Thursday, September 25th 2025

Arista Gardens

Registration & Happy Hour • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
​Get checked in, grab a drink & network with sponsors before sessions start the next morning.

Friday, September 26th 2025

Ballroom

Late Registration • 7:30am - 8:00am
Get checked in, grab a coffee & network with sponsors before sessions start.

Welcome • 8:00am - 8:15am
We will kick off the day with an overview of the weekend, rock-paper-scissors tournament, and more!

Plan for Growth in 2026 & Beyond • 8:15am - 9:00am
To kick off we're taking a look at the the major trends that are affecting private practice Pt today, specifically those that affect our revenue and costs and profitability.

The Bottleneck in Your Practice: Breaking Self-Limiting Beliefs • 9:00am - 9:30am
The biggest barrier to growth in most practices isn’t external—it’s internal. As owners, our own assumptions, fears, and self-limiting beliefs often become the bottleneck that keeps the practice from reaching its full potential. In this session, Chad will challenge the common mindsets that hold owners back and share practical frameworks for shifting perspective, unlocking new possibilities, and creating space for your team and systems to drive growth.

The New Frontier of AI-Powered Practice Growth • 9:30am - 10:15am
AI is redefining what’s possible in private practice—from converting more new patients to reactivating past ones and boosting revenue per visit. In this keynote, Carl shares the vision behind Breakthrough’s AI strategy, the data driving it, and how early adopters are transforming growth by working smarter, not harder.

Exhibition Break • 10:15am - 10:45am
Take a moment to meet with our partners & sponsors in the exhibition area, grab a coffee and hit the bathroom before our next session begins.

What’s Really Working in Private Practice Marketing • 10:45am - 11:15am
Head of CS & AdOps, Sarah Pierce, breaks down what’s working right now in private practice marketing—from patient reactivation campaigns to paid advertising tactics—so you can drive more predictable new patient flow.

Beyond Insurance: How to Build Sustainable Cash Revenue in Your PT Practice • 11:15am - 11:30am
​Insurance doesn’t have to cap your growth. In this session, NeuFit founder Garrett Salpeter shares how practices are adding sustainable cash-pay revenue streams, attracting patients who invest in premium care, and building greater financial stability for the long term.

Why Workshops? • 11:30am - 11:45am
Neuropathy patients are among the most underserved and most motivated groups in healthcare. In this session, Stan Esecson from Stimpod will share how hosting targeted neuropathy workshops can transform your practice, attract a highly frustrated patient population, and generate premium cash-pay treatment plans. You’ll learn why these workshops work, how they position your clinic as the go-to solution in your community, and how to turn event interest into long-term revenue.

Campaign Builder: Your Q4 Marketing Calendar • 11:45am - 12:15pm
Consistent patient growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of planning and execution. In this hands-on session, you’ll work with Sarah Pierce to map out your Q4 marketing calendar, plug into proven campaigns, and leave with a ready-to-launch plan that fills your schedule through the end of the year.

Lunch Break • 12:15pm - 1:30pm
​Find a new friend to network with over lunch, meet with our sponsors and reset for the afternoon.

Roundtables • 1:30pm - 2:45pm
• Profit Leak Audit with Lance Gross
• Getting the most out of your practice's sq. footage with Deepak Sharma
• How to think as a buyer - practice acquisition strategies with Paul Welk
• Turning potential patients into paying patients with Chad Madden
• The Doctor is in - product help session with Charlotte Weimerslage

Run Smarter: Gait Analysis and the Future of Injury Prevention • 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Most running injuries stem from movement patterns, not mileage. In this session, Doug Adams of RunDNA will share how gait analysis and movement assessment can identify root causes, improve performance, and reduce injury risk. Learn the science behind gait retraining and how practices are integrating it to deliver better outcomes for patients and athletes alike.

Exhibition Break • 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Take a moment to meet with our partners & sponsors in the exhibition area, grab a coffee and hit the bathroom before our next session begins.

AI in Action: Real Solves for Real Practice Problems • 3:30pm - 4:00pm
From missed calls to stalled reactivations, practices are plugging profit leaks with AI. In this session, Charlotte and Sarah will outline real success stories and show practical ways to get the most from AI tools to improve conversions, save staff time, and keep your schedule full.

Fireside Chat with Paul Welk, PT, JD • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
​In this session, attorney and PT Paul Welk will unpack today’s biggest business challenges, from employee churn and retention strategies, to real numbers from recent M&A deals, to the latest reimbursement and advocacy changes shaping private practice.

Mission Log: Day One Wrap Up • 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Finally, we’ll wrap up today’s sessions by learning how to take home your new plan so that it is received in an actionable, exciting way for your entire practice!

Galaxy Gala: Happy Hour & Award Ceremony • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as we wrap up the day by celebrating our community for a happy hour. Grab a drink & network with sponsors and other attendees!
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Saturday, September 27th 2025

Ballroom

Mindset, Motivation & Overcoming Private Practice Challenges with Deepak Sharma • 8:00am - 8:30am
Deepak Sharma, founder of Primus Physiotherapy, shares the mindset shifts and lessons learned from overcoming setbacks on the path to scaling a private practice. This session will inspire you to push past obstacles, stay motivated, and embrace the challenges that come with building a thriving clinic.

Manual Therapy in Practice with Dan Neff • 8:30am - 9:00am
​Dan Neff shares how manual therapy can be applied to improve outcomes, enhance patient experience, and strengthen a clinic’s treatment model. Learn practical approaches, clinical insights, and how hands-on care continues to play a vital role in modern practice growth. 

From Overwhelm to Team Alignment: Unlocking the Power of the 6 Types of Working Genius • 9:00am - 9:30am
Finding and training the right people doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this session, you’ll discover how the 6 Types of Working Genius takes the guesswork out of hiring, aligns your team’s strengths, and empowers them to thrive so you can move from constant struggle to lasting team success. Presented by Virtual Rockstar.

Exhibition Break • 9:30am - 10:00am
Take a moment to meet with our partners & sponsors in the exhibition area, grab a coffee and hit the bathroom before our next session begins.

The Cash-Pay Playbook: Boosting Lifetime Patient Value • 10:00am - 10:30am
​Cash-pay services are one of the fastest ways to increase revenue per patient and strengthen practice growth. In this panel, leaders from Enovis, RunDNA, and Breakthrough customers share how they’ve built successful cash-pay programs, packaged services patients want, and boosted lifetime patient value while improving outcomes.

Care Over Clicks: Solving Rehab Therapy’s Top Administrative Burdens with AI • 10:30am - 10:45am
Documentation. Compliance. Coding. The three biggest administrative challenges in rehab therapy. In this quick demo, discover how Sidekick AI scribing eliminates these burdens by capturing patient encounters seamlessly, reducing errors, and helping therapists stay compliant while coding correctly. Faster notes, fewer headaches, and more time for patients.

How to Buy Back Your Time with AI • 10:45am - 11:15am
​Most practice owners spend their days buried in the clinic instead of steering the business. In this session, Chad Madden will show how AI can take routine tasks off your plate—freeing you to focus on growth, your team, and the parts of practice ownership you enjoy most.

Scaling with Lance Gross from GTS Physical Therapy • 11:15am - 12:00pm
Scaling a practice brings new opportunities, but also new risks. In this session, Lance Gross, Owner of GTS PT, reveals how to spot hidden profit leaks, strengthen payer mix, and put systems in place so growth doesn’t come at the expense of profitability.

Lunch Break • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Find a new friend to network with over lunch, meet with our sponsors and reset for the afternoon.

How to use AI to Attract Better Talent and Retain Key Players • 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Hiring and retention are two of the toughest challenges in private practice. In this session, Chad Madden will show how AI tools can streamline recruiting, highlight your clinic’s unique value to candidates, and create better systems for developing and keeping top talent.