PT Path

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PT Path

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

10 episodes

3 weeks ago

For Madeline Ratoza, PT, DPT, PhD, a career in academia was always a long-term goal fueled by a passion for learning and a deep-seated curiosity about how systems shape care. In this episode of PT Path, host Amber Fitzsimmons talks with Dr. Ratoza about her journey from the clinic to the classroom and how her research at the intersection of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and social determinants of health is helping us understand where and how care is delivered, and what that means for t...

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Madeline Ratoza: The Academia Path

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

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Tiffany Schubert: Innovating for Aging Adults and the Professor Path

Tiffany Schubert hadn’t planned on becoming a physical therapist and she didn’t expect to specialize in geriatrics. Yet her career has spanned remarkable paths: from PT at Kaiser, to research scientist leading CDC projects with national impact, to product manager bringing evidence-based exercise programs to older adults through tech. Most recently, she’s embraced a new role as Visiting Professor at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. Through each pivot, Tiffany has shown how ada...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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Raad Shebib: The Multi-Hyphenate Health Tech Leader

In this episode, we sit down with Raad Shebib, PT, DPT, whose career path has taken him from patient care to the cutting edge of health technology. Today, as a product leader at Prompt Health, Raad is on a mission to transform electronic health records and reimagine how technology can serve clinicians and patients alike. A self-described multi-hyphenate, Raad has drawn from his diverse experiences to become highly adaptable—an asset he considers one of the most important drivers of his career...

2 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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Claudia Canales: Tech, Access, and Breaking Barriers

In this episode, host Amber Fitzsimmons interviews Claudia Canales, a 2019 graduate of the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, who transitioned from traditional clinical care to a leadership role in digital health. The first in her family to attend college, Claudia shares how formative experiences as a patient and a deep commitment to underserved communities shaped her path. After starting her career in clinical care, she joined Hinge Health, an innovative virtual musculoskeletal ...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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Pam Butterfield: Peace Corps, Ergonomics and Finding Purpose

From the Peace Corps to prevention-focused care, Pam Butterfield has built a career around service, adaptability, and lifelong learning. In this episode of PT Path, she joins host Amber Fitzsimmons to reflect on her diverse background in health and wellness, integrative medicine, and healthcare ergonomics. Pam shares impactful experiences from acute rehab to her transformative time in the Peace Corps, her passion for yoga therapy, and her pivot into ergonomics. Deeply committed to serving und...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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Steven Hartley: From Clinic to Consulting

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 of geriatrics. Wanting to further expand his impact, Steven earned an MBA and transitioned into healthcare consulting. For the past several years, ...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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Alyssa Herrera-Set: Starting Small, Thinking Big, and Redefining PT Entrepreneurship

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 Physical Therapy and Pilates, discussing her motivations and the challenges she faced. She also highlights her work with young athletes and the ince...

4 months ago

56 minutes

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Cory Arth: PT Without Borders

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 experiences working with top-level athletes globally, from Los Angeles to Qatar and Brazil, and recounts his key influences and mentors, highlighting th...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Tianna Meriage-Reiter: From Private Practice to Holistic Care in San Quentin

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, where she integrated yoga therapy, to her current role in a prison setting. Tiana discusses the challenges and rewards of working with people who are ...

5 months ago

51 minutes

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Patrick Sullivan – Embedded Air Force PT

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 mentors, the valuable experiences gained through varied clinical settings, and the unique aspects of working as a physical therapist in the military...

5 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes