"There's a difference between practicing and having a skillset." Rizing Tide scholar Faith Blanchard-Ludanga breaks down the difference between going through the motions and showing up with intention. Check it out!

🌺 May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! 🌺 We’re celebrating the traditions and impact of Asian Pacific American communities. Let’s uplift their stories, honor their heritage, and keep building an inclusive future rooted in love and respect. asianpacificheritage.gov

🌍 We all bring something different to the table—and that’s what makes a community stronger and the PT profession better. Check out this inspiring insight from Rizing Tide Crest Scholar Karen Dansker!

🎓 Congratulations to Rizing Tide's newest graduates, Emmanuel Noye, Oliver Artiga, Veoletta Dyer, and Said Mendez! Your dedication and hard work have paid off—here’s to the start of an exciting new chapter! 🎉

Meet Rizing Tide scholar Li Chen, who transitioned from project management to physical therapy as she sought a deeper connection to her well-being.👩🏽‍🏫Watch her story:

Thank you to Dr. Nick Rainey, PT, DPT, OCS, for joining our PT Pod webinar and sharing your insight on finding deeper meaning in PT! 🎙️ “If you’re able to understand complex cases and get patients better faster… you’re making an impact.”

✨ If you're just starting your career or considering a residency program, here's a snippet of wisdom from Surge scholar Cortez Espinoza, DPT:

🌍 It’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development! Diversity is more than something we honor—it’s something we learn from and build with. Let’s keep listening, learning, and growing together.

⏳ Want to apply for a $14,000 DPT scholarship? There's still time! Apply before midnight on May 31 to take aim at an opportunity that could change everything. Let's go! bit.ly/RTCrest2025

Surge scholar Lena Parker, DPT, shares how her ballet background helped her relate to a collegiate athlete with chronic pain she treated during her residency.🌟 Watch here:

🌴 It’s Caribbean American Heritage Month! 🌴 This June, we celebrate the rich cultures, powerful histories, and lasting contributions of Caribbean Americans across every field. Let’s honor their stories and build a future rooted in inclusion & respect. 🔗 caribbeanamericanmonth.com

Rizing Tide Surge scholar Thomas Samaan, DPT, discusses the challenge of bridging the gap between research and clinical practice in physical therapy. 🔬 Hear his thoughts here:

“PT is still one of the top ten happiest careers—when you know your why.” Dr. Heidi Jannenga joins Rizing Tide scholars Davion & Christy on the Will Power Podcast to talk burnout, purpose, & the bright future of PT. 🎙️ 🎧 Listen in: buzzsprout.com/2291391/episod…

Prioritizing self-care is more than just beneficial—it's essential for long-term success and well-being. Let's take a page from Surge scholar Cortez Espinoza's book and make self-care a priority! 🌟🧘‍♂️

Rizing Tide's Dr. Heidi Jannenga & Dr. Valerie Rucker-Bussie joined the What's Best for the Patient is Best for Business podcast to tackle the topic of healthcare hiring challenges. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riz…

🎉 Rizing Tide is proud to share that the lovely Mikaela Holley has received the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)'s Minority Scholarship! We are so proud of you Mikaela. You're going to accomplish great things! 💚

⭐ American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership comes with some perks. Check out how Rizing Tide Surge scholar Lena Parker, DPT, uses her membership to its fullest extent.

🎤 What if leadership is a skill that you can hone right now? Join our PT Pod webinar this Saturday, 6/21, to learn how to lead as a student or new grad PT. Email Belen to learn more!

Today we honor Juneteenth—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that freedom was delayed, not granted—and that justice must be pursued, not assumed. ✊🏾

Thank you to Elisha Li, PT, DPT, for joining our PT Pod webinar about pediatric PT! 🧸🎙️ We appreciate your heart and wisdom, Elisha! 💙