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.