When Regie Tiu lost his long-held job in physical therapy, he didn’t expect it would become the launchpad for his greatest professional success. Fired after more than a decade in the industry, Regie decided to take back control of his fate by building something of his own — a seven-figure brick-and-mortar clinic that now thrives without relying on paid advertising.
With more than 12 years of experience as a physical therapist and clinic owner, Regie has since expanded his mission: empowering other practice owners to ignite growth, reclaim their time, and overcome common challenges in hiring, retention, and reputation. In this article, we’ll explore what makes Regie’s approach so impactful — from the beliefs he helps business owners adopt, to the authority he’s built through his practice, and the successes his journey celebrates.
The Belief Shift: System Over Struggle
Many small business owners believe that hustling, advertising hard, and doing “more” is the only path to clinic growth. But for Regie Tiu, the game-changer was simplifying — systematizing the practices that matter and cutting the noise around low-ROI tasks. After experiencing burnout from the never-ending pull of clinic responsibilities, he realized the core inefficiencies that many clinic owners face stemmed from messy operations and poor hiring.
Now, through his mentorship and membership program geared toward practice owners earning less than seven figures, Regie teaches the systems that allowed him to scale while stepping away from day-to-day treatments. A five-stage hiring framework rooted in values and culture ensures the right people join the team — keeping drama, high turnover, and micromanagement at bay.
By helping others understand that dependable systems, not relentless labor, lead to scale, Regie dissolves the toxic myth of the overworked clinic owner. Even for those just starting, foundational systems can make or break long-term success.
Built from Experience, Not Theory
Unlike many self-proclaimed business coaches online, Regie walks his talk. As someone who began his journey with only $50 and a dream — immigrating to the U.S. Starting off by collecting cans to survive, and launching his clinic after a bitter divorce and financial ruin — his story is proof that knowledge alone is not enough.
What sets him apart is what he’s lived through. “I’ve been broke three times, and each time I bounced back stronger, smarter, and with more fire,” Regie shares. His personal development journey accelerated after enduring 27 employee resignations in one year — a turning point that forced him to look inward, address his leadership blind spots, and re-engineer his company culture from the inside out.
From those hard-won insights, he created the frameworks he now teaches other clinic owners, helping them dodge the same costly mistakes. Ranging from efficient hiring and onboarding to building “raving fans” of patients, Regie’s strategies are straightforward and repeatable — drawn directly from lived success.
Authority Rooted in Transparency and Culture
The credibility of Regie’s methodology lies not only in his certifications — including Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Ergonomics Specialist, and Kinesio Taping Practitioner — but in his clinic’s numbers and culture. His current staff enjoys multi-year tenures, and over 60% of new patient volume comes purely from word-of-mouth and online reputation, not expensive ads.
In a saturated New York City market filled with physical therapy providers on every corner, Regie managed to get patients to travel 15 blocks — through pain — just to be treated at his clinic. “We don’t have the biggest space or equipment, but we lead with the biggest heart,” he says. His foundational philosophy? Trust, empathy, and authenticity.
These values aren’t lip service. Regie has created a company culture where patients know they matter — so much so that many contact him for health referrals even long after treatment ends. And his team mirrors the same values, thanks to deeply integrated SOPs and value-based hiring.
Victory Through Resilience
Regie’s journey is not just built on skill — it’s built on grit. He’s transforming the scars of his past — a rough childhood in the Philippines, growing up bullied and immersed in a violent environment, presenting its own struggles, and personal collapse — into a mission to empower professionals to build better lives through their businesses.
His coaching and speaking efforts are expanding, too. Wanting to eventually speak on TEDx stages and earn high-impact keynotes, Regie’s next chapter is shaping up as his most purposeful yet. And he knows credibility is key: having his story told in trusted media outlets — like Forbes, Inc., or business TV platforms — will help inspire others while paving the way for larger opportunities.
“I want people to know it’s possible,” Regie says. “Even if you’re down three times, rock bottom isn’t where you finish unless you choose to stay there.”
Conclusion
Regie Tiu proves that career setbacks can be blessings when met with resolve, clarity, and the courage to do things differently. His clinic didn’t grow by accident — it grew through systems, soul, and honesty. And now, he’s paying forward the lessons hard-earned through adversity, giving other practice owners the tools to reclaim freedom, profitability, and pride in their businesses.
Whether you’re a clinic owner who’s stuck, a coach looking to simplify and serve, or someone navigating their own rock bottom moment, Regie’s journey is a reminder of what can happen when resilience meets strategy. This isn’t just business. It’s personal — and that’s what makes it powerful.
This article is published on Good Decisions
