Innovate & Rehabilitate: The Entrepreneurial PT

Dr. Carrie Adrian, PT, PhD, tCPT, Fellow of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, is the owner and founder of CanineIQ. CanineIQ is an educational platform focused on helping physical therapists and other professionals develop expertise in canine physical therapy rehabilitation. Her work combines clinical practice, education, research, and entrepreneurship in a way that is truly unique within our profession." Carrie has spent more than 25 years at th...

Dr. Chelsea Barnes is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut before receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. Chelsea is the founder of Monarch Physical Therapy, a private, cash-based practice in Newtown, Connecticut, where she provides one-on-one care for orthopedic conditions and pelvic health. She is passionate about combining evidence-base...

Rachel Brown is the founder of Golden Recruiting and a physical therapist with more than 10 years of experience. After spending years working directly with patients and therapy teams, Rachel transitioned into healthcare recruiting with a mission to help organizations hire clinicians and leaders who are the right long-term fit, not just fill open positions. Through Golden Recruiting, Rachel partners with clinics, hospital systems, and therapy organizations nationwide to recruit physical therap...

Annika is an Olympian, Olympic Commentator, SVP of Growth at Prava, Doctor of Physical Therapy and soon to be faculty member for a new DPT program in Colorado. Annika is a lifelong competitor turned executive, driven by a bold mission: to intentionally and wisely create for the world, enabling those around her to launch. Annika consults and advises ventures, from startups to tenured enterprises, providing practical knowledge in continuous process improvement, change management, and driving KP...

Dr. Jeremy B. Crow is a nationally recognized leader in physical therapy, with more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He is the Director of Residency and Fellowship Programs at Spear, where he founded and continues to lead advanced training programs shaping the next generation of clinicians. Beyond the clinic, Jeremy has spent nearly two decades as an adjunct professor at NYU and remains deeply involved in advancing the profession through leadership, educatio...