Pelvic PT Rising
Helping pelvic physical therapists improve as clinicians, in their careers or business, and their lives. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Cozean and Jesse Cozean, the founders of PelvicSanity physical therapy and the Pelvic PT Huddle, the podcast explores all aspects of pelvic physical therapy. You'll find the clinical pearls that Dr. Nicole teaches in her continuing education courses, the business and career advice that catapulted PelvicSanity into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country, and living life as business owners and pelvic health advocates. And we'll be keeping it 100% real - and having some fun - along the way!
Episodes
559 episodes
The 3 Types of Failing Businesses
The 3 Types of Failing Businesses (And Which One You Might Be In)When we think about business failure, most of us imagine closing the doors for good. But in reality, there are three different types of failure we see in pe...
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Nicole's Nudge #4 - Dig Into the Foundations of Pelvic Health
This week’s Nudge challenges you to choose one foundational aspect of pelvic health—sleep, movement, nutrition, or stress management—and ask every single one of your patients about it.These lifestyle factors are often overlooked but play...
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How Your Schedule (Should) Change as a Multi-Clinician Owner
Time Management for Multi-Clinician Owners: From Clinician to CEOWhen you move from solopreneur to leading a team, your time priorities must shift. But most owners struggle to make this change—stuck treating too many patients and ...
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Nicole's Nudge #3 - What's Your Reset Ritual?
Do you have a reset ritual between patients? In this Nicole’s Nudge, we talk about the importance of letting go of the last session and preparing yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for the next.Whether it’s hand washing, a de...
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Building Your Ideal Week as a Solopreneur
Time Management for Solopreneurs: Building a Schedule That WorksMost solopreneurs don’t have a real schedule—they’re just reacting. Between patients, documentation, marketing, admin, and even social media, the day feels scattered ...
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Nicole's Nudge #2 - Don't Forget the Feet
This week’s Nicole’s Nudge is a reminder not to overlook the feet. Our patients’ mechanics are influenced both from the top down and the bottom up. By assessing the foot, mid-foot, and rearfoot, we can uncover important contributors...
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The 8 Pricing Mistakes Killing Your Profit
These Pricing Mistakes That Are Killing Your PracticePricing is the single biggest lever in whether your business thrives—or keeps you stuck. And here’s the truth: in working with over 800 practice owners, we’ve never told ...
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Nicole's Nudge #1 - Ask Better Evaluation Questions
In this first Nicole’s Nudge episode, we’re diving into two powerful questions you can use to unlock your patient’s true goals during their evaluation. Too often, we get caught up in the symptoms without uncovering what really scare...
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How a Patient's First Impressions Make (or Break) Your Practice
How We Onboard New Patients (And Why It Matters So Much)When new patients call your clinic, they’re often nervous, skeptical, and unsure. Many have never heard of pelvic PT—and nearly all have had negative healthcare experiences i...
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From Manual Therapy to Menstrual Cycles - PelviCon Speaker Series with Michelle Lyons
We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — and this time we’re joined by the incomparable Michelle Lyons.Michelle has been a leader in pelvic health for decades, combining clinical practice, teaching, ...
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Building Better Pelvic Health Education - PelviCon Series with MJ Forget
Mentorship, Models, and the Future of Pelvic Health – with MJ ForgetWith 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ Forget has helped shape the pelvic health field through mentorship, innovative teaching tools, and he...
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Surgery, Honest Prognosis and Lifelong Learning - Taryn Hallam in the PelviCon Speaker Series
Bridging the Gap: Taryn Hallam on Surgery, Pelvic PT, and Honest PrognosisFew people in the pelvic health world have shaped the field like Taryn Hallam. With decades of experience as a clinician, educator, and researcher, s...
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How to Start Your Pelvic Health Business for Under $10K
How Easy (and Cheap) It Really Is to Start a Cash PracticeIn school, you were probably told it would take $100K+ to start your own practice. And that’s true—if you’re building an insurance-based clinic.But in cash-ba...
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Why Kids Aren’t Just Small Adults - PelviCon Speaker Series with Quiara Smith
We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — this time with the amazing Quiara Smith!Quiara is a pediatric OT and pelvic health expert who has specialized in autism, neurodivergence, and trauma-inform...
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W-2 or 1099? The Truth About Hiring Clinicians
Can you hire a clinician as a 1099 contractor instead of a W-2 employee?Short answer: No. It’s illegal. And it’s one of the biggest risks you take as a business owner.In this episode, we break down:Why payroll t...
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Curiosity, Collaboration & Clinical Wisdom - PelviCon Speaker Series with Susan Clinton
What happens when you combine 45 years of experience, relentless curiosity, and a passion for mentoring others? You get Dr. Susan Clinton.In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Susan to talk about ...
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Should You Decrease Your Patient Hours? The Truth at Each Stage
Ever wondered if you’re treating too many patients — or not enough?In this episode, we walk through Nicole's own journey, from solopreneur to running a 7-clinician practice. At each stage, her responsi...
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Trailblazer in Pelvic Health - PelviCon Speaker Series with Holly Herman
She’s a true legend. A trailblazer. And one of the people who made it possible for pelvic health to even exist as a specialty.In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Holly Herman to reflect on her 50 ye...
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Big Ways You're Wasting Money in the Business (And Where to Invest Instead)
Where are you wasting money in your business — and where are you not investing enough?In this episode, we break down the biggest money mistakes we see pelvic business owners make. Spoiler: it’s not about whether something feels “e...
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Manual Therapy, Pain Science & PGAD - PelviCon Speaker Series with Stephanie Prendergast
What does it take to build one of the largest pelvic health practices in the country, train medical colleagues, and tackle some of the toughest conditions in our field?In this PelviCon Speaker Series interview, we sit down with
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Telehealth (Pt 2): Virtual Care Done Right (and How It’s Going Wrong)
Telehealth can be an incredible tool — when it’s done right.In this follow-up to our first telehealth episode, we’re diving into the best uses for virtual care, the worst abuses we’re seeing from big companies, a...
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Real-Time Ultrasound in Pelvic Health - PelviCon Speaker Series with Gráinne Donnelly
We’re talking all things real-time ultrasound in pelvic rehab with the brilliant Gráinne Donnelly! If you’ve been curious about using ultrasound as part of your pelvic health practice — or want to learn from one of the world’s leadin...
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Telehealth (Pt 1): What is the Gold Standard in Pelvic Health?
Is virtual therapy just as good as in-person care?In this episode, we tackle one of the most important — and controversial — conversations in pelvic health right now: the role of telehealth and virtual care in our sp...
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Male Pelvic Health & Sexual Dysfunction - PelviCon Speaker Series with Bill Taylor
PelviCon Speaker Series: Bill Taylor on Male Pelvic Health, Sexual Dysfunction & the Evolution of a ClinicianWhat’s it really like to specialize in male pelvic and sexual health?In this episode of the Pelvic PT...
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