Daily Inspiration: Meet Alyssa Stanford

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyssa Stanford.

Hi Alyssa, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up playing soccer, so I was in and out of a physical therapy clinic with multiple injuries. My PT was so amazing at his job, and he introduced me to the idea of becoming a PT myself. I have always had a heart to was pulled toward serving others, and this job has allowed me to dive deep into serving. I have an amazing community and family who has supported me through my career, and there is no way I would be where I am not without their continuous encouragement.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Starting your own business is so scary. I would gaslight myself that I wasn’t doing enough, I wasn’t successful enough, so on and so forth. The biggest obstacle to this process has been having the faith that you can do this, and that you deserve to do something like this. Taking this leap of faith has been the best thing I have done in my career. I’d rather look forward and say “at least I tried” instead of saying “what if?”.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a physical therapist, and my speciality is in orthopedics! I love all things weight lifting, running, and being active, so my passion is helping active people stay active, stay in the gym, and stay moving. I am most proud of my decision to leave my full time job with a corporate PT company, take a leap of faith, and invest in myself by starting my own company. The road has not been easy, but the journey has been so fun.
I think my knowledge and training in orthopedics helps set me apart. I spent a year in residency after I graduated from PT school to further my education in order to serve my patients to the best of my ability.

Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Mentorship is so important, and I cannot stress that enough. Find someone who not only has more experience that you, but also someone who has a true passion for teaching and is a great advocate for your field. We all have room for growth, so set that pride aside and find someone you can learn from. Weekly meeting with a mentor my first year of working to collaborate patient care and to help me improve my practice was so essential to my learning.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.activestrengthpt.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activestrengthpt?igsh=bGNqOGdiMWx4czBq&utm_source=qr
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