CSM is loud.
Everyone’s hiring.
Everyone has swag.
Everyone wants your attention.
We’ve all walked away with tote bags we never opened and conversations we didn’t remember.
So we decided to do something different this year.
Come Get High With Us Instead.
“Get High With Highbar” isn’t a hype campaign.
It’s a response to what we keep hearing from clinicians, students, and educators across physical therapy:
- I want real mentorship.
- I want to practice at the top of my license.
- I want a career that doesn’t burn me out.
- I want conversations that actually matter.
This campaign — and the giveaway attached to it — exists to cut through the noise and create space for real connection, growth, and mentorship, before and during APTA CSM 2026.
Yes, There’s a Giveaway (and It Doesn’t Suck)
We’re actually giving things away — things that support growth, learning, and momentum in your career.
When you enter at www.highbarhealth.com/higher, you’re eligible for:
🏆 Grand Prize: A Trip to APTA CSM 2026
We’re covering your travel, lodging, and ticket to CSM in Anaheim, California — and introducing you directly to the Highbar team.
You’ll also get dedicated time to choose your path:
- Connect with David Pavao
Clinical leadership, mentorship, and how to build a respected, sustainable clinical career — while practicing at the top of your license (#PATTOTL). - Connect with Michelle Collie
Founder/CEO perspective on building a career with leverage, trajectory, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
🎒 Runner-Up Prizes: PT-Approved Highbags
So… what’s a Highbag?
A Highbag is our take on what conference swag should be.
It’s a premium Highbar duffel bag, packed with tools and essentials that actually support your work as a physical therapist — not random pens you’ll lose by Friday.
Each Highbag includes (examples):
- $25 Starbucks gift card (caffeine = essential)
- $25 food delivery gift card (snacks = also essential)
- A full set of resistance bands
- Stopwatch
- Foam roller
- Highbar Swag Pack
(T-shirts, socks, scarves, stickers, and a few surprises)
It’s built for clinicians who care about how they show up — for patients and for themselves.
📚 Expert Dry Needling Course Giveaway
Growth and mentorship are non-negotiable for us.
That’s why we’re also giving away access to our Expert Dry Needling Course, taught by Highbar faculty.
What that means:
- Learn directly from clinicians who practice at the top of their license (#PATTOTL)
- Get certified
- Level up clinically with a team that values evidence, intention, and autonomy
Exact prize quantities and fulfillment details are shared directly by email.
But This Isn’t About Free Stuff
If you’re just here for giveaways, you’ll probably be bored.
This is for people who care about:
- Practicing at the top of their license
- Building a career that lasts
- Learning from clinicians who’ve actually done the work
- Having real conversations instead of sales pitches
If that sounds like you — welcome.
What “Getting High” Actually Means
For us, “getting high” isn’t a joke. It’s a philosophy.
- Higher Care
Practicing with autonomy, intention, and evidence — not rushing visits or cutting corners. - Higher Trajectory
Building a career with options, leadership, and momentum. - Higher Mentorship
Learning from people who care about your long-term development, not just filling shifts. - Higher Standards
Raising the bar for how PTs are trained, supported, and treated.
Why This Matters at CSM
CSM can be overwhelming — especially early in your career.
This is our way of making it more useful:
- Fewer pitches
- More mentorship
- More real access
👇 Watch the video below to hear directly from our leadership team, then enter the giveaway at:
No spam.
No job application required.
Just access, updates, and a chance to win.
Let’s raise the standard.
Get high — with Highbar.
