From Clinical to Entrepreneurial: OT Private Practice Journeys (Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 03 Apr 2025 | The Accidental Entrepreneur with Sharie Woelke | Part 2 | 00:50:59 | |
In the second part of our introduction, Seema Sindwani continues her conversation with Sharie Woelke, diving deeper into the business side of private practice. From balancing client-facing work, operations, and regulatory requirements to choosing the right technology and setting financial foundations, Sharie shares a range of practical strategies. Resources:
Books: This is an Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists’ production. Follow us: Music by Mixaund. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only. While some of the information may be generalized to other situations and, or businesses, it is not intended to be used as professional advice at any time. Anyone listening to this podcast is required to use their professional judgement and seek legal consultation when making any decisions about their clients and business. Furthermore, the information provided and opinions expressed by the members of this podcast are strictly applicable to the specific situation(s)/business(s) to which they are referring. The members of this podcast and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) waive all liabilities relating to listeners’ use or distribution of this information for any purpose other than the informational purposes for which it is intended. | |||
| 22 Apr 2025 | From Pandemic to Pitch Competition with Michelle Lehman | 00:46:26 | |
In this episode, we interview Michelle Lehman, occupational therapist and CEO of Think Self-Management, and learn about her unexpected journey from clinician to researcher to tech startup founder. What began as a research project quickly turned into an internationally recognized platform when therapists started asking for interventions they could use with clients. Michelle shares her experience launching an early-stage health-tech company, navigating grants and funding, and learning the business side of commercializing research into a viable product. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to develop a tool, pitch investors, and balance a startup while paying the bills, this episode is packed with insights and lessons. Resources:
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Music by Mixaund. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only. While some of the information may be generalized to other situations and, or businesses, it is not intended to be used as professional advice at any time. Anyone listening to this podcast is required to use their professional judgement and seek legal consultation when making any decisions about their clients and business. Furthermore, the information provided and opinions expressed by the members of this podcast are strictly applicable to the specific situation(s)/business(s) to which they are referring. The members of this podcast and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) waive all liabilities relating to listeners’ use or distribution of this information for any purpose other than the informational purposes for which it is intended. | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | The Accidental Entrepreneur with Sharie Woelke | Part 1 | 00:44:06 | |
In part one of our two-part introduction, host Seema Sindwani, OSOT’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Practice, interviews Sharie Woelke, an occupational therapist, psychotherapist, and business owner. Sharie shares how private practice found her through unexpected events, the need to pivot during the pandemic, and with health challenges that restricted her ability to practice (and speak!). Sharie opens up about the many mistakes made, the lessons learned, and the strategies that helped her build a thriving business. Resources:
This is an Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists’ production. Follow us: Music by Mixaund. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only. While some of the information may be generalized to other situations and, or businesses, it is not intended to be used as professional advice at any time. Anyone listening to this podcast is required to use their professional judgement and seek legal consultation when making any decisions about their clients and business. Furthermore, the information provided and opinions expressed by the members of this podcast are strictly applicable to the specific situation(s)/business(s) to which they are referring. The members of this podcast and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) waive all liabilities relating to listeners’ use or distribution of this information for any purpose other than the informational purposes for which it is intended. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Taking the Leap – A Year into Private Practice with Shauna Eisen | 00:45:01 | |
In this episode, we speak with Shauna Eisen, founder of Songbird Occupational Therapy, to discuss what it’s really like one year into private practice. After years of leadership roles in healthcare, research, and program management, Shauna felt disconnected from direct client impact, inspiring her to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Resources:
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Music by Mixaund. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only. While some of the information may be generalized to other situations and, or businesses, it is not intended to be used as professional advice at any time. Anyone listening to this podcast is required to use their professional judgement and seek legal consultation when making any decisions about their clients and business. Furthermore, the information provided and opinions expressed by the members of this podcast are strictly applicable to the specific situation(s)/business(s) to which they are referring. The members of this podcast and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) waive all liabilities relating to listeners’ use or distribution of this information for any purpose other than the informational purposes for which it is intended. | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | Trailer | From Clinical to Entrepreneurial: OT Private Practice Journeys | 00:01:03 | |
Welcome to From Clinical to Entrepreneurial: OT Private Practice Journeys – an Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists’ podcast. In this series, we connect with occupational therapist private practitioners and business owners, and we hear about their inspiration, their stories and their lessons learned. Join us every Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode of our 9-part series. Our first episode releases on April 1, 2025. This is an Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists’ production. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Music by Mixaund. | |||
| 15 Apr 2025 | It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint with Alison Hendricks, Elizabeth Silenzi and Sue Wahl | 00:53:34 | |
In this episode, we chat with Alison Hendricks, Sue Wahl, and Elizabeth Silenzi from Collaborative Approach Therapy Services (CATS). We discuss an alternative path to private practice - franchising and networking in OT business. For many occupational therapists, starting a business can feel overwhelming. But what if you didn’t have to do it alone? The CATS team shares how creating a network of collaborative practices can be a jump-start into business ownership, accelerating growth while maintaining clinical excellence and professional autonomy. Resources:
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Music by Mixaund. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only. While some of the information may be generalized to other situations and, or businesses, it is not intended to be used as professional advice at any time. Anyone listening to this podcast is required to use their professional judgement and seek legal consultation when making any decisions about their clients and business. Furthermore, the information provided and opinions expressed by the members of this podcast are strictly applicable to the specific situation(s)/business(s) to which they are referring. The members of this podcast and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) waive all liabilities relating to listeners’ use or distribution of this information for any purpose other than the informational purposes for which it is intended. | |||