Ep 050: Giulia Pline | Path to Physical Therapy School

Bio

Giulia Pline’s journey has evolved from a career as a professional dancer to becoming an educator of movement and now a Doctoral student in Physical Therapy. Her experiences, including several injuries, inspired her to pursue extensive studies in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. The years she spent healing and recovering from these injuries have equipped her with invaluable tools and a unique skill set that shape her approach to treating and caring for others on their own physical rehab journeys.

Giulia’s mission is to offer empathetic, intelligent, thoughtful, and thorough movement education and treatment through a science-backed, integrative, and multidisciplinary approach. Her work focuses on helping students and clients understand the body in an anatomically holistic manner, fostering discernment, discovery, learning, and healing.

Find out more about Giulia's work at www.giuliapline.com, watch her on youtube @giuliaplinemovement, and follow her on instagram @giuliapline.

Episode Summary 

In this episode, Caitlin and Giulia discuss their experiences and insights regarding the journey to obtaining a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and the various settings in which physical therapists work. They also delve into the different types of physical therapy (PT) settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, neuro rehab, and home care. Giulia recounts her personal experience with PT after a severe ski accident, highlighting the importance of personalized and attentive care, which she found more effective in private PT sessions compared to hospital outpatient care. She emphasizes the value of manual therapy combined with movement therapy, noting the psychological and physical benefits, and how it informs her current work as a movement coach. Giulia shares her father’s recovery journey after a traumatic brain injury, illustrating the crucial role of PT in regaining independence and improving quality of life. They conclude by acknowledging the complexity and adaptability of the PT field, emphasizing its broad scope beyond just movement and exercise.

What's covered in this episode?

• How do manual therapy and movement strategies impact recovery?
• How does personalized physical therapy aid in rehabilitation?
• How are different movement practices gateways to becoming a Physical Therapist?
• What manual therapy techniques can be used to address neurological conditions?
• How do past experiences with Physical Therapy and movement, inform how you approach to studying to become a DPT?