In this episode, PT Biz coach Michael Sclafani interviews Morgan Rodriguez, founder of Opal Movement Therapy in the Austin, Texas area. Morgan shares how she started her cash-based practice from a small room inside a gym while working full time and completing an orthopedic fellowship, then grew it into a thriving practice with multiple clinicians, administrative support, and a strong active adult community.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

• How Morgan started Opal Movement Therapy from a 10x10 room inside a gym
• Why she said yes to the opportunity before everything felt perfectly ready
• How complimentary consults helped her build trust with gym members
• Why monthly workshops became one of her strongest early marketing tools
• How Morgan used relationships, trainers, and referral partners to grow efficiently
• Why clinical excellence and patient experience became the foundation of Opal's growth
• How social media became a major lead source through simple educational content
• What Morgan learned from joining the PT Biz Mastermind after Rainmaker
• Why monthly memberships became a major opportunity for recurring revenue
• How hiring changed Morgan's role from solo clinician to business leader
• Why pricing, leadership, and team structure matter when scaling a cash practice

Key Takeaway

You do not need a perfect plan to start a cash-based practice. Morgan Rodriguez built Opal Movement Therapy by starting with one room, one community, strong clinical care, and consistent relationship-building. The business grew because she kept taking the next right step and improving each phase along the way.

Learn More About Opal Movement Therapy

Learn more about Morgan Rodriguez and Opal Movement Therapy here: Opal Movement Therapy.

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