. She was fortunate to get accepted into the DPT program at Columbia University.  Dr. Kantor co-founded and runs Fairytale Physical Therapy which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals. She hosts the Dance PT Podcast and guest hosts on the podcast Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. She has served as the NYPTA SSIG Advocacy Chair, the NYC Conclave 2017 committee, NYPTA Social media committee, was the NYPTA Public Policy Student Liaison, and co-founded the NYPTA SSIG. Dr. Kantor won the APTA PPS Business Concept Contest and made the top 40 List for an Up and Coming Physical Therapy with UpDoc Media before graduating PT school. ​Jenna Kantor currently volunteers with the PPS Marketing &amp; PR Committee and is the website builder for the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She provides complimentary, regular online content that advocates for the physical therapy profession.  Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT believes in a world where anyone can live a pain-free, fulfilling life. She takes a full-body holistic approach to patient care, identifying the underlying cause of your pain to reduce and often eliminate it so you can get back to doing what you love. She considers not just your pain problem but also your mindset and social situation to treat YOU the whole person--not just a body part.  Dr. Stephanie started her career working in a small private practice in rural Minnesota, where providers were so sparse that people travel

Dr. Jenna Kantor & Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch: Year End Wrap Up: The State of Physical Therapy in 2023

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