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:

1. Why the healthcare system is built on sick care instead of true health care

2. Vinh’s burnout story and how he turned frustration into entrepreneurship

3. The challenges of scaling from 1 clinic to 22—and his vision for the future

4. Why insurance companies hurt quality rehab care (and how cash-based models solve it)

5. 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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