Best Jimmy McKay Podcasts (2025)

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How Therapists Can Sell Without Feeling Icky 1:00:54

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Episode Highlights: Referral Insights: Clinicians share why asking outright—or subtly—for referrals is crucial, and how patient follow-up (calls/emails) prompts results. Role-playing helps staff find comfortable scripts. Therapist Conviction: Healing effectiveness increases when clinicians genuinely believe in interventions—conviction influences pa…

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AI Scribes in PT: Time-Saving Tool or Legal Risk? 50:07

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Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are reducing documentation time, increasing note quality, and making patient care more efficient — all while staying HIPAA compliant. Whether you're tech-savvy or hesitant, Aaron breaks down how easy it is to…

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AI Scribes in PT: Time-Saving Tool? 50:07

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Aaron Bauer joins the show to unpack the evolution of AI scribes in physical therapy. He explains how ambient AI tools like Athelas AI Scribe are reducing documentation time, increasing note quality, and making patient care more efficient — all while staying HIPAA compliant. Whether you're tech-savvy or hesitant, Aaron breaks down how easy it is to…

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1,055 - The War & Treaty, Johnnyswim, Olivia Ellen Lloyd 1:45:50

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This episode was recorded on April 13th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The War & Treaty, Johnnyswim, and Olivia Ellen Lloyd. https://bit.ly/4jTLFkuBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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How Sharing Patient Stories Can Transform Your PT Business 1:02:56

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What if a single Instagram post led to your next top referral partner? In this episode, Jimmy McKay is joined by Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to break down the power of real patient content, community trust, and creating before you’re “ready.” You’ll hear how a free golden ticket visit turned into a viral story and why content is the gateway to op…

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Gabe Freyaldenhoven, PT, DPT, Grassroots Activism and Collaboration Leads to Progress 58:45

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Gabe is the owner of River Valley Therapy and Sports Medicine, a series of outpatient therapy clinics in northcentral Arkansas where the focus is delivering phenomenal patient care with a focus on customer service. In addition to serving the communities where these clinics are located, he enjoys working with payers and regulators to ensure that pat…

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Revolutionizing PT Clinics: Thrive Med's Path to Increased Profitability 28:23

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What if your clinic could generate an extra $10K–$20K per month—legally and sustainably—without seeing more patients or hiring more staff? That’s the question today’s guest, Chad O from Thrive Med, is answering for physical therapists and clinic owners looking to break out of the hamster wheel of healthcare. The Thrive Med model helps outpatient re…

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Are PT Mills Bad? The Debate Nobody Wants to Have (But Needs To) 1:01:23

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In this no-holds-barred discussion, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to ask a question most PTs avoid: is operating like a “mill” really that bad? They break down the realities of modern reimbursement, how patients actually perceive care models, and what savvy clinic owners can do today to thrive — even in a crowded system. …

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Broadway Needs Better PT: Marissa Schaefer on Reconditioning and Recovery 29:58

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What does it take to keep Broadway performers injury-free and on stage? Marissa Schaefer, PT and founder of FlySpace in NYC, joins Jimmy to unpack the challenges of performer rehab and why most PT models aren’t built for this level of demand. We talk about the “reactive” care systems that dominate the industry, the concept of reconditioning after i…

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Leslie Grandy, Creative Leadership in a World of AI and Connection 1:03:30

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Leslie Grandy is an author, speaker, and CEO advisor who guides companies, teams, and product leaders to expand their creative capacity to invent and innovate for customers, disrupt and grow their market opportunities, and maintain relevance in a fast-changing world. Organizations like Oracle, Starbucks, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers turn to Leslie…

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Is AI Coaching the Future of Physical Therapy? 56:23

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In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay talks with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato about the cutting edge of physical therapy and healthcare delivery: What Apple’s new AI coaching platform means for PTs How behavioral science is changing patient engagement Why some of the most forward-thinking PT clinics don’t take students What defines a PT mill…

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This Is How Physical Therapists Should REALLY Be Marketing in 2025 1:01:56

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In this episode, the PT Pintcast crew — Jimmy, Dave Kittle, and Tony Maritato — unpack the difference between what PTs do and what they sell. Spoiler: It’s not shockwave therapy. From leveraging emotional branding to avoiding compliance pitfalls, this is the episode every growth-minded clinic owner needs. Topics Covered: How De Beers built billion-…

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1,058 - Dan Tyminski, Darrell Scott, I Draw Slow, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and Jacob Jolliff Band 2:35:08

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This episode was recorded on May 18th, 2025 at Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Dan Tyminski, Darrell Scott, I Draw Slow, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and Jacob Jolliff Band. bit.ly/3HLCyoCBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Building Safer Rehab Tools—From Scratch 1:05:16

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From prototyping with elastic straps to running a multi-product health tech company, Shon Harker is redefining what it means to “build better rehab.” In this episode, we explore how he creates safer treadmills, gait-retraining tools, and functional resistance systems — all grounded in real-world clinical needs. He breaks down how motorless treadmil…

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Joe Davis, Be A Generous Leader and Watch Your People Thrive 57:00

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Joeserved as MD and Senior Partner at BCG. In The Generous Leader,Joeshares a performance review: He was told he was not the best at problem-solving solo; but with others, he could solve any challenge. His manager identified his key strength - a person who could connect. Joespent 37 years with BCG, co-founded the Washington DC office, led office sy…

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What can healthcare learn from LEGO? 58:39

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What can healthcare learn from LEGO?By Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

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Breaking Down Your Financial Playbook 1:04:43

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Original Airdate: Oct. 17, 2022 Will Butler is a physical therapist turned financial advisor on a mission to change healthcare by improving the lives of clinicians through financial education and planning. Episode Takeaways A story of football and financial planning Types of disability insurance A financial instrument reviews for perspective and co…

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The Future of Rehab: Why PTs Must Lead or Be Left Behind 25:14

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Physical therapists, clinic owners, and healthcare innovators—this one’s for you.By Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

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1,057 - Medium Build, Susan Werner, Maya de Vitry, The Arcadian Wild, and Them Coulee Boys 2:19:57

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This episode was recorded on May 11th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Medium Build, Susan Werner, Maya de Vitry, The Arcadian Wild, and Them Coulee Boys. https://bit.ly/4jTLFkuBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Todd Holzman, Leadership is Knowing How to Get to Candor 59:18

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Former leadership coach to IBM’s top executives, Head of Organization Development at Honeywell, and fellow with McKinsey’s Change Center, Todd has taught world leaders at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, developed doctoral students at Columbia University, and trained tens of thousands of leaders globally to “Get to Candor”. As the founder of…

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Marketing to Patients Who Actually Want PT (Here’s How) 1:01:48

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In this episode of PT Pintcast, we’re calling out the BS behind long hospital waitlists and helping private practice PTs cut through the noise. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a patient base from scratch, market to people who are actually motivated, or show up on social media with value — this one’s for you. You’ll learn: How to create patient…

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The AI Shift in PT: Letting Go, Leveling Up 58:42

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Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle return to PT Pintcast with a deep (and hilarious) dive into the future of physical therapy, AI’s role in care, and how clinicians can thrive by adapting—not resisting.By Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

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1,056 - Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams 2:33:58

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This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025 at Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams. https://bit.ly/3Fsk1NqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Amy Lafko, Physical Therapist Helps Businesses Put People First 58:30

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Amy Lafko is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and facilitator. Known for her “People First” method, she brings a step-by-step process to put employee engagement and empowerment into practice. Having spent 20+ years in healthcare leadership roles, her work is inspired by her personal transformation as a leade…

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PT Clinics Are Media Companies Now. Act Like It. 58:39

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In this episode, we dismantle the traditional content grind and replace it with a Netflix-inspired approach to content creation for clinics. Jimmy, Tony Maritato, and Dave Kittle riff on wild ideas — from pirate therapy and PT on oil rigs, to BYOB group therapy and recruiting with Casey Neistat-style vlogs. What You’ll Learn: How to structure conte…

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The #1 Mistake PT Clinics Make with Billing (And How to Fix It) 39:55

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Burnout, billing chaos, and low reimbursement are crushing PT clinics — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Aaron Bauer and Averil Sutcharfrom Athelas, a tech-first company tackling healthcare’s toughest problems using real-time data, automation, and AI. They share their journeys from practicing PTs to clinic adv…

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Dr. Laura Gallaher, Radical Self Acceptance is the Key to Great Leadership 1:02:00

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Dr. Laura is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves to accomplish more than ever while making everything easier! While sharing revelations on radical self-acceptance she uniquely leverages humor to resonate with audiences. She is an approachable, funny…

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Can Debt Actually Help PTs Grow? Yes — Here's How. 1:00:24

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In this bold and future-focused PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy, Dave, and Tony tackle debt, growth, AI, and intake innovation in physical therapy. From how to buy a practice using only $50K, to why patient forms need a serious AI upgrade, this episode hits hard on what matters now — and what’s coming next. In This Episode: Debt as leverage vs debt as ris…

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Why Physical Therapy Clinics Fail at Email Marketing (and How to Win) 33:38

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In this episode, Jeremy DuPont from Patch System shares why blasting your email list is a fast track to losing trust — and what to do instead. We discuss reactivation campaigns, the importance of showing up in the inbox with value, and why today's clinic owners have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build practices with real enterprise value. T…

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The Skills Every Healthcare Provider Needs by 2030! 33:04

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This week’s conversation pulls no punches: it’s time to stop waiting for someone to save your PT career. If you’re not embracing change, building tech literacy, and developing self-awareness, you’re falling behind. We cover: The top skills for healthcare professionals by 2030 Why “manual dexterity” is losing importance How to build career resilienc…