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Stretch Mobility Coaching

The Stretch Mobility Coaching Show

is dedicated to licensed rehab professionals — PTAs, OTAs, PTs, OTs, and ATCs — who are ready to break free from the limits of traditional healthcare and step into the future of movement health and longevity. Hosted by Kim Nartker — founder of The Stretch Method® and creator of the Stretch Mobility Coach™ Certification — this show delivers real conversations about what’s missing in reactive care, and how to build a profitable, proactive business rooted in skeletal muscle health and flexibility optimization.

Each episode dives deep into the growing gap between healthcare and the longevity field, uncovering the truth about what the body really needs to thrive — and why the current system isn’t built to deliver it.

Whether you’re a PTA, OTA, PT, OT, or ATC, you’ll learn how to transition out of burnout and into high-ticket studio ownership with confidence, clarity, and a proven model that accelerates success.

Through expert insights, student spotlights, and behind-the-scenes coaching, Kim shares the tools, proof, and strategies that empower rehab professionals to step into a new identity — one that honors their skills, expands their impact, and builds a legacy of movement health.

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Episodes

7 Reasons PTAs Should Consider The Stretch Mobility Coach Certification as Their Next Career

Are you a PTA who is ready to step away from reactive care? If so, how can the TSM can help you set you up in your new career and success from the clinical side to a business setting? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about the seven reasons that you, as a PTA, should consider The Stretch Mobility Coach certification to step away from the traditional reactive care system. Kim will also help you understand what T...

May 02, 202322 minEp. 70

A PTA's Burnout Story, What Lead Them to Want to Know More About Becoming a SMC

As a PTA, you are the backbone of the healthcare system. You are a vital part of your community, and you help patients reach their full potential by ensuring they get the best possible care. But how do you feel valued as a PTA? How can you ensure your patients get the care they need? And what steps should you take to live the life you want? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I am joined by one of our listeners, Vicki. Vicki ...

Apr 25, 202335 minEp. 69

TSM PTA Questions Answered

Stretch Mobility is one of the fastest-growing careers in the world today, and you may be wondering what kind of questions you should be asking yourself if you're considering this type of career? What are the things you need to consider in making your transition and shift into this exciting new space in your life? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about the most common questions I get about transitioning into a ...

Apr 18, 202343 minEp. 68

The Path to Career Advancement For a PTAs

Are you a PTA looking for empowerment, a mentor, and a community to help you become an expert in musculoskeletal health and work with people that are looking for higher quality care? Are you ready to bring your valuable knowledge and expertise in the field of well care prevention and musculoskeletal health in your community? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) can take ...

Apr 11, 202330 minEp. 67

PTAs Road to Success: Courage and Vulnerability

As a healthcare provider, your journey will never be easy —and that's okay! But are you willing to do what it takes to get where you want to go? How can courage and vulnerability become an asset as you start your professional career? That it's not about being weak, but about being strong? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S. Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about courage and vulnerability through my personal journey that helped me get started wit...

Apr 04, 202322 minEp. 66

The Start-Up Guide To Starting A Stretch Mobility Coaching Business with Alex Engar

Starting a stretch mobility business can make us feel like there are too many steps, too many things to do. You might not know where to start, or what you need to do next. So what's the first step of setting up your business, and how do you get clients to keep coming back for more? What are the things to consider before getting started? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I am joined by Alex Engar. Alex Engar is one of the co...

Mar 28, 202359 minEp. 65

How Physical Therapy Assistants Can Take Back Control and Step Away From The Reactive Care Model

Are you struggling as a PTA with your current professional situation? Are ready to step away from the healthcare system and work in a health and wellness system that will help them make a difference in the lives of their clients? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how PTAs can empower themselves and learn how they can step away from the reactive care model to working in a well care system. I will also discu...

Mar 21, 202337 minEp. 64

The Stretch Mobility Coach Apprentice with Jennifer Johnson

Are you a PTA who wants to break the chain of your patient’s surgery and provide the preventative care they deserve in your area? Or maybe you've been working as a PTA for years and want to feel more confident in your skills and bring more passion about providing quality care for your patients and communities? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I am joined again by Jennifer Johnson. Jennifer is a licensed physical therapy as...

Mar 14, 202358 minEp. 63

Why You should Train to Become a Stretch Mobility Coach

Are you a PTA who’s ready for the opportunity to help people all over the world improve their physical mobility? Did you know as a PTA you can use your skills to become a Stretch Mobility Coach that brings assistance in getting rid of pain and stiffness in their joints, as well as people who just want to improve their overall health and wellness? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about why a PTA should become a ...

Mar 07, 202317 minEp. 62

How a PTA Can Step Away From Reactive Care

Are you a PTA who is burnt out and frustrated in your current career and ready to step away from that nine to five clinical job? Are you interested in working with your patients with the ability to take care of their needs at any given time? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how a PTA can step away from their nine to five clinical job and get their professional groove back. She will also discuss how you ca...

Feb 28, 202329 minEp. 61

How a PTA Can Work One-on-One with Clients

How can a PTA help patients get better and support and empower them to take control of their own recovery through one-on-one work with clients? How can one-one work take your career to the next level and make an impact on the lives of your patients? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how a PTA is able to see clients one-on-one and provide real value that will keep your clients coming back. I will also discu...

Feb 21, 202323 minEp. 60

8 Signs You Are Not Ready To Be An Entrepreneur (Yet)

If you've been dreaming of starting your own business and helping people by improving their health through wellness, then it's a good idea to take a step back and ask yourself: are you ready to become a wellness entrepreneur? What are the signs you’re ready to start your own wellness business without taking on all of the risk? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about the eight signs that you’re not ready to becom...

Feb 14, 202333 minEp. 59

How to Open, Build and Grow A Successful Six-Figure Wellness Business in 365 Days

Launching a wellness company is overwhelming, especially if you're determined to do it right the first time, but where is a good place to start? How do you put everything together to help you make the decision on where to begin? How will you find resourceful insights into not only helping you launch your wellness company but also help ensure its long-term viability? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how yo...

Feb 07, 202348 minEp. 58

Step Out of Your Own Way So You Can Start, Build and Grow Your Dream Wellness Business

One of the most important things you can do as a business owner is take control of your mindset and take accountability of your actions. But how can you identify your mindset while being in control of your emotions? How does your mindset influence the results of your work and the outcome of your business success? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how to step out of your own way with the “growth mindset” an...

Jan 31, 202342 minEp. 57

Know What It Is You Are Selling

Did you know that 73% of patients consider their physician's selling skills as the most important aspect of their appointment? How will the right selling technique provide you with the ability to connect and interact with potential and current patients? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about why selling is the key foundation to your business success and how selling allows you to reach your ideal customers to be...

Jan 24, 202340 minEp. 56

How to Attract Your Target Client

Knowing how to attract your target client is the first step in creating a business that will grow. How will you refine your message to your ideal customer about your service in order to create a long-term valuable relationship? How will this differentiate you from other service providers and allow you to attract more leads? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how to convert your ideal customer into a paying ...

Jan 17, 202328 minEp. 55

How to Create Your Sales Power Statement

When it comes to selling yourself, it doesn't matter whether you're selling an idea or a product, it’s about how you can deliver the value of your business. How would you identify and articulate what makes your business valuable that would help you stand out from the crowd? How would you communicate those values with your potential customers? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about what a Sales Power Statement i...

Jan 10, 202323 minEp. 54

How to Establish Your Goals in 2023 and Achieve Them Faster Than Ever Before

Setting and achieving goals is one of the most important things you can do to stay on track and keep your head above water. But what if you're stuck in a rut? Maybe you've set goals before but never really achieved them. Or maybe you don't even know where to start? How can you set your goals so you can achieve them without the fear of burning out? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about the step by step process ...

Jan 03, 202329 minEp. 53

How I Met My 2022 Business Goals

As a business-owner we all have our own dreams and goals for the future of our business, which is to achieve our goals. Where do you start? What does it take to get there? What path do you need to walk towards in order to build a business that is built for the future? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how I successfully achieved my business goals in 2022 and give you a few tips to encourage and empower you...

Dec 27, 202222 minEp. 52

The Key to Successful Client Retention and Conversion

Are you struggling to communicate with your clients and prescribing care that is actually going to provide long-term results? Did you know that failed communication will affect your patient's health and well-being negatively? It is important to address them in a way that respects the patient and keeps them engaged in the process. It is important for the healthcare professional to focus on treating their patients, and not just the disease or illness. Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podca...

Dec 20, 202222 minEp. 51

How to Crush Your 2023 and Earn More Revenue

As 2023 approaches, many businesses are beginning to prepare their business plans for the year. How will you plan your 2023 that will help you achieve your business and take advantage of those new opportunities? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how to crush your holiday sales if you're already a solo practitioner or a business owner, and be able to bring big revenue to your clinic before the end of 2022. ...

Dec 13, 202219 minEp. 50

How To Shift Your Practice From Insurance Based To Private Pay

One of the hardest professions to hold is running a small business, but it's also one of the most gratifying. People say that managing the dread of feeling like giving up so many times is the hardest part of starting and maintaining your own business. But how can you earn less revenue than three full-time therapists but provide a higher profit and meet personal revenue goals? How can you overcome challenges in starting your business in order to keep it running? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B...

Dec 06, 202250 minEp. 49

How to Vet a New Wellness Client Before You Accept Them as a Client

You've just landed a new wellness client, and you're ready to get started. But before you dive into their session, how can you make sure that the people you work with are a good fit for your business? Do they end up changing their mind altogether? How do you prevent this in the future? How do you screen your clients before you start working with them? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about how vetting a new wel...

Nov 29, 202224 minEp. 48

What Is Assisted Stretching and How Can It Improve Your Health and Business?

As a private practice owner, do you contemplate on adding more services that could provide your customers with a one-stop shop for all their health and wellness needs? What if there is an additional service that would not only allow you to focus on the area that is most important to your clients, but also improve the metric that actually will bring more cash clients into your practice? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I wi...

Nov 22, 202242 minEp. 47

Becoming A Professional Stretch Mobility Coach with Jordan Kimmel and Kim Nartker

As a physical therapist, one of the most important responsibilities we have is to help our clients keep people away from surgery. How can you provide a service that is efficient and effective so that your clients can get out of pain as quickly as possible without having to spend hours with us each week? How will you educate them on their options and then give them the tools they need to succeed? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S. Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's ep...

Nov 15, 202254 minEp. 46

Skills Mastery Training Camp Agenda and Description

As a rehab professional, you already know that expertise is important for improving your clinical and professional competency. But how will you improve your skill set to deliver high quality care to your clients? What opportunity will help you to advance your career, that will also give you all the knowledge and necessary training needed in an industry that promises a lot of job opportunities for qualified professionals? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartke...

Nov 08, 202212 minEp. 45

The Stretch Mobility Coach Curriculum: How it Can Help You as a Rehab Professional

Are you a Rehab Professional who would like to be able to help more clients address their pain, injury and/or performance goals? Or are you a Physical Therapist looking for a set, step-by-step curriculum that will make getting into this business so much easier for you? Welcome to the "Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S" Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about The Stretch Mobility Coach curriculum, and reveal what is actually in the training program for a stretc...

Nov 02, 202226 minEp. 44

The Stretch Method: How It's Different From Everything Else You've Ever Tried

Have you ever thought how Physio, PT, Chiropractic, ATC are different from each other? Some are better than others in providing the best service for their patients, but as a physio, who should you choose? What is the main difference between traditional physiotherapy and the stretch method? What is the difference between them? And why is The Stretch Method better than others? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk abo...

Oct 25, 202230 minEp. 43

What Becoming A Stretch Mobility Coach Can Do For You

Most of us know that preventative care is better (and more profitable) than reactive care, but isn't the industry built around reactive care? What if you could change your business model to a preventative care model that rebuilds the musculoskeletal system and keeps your clients away from reactive care? Welcome to the Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I'm your host, Kim Nartker, PTA. In this week's episode, I will talk about why being a Stretch Mobility Coach improves your clients’ health, and ...

Oct 18, 202230 minEp. 42

10 Mistakes Most New Business Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Although launching your own business can be both thrilling and terrifying, those aren't the only feelings that new business owners experience. Entrepreneurship is a calling in life rather than just a career. New business owners frequently go through periods of dread, uncertainty, or enthusiasm. But how will you start a business through thorough marketing training and investing in yourself as a new business owner? How will your mindset change as you grow in the business industry? Do you think you...

Oct 11, 202242 minEp. 41
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