Why are so many physical therapists burning out—and what can be done to change the system? In this episode, Arash sits down with entrepreneur and clinician Vinh Pham, the founder of Myodetox, to talk about the flaws in the healthcare industry, the rise of cash-based rehab, and how he scaled from treating patients in his living room to building 22+ clinics across North America.
Vinh shares his journey of almost quitting physical therapy, how frustration with patient volume and quality of care sparked his entrepreneurial path, and what it takes to create a clinic model that prioritizes both patient outcomes and clinician growth. This conversation isn't just about PT—it's about rethinking the entire rehab and healthcare system.
🔑 In this episode, we cover:
Why the healthcare system is built on sick care instead of true health care
Vinh's burnout story and how he turned frustration into entrepreneurship
The challenges of scaling from 1 clinic to 22—and his vision for the future
Why insurance companies hurt quality rehab care (and how cash-based models solve it)
Lessons on clinician self-awareness, growth, and building sustainable careers
If you're a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or healthcare professional looking for career growth, better patient care, and new business models in rehab, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters:
00:00 Frustration that sparked an idea
00:27 Meet Vinny Pham: From yoga mat to 22 clinics
03:00 Early hustle: condo gyms & first patients
05:40 Scaling Myo: from 1 to 22+ locations
08:15 Why the healthcare system is broken
11:30 Redefining patient care through education
14:50 Mixed Martial Rehab: breaking down silos
18:00 Insurance barriers vs. cash-based freedom
20:30 Clinician growth & feedback culture at Myo
25:00 Personal growth, therapy & self-awareness
29:00 Mentorship, advice & who to trust
32:20 Cutting through noise in health content
36:00 Authenticity, honesty & building trust
37:30 Content creation mindset & consistency
40:45 Energy audits & doing what fuels you
42:00 Lightning round: books, lessons & insights
47:00 Rebranding Myo & creative inspiration
50:00 Future of PT: learning from dentistry
52:00 What's next: health management & products
54:00 Designing the future of rehab tools
56:30 Final thoughts & takeaways
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