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GETTING BACK TO WHAT MATTERS Meet Steve, PT Pro’s Newest PT!
Stephen Harris is a runner. At one point in time, he had his mind set on becoming an elite runner who also practiced physical therapy. He moved out to Boston, partnered with an elite training team, and worked toward that ultimate goal. However, it turned out that balancing a career as a PT and being an elite runner was a challenging proposition. Training took up a lot of time. Plus, he knew he needed to take better care of himself — overexerting himself between bouts of intense running and serving as a PT wasn’t going to work. So, he decided to focus on being a physical therapist and helping more people. No more running 80 or 90 miles every week!
EASY & HEALTHY GREEN RICE
This rice recipe is perfect for getting your kids to eat their greens without realizing it!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced 1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves
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1 cup tightly packed kale leaves, stems removed 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
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Of course, Steve continues to run, just not quite as much as he used to. That said, his journey into PT wasn’t without its road bumps. Before joining the PT Pro team, he worked with a corporate PT clinic — a clinic that was more volume-driven than people-driven. It was a revolving door of patients with very little time for hands-on treatment, and Steve was concerned those patients weren’t getting the full care they needed or deserved. It got to the point where Steve began to wonder if PT was the right choice. But he wasn’t about to simply give up. Instead, he sought out a clinic that was more aligned with his goals as a therapist. “I wanted to find somewhere that was patient-centric, a place that was about getting people better rather than completely focused on volume and billing.” Long story short, he found PT Pro, and in March, Steve became our newest PT! “Now, I’m at a place of healing,” he says. “Patients feel heard. Here we are expected to listen, learn, heal, and know that it is a privilege to work with patients. They’re not just a number. I feel great to be a PT again!” And as a PT, Steve is driven by the fact that he gets to help people get back to something that is meaningful to them. The bottom line is, a lot of people seek PT because they can no longer do something they love, whether it’s because of injury, pain, balance trouble, or other mechanical issues within the body. “They are in my office because something critical to their identity has been disrupted. They want to get back to that. I want to help them get back to that. As we work toward that goal and eventually get them back into their element, that’s what makes it all worthwhile!”
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tsp kosher salt
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1 cup long-grain white rice
Directions
1. In a blender, purée spinach and kale with vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt. Set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in rice and cook and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding the blended mixture. Increase heat to bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 15–20 minutes. 5. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.” –Luther Burbank
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