Michael Weinper, MPH, PT, is president of PTPN. A physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, management consulting, administration, and program development, Michael is also a principal in Progressive Physical Therapy, a private practice with four locations in Southern California.

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Opportunity knocks: Capturing the consumer dollar.

June 4th, 2010

Wellness. Fitness. Cash-pay. Retail. Whatever you call it, the opportunity is undeniable. More and more therapists are realizing that our skills and expertise are perfectly suited to provide our patients with not only traditional therapy care, but also a wide range of other services that help them achieve and maintain overall well-being and health.

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Learning from history: Lessons from the past help us thrive today.

February 3rd, 2010

Darwin’s theory says that the fittest are those that survive. In my experience, it’s not just about strength, but about intelligence, and the willingness to adapt. Never was this truer than today in our profession and within PTPN.

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