From Ski Accident to Healthcare Entrepreneur | Brian Dombal | I Live Here Westchester

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2468485/fa...) From Ski Accident to Healthcare Entrepreneur | Brian Dombal | I Live Here Westchester In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, Jim sits down with Brian Dombal, partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, to talk about the personal story that led him into healthcare—and how a life-changing injury at 14 set him on a path to building one of Westchester’s premier wellness practices. Brian shares how a devastating skiing accident sparked his interest in physical therapy, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as both a patient and a practitioner, and why he eventually left the corporate healthcare model to build a clinic focused on quality care, patient outcomes, and community wellness. The conversation explores the realities of the modern healthcare system, the economics of physical therapy, and what it really takes to start and grow a healthcare business in Westchester. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, wellness, sports recovery, or the business of healthcare, this episode offers an inside look at how one local founder turned adversity into opportunity. In This Episode • The skiing accident that changed Brian’s life at age 14 • Discovering physical therapy during a year-long recovery • The reality of PT school and the rising cost of healthcare education • Starting a career in physical therapy and the challenges of corporate healthcare models • Why Brian chose to leave and build a patient-focused clinic • The economics of modern healthcare and insurance reimbursements • Building a healthcare business from scratch in Westchester • The philosophy behind ProClinix and its approach to wellness and recovery About Brian Dombal Brian Dombal a partner of ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, a multidisciplinary wellness practice serving Westchester County. After suffering a severe leg injury as a teenager, Brian discovered physical therapy during his recovery and decided to pursue it as a career. He later went on to build ProClinix with a mission to deliver higher quality care, longer patient interaction, and better outcomes than the traditional high-volume healthcare model. Today, ProClinix offers a range of services including physical therapy, chiropractic care, sports rehabilitation, and performance training. About ProClinix ProClinix is a Westchester-based healthcare practice focused on integrated sports medicine and rehabilitation. Locations include: 5 N. Greenwich Rd. Armonk, NY 134 Marble Ave,  Pleasantville, NY 1 Elm Street, Ardsley, NY (in House of Sports) 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY (in Shames JCC 1385 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY  354 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 1 Westchester Park Dr. W. Harrison, NY  (in LifeTime Athletic)  130 N Bedford Rd. Mount Kisco, NY  Learn more: https://proclinix.com (https://proclinix.com/) Timestamps 00:00 – The origin story: Brian’s life-changing skiing accident 02:00 – Discovering physical therapy during recovery 03:00 – Getting into PT school and the cost of healthcare education 05:00 – Entering the workforce and frustrations with corporate healthcare 07:00 – The realization that there had to be a better model 08:30 – Writing a business plan and starting a practice 09:30 – Finding a business partner in an unexpected place Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2468485/su...) I Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media. We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong. Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us? Email: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com Website: www.iliveheremedia.com (https://www.iliveheremedia.com/) Follow us on Instagram: @iliveheremedia (  / iliveheremedia  ) Subscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.