Sep 12, 202632 min
Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Lauren Jones, a physical therapistat Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids who has extensive experience working with patients with limb loss and limb difference. Jones describes...
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The official podcast of APTA Michigan
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Who hosts Waves?
Waves is hosted by APTA Michigan. The show has published 79 episodes to date.
What has Waves covered recently?
Recent episodes include "79: Adventures in Limb Loss Care w/ Dr. Lauren Jones" (12 September 2026, 32 minutes), "78: PT and the Michigan Baby Boom w/ Aleysha Czartoszewski" (3 August 2026, 36 minutes), and "77: Travel Physical Therapy: Training, Taxes, Licensure & Life in Alaska (with Dr. Rachel Auer)" (12 June 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Waves publish?
Waves publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 79 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Waves?
Booking probability for Waves is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Waves requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Waves's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Waves are Health & Wellness Services. Waves has a health audience.
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APTA Michigan hosts Waves, a health podcast with 79 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 3, 202636 min
Healthcare Workforce at the Brink: Baby Boomers Turn 80 andWhat It Means for Physical Therapy in Michigan Host Andy Wicks discusses Michigan’s rapidly aging population—baby boomers turning 80, nearly 19.25% of residents...
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77: Travel Physical Therapy: Training, Taxes, Licensure & Life in Alaska (with Dr. Rachel Auer)
Jun 12, 202626 minAPTA Michigan’s Waves host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Rachel Auer, a traveling physical therapist from Michigan and a Grand Valley State DPT graduate, about her nearly three years of travel PT across Michigan, Montana...
- Mar 9, 202642 min
On APTA Michigan’s Waves podcast, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Bill McGehee , current Speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates (term ending Dec. 31, 2026), about his background as a physical therapist and Tufts University...
- Jan 13, 202642 min
In this episode of Waves, a podcast from APTA Michigan, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Kay Mastrocola, a pelvic health physical therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram and TikTok account 'DPTs with Anxiety.'...
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- Oct 23, 202528 min
In this episode, Andy sits down with Natalie Hoffman, a second-year physical therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint and the 2025 Solstice Scholarship winner. Natalie shares her inspiring journey of...
- Sep 15, 202555 min
Waves Podcast – "The Tortured PT Department" Host: Andy Wicks Guests: Dr. Katie Noble, Dr. Nancy Boyd, Dr. Julie Wiebe Episode Summary: In this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks sits down with three outstanding physical...
- Jul 19, 202541 min
This episode of Waves features Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, aspeech-language pathologist and founder of Fit to Function Recovery , highlighting her innovative approach to combining rehabilitation with fitness training to help...
- May 20, 202537 min
In this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Abby Gordon, a pediatric sports physical therapist based in Seattle. Dr. Gordon shares insights into her diverse career, including her experience working with...
- Apr 28, 202534 min
Exploring Varied Career Paths in Physical Therapy with Dr. Tiffany WolfIn this episode of Waves, host Andy Wicks is joined by Dr. Tiffany Wolf, a versatile physical therapist from Denver, Colorado. Dr. Wolf shares her...
- Mar 21, 202552 min
In this episode of Waves, a podcast from APTA Michigan, host Andy Wicks is joined by Dr. Sarah Cruser to delve into the evolving role of primary care and health promotion within the physical therapy (PT) profession. Dr...
- Feb 8, 202557 min
In this episode of Waves, Andy interviews Dr. Ryan Wood,co-owner of Forefront Therapy and co-founder of Forefront Community Therapy in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Wood shares his journey from his academic background to...
- Dec 17, 202458 min
This episode explores the impactful journey of 'I Am an Athlete Too ,' an organization founded by Maria Valet, Monica Aho, Abby Flaminio, and Lindsay Marquardt. The initiative aims to integrate adaptive sports into high...
- Nov 22, 202443 min
Renaissance man Dr. F. Scott Feil discusses his journey in physical therapy and shares insights on overcoming monotony in the profession. Dr. Feil emphasizes the importance of looking for opportunities for growth...
- Sep 29, 202448 min
Alex Hill, an outpatient physical therapist based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a gem of a human being. She shares her decade-long journey in physical therapy, specializing in pelvic health, oncology, lymphedema, and...
- Aug 31, 202442 min
The American Physical Therapy Association ( APTA ) represents over 100,000 clinicians and students. Each state chapter, specialty section and academy, and special interest group are run by its members, all of whom serve...
- Jul 10, 202433 min
PTs and PTAs are used to treating a myriad of different diagnoses among a myriad of different people. We are present for some of the most vulnerable points in our patients' lives as they navigate their rehabilitation...
- May 14, 202424 min
We're back with another episode highlighting the philanthropic work of DPT students! We were honored to speak to the very first winner of the Solstice Scholarship from Western Michigan University , Chloe Catallo. Chloe...
- Apr 11, 202456 min
The debt-to-income ratio is a hot topic in physical therapy. The costs of education continue to rise but salaries haven't kept pace. Drs. Connor and Hannah Pierce are husband and wife, physical therapists, parents, and...
- Mar 19, 202441 min
Physical therapy is not a diverse profession. One person trying to change that is Kierra Washington, a third-year student at Grand Valley State University . She talked with us about what is has been like being a racial...
Recent guests
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Lauren Jones
Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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Natalie Hoffman
second-year physical therapy student, Citizen Action Northeast Co-op
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Alex Hill
home cook, recipe developer, cooking instructor, creator of Cooking With Friends, Center for CommUNITY & Belonging
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Dr. Brian Gilbert
emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist, American Physical Therapy Association
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