Path to Practice

Kristen Swain and Nanami Mano
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Kristen Swain, PT, DPT and Nanami Mano, PT, DPT are here to help fast track your way to becoming the best new grad Physical Therapist through HONEST and FUN conversations. We also connect with other healthcare disciplines to improve interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Join us in our journey, and together, we can debunk the idea that "it takes years after graduating to become a great Physical Therapist." Instagram: @path2practice

  1. 04/11/2025

    Episode 17: Meeting up with a Radiologic Technologist (w/ Rachel Gillespie)

    How can Physical Therapists collaborate with Radiologic Technologists? We interviewed, Rachel Gillespie, who is a Radiologic Technologist. Give this one a listen to learn more about the field of Radiology, the importance of her role in healthcare, and current challenges in the field! Instagram: @rachelgillespiee

    45 min

  2. 01/22/2025

    Episode 16: Navigating 2 Worlds of PT: Pelvic Health & Chronic Pain (w/ Dr. Jared Todorowski)

    Jared Todorowski, PT, DPT, TPS, is a Physical Therapist who kept an open mind during his early career journey which led him to unique opportunities and the PT that he is today. Jared provides us with insight into the niche worlds of Pelvic Health PT as well as Chronic Pain including misconceptions, proper referrals to physical therapy, and strategies we can help make a difference in our patients lives. E-mail: jaredtodorowski@yahoo.com Instagram: @jtodorowski

    1h 1m

  3. 01/13/2025

    Episode 15: New Year, New Goals, & License Renewals

    Kristen and Nanami reflect on lessons learned last year in 2024, personal and career goals for 2025, and the process of renewing our Physical Therapist Licenses!

    29 min

  4. 01/06/2025

    Episode 14: Travel Physical Therapy

    Kristen and Nanami go in depth about the world of Travel Physical Therapy and interviewing one of our own co-hosts, Kristen! Kristen provides advice for new grads interested in travel PT and also covers topics including the hiring process, unique logistics, and pros/cons regarding the opportunity based on her personal experience.

    38 min

  5. 12/31/2024

    Episode 13: Physical Therapy Residency Education

    Nanami and Kristen take a deeper dive into PT residency education programs including the differences between a medical residency, the programs available, and the inside scoop of what it took to complete one by our own co-host, Nanami. Have specific questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

    33 min

  6. 12/07/2024

    Episode 12 Part II: Return from Hiatus

    Kristen and Nanami continue to discuss their experiences in their post graduation and share what they have been up to while they have been on their hiatus!

    29 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    Episode 12 Part I: Return from Hiatus

    Kristen and Nanami have been on a hiatus for the past 3 years. Catch up with them and see what they have been up to in their post-grad journey!

    33 min

  8. 06/24/2021

    Episode 11: Meeting up with a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (w/ Dr. Kara Ioannou-Romell)

    How can Physical Therapists collaborate with Pharmacists? Dr. Kara Ioannou-Romell is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. She talks about her experiences from Pharmacy school to Residency to her current role in the VA Health Care System. Give this episode a listen to learn about the pharmacy profession including specializations and how Pharmacists can collaborate with PTs to improve patient care.  Instagram: @Ki_romell

    45 min
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Kristen Swain, PT, DPT and Nanami Mano, PT, DPT are here to help fast track your way to becoming the best new grad Physical Therapist through HONEST and FUN conversations. We also connect with other healthcare disciplines to improve interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Join us in our journey, and together, we can debunk the idea that "it takes years after graduating to become a great Physical Therapist." Instagram: @path2practice

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  • Creator
    Kristen Swain and Nanami Mano
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kristen Swain and Nanami Mano
  • Show Website
    Path to Practice