u/knobody86

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Im a Doctor of Physical Therapy I was a personal trainer for almost 10 years prior. Personal training was my passion, PT pays the bills. I've been exploring creating a unique offering that allows both you the Personal trainer and me the physical therapist to profit from helping a client through pain, dysfunction, or health conditions.

Im not selling anything just want to create a discussion. Maybe this idea sucks but can be improved, idk.

Essentially I would create a "functional health assessment" package that you the trainer sells to your clients. This gets them an evaluation by me the physical therapist which is fully comprehensive.

I review past medical history, current conditions effecting quality of life, symptoms, movement dysfunctions etc. I provide my assessment in plain language to the client and trainer, provide guidance for the trainer to help navigate the dysfunction. It could stop here or i have check ins to follow up on progress.

There is more to it, but this is the summary.

I know trainers are smart and navigate injuries all the time. But why not increase your authority and earning potential while still doing it? Also reduce liability and be backed by the credentials of a DPT.

Just want to hear your thoughts on this. Would you entertain something like this or hard pass? Explanations help

Im a Doctor of Physical Therapy I was a personal trainer for almost 10 years prior. Personal training was my passion, PT pays the bills. I've been exploring creating a unique offering that allows both you the Personal trainer and me the physical therapist to profit from helping a client through pain, dysfunction, or health conditions.

Im not selling anything just want to create a discussion. Maybe this idea sucks but can be improved, idk.

Essentially I would create a "functional health assessment" package that you the trainer sells to your clients. This gets them an evaluation by me the physical therapist which is fully comprehensive.

I review past medical history, current conditions effecting quality of life, symptoms, movement dysfunctions etc. I provide my assessment in plain language to the client and trainer, provide guidance for the trainer to help navigate the dysfunction. It could stop here or i have check ins to follow up on progress.

There is more to it, but this is the summary.

I know trainers are smart and navigate injuries all the time. But why not increase your authority and earning potential while still doing it? Also reduce liability and be backed by the credentials of a DPT.

Just want to hear your thoughts on this. Would you entertain something like this or hard pass? Explanations help

Hey im starting a unique business model that I think elevates the value of commercial gyms. The premise is you partner with a PT to elevate what you can offer to your patrons. You now can market Health assessments, PT screens for red flags that need Doctor appointments or formal PT. If they have a non medical pain then the PT helps the personal trainer guide exercises to rid the dysfunction. There is more to it but this is the gist.

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The gym increases the monthly rate to offer this. This doesn't cost the gym anything just increased revenue and positions you as an authority in health and wellness.

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Give me some reasons why you wouldn't want to do this? Im doing some market research to see how much interest there could be.