In this episode of The PT’s PT Podcast, Dr. Sean Lordan chats with Brittnie West, a third-year DPT student at Tufts University, about her unique journey into physical therapy, from childhood hippotherapy to becoming a driven clinical student with big goals. Brittnie shares why she thrives more in the clinic than the classroom, the power of building patient rapport, and what she’s looking for in her first PT job.

She opens up about her vision to become a clinic director and sports specialist, and what kind of mentorship and workplace culture she believes helps PTs truly grow.

Whether you’re a new grad, clinical student, or early-career PT, Brittnie’s advice will hit home: trust your training and never stop learning.

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What happens when you combine clinical excellence, academic leadership, and a desire to evolve the PT profession? In this episode of The PT’s PT Podcast, Dr. Sean Lordan, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy sits down with Dr. Eric Folmar, DPT, OCS — a seasoned orthopedic clinician, private practice owner, and professor at Northeastern University’s DPT program — for a deep dive into the future of physical therapy education and practice.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• How Eric balances clinical work and teaching
• Techniques that work in practice but don't have consistent research
• How Northeastern is innovating DPT education
• Why the PT profession is facing growing pains — and how to fix it

Whether you're a PT student, new grad, or seasoned clinician, this conversation is packed with perspective, truth bombs, and vision for where the profession needs to go.

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In this raw and real episode of The PT’s PT Podcast, Dr. Sean Lordan, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy, sits down with 2nd-year DPT student Roshawn Isidor aka @_rizzfitness on Instagram — a rising voice in fitness and physical therapy — to break down everything you didn’t learn in school, from a clinic owner to a student.

💥 They talk:

What new grad PTs are REALLY looking for in their careers

How Rizz is bridging the gap between traditional PT and modern fitness culture

The power of personal branding in the fitness & healthcare space

Why mentorship is the missing ingredient in most PT career paths

This episode is for every DPT who’s questioning the “safe” path — and wants more out of their career. If you're building your brand, building your career, or just trying to stay inspired — you need this conversation.

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Student debt doesn’t have to define your career.

In this episode of The PT’s PT Podcast, Dr. Sean Lordan, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy, sits down with Certified Financial Planner, Brandon Parker, to break down real, actionable financial advice for new grad physical therapists. From tackling six-figure student loans to building smart money habits from day one, this is the financial playbook you never got in school — but desperately need. 💬 In this episode:

• Best ways for PTs to manage and pay off student loans
• What your budget should actually look like as a new grad
• Why starting early with investing matters more than you think
• The biggest financial mistakes young PTs make — and how to avoid them

Whether you're a recent DPT grad or just thinking ahead, this episode is your blueprint to financial freedom!

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In Episode 12 of the PT's PT Podcast, Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS, owner & CEO of Concierge Physical Therapy, sits down with Dr. Stephanie Franciose, DPT.

Steph has over 10 years of experience as a PT and is the Clinic Director at Concierge Physical Therapy's Sutton location, a role she never originally envisioned for herself! Steph shares her journey to growing into a leadership position and shares her insights on what other physical therapists can do to set themselves up for success throughout their career.

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Dr. Sean Lordan, DPT OCS CSCS and Brooke Lordan, MS CCC SLP, RAC-CT are husband and wife and co-owners of Concierge Physical Therapy. In this episode, they delve into the backstory of starting CPT and the most important lessons they've learned in starting and growing a successful private practice.

Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, MS, MTC, CertMDT, CFC, CertMST, CNPT, FAAOMPT, is a fellowship trained cash based PT practice owner, entrepreneur, blogger, and sought after lecturer in the topic of Modern Manual Therapy. He has a #CashPT Practice in the Buffalo, NY area, EDGE Rehab and Sport Science, where he specializes in TMD, headaches, spinal care, runners, gymnasts, and chronic pain. His focus is seeing the patient as little as possible, and empowering them with education, self assessment and treatment strategies. Dr. Sean meets with Dr. Erson to uncover the key factors behind his success and to gather invaluable advice for young physical therapists entering the field.

Links to Dr. Ersons Courses and Store:

Eclectic Approach Online Seminars: https://theeclecticapproach.com

E-commerce Store: https://edgemobilitysystem.com

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Dr. Woitkoski is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, as well as a certified Athletic Trainer. She is an avid runner herself and treats a variety of athletes at the Sutton location of CPT