The PT Who ‘Never Works a Day

Kyle Feldman — National Director of Physical Therapy for ReEnvision PT and owner of WE ARE Physiotherapy — breaks down the clinical reasoning strategies that drive better outcomes, stronger therapeutic alliances, and more confident decision-making in the clinic. We dive into: How to reason through spinal manipulation for older adults Why therapeutic alliance is a force multiplier What most clinicians misunderstand about clinical reasoning How fellowship training can open doors to leadership, ownership, and education Kyle’s journey from clinician → director → business owner Whether you're a fellow, a new grad, or a seasoned manual therapist, this episode delivers immediately useful insights you can take straight into patient care. Chapters: 00:00 – Opening 00:52 – Kyle Feldman intro 03:15 – The joy of PT: “I never work a day” 06:40 – Clinical reasoning misconceptions 12:10 – Real-world reasoning stories 17:45 – The power of therapeutic alliance 23:30 – Manipulation in elderly populations 30:20 – Safety, risk & reasoning in older adults 35:55 – Fellowship → leadership → ownership 43:10 – ReEnvision PT & WE ARE Physiotherapy 49:00 – Rapid Fire 51:30 – Closing thoughts Connect with Kyle: 📧 [email protected] 🏥 ReEnvision PT 🎓 WE ARE Physiotherapy If you enjoy evidence-informed manual therapy, reasoning, and fellowship-driven growth, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your colleagues!