From the Peace Corps to prevention-focused care, Pam Butterfield has built a career around service, adaptability, and lifelong learning. In this episode of PT Path, she joins host Amber Fitzsimmons to reflect on her background in health and wellness, integrative medicine, and healthcare ergonomics. Pam shares impactful experiences from acute rehab to her transformative time in the Peace Corps, her passion for yoga therapy, and her pivot into ergonomics. Pam emphasizes the importance of seeking out opportunities, embracing change, and finding purpose through continued growth.Explore more of Pam’s work: pambutterfieldpt.com00:00 Introduction to PT Path00:39 Meet Pam Butterfield01:34 Pam's Journey to Physical Therapy02:27 Early Career Challenges and Choices07:16 Innovative Work-Life Balance Solutions09:09 Joining the Peace Corps11:49 Experiences in Armenia18:37 Return to the U.S. and Integrating Yoga22:28 New Beginnings and Career Shifts23:53 Discovering Ergonomics24:52 Building a Career in Ergonomics26:56 Integrative Lifestyle Medicine28:36 Challenges and Opportunities32:55 Advice for New Graduates36:42 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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