About the owner

Hello everyone! My name is Philip, and I am a traveling physical therapist. I have many interests outside of physical therapy, including but not limited to reading, chess, snowboarding, soccer, working out, hiking, triathlons, and leisure time. There honestly is not enough time in a day to keep up with all of these hobbies... but I digress.

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I graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2025 and started travel therapy right out of the gate. At the time of writing this, I am on my second travel contract. Why did I start travel therapy? The biggest reason for me was the flexibility it offered. I felt I had just scratched the surface of what physical therapy was through school. Now I get to see for myself how everything works under different leaderships, settings, and communities. I aspire to start my own clinic one day. For now, I get to learn and beep bop around.

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I started this page to share my own experiences so far and to be of some use to anyone out there who may be curious about becoming a traveler. I know taking the step into the travel world can be daunting at first — but as a wise hobbit once said:

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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to."

— J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

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I'm not sure Bilbo's quote helps or not, but it rings true. By entering the travel world, you open yourself up to new places, people, experiences, and so much more. And a huge perk is the benefits that come along with being a traveler — more income, flexibility, time, and experience.

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I hope to bring up relevant topics of conversation that include what a travel physical therapist is, pros and cons, whether it's right for you, essentials to pack and move with, and potentially even offer a community hub where travelers can connect based on the region they're in. Let's start with what you need to know about becoming a travel physical therapist.