Using The AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator Machine For this episode, watch as Dr. Mike Chua shows how to use the AUVON Dual Channel TENS unit muscle stimulator machine. In this episode: 00:20 – What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, (TENS)? 01:35 – How to use the machine? 02:00 – Dr. Mike set up the machine and tries it …

How to Start Your Dementia Consulting Business with Lizette Cloete, OTR For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lizette Cloete. She is an experienced occupational therapist, (OTR) and a certified dementia practitioner. Together,they talk all about what a dementia consultant is. They also discuss the pros and cons of the different dementia certifica…

How to be a Business Development Manager with Missy Cork, MSN, RN-BC of PESI Education For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Missy Cork. She isan MSN, RN-BC of PESI Education. Missy shares what is PESI, and they talk allabout how to be a Business Development Manager. In this episode: 02:45 – Who is Missy Cork and what does she do? 06:30 – What ar…

How to Start Your Kids Gym with Megan Simmons, COTA of Sensory Fit For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Megan Simmons. Together, they talk all about how to start your own gym that caters to kids with diverse disabilities. She is a COTA and the founder of Sensory Fit. In this episode: 04:05 – Who is Megan Simmons and what does she do? 05:30 – Wha…

How to Start Your Pelvic Health Practice as an Occupational Therapist with Lindsey Vestal, OTR Pelvic health is an important topic that rarely gets talked about. For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lindsay Vestal.She is an OT, a pelvic health expert and the owner of Functional Pelvis. They talk about what is pelvic health and how to Start Your …

How to Transition from being a PTA to a successful YouTuber with Matt Wayne For this episode, Dr.Mike Chua is with Matt Wayne. He is a Physical Therapist and a YouTuber. Theytalk about Matt’s journey from being a physical therapist to becoming aYouTuber. Matt shares the processes behind his content and the steps for hisfuture. Dr. Mike and Matt als…

Join the Invincible Challenge by Greg Todd For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with his good friend, Greg Todd. He is a physical therapist and a life coach. In this episode, they will talk about Greg’s journey and what really is the Invisible Challenge, and how it can help people change their lives. In this episode: 03:50 – Who is Greg Tod and what …

How to Become a Travel Therapist Professional Traveling is an important part of everyone’s lives and with the new normal, it’s not just a luxury but also a profession. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Kara Welke, OTR, Karen Dwire, OTR and Sarah Molnar, a Travel Expert. They are going to talk about how to be a travel therapist professional…

Interview with APTA CEO Dr. Justin Moore, PT, DPT APTA is the association for physical therapists in the United States of America. For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Justin Moore. He is a PT, DPT, and the Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association. Prior to being named CEO, Justin served APTA as its Executive Vice Pre…

From being a PT to Medical Rep to a TV host and Corporate Consultant For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Erwin Ursua. He was a PT, a brand manager, a TV host and now, a CEO of WinWithin Coaching and Consultancy. Together they talk about how Erwin transitioned from his career, their experiences being a medical representative and the differenc…

How to Transition from PT to RN to Owning a Review Center For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Edmond Sultan. He is a PTRP, RPT, RN, DPT and the CEO of Sultan Review Group. Together, they talk about how to transition from being a PT, to a nurse and finally owning a review center. Dr. Edmond shared how he started his career, the struggles he …

What are you Thankful for in our profession my friends? Happy Thanksgiving!!! Being thankful is an important practice that most people forget. It doesn’t just bring joy in your life but magnifies positivity too. For this episode, Dr. Mike talks all about what are people in the healthcare profession thankful for and shares a few of his own. In this …

How to Start Your YouTube Channel with Dr. Drew Crews For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Drew Crews. Together, they will talk about how to Start Your YouTube Channel. From creating content, choosing your keywords, and ultimately just doing your own thing. In this episode: 04:15 – Who is Dr. Drew Crews and what does he do? 8:20 – Who are th…

Raise Your Income Challenge with Greg Todd For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Greg Todd. He is a business owner and an all-around life coach. Together they talk about how changing your mindset can help you find your alternative career. Greg also discuss his upcoming plans and how to raise your income challenge In this episode: 03:10 – Who is G…

Interview with HÉLÈNE THÉRIAULT, BScOT (reg.), MAdEd, PCC For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with HÉLÈNE THÉRIAULT. She is a world-renowned coach, BScOT (reg.), MAdEd, PCC. They discuss HÉLÈNE’s journey in changing the face of healthcare with coaching and the steps to achieve that goal. They also talk about the importance of coaching and how it …

Interview with Dr. H Paul Stanley, PhD on How to Handle Stress and Burnout Stress is the cause of many problems and managing it can make our lives so much easier. For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. H Paul Stanley. He is a coach and has a PHD on How to Handle Stress and Burnout. They discuss all about stress, what triggers it and Dr. H Paul…

Benefits of Virtual Reality with MyndVR CEO and Co-Founder Chris Brickler Have you heard about virtual reality or VR? It’s no longer just for games. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Chris Brickler. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mynd VR. Chris discuss the many benefits of virtual reality for the senior population and how this technology …

Interview with Dr. Rod Rodriguez, PT, DPT on How to Start Your CEU classes Are you tired of just taking CEU classes? Or, are you interested in teaching your own? You better tune in because for this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Rod Rodriguez. He is a DPT, certified wound specialist and the CEO of Denver Physical Therapy at Home. Together, they…

Interview with Flychain CEO and Co-Founders Jaime Deverall and Ethan Schwarzbach Billing is a very important part of business and having people helping out with it can be a big help. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Flychain CEO and Co-Founders Jaime Deverall and Ethan Schwarzbach. They discuss what Flychain is and how they help home heal…

Interview with Dr. Brett Levine, MD of BOOMMindset.com Burnout is real! And you know what, physicians get them too. For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Brett Levine. He is an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon and actively serves as the CEO of Beach Cities ENTS in Torrance, California. Together, they talk about burnout and how changing your mi…

From being a PTA to a Business Owner with Larry Hernandez of On Point MVP For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Larry Hernandez. Larry is a licensed physical therapy assistant and a business owner. They discuss Larry’s transition from a PTA into a business owner. They also talk about the importance of having a positive mindset and finding mentors…

Interview with Celestee Roufs of PESI For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Celestee Roufs of PESI. She is an exercise physiologist, a former athlete, and a content creator. They talk about what is PESI and the certifications that they offer. Celestee also gives a sneak peek of the classes that she teaches and their upcoming events. In this episo…

From a Burnout RN to Finding Your Alternative Career via Real Estate and Amazon Stores with Irena Kalenik, RN For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Irina. She is a registered nurse; a shroud investor and she owns an Amazon store. Watch/listen as Irina shares her story from being a burnout RN to finding her alternative career as a real estate inve…

How to Start Your Non-Medical Home Care Agency and make 6 figures with Sue Dennis, RN, MSN For today’s episode, Dr. Mike is with Sue Dennis. She is a registered nurse and eventually got her master’s degree in nursing. Sue shares her story and the reasons why she shifted careers. They also discuss how to start your own non-medical home care agency a…

Benefits of Getting Your Bachelor of Science in PTA with Jessica Niemann, P.T.A., MEd Learning is a life-long exercise and it can open a lot of doors especially, on your alternative career path. For this episode, Dr. Mike is with Jessica Niemann. She is the director and an instructor for the Clarkson College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) progr…

Anonymous Post Q and A at Alternative Healthcare Career Group For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua reads posts and answers questions from the anonymous members of the Alternative Healthcare Career Group. He discusses the four important things when thinking of a career and the basics of opening your own practice. In this episode: 03:45 – How do you know …

Alternative Healthcare Career Podcast Show - Anonymous Post and Questions For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua gives time for the silent members of his group. He reads the posts and answers questions from the anonymous people who watches and listens to the podcast. He discusses the importance of sometimes putting once self-first. Resting is a must and t…

Considering Sensory Processing When Working With Older Adults with Sarah of Sensory for Dementia For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Sarah Nord. She is an occupational therapist, a certified dementia practitioner and the founder of Sensory for Dementia. They discuss about what a sensory environment is and the three other senses in the body. …

How to Start Your Mobile Therapy OT Practice with Sue Doyle, OTR For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Sue Doyle. She is an occupational therapist, the owner and founder of OT Lifestyle Solutions. Today, they discuss what home modification is and the certifications needed to open your own mobile practice. Sue also gives a sneak peek on her topic …

How to Start a Non-Medical Based Home Care Business with Dee Decimus For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is joined by Dee Decimus. She is the owner and founder of All Embracing Homecare. Today, they’re going to discuss Dee’s journey into homecare. How did she start her business and what are the services that her company offer. In this episode: 02:16 – …

Value Based Care and Reimbursement in PAC with Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Clarice Grote. She is an occupational therapist, the founder and CEO of Amplify OT and one of the speakers in the virtual geriatric summit. Dr. Mike and Clarice discuss what her company is. How understanding medical policy can be easy and…

Why become a Certified Dementia Practitioner with Lizette Cloete, OTR, CADDCT, CDP For today’s podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Lizette Cloete. She is an occupational therapist, a dementia educator and a certified dementia practitioner. Dr. Mike and Lizette talks about their reasons for being a dementia practitioner and some of the benefits of gettin…

From being a Doctor of Physical Therapy to Owning BareLily CBD Skincare Products For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Eleazar Tayag, he is a physical therapist and he co-owns their businesses with his wife Gina. Gina Brown Tayag is the executive producer of Mabuhay Studio and the co-owner of Barelily. They are also joined by a former actress and…

Virtual Geriatric Rehab Summit Speaker of Adaptive Mobility - Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Susie Touchinsky, another speaker on the Geriatric Rehab Summit. She is an occupational therapist, a certified driver specialist and the owner of Adaptive Mobility Services. They discuss all about how can Susie …

Virtual Geriatric Rehab Summit Speaker with Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dawn Heiderscheidt. She is an OTR, the owner and CEO of Aurora Independence. They discuss what home modification is and the topic that Dawn will talk about in the Geriatric Summit. In this episode: 02:19 – Who is Dawn and what is she going to…

Geriatric Rehab Summit with Amy Cohen, OTR/L, CDP, CMC For today’s episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Amy Cohen. She is an OTR/L, CDP, CMC and the owner and operator of Ace Senior Care Navigators. They discuss what is Amy’s company and the services that they offer. Amy also talks about the importance of having someone who can understand your aging rela…

How to Start your YOGA Practice with Cheryl Albright, OTR (Owner of Soul to Soul Yoga) For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Cheryl Albright. She is an occupational therapist, a writer and the owner of Soul to Soul Yoga. They discuss all about how to open your own yoga practice, the certification needed and the importance of taking things one ste…

From Waiting Tables to Director of Clinical Operations with Andy Hornung of Carefirst Rehab For today’s podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Andy Hornung of Carefirst Rehab. She is the director of admin and business operations. They talk about Andy’s journey to where she is right now and the struggles she experienced. Andy also discuss what is Carefirst …

25 New Year's Resolutions New Year is just around the corner! Guest what? Most people already has one or two New Year’s resolutions in their minds. So, for today’s podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is going to talk about those changes in people’s lives and some creative ways to help keep it consistent. In this episode: 03:37 – Keep it simple. 04:00 – Learn ho…

How to Start Your Private Practice as a Speech Therapist with Christina Buchanan, M.S., CCC-SLP For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Chrissy Buchanan. She is a work from home mom, the owner and founder of Trinity Speech Therapy. They chat about what is speech therapy, the steps to start a private practice in this field and how she started her bu…

How to Start Your Private Practice in the Phillippines with Dr. Jihan Amr Hussein El Sokkary, DPT, IBT, CME I, PTRP For this podcast, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Jihan Amr Hussein El Sokkary from the Philippines. She is a Doctor of physical therapy and the owner of Motions Venture physiotherapy Inc. An international behavioral therapist and a women’s…

Alternative Healthcare Career Show with Dr. Francis Espinola, PT, DPT For this episode, Dr. Mike Chua is with Dr. Francis Espinola. He is a physical therapist and the owner of 1st. Shepherd Therapy Healthcare and Staffing. Dr. Mike and Dr. Francis talks about how Dr. Francis started his career and how he opened his own business. They also discuss h…

How to Find Your Alternative Healthcare Career. Be a M.E.N.T.O.R. For today’s episode, let’s join Dr. Mike Chua as he teaches the How to Find Your Alternative Healthcare Career webinar. Dr. Mike discuss in detail the MENTOR method and how to steadily build up your authority and business in your chosen community. Why writing your own book is importa…

How to Start a Stretch Mobility Coaching Business with Kimberly Nartker, PTA, Founder Our guest is Kimberly Nartker, she is a physical therapist assistant and the owner of Stretch Physical Therapy and Total Wellness. For this podcast, let’s join Dr. Mike Chua and Kimberly Nartker. She is a physical therapy assistant from Ohio and she’s in the coach…

How to Find an Alternative Career with Anne Stankiewicz, OTR/L and Owner of Capable Care Solutions Is it too late to find an alternative career? Do it now. Anne shares how she landed her alternative career and how she started Capable Care box. In this episode: 02:45 – QOTD “Look in the mirror…that’s your competition.” 04:30 – Introduction of Anne S…

How to be an Agent of Change with Pandora Mabai Wanting to take the first step to make that change but fear is holding you back? Pandora Mabai shares her journey, values, and mindset in becoming an Agent of Change. In this episode: 04:30 – Introduction of Ms. Pandora Mabai. 06:10 – What does Pandora do and her alternative career? 07:30 – What promp…

How a DPT Student started his own Podcast and Marketing Business with Karl Bourne Jr., SPT Burnt out and wanting to start your own alternative career? Karl shares his alternative career and what prompted him to start his Podcast and Marketing business. In this episode: 03:10 – Introduction of Karl Bourne, Jr. 05:45 – Karl talks about what he does a…

Benefits of using an EMR in your Private Practice with Steve Glukh, MS OTR/L and CEO of Hellonote Do you need an EMR system? Steve Glukh shares the importance and benefits of using an EMR system. Still not sure if you need one? This episode is for you. In this episode: 02:15 – QOTD “Where the focus goes power flows.” 04:05 – Introduction of Steve G…

Interview with Lizette Cloete, OTR/L and a Dementia Educator Did you know that every 3 seconds there are people diagnosed with Dementia globally? Lizette talks about how her personal experience led her to become an expert in Dementia and Cognitive care. A passion for teaching and the desire to change the mindset of therapists on taking care of Deme…

Interview with Nancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC How to be a compliance expert? Nancy Beckley shares her expertise on this field and shares her experience throughout the years in her career as a compliance expert. Let’s learn and explore more about healthcare compliance. In this episode: 02:10 – QOTD “Be yourself, no one else is qualified.” 03:50 – Intro…