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Physician Assistant to Practice Owner: How She Did It

May 14, 2026 • Kristin Hartjes • Season 1 • Episode 85

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What happens when a Physician Assistant gets tired of 20-minute appointments and decides to build something better?

In this conversation, I sit down with Adrian Thompson, PA-C, who left traditional medicine to start her own telehealth practice — and hasn't looked back.

We cover:
-Healthcare burnout and why so many practitioners are at a breaking point
-Transitioning from traditional medicine to private practice
-Insurance vs. cash-based models — what actually makes sense
-Telemedicine, location independence, and what that looks like in real life
-Marketing a medical practice without feeling salesy
-Building confidence as a healthcare entrepreneur

One thing Adrian said that really stood out: she got to a point where she couldn't give good care in 20-minute appointments anymore. If you've ever felt that way, this conversation is for you.

Whether you're a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, or health coach thinking about building something more independent — this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.

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🔗 Connect with Adrienne:
Website: https://vidawomenshealth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569757798559
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vida_womenshealth
Email: adrian@vidawomenshealth.com

Timestamps:
0:00 - Meet Adrian: PA Who Built Her Own Practice
1:27 - When Life Forces a Career Pivot
4:23 - The Burnout That Changed Everything
5:39 - How She Actually Started Vita Telehealth
10:30 - Insurance or Cash? What Really Happened
14:22 - Why She Went All-In on Cash-Based Care
19:13 - The State Where PAs Can Practice Independently
22:56 - What Every PA Needs to Know About Licensing
25:52 - Virtual Practice... But Missing Something
30:07 - How She Gets Clients Without Social Media
38:26 - The Confidence No One Can Give You