Greetings, APTA Iowa!

Because personal and work environment stressors can take a toll on well-being, I’m excited to share a new resource with you: Healthy Practice Resource. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, in collaboration with Healthcare Regulatory Research Institute, developed this innovative self-assessment tool to support licensee well-being and promote healthy practice across the profession. It offers a proactive approach by helping professionals identify areas for growth and access resources that support sustainable, healthy practice. There are 10 modules and certificates of completion awarded.

Congratulations to APTA Iowa delegates elected in December:

• Colleen Louw, Chief Delegate
• Pamela Duffy, Stephanie Kelsick, and Brenda Kemling 

January Board Meeting Highlights

• Discussed term/title protection.
• APTA Iowa will continue to send professional courtesy letters to offices who advertise physical therapy and do not employ a physical therapist.
• Physiotherapy is a term specifically used to define “chiropractic” in the Iowa Chiropractic Practice Act and does not infringe on the Iowa PT Practice Act title protection.
• Approved an honor cord program to recognize student members who show high engagement and dedication to our Chapter and the profession.
• Reviewed Bylaws survey results. Bylaws Task Force has met with APTA leadership. The Task Force is developing educational materials. 

Advocacy

• Discussions continue with Iowa Total Care and Wellpoint about prior authorization and administrative burden. Thank you for providing data. We will continue to rely on you to identify pain points.
• Join us for APTA Iowa Day on the Hill - Wednesday, Feb. 25
• Legislator breakfast with members 7:00-9:00 a.m.
• Student activities at 11:00 a.m.
• Join us at the Advocacy Reception - Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7:30 pm

Education

• Enhance your clinical decision making in any setting by attending the spring conference!
• April 15 and 16, 2026
• Wed., April 15 PM – Issues Forum
• Thurs., April 16 - Chapter Business Meeting and CEU: Integrating Neurodynamics and Pain Science presented by Adriaan Louw

Best regards,

Sue Bravard, PT, MS