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Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq. founded J.A. Williams Law P.C. – The Artist Empowerment Firm in 2011 to provide artists and entrepreneurs with ways to successfully navigate their careers and provide assistance with business, entertainment and intellectual property matters. She founded Artist Empowerment Group in 2013 to advise artists on business, branding and marketing. Some of her clients have written best-selling books, reached the Billboard Top 100, and been nominated for Grammys. She’s been featured in Marie TV, The Vocalist Magazine, Women In Music, ReverbNation, CDBaby and The New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal.**Disclaimer**"This interview is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice of any kind. Jo-Ná Williams and J.A.Williams Law, P.C. assumes no liability for use or interpretation of any information contain in this interview. This interview should not be an alternative to obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state based on the specific facts of your legal matter. Jo-Na Williams is licensed to practice law in the State of New York only."In this episode Jo-Na and I discuss the following: How entrepreneurs may be losing money in their business by not being protected. How to chose the right corporate form for your business and how choosing the wrong one will cost you. Hiring employees: what you need to know to protect your business. Independent contractors vs. employees: who should you hire. Best place to create a contract and what provisions need to be in a contract when hiring. What to look for as an employer or potential employee. Do non-compete agreements hold water. The common mistakes entrepreneurs make with an online business. I was totally blown away by this one! There are so many legal considerations one must do when doing business online. The moment this interview ended I made an appointment to talk with Jo-Na about my business! I have been working with her for years and am so grateful for her help! No too many of use would walk down the street naked....don't leave your business naked and vulnerable either!I hope you learned a lot in this podcast and if you like what you are hearing don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends and family about it! Also please feel free to tweet me! @karenlitzyNYC and follow Jo-Na Williams, Esg for more great legal tips!Have a great week and stay healthy wealthy & smart!Karen

In this episode I was thrilled to interview Dr. Sharon Dunn the current president of the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Dunn is a breath of fresh air and she has the right attitude and leadership skills to usher in a new era for the APTA. Her great Louisiana accent just adds to her charm! In this episode we talk about: · Her days growing up in Louisiana and how that helped to shape her leadership skills and her decision to be a physical therapist. · How she first got involved in the APTA and her journey to becoming president. · Her BEST advice for those physical therapists who might be on the fence about getting involved in the APTA….hint it is super easy! · What were her personal challenges in taking over the reigns as president of the APTA. · What are the biggest challenges facing the profession of physical therapy · What steps can the APTA (remember if you are a PT you are the APTA…it is not just those with leadership positions) do to help with the challenges facing our profession. · How does Dr. Dunn change the negative connotation of a challenge to a positive (I have started using this brilliant mindset daily). · How physical therapists are uniquely qualified to accomplish the triple aim of healthcare. · What does Dr. Dunn have in common with Albert Einstein (aside from being crazy smart!). On the healthy Wealthy & Smart Community Board this week is the PT Day of Service. Treating at a pro bono clinic. Working in a soup kitchen. Cleaning up a park... No matter where or how, we have the ability to positively impact change. Whether we call ourselves 'Physical Therapists' or 'Physiotherapists,' service embodies who we are, what we do, and how we act. Become a part of PT Day of Service™ as we join together to better the world! The day of service will be October 17, 2015. For more information click here.

In this episode I was thrilled to interview Mike Eisenhart, PT, managing partner of Pro-Activity Asociates in New Jersey. Mike is leading the charge in the world of physical therapy to define our value beyond rehabilitation and move towards health and wellness in the community. This is where physical therapists are uniquely qualified to lead the charge! In this podcast we discuss: * How physical therapy can move from a strictly "rehab brand" to a "lifestyle brand" * How to involve your community to stay healthy and active * What advice does Mike give to other physical therapists who want to grow a sustainable business that goes beyond rehab and truly includes the client and community * Learn the importance of "speaking the language" of the people you are trying to reach * Why should PTs focus on secondary prevention * What do we as a profession need to do to shift the public's view about physical therapy * The importance of collaboration no matter the size of your business * Find out where Mike sees his business going in the future * Learn more about BaseCamp 31

In this episode with physical therapist Dr. Saliie Sarrel we talk about endometriosis. Dr. Sarrel received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Additionally, she has a Master's of Arts and Teaching from the University of Vermont with a dual focus in Sports and Nutrition Education. […]

In this episode Dr. Ravensara Travilian, a massage therapist, educator and all around amazing person talks about the need for trauma aware massage in some of our most vulnerable populations. She talks about her days of working at a refugee clinic in Seattle and how she was able to use massage as a way of […]

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview the CEO of the APTA Michael Bowers. He has a thoughtful and listening leadership approach that has served him well in past organizations and I think will be just the thing the APTA needs to move forward. In this episode we talk about: * How he […]

In this episode Dr. Sandy Hilton talks about her start in the field of pelvic health and how her treatments have changed over the years as she has grown as a practitioner. Sandy also gives us a preview of her upcoming lecture at the International Spine and Pain Institute’s Clinical Conference: Every Joint has a […]

Alison qualified as an osteopath in 2001. She is currently undertaking a Masters of Pain Management through the Sydney University Medical School and Royal North Shore Pain Management Research Institute. She has lectured at Australian Catholic University, Victoria University and RMIT in a variety of science and clinical subjects. She has also worked as part […]

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Louie Puentedura, PT, DPT, PHD to discuss his upcoming lecture at the International Spine and Pain Institute’s Clinical Conference: Every Joint has a Brain. The conference will take place June 19-21 in Minneapolis, MN. Here are some things you can expect to learn in this interview: * […]

In this podcast I am thrilled to talk to Dr. Adriaan Louw about the upcoming International Spine and Pain Institute Clinical Conference 2015: Every Joint Has a Brain. In this podcast he gives us a preview of his pre-conference course Too Hot to Handle: Desensitizing the Hypersensitive Patient about CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). He […]

Wim Dankaerts is a certified CFT educator. He is both, a highly skilled clinician, leading clinical researcher and dynamic educator. Wim Dankaerts is an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Leuven, Belgium. He also works part-time in private practice in Tienen (Belgium) as a Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist. In this episode Wim gives […]

In this episode I am joined by Ann Wendel, PT, ATC, CMTPT; Mike Hopper, MS, ATC; and Mike Ryan, PT, ATC. We discuss the educational background and qualifications needed to become a certified athletic trainer. It is much more than most people think! We discuss the relationship between the physical therapist and the athletic trainer […]

In this podcast I am joined by Dr. Sarah Haag, PT, DPT; Dr. Sandy Hilton PT, DPT, and Ann Wendel, PT, ATC for a great discussion on waist trainers, made popular lately by the Kardashians and other celebrities.. We speak about the pros and cons of using a waist trainer to decrease the size of […]

Neil is a physical therapist, yoga therapist, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, and instructor for five yoga therapy training programs. He is the first physical therapist to win the Excellence in Inter-Professional Pain Education Award from the Canadian Pain Society. He is founding Chair of the Canadian Physiotherapy Pain Science Division, a past Board member […]

In this episode I lead a great group of guests in a lively discussion about the APTA. What are the aspects of the APTA we like and what are the aspects we don’t like. Why is the membership of the APTA so low and what are some constructive ideas to help with showing the value […]

In this very special episode Dr. Sandy Hilton interviews me! I am on the other side of the mic this week talking about my concierge’s style physical therapy practice in New York City. We also talk about how podcasts have emerged in the physical therapy and have been an integral part of the education of […]

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Harris Doran about the art of improvisation. Harris is an actor, director, film maker, producer and coach. Harris and I discuss what improv is and how it differs from stand up comedy and sketch comedy/drama. We also talk about how improv can improve your ability to […]

Brooke Mcintosh is a third year DPT student at the University of St. Augustine, in St. Augustine Florida. She is the Student Assembly Board of Directors Director of Communication. In this episode we talk about what the student assembly does, how to get involved in the APTA at the student level, and more importantly why […]

In this episode I have a great conversation with NxtGen Institute of Physical Therapy program director Dr. Robert Duvall and Nxt Gen faculty member Dr. Francois Prizinski about post-graduate physical therapy education. We talk about: *How the changes in the healthcare environment require changes in post-graduate education. *How education needs to focus on creating well […]

Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books "Lucky Bitch" and "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch" give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business. Denise helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services and take […]

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT and Ann Wendel, PT, ATC, CMTPT. We are discussing our upcoming talk at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Section Meeting in Indianapolis on Thursday February 5, 2015 at 11:00. Our talk is titled Direct Access Through the Continuum of Care. Our vision […]

In this episode Dr. Joe Brence gives up a preview of his upcoming lecture at the San Diego Pain Summit in February. Dr. Brence’s talk is titled The M.I.P. Algorithm: A Clinical Construct for the Application of Motor Control. A fundamental algorithm for the understanding of motor control that is scientifically plausible and easily applicable […]

In this interview I am joined by Dr. Matt Sremba, Dr. Kyle Ridgeway, Paul Mitalski, MS. They discuss their upcoming panel style lecture at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections meeting, taking place in Indianapolis from February 4-7. This session is designed for the physical therapist (PT) interested in innovative best practice models for […]

In this episode physical therapist Dr.Jason Silvernail gives us a preview of the lecture he will be giving at the San Diego Pain Summit. Dr. Silvernail’s lecture is entitled: Crossing The Chasm- Integrating pain science into your process in the clinic or gym. How to change your explanation and reasoning while keeping your tools and […]

In this episode Larry Benz, Jerry Durham and I talk about the role of the physical therapist as a communicator with patients, insurance companies, and physicians and how we need to improve our communication skills to relate our value to these groups. We also talk about the role of physical therapy in the overall health […]

John F. Cryan is Professor & Chair, Dept. of Anatomy & Neuroscience, University College Cork. He received a B.Sc. (Hons) and PhD from the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. He was a visiting fellow at the Dept Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Australia (1997-1998), which was followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania, […]

Dr. Pauline Lucas is a doctor of physical therapy through Northern Arizona University and a board certified women's health clinical specialist, who received her initial physical therapy training in the Netherlands. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, and recently completed the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coaching program. She has over 30 years of experience […]

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! I am delighted to have on the show Dr. JR Rosploch. He is a physical therapist based in Green Bay, WI and the inventor of The Pronator. In this episode Dr. Rosploch not only talks about The Pronator but the process of going from an idea […]

Dr. Tracy Kemble is a leading expert of domestic abuse and is backed by over 20 years of recovery programs. She has PHD in Psychology and is a Laws of Attraction specialist. She is the In this author of 4 books, a speaker, columnist and television and radio personality. In this episode Dr. Kemble discusses […]

Dr.Ting Ting Kuo is a physical therapist and the Outpatient Therapy Manager at the Sillerman Center for Rehabilitation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In this interview we talk about the role the physical therapist plays in the care of patients diagnosed with breast cancer from the time the patient is diagnosed to post surgery […]

In this episode of Healthy Wealthy & Smart @cynicalPT and I discuss what employers may want to look for when interviewing potential candidates. We cover everything from education background, to personality, hobbies, empathy, and the ability to relate to your patients. We also talked about if as an employer should you be Googling potential new […]

Nancy Beckley is an expert on compliance. She consults around the country and regularly speaks at conference and webinar about compliance issues. In this episode we talk about the components of a compliance program, why every clinic should have a program (whether you take insurance or not), how to start a program, and if a […]

Over the next few months I will be interviewing some of the presenters for the upcoming San Diego Pain Summit (www.sandiegopainsummit.com) which takes place February 20-22, 2015. Barrett is one of the speakers and he will be talking about Simple Contact. In today’s podcast he gives us an overview of what he will be expanding […]

Chris is a physical therapist and endurance athlete living and working in Seattle, Washington. We talked about how he manages his competitive endurance athletes after injury or painful episodes. We also talked quite a bit about how he integrates his knowledge of pain science when treating his patient population. And finally he talks about one […]

Rick is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Gawenda Seminars and Consulting. He is an expert on Medicare billing, ICD9 and 10 coding, documentation compliance and practice management. He regularly speaks around the country on these topics and in this interview we focused on the medicare as it relates to physical therapy outpatient practice. […]

Dr. Fass and I discuss residency and fellowship as it relates to physical therapy. Find out what they are, the difference between them, and does it add value to the individual therapist and the profession as a whole.

Dr. Thomas Tavantzis has over 35 years of experience as one of the industry's top leadership psychologists and career development experts. He is also the Acclaimed Author of "Hard-Wired: Taking the Road to Delphi and Uncovering Your Talents" In this interview we talk about the following points: *What are natural abilities and how are they […]

Paige and I discuss an exciting new method she developed to help those recovering from trauma and stress. Her work is called Energetic Body Dialogue Services. EBD works to align patients with their bodies through physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic properties while restructuring negative thoughts and beliefs associate with trauma.

Dr. Leohne is a certified wound specialist and an active member of the APTA. In the interview we discuss how physical therapists can play a vital role in wound care. She talks about the types of wounds that can be treated, how to treat them and the role of the APTA in advocated for PTs […]

Dr. Lazar is an Associate Researcher in the Psychiatry Dept at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. The focus of her research is the beneficial effect of yoga and meditation. In the interview we discussed the effect of meditation on the brain and how meditation might be beneficial to […]

Dr. Sofer and I discuss the importance of being an advocate for physical therapy and the importance of the APTA. Why should you join the APTA? What does the association do for the average PT at the state and national level? You will find out what legislative issues the APTA and specifically the New York […]

Dr. Griffiths and I discuss the role of psychology in the treatment of patients with chronic pain. What is her approach to therapy with chronic pain patients? hoe does she reach those patients who might be resistant to talk therapy? What tools does she incorporate into her practice? What are signs and symptoms a physical […]

Dr. Ridgeway and I talk about all things acute care physical therapy. Some of the imortant points covered in the interview are: 1) What is acute care PT and what is the value? 2) Is acute care just “walking” with a patient? 3) How do you make a connection with an acute care patient in […]

Alex is a sensory integration occupational therapy assistant. We discussed what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is and how it differs from autism. Alex shared how he treats children with SPD using play as therapy. We discussed the importance of parent or guardian participation in patient care and how to set up a sensory gym in […]

Nathan and I talk about how to start good habits when you are in PT school that can carry over to when you are a working physical therapist. Nathan gives some great advice on how to find that ever important school/life balance. We also talk about when it might be right to start your own […]

TJ and I talk about how DPT students can become advocates for the physical therapy profession. We also discuss the importance of mentorship and how to go about finding a mentor. We discussed the Service learning Clinic at Rutgers University and how it is helping DPT students gain valuable clinical experience and provide a much […]

Elan and I talk about the program he helped to develop at H & D Physical Therapy called Retrain Pain. The program is a biopsychosocial based program that includes neuroscience pain education in a very practical way for chronic pain patients. We also discuss motivational interviewing and how that is important when dealing with a […]

Drs. Joseph Brence and Francois Prizinsky talk about their new algorithm M.I.P. discus the following: ● Introduction to Motor Control ● Explanation of our historical understanding of motor control ● Where did we go wrong… ● What do we know to be truth ● Introduction of Motivation, Input, Plan (MIP) ● Clinical Examples of ease […]

In this episode I talk a little bit more about what I do everyday! I talk about how I came to own and operate a private home health business. In this episode I share I used some of the lessons I learned from Marie Forleo’s B-school to grow my business over the past year. I […]

John Barbis is a private physical therapist and serves as a board member for the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society. John and I discussed the wonderful work that the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society is doing for both the genreal public and the medical community. John then give us some very practical tips on how to use […]