Mentorship

Sean was a big influence on not only my practice as a PT, but also in how I mentor my residents and students. He is able to help his mentees navigate uncertainty and complexity, and takes the time to get to know you as a person to better understand how to challenge you to grow. 10/10 would mentor under him again.

— Pedro Migliano, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS

Sean mentored me as a student, resident, colleague, and as a friend. His professional skill set and ability to tailor feedback to each of those progressing stages of my career are a testament to his greatest assets as a mentor. Sean not only taught me countless things along the way, but he also instilled in me the value of taking pride in what I do and recognize the impact I have on others’ lives. One example of Sean’s first-class character is his mission to break down barriers in the healthcare system, both for the provider and the patient. Mentorship is just one way he is working toward materializing that change. Sean shows up ready to be fully present, to deliver his best, and perhaps even use a good ole metaphor to drive his point home.

— Sienna Kahlden, PT, DPT, OCS

Sean is one of the most thoughtful, intentional mentors I have ever worked with! He is patient and can meet you where you’re at to ensure that you’re able to truly master the content at hand. He’s also a really nice, fun person which makes the learning experience ten times better!

— Taylor Cole, PT, DPT, OCS

Mentoring with Sean was one of the biggest catalysts for professional development in my career as a PT. Sean has a unique knack for listening, knowing exactly where to dive in, and creating a thought-provoking learning environment. Through Sean’s mentorship I not only developed the ability to critically reason through any situation but grew as a professional in my ability to formulate thoughts and speak concisely in a manner that uplifts all. Even 8 years out, I still find myself seeking his mentorship and routinely re-visiting the thought processes he guided me down.

— Ellie Parker, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Sean is definitely one of the best mentors I’ve ever had. He is a wealth of knowledge, but knows how to simplify it down when you are learning a new concept (especially as a student or new PT). He knows how to challenge your thinking and asks questions that lead you to be the one to get to the answer. I always took multiple things away from mentoring with him. I would love to have him mentor me with every challenging patient if it were possible!

— Alexis Shoope, PT, DPT, OCS

Sean has one goal— to make you a better clinician! He is personable, genuine, and does a good job making learning fun. He will tailor your learning experience based on your level of expertise. I spent 12 weeks with Sean, and I would highly recommend Sean’s mentorship to anyone!

— Whitney Reeves, PT, DPT

The breadth and depth of Sean’s expertise is virtually unparalleled in our field. He is in a unique position, as he has sought out the highest training and credentialing in all areas of his practice. This makes him the ideal mentor for everything from clinical reasoning to medical management to exercise prescription. Working with him was undoubtedly the best decision I’ve made for my professional development.

— Mara Hochman, PT, DPT, OCS

I feel extremely lucky to have had Sean as a mentor on my journey of becoming a clinician. I learned more in the 6 weeks we had together than I did in all my years of schooling, and much of that is thanks to Sean’s unique approach to clinical practice, impeccable communication, and his ability to get my wheels spinning. I left our sessions feeling motivated and hungry to learn more. Sean’s mentorship improved my confidence drastically and forever changed the way I treat and communicate - in and out of the clinic. Truly a life changing experience for me and all the patients I’ve been lucky enough to treat so far.

— Alex Leonard, PTA

Learning under Sean forced me to not accept the standard quo, to ask hard questions, to probe deeper. He challenged me to be the best version of myself, meeting me where I was as a student and guiding me forward. Even years later, I still text him when I can’t figure out a clinical case. His insight is that valuable.

— Kathleen Shaughnessy, PT, DPT, OCS

I had the opportunity to mentor with Sean during my orthopedic residency and consider myself lucky because of it! Sean is extremely knowledgeable in the examination and management of various musculoskeletal conditions, and it is evidenced by his ability to tailor his mentorship style to each individual he is working with whether you are fresh out of school, in a residency program, or have been practicing for many years. Sean has a unique ability to be able to effectively mentor across multiple body regions and effectively explain mechanisms of examination techniques and treatment interventions. He also can help with development of leadership skills too!

— Zachery Schindler, PT, DPT

Sean will provide mentorship like you never knew was possible. If you’re looking for someone to help take your critical thinking and problem solving skills to the next level, you will get what you’re looking for and far more. Of the dozens of mentors I’ve had over the years, no one cares more about challenging you and helping you succeed

— Alexa Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS