PT Path
Authentic stories from physical therapists navigating challenges, making pivotal decisions, and discovering their purpose. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or considering a career change, these conversations will inspire you to explore possibilities within our PT community. Join us as we explore the diverse paths of physical therapy – one story at a time.
PT Path
Latest Episodes
Laura Keyser: A Career in Capacity-Building
A fascination with movement first drew UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Alum Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH, from the ballet studio to physical therapy. Her career has since taken her from building rehabilitation programs in the Democrati...
Tanya Goodrich: Pelvic Health Pioneer
In this episode of PT Path, Amber Fitzsimmons talks with Tanya Goodrich, PT, DPT, founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy and one of the nation's leading voices in pelvic health physical therapy.Recently named a 2026–2027 Tory Burch F...
Jonathan Ide-Don: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Exploration
When Jonathan Ide-Don was a student in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, he had a singular goal: to become the best orthopedic and sports physical therapist he could be. After graduating, he completed the Kaiser Hayward mentor...
Beth Popolizio: Forging a New Path in Neuro PT
Beth Popolizio: Forging a New Path in Neuro PTAmber Fitzsimmons interviews Beth Popolizio, a 2014 program graduate, about her path into physical therapy and entrepreneurship. After starting her career in hospitality, Beth sought a...
Emily Gee: A Dream Career with Performing Artists
Welcome to Season 2 of PT Path! In this episode, host Amber Fitzsimmons speaks with alum Emily Gee about her journey from cellist to physical therapist to Assistant Professor and Director of Musician Wellness at the University of Co...