In this episode of The Confident Physio show, Tristan White and Jess Soding from The Physio Co (TPC) chat with Taruna Khanna about her 11-year journey with the company, and what it means to be a community physiotherapist working exlcusively with Aussie seniors.

The conversation covers a number of talking points, including:

Taruna's journey into physiotherapy:

Taruna shares her inspiring journey that began in her childhood while helping her grandmother manage rheumatoid arthritis. A quote from an article she read solidified her career choice: "Your doctor can add years to your life, and your physio can add life to those years."

Transitioning from hospital work to community care:

After moving from India and passing her registration exams in Australia, Taruna landed a job at The Physio Co, and she hasn't looked back! She reflects on transitioning from hospital work to aged care facilities and eventually working within retirement villages.

Building meaningful connections with seniors:

Taruna emphasises the importance of putting clients first and building meaningful connections with them over time. She recounts touching stories about clients like Mimi, highlighting how personal achievements are celebrated together.

Advice for aspiring community physios working with seniors:

For those considering a career working with seniors in the community, Taruna offers heartfelt advice – it’s rewarding both professionally and personally when you make genuine connections.

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If you’re drawn to making a difference just like Taruna is doing at The Physio Co., visit the TPC recruitment page online (https://JoinTPC.com.au/) to learn more about opportunities available, or reach out directly via phone call (because nothing beats connecting person-to-person!).

Join us again next time as we continue exploring remarkable tales from within our community that inspire confidence in seniors across Australia. Until then – stay mobile, safe, happy!

Some people come into world of physiotherapy straight from school and uni.

Others, however, find their way into the profession after gaining experience in completely different areas of work.

TPC phyisotherapist, Jarrod Kohlhagen, represents this latter category.

In this episode of The Confident Physio show, Tristan White and Jess Soding from The Physio Co (TPC) chat with Jarrod about his journey in becoming a physiotherapist, as well as his day-to-day responsibilities as a part-time member of the TPC team.

Their conversation covers:

• Insight into Jarrod's passion for succulents, revealing his nurturing side beyond physiotherapy
• Reflections on choosing a career path and overcoming challenges during high school and university years leading up to becoming a physiotherapist
• Insights into why caring for Aussie seniors appealed to him after initially considering other physiotherapy specialties
• Exploration of the unique aspects and demands of being part of The Physio Co team since January, 2023
• Inspirational client story: Suzy overcame anxiety through targeted physical therapy support enabling her attendance at important family events like her grandson's wedding, as well as returning to football games after more than 10 years – highlighting the transformative power of physiotherapy that goes beyond just physical health.

The discussion also delves into how building connections is central to success in community-based physio roles, emphasising personal growth alongside client progress.

For those interested in exploring more about life as part of The Physio Co team, visit www.joinTPC.com.au or check out Episode 19 ('WEBINAR REPLAY: Your first year as a community physio - everything you wanted to know!') featuring new graduates’ experiences.

In this 22nd episode of The Confident Physio show, Tristan White and Jess Soding from The Physio Co (TPC) sit down with Eliza Gwillim to get the rundown on why she chose to become a community physio, and how her career has panned out since joining TPC just under a year ago.

Fresh from a holiday break in Thailand, Eliza discusses her physio career to date and why community care physiotherapy aligns with her values of human connection and holistic care.

We delve into Eliza's typical week as a part-time community physiotherapist, highlighting client interactions that remind us of the joy found in helping others achieve milestones that are meaningful to them.

Eliza speaks about transitioning from student life to professional work while maintaining a healthy balance between personal time and job responsibilities. She emphasises how support within The Physio Co helped shape her experience positively through regular check-ins, workshops, social events, and mentorship opportunities.

When asked what's it been like working your first first job as a community physio, Eliza says:

"It's been really good on the whole. It was a learning curve at first. There was a lot more because you're self-managing your diary and communication with all kinds of people like families, next of kin, the clients themselves, and the home care managers. So there was definitely a learning curve. But saying that, the (TPC) team was super supportive, so it wasn't unmanageable."

Eliza discusses how she adapted to her new role, and how she has developed professionally across the course of the year with TPC.

"I think you settle in pretty quickly ... you've got your clients you look forward to seeing and you kind of shape your week around that, so you you're off to a good start.

"Over the nine- ish months I've been here. I've definitely developed a lot as a clinician."

Tristan wraps up the episode by reflecting on Eliza's career path—from initially considering hospital work to finding fulfillment in community-based roles—and celebrates how teamwork and guidance have contributed to both personal growth and meaningful client outcomes.

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Confident Physio podcast with your co-hosts Tristan White and Jess Soding. This time, we're doubling the inspiration by featuring not one but two guests from The Physio Co - Dan Tran and Mel Martsi - who share their experiences working with an elderly client named Mary.

In this episode:

• Listen to TPC community physios, Dan and Mel, as they dive into their journey with Mary.
• Discover how Dan and Mel set meaningful goals for Mary that aligned with her passion for music and social activities within her retirement village.
• Learn about the significance of teamwork in achieving these goals, including Mel's perspective on joining in after the goal was set.
• Celebrate Mary's achievement in reaching her short-term goal of practising piano every morning in the main lounge – a testament to staying mobile, safe, and happy.
• Find out what new challenges lie ahead as we discuss Mary's current goal focused on walking confidently with a walking stick.

Special moments:

• The celebration when Mary achieved her goal.
• Insights into personalising care plans based on clients' individual needs and interests.
• Understanding how variety can motivate clients like Mary through different physiotherapy approaches from both Dan and Mel.

Interested In community physiotherapy?

If you’re drawn to making a difference just like Dan and Mel are doing at The Physio Co., visit the TPC recruitment page online (https://JoinTPC.com.au/) to learn more about opportunities available, or reach out directly via phone call (because nothing beats connecting person-to-person!).

Join us again next time as we continue exploring remarkable tales from within our community that inspire confidence in seniors across Australia. Until then – stay mobile, safe, happy!

Are wondering what your first year out of uni as a physio is going to be like?

In this special episode of The Confident Physio podcast, we replay the audio from a recent webinar presented by Tristan White and Jess Soding from The Physio Co (TPC), along with three first-year physios - Natalia Bam, Jarrod Kohlhagen and Tessa Machin.

Natalia, Jarrod and Tessa are all community physios who joined The Physio Co straight out of university in early 2023.

In this webinar replay, you'll get to understand their experiences working as a first-year physio.

Some topics covered include:

• What their day-to-day work is like
• What challenges they faced in transitioning from Uni to work
• What they've learned about themselves and their profession in the first year. (eg. time management, communication skills, relationship-building, productivity)
• What they love NOW about being a qualified physio
• What PD and learning they have done in their first year
• Tips for YOU for your first year as a physio.

Follow The Physio Co on Instagram to learn more about a day in the life of a community physio!

In this episode, new graduate Tessa Machin sits down with Tristan White and Jess Soding to discuss how she is progressing thus far at The Physio Co (TPC). 

Tessa joined TPC as a community physio in February of this year, having originally found out about the company at the APA Job Show.

She says general talk at university around community physio roles is that young grads are thrown into the job without much support, but says her experience at TPC suggests otherwise.

According to Tessa, she feels very supported by other TPC physios and that there is a great sense of connection among team members.

Tessa says the biggest thing she's experienced in her first year on the job is developing self-confidence in the role.

Yes, there are challenges that need to be overcome - things like making time to get her admin tasks done - but this is all part and parcel of becoming an effective community physio.

Tessa discusses what she likes about working with elderly clients - specifically building rapport with them, listening to their stories, and being able to help them get results and achieve their meaningful health goals.

If you're not far off graduating and are interested in learning more about what's involved with being a community physio at TPC, head over to JoinTPC.com.au for more information.

In this open-ended conversation, experienced physiotherapist Kathy Soo sits down with Tristan White and Jess Soding to discuss her professional journey at The Physio Co (TPC).

Kathy, from Sydney, has been with TPC since 2014 when she shifted down to Geelong in Victoria to take up an aged care role with the company. A lot has happened since: TPC is now a 100% mobile community physio practice (previously the company worked exclusively in aged care facilities), and Kathy has moved back to Sydney and has also become a Mum for the first time. Lots happening!

Kathy's story is a good one. She explained how she wanted to become a teacher but her netball coach was a physio, and this sparked an interest in the practice of physiotherapy.

Kathy decided she liked working with elderly people after doing a hospital placement where she worked in the geriatric ward, and she's specialised in that field ever since.