How To Choose & Create Your Best Marketing Strategy I had a Question Submitted by Tom asking me, "What is my experience with Workshops and Digital Marketing?" In other words, "How do you Create Your Marketing Strategy." It Basically comes down to 3 Questions. 1.What Type of Clinic Do You Want? 2.What Are You Willing To Do? 3.Trial & Error I’ve been there, and I still see it in our small but mighty community. https://handtherapysecrets.com/business-skills/ You got started on your therapy ...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min
Starting Your Hand Therapy Clinic Before Getting Your CHT I got a really great question, about "Starting a Hand Therapy Clinic before becoming a CHT?" YES! of course you CAN! Although, there are things to consider when you do. You gotta have a PLAN! Becoming a business owner…an entrepreneur…is NOT easy. It’s may not for everyone. But it’s for you if you are reading this. I’m an OT business owner that started out very much like you. I just wanted to fill my schedule and treat the way I wanted to ...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min
How do I open an OT Practice? Becoming a business owner…an entrepreneur…is NOT easy. It may not for everyone! I’m an OT business owner that started out very much like you. I just wanted to fill my schedule and treat the way I wanted to treat. I was searching for the freedom that everyone in business talks about but all I found was being tied down to my patient schedule. I started out 10 years ago. Within the 1st year I was stuck…I knew the business I created needed help. I just didn’t know where...
Sep 06, 2023•18 min
Your desire to WANT to become a certified hand therapist is VITAL. That means not everyone is qualified to join us and to be one of the chosen ones you must already be an OT or PT and be qualified to sit for the hand therapy exam. To be qualified: You have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed OT or PT (no assistants). You have to have at least 4,000 hours in upper extremity therapy management (it doesn’t have to be an outpatient clinic or with a CHT). What makes you qualified is not the ...
Aug 30, 2023•27 min
Three Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Clinic After 10 years of owning my own clinic, Hands On Therapy Services and my online Program Hand Therapy Secrets, I wish I had these questions before I got started. In this podcast I will discuss my personal experiences, to give you some helpful insight to help launch and start your very own Therapy Clinic. Your will want to ask yourself the following questions: 1.) What Do I Want My Business To Look Like? 2.) What Do I Want My Pe...
Aug 23, 2023•21 min
The 5 Things I Did To GROW My Occupational Therapy Clinic In this podcast I will discuss what i did to grow my business when i first got started 10 years ago. Fast forward to today, a lot has changed! Find out what is working for me today and how it can also help you! iI you are. Just starting out, Whatever it takes, just start somewhere to start your Therapy Clinic! If you're a year or two out and you're struggling a little bit, just know that. That it can get better. And you might be in a stag...
Aug 16, 2023•24 min
How to Build Your Own OT Clinic! How I went from a frustrated Occupational Therapist wondering if I had picked the right career path, to having an amazing career and running two companies that support occupational therapy in different ways. I have a Great Resource for you if you want to Make the Money You Deserve! Before becoming a business owner. Before becoming a Certified Hand Therapist… I was that new Occupational Therapist graduate looking for a way to get a job in hand therapy because it w...
Aug 09, 2023•21 min
Consierations & Tips for Orthosis & Custom Splints We often think about making splints and how to make them. But I think it's more important considerations to take place even before we dive into the hands on aspect of making custom splints. Let's discuss some of those considerations. https://handtherapysecrets.com/lookin... Just in case you missed it...I'm hosting an exclusive 2 hour Orthosis Workshop Saturday Aug 5th at 12 pm EST. I don't want you to miss out learning and practicing bec...
Aug 02, 2023•44 min
5 MIstakes I Made Starting My Own Therapy Clinic, You Can AVOID In this Podcast I discuss my personal Journey and 5 mistakes I made in building my therapy clinic. 1. Having a Big Ego 2. Networking with Insurance Companies 3. Overthinking Branding 4. Limiting Beliefs 5. Waiting To Find The Right Coach or Mentor My goal is to help more OT's develop their clinical skills first and become so good that they can't be ignored. Then help them open and grow their own businesses so they have more choices....
Jul 26, 2023•24 min
How To Negotioate Your Salary as an Occupational Therapist I am going to talk today about a really hot topic. It's called negotiations. How do you negotiate your salary? What are the things that you should be looking for? What are some of the things to consider? I'll share with you my experience as someone who's negotiated as an employee, and then I'll even share some tidbits as an employer so that maybe I'll help you with your negotiations. If You Are An Occupational Therapist Feeling Unsupport...
Jul 19, 2023•41 min
CHT Exam Preparation | Focus & Mindset Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs who want to prepare for the CHT exam and study in a way that increases their chance of passing the first time. This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. Become a CHT! Cut your reading time in half with her strategies. Access to our video library where Hoang goes in-depth on all the major topics. Get your exclusive login and ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Hand Therapy Mentorship If You Are An Occupational Therapist Feeling Unsupported, Under Valued, And Unsure Of How To Achieve Your Career Goals - You Are Not Alone. https://handtherapysecrets.com/looking-for-mentorship-in-hand-therapy/ Achieve Your Career Goals – You Are Not Alone. Get guidance to take out the guesswork with how to build your career and become the best OT in your area inside The Mentorship Program. “It’s Time to Kiss Good-Bye to The Doubts, Unless Hours Of Searching For Treatment...
Jul 05, 2023•2 min
How can COTAs Progress Patients In this Podcast I answer a question that a COTA asked me. "How can COTAs Progress Patients?" Hand Therapy Mentorship A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the field of occupational therapy. Here are some of the key responsibilities and roles of a COTA: Implementing treatment plans: COTAs work closely with occupational therapists to carry out treatment plans designed for patients. They assist in implementing therapeutic intervent...
Jun 28, 2023•13 min
Treating Stiff Hands | How Less is More! I have received a common question this week regarding the treatment of stiff hands. Often, therapists become frustrated when they receive these types of questions because they feel like they are trying everything without any success. As a therapist myself, I have developed several treatment principles, and today I want to share one of them with you: "less is more." When dealing with a stiff hand, it is important to understand that splints are not a cure-a...
Jun 21, 2023•19 min
How To Start Again After Failing The CHT Exam Your desire to WANT to become a certified hand therapist is VITAL. That means not everyone is qualified to join us and to be one of the chosen ones you must already be an OT or PT and be qualified to sit for the hand therapy exam. To be qualified: You have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed OT or PT (no assistants). You have to have at least 4,000 hours in upper extremity therapy management (it doesn’t have to be an outpatient clinic or wit...
Jun 14, 2023•25 min
Master The Art of Patient Conversations: Hoang's Tips on How To Speak & How To Sell! In this podcast, I'm sharing with you the tips and techniques that I use to master the art of patient conversations. By following these tips, you'll be able to speak to patients in a way that will increase sales in an occupational therapy clinic. https://handtherapysecrets.com/looking-for-mentorship-in-hand-therapy/ Patient conversations are one of the most important skills you'll need as a therapist. By fol...
Jun 09, 2023•5 min
10 Ways to Kill Your Career in Hand Therapy 1. Inpatient 2.Trying to skip steps 3. Surrounding Yourself with the wrong People 4.Taking the WRONG Job 5.Staying in the Wrong Jobs for too long! 6.Being Money Hungry 7.Not Continuing to LEARN! 8.Thinking you need to KNOW everything 9.Thinking you already KNOW everything 10. Not Having Mentorship If You Are An Occupational Therapist Feeling Unsupported, Under Valued, And Unsure Of How To Achieve Your Career Goals - You Are Not Alone. Achieve Your Care...
Jun 07, 2023•1 min
Evaluating Radial Nerves as an Occupational Therapist We will be evaluating radial nerves as an occupational therapist. We'll be discussing the types of exams that an occupational therapist might perform on radial nerves, as well as the different treatments that might be available. If you're an occupational therapist working with patients who have radial nerve problems, then this podcast is a must listen. By the end of this podcast, you'll have a good understanding of the different types of exam...
Jun 06, 2023•8 min
Answering a Question About a Deep Ulnar & Median Nerve Laceration Injury. In this Podcast we talk about Nerves! I received a question about a 33 year old male with a deep laceration affecting his ulnar nerve, artery and median nerve as well. Become a CHT Click Here Lacerations of the ulnar and median nerves can cause significant injury and functional impairment. The ulnar nerve and median nerve are two major nerves in the arm that provide sensation and motor control to the hand and fingers. ...
May 30, 2023•11 min
Hand Therapy For Snake Bites of The Hand In this video, we'll teach you how to approach and treat snake bites as an occupational therapist. We'll cover the basics of snake bite treatment, including when to call emergency services and how to care for the patient. If you work with or come in contact with snakes on a daily basis, then this video is for you! We'll teach you how to treat snake bites using the latest in occupational therapy techniques. This information will help you get the best possi...
May 19, 2023•15 min
Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs Apply Today & Become a CHT If you are 15+ years as a therapist or this is your second career....you might be hurting your changes of becoming a CHT....but it's not what you think. I've spoke to many OT's with as many years of experience as I have if not more. And I'll tell you...there's 3 assumptions most of them make. They assume: they assume they will fail when they take the exam because they have hear how hard the CHT exam is. they assume the...
May 09, 2023•22 min
Here is How I KNOW Its Not About The Money | Hand Therapy Exam Course Hoang’s Hand Exam Prep Program For OTs and PTs who want to prepare for the CHT exam and study in a way that increases their chance of passing the first time. This is YOUR opportunity to be able to prepare for the Hand Therapy Exam with less overwhelm, less reading, and in less time. Apply Today, Click on the Link Below https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/...
May 04, 2023•27 min
Is it Worth the Money to Become a Certified Hand Therapist? In this podcast we're going to answer the question: is it worth the money to become a certified hand therapist? If you're wondering if becoming a certified hand therapist is worth the investment, then listen to this podcast and find out! We'll discuss the pros and cons of becoming a certified hand therapist, and help you decide if it's the right decision for you. Become a CHT, Apply Today! Watch on YouTube...
May 03, 2023•32 min
Why You Keep FAILING The CHT Exam & What Can YOU Do About it! If you keep failing and what to know WHY so you can do something about it... If you keep putting the exam and want to know HOW my program can help.... Click the link and apply for The Exam prep program. https://handtherapysecrets.com/want-to-become-a-certified-hand-therapist/
Apr 13, 2023•17 min
Hand Therapy Secrets Candid Review. It's your turn to become a Certified Hand Therapist. Save Your Spot Here! HERE'S HOW MY MASTER CLASS WILL HELP Plan Create a realistic plan that works for your work and life. I'll cover the cadence of study that has worked wonders for hundreds of my members. Commit Explore your needs and goals for becoming a CHT. Anything written and scheduled out will get done once you commit to it. Tips and Tricks Studying is overwhelming when you don't divide and conquer. T...
Apr 07, 2023•6 min
2 DAY MASTER CLASS How To Study For The CHT Exam With Less Overwhelm In Less Time. Sign up Today! With Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT When: April 8th & 9th 2023 @ 12:00 pm EST Where: Zoom for 60 minutes (I'll provide the link) Why: You want to increase your chances of passing the Hand Therapy Exam to become a Certified Hand Therapist....
Apr 06, 2023•27 sec
Hand Therapy Masterclass There is no risk with taking my class - it's completely free! I want to help you develop a structure that will raise your chance of passing the CHT Save Your Spot Here! This class is for you if... You are feeling overwhelmed . There's a lot of information you need to memorize and study before you can commit to the test date. You feel like you are wasting time. You have tried to do the reading independently, but it's dense, and you feel you're not understanding or remembe...
Apr 06, 2023•59 sec
Shardae's Success Story & Journey to Becoming a CHT! Listen to Shardae's story in her career and with Hand Therapy Secrets and how she used the program to achieve her goal to becoming a CHT. I've proven it with my curriculum-based program with methods that knock down how long it takes to study and use methods to make retention of the information easier. NOT EASY...EASIER. You still need to put in the work. You still need to study. You still need to show up and answer the questions to get the...
Mar 28, 2023•13 min
Hands on Manual Techniques In This video snippet I go over Hands on Manual Techniques for Wrists & Forearms. These Manual Techniques really helps to treat stiff wrists and forearms? In this video, we'll be using manual techniques to help relax the muscles and relieve pain if a patient had a wrist fracture, these manual techniques also help with wrist flexion , wrist extension and elbow supination and pronation. See The Video on YouTube Here This as well as other videos that show you how you ...
Mar 23, 2023•6 min
Exclusive Manual Therapy Workshop April 15-16, 2023 in Austin, TX This workshop is designed for occupational therapists, physical therapist, CHT's, from learning the basics of manual therapy. We'll cover the fundamentals of manual therapy, including how to apply techniques to the hands and feet, and how to customize therapy for each individual. Sign up Today! Mastering The Art Of Hand To Shoulder Rehabilitation If you're looking to improve hand function after a distal radius fracture, this works...
Mar 16, 2023•4 min
