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From PTA to Writer: Gina Vitale’s Career Shift After Long COVID

June 13, 2025

What happens when a physical therapist assistant with decades of clinical experience gets sidelined by long COVID — and decides it’s time to rewrite her career?

In this inspiring episode, Gina Vitale shares how she transitioned from being a dedicated clinician, Pilates instructor, and home health provider into a thriving healthcare content writer — without going back to school, without a writing degree, and without losing the essence of what made her a great PTA.



Gina opens up about:


  • Recovering from the brain fog and emotional toll of long COVID
  • How home health care uniquely shaped her communication and observation skills
  • The transferable skills from patient education that helped her succeed in writing
  • Getting her first (underpaid) writing gig — and why it was still a win
  • How LinkedIn became her most valuable professional tool
  • Her advice to healthcare professionals who are burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck


If you're a healthcare provider thinking about your next step — or curious how others are reinventing themselves without leaving their identity behind — this is a must-listen.