Waves
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 79
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 2.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
waves@aptami.org
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Host
Andy Wicks - Physical therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who hosts APTA Michigan’s Waves podcast.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Aleysha Czartoszewski - Michigan’s Aging Population, Healthcare Workforce Shortages, Physical Therapy Career Pathways, Rural Access Gaps, Education Pipelines, Workforce Retention, And Patient Navigation
Rachel Auer - Travel Physical Therapy, Practice Settings, Tax Compliance, Licensure, PT Compact Limitations, And Life During Short-term Clinical Contracts
Bill McGehee - APTA Governance, Association Leadership, The House Of Delegates, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Parliamentary Procedure, And Physical Therapy’s Role In Improving Access
Kay Mastrocola - Physical Therapy Education, Neurodivergence, Mental Health, Academic Challenges, Pelvic Health, Social Media Education, And Support For New Graduates
Natalie Hoffman - Physical Therapy Education, Community Service, Scholarship Opportunities, Charitable Fundraising, Research Interests, And Careers Serving Veterans And Military Populations
Recent Topics
Episodes
79: Adventures in Limb Loss Care w/ Dr. Lauren Jones
September 12, 2026
Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Lauren Jones, a physical therapistat Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids who has extensive experience working with patients with limb loss and limb difference. Jones describes launching west Michigan amputee soccer clinics through the United States Amputee Football Federation after connecting with the University of Michigan program, emphasizing grassroots access, student involvement, and pathways to national-team camps, including growing women’s com...
78: PT and the Michigan Baby Boom w/ Aleysha Czartoszewski
August 03, 2026
Healthcare Workforce at the Brink: Baby Boomers Turn 80 andWhat It Means for Physical Therapy in Michigan Host Andy Wicks discusses Michigan’s rapidly aging population—baby boomers turning 80, nearly 19.25% of residents over 65, and a nearly 30% rise in that group through 2023—and the resulting healthcare workforce shortfall. Guest Aleysha Czartoszewski, Career Pathways Coordinator at the Michigan Health Council, explains the Council’s workforcefocus and her three-part series “Healthcare Work...
77: Travel Physical Therapy: Training, Taxes, Licensure & Life in Alaska (with Dr. Rachel Auer)
June 12, 2026
APTA Michigan’s Waves host Andy Wicks interviews Dr. Rachel Auer, a traveling physical therapist from Michigan and a Grand Valley State DPT graduate, about her nearly three years of travel PT across Michigan, Montana, Washington, Colorado, and currently Anchorage, Alaska. Auer explains she chose travel PT to explore the country and sample multiple practice settings, moving between acute care, inpatient/SNF, and outpatient to keep skills sharp. She addresses common misconceptions that travel j...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Waves?
Waves is hosted by Andy Wicks. Its publicly listed email is waves@aptami.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Waves?
The publicly listed email for Waves: waves@aptami.org.
How many listeners does Waves have?
Podseeker estimates Waves reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Waves?
Waves typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed physical therapists or PTAs, DPT educators and students, healthcare workforce professionals, and physical therapy association leaders with relevant clinical, educational, workforce, research, or community-service experience. Common among recent guests: Clinical or teaching experience in physical therapy; Leadership in professional associations; Healthcare workforce or access initiatives. Recent guests include Aleysha Czartoszewski, Rachel Auer, and Bill McGehee.
How hard is it to get booked on Waves?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Waves cover?
Recent episodes cover Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Licensure, Pt Education, and Professional Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
waves@aptami.org
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