Grandison PT Testimonial and Review from a Velez BSPT Alumni

For many Filipino physical therapists, pursuing a healthcare career in the United States involves more than simply passing exams. It requires navigating credential evaluations, immigration documentation, NPTE preparation, doctorate pathways, and long-term career planning.

This Grandison PT Review from a Velez BSPT Alumni can help you realize where to jumpstart your US-PT Career.

QUICK SUMMARY: How One Velez BSPT Graduate Chose Grandison Therapy for Her USPT Journey

In this honest interview, Aizie Lee Lagare, a Velez College BSPT Batch 2016 graduate, shares why she chose Grandison Therapy to help guide her American Dream journey.

Her story highlights the importance of organized healthcare recruitment support, structured compliance systems, and access to doctorate-level educational opportunities for foreign-trained physical therapists.

Watch PT Aizee's Full Interview Here

Interview Transcript

Speaker: Aizee Lee Lagare
Background: Velez College BSPT Program, Batch 2016
Status: Proud Grandison Physical Therapist

Part 1: Discovering Grandison and the Drive for a Doctorate Degree

Question: How did you find out about Grandison, and why did you choose to join them

Answer: I heard about Grandison from a friend at work. I chose Grandison because they offer a doctorate degree. As someone who originally had no means of independently getting that degree—that doctorate degree—I decided to join Grandison’s management.

Part 2: How Grandison Facilitates the Step-by-Step Process

Question: How has Grandison supported you throughout your American dream journey?

Answer: Grandison has helped me a lot in my American dream journey. They are very systematic with the steps. All we have to do is comply, submit, and follow up. The coordinators provide a very clear, step-by-step process.

Part 3: What “Sealed the Deal” – The Power of Experience

Question: Besides the doctorate degree option, what made you ultimately “seal the deal” with Grandison?

Answer: As I mentioned, the main reason initially was because I needed that doctorate degree. But what really made me seal the deal was their established process. I’ve known many people who tried independently processing their applications, and along the way, they get stuck not knowing what the next step is. With Grandison having 15 years of experience, the steps are already laid out clearly for the scholars. We just need to comply with what they ask.

Part 4: A Message of Encouragement for Aspiring USPTs

Question: What advice or message would you give to other healthcare professionals considering an international career?

Answer: For those who are interested in continuing their professional journey and going abroad—specifically to the US—this is your sign to sign up or inquire with Grandison on what they can offer for your journey. As I said, they are very organized, and the staff and the coordinators will definitely help you. They will not leave you alone in this journey and will always provide updates on your process until you get your ticket to the US.

Part 5: Living with Purpose and Passion in the US Healthcare System

Question: What does your professional philosophy mean to you as a physical therapist heading to the United States?

Answer: For me, living with purpose and leading with passion means that as a physical therapist or a healthcare practitioner, our motivation every day to work is our passion. Our motivation is to work for our profession, to live with passion, and to work in the US with a passion for healthcare service and our patients.

Be grand with Grandison!

Choosing Grandison Therapy for the Doctorate Opportunity

Aizie first discovered Grandison Therapy through a friend at work. While many agencies offer deployment assistance, one factor immediately stood out to her: the opportunity to pursue a doctorate degree pathway while preparing for a physical therapy job in the United States.

According to Aizie, obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy independently would have been difficult without the proper support system and guidance.

This became the major reason she decided to join Grandison Therapy’s management and structured pathway program.

For many internationally educated PTs, doctorate-level education opportunities can strengthen:

Professional competitiveness
Clinical knowledge
Long-term career advancement
Credential equivalency alignment in the US healthcare system
DPT Graduates qualify for EB2 Green Card Visa which is current as of April 2026 USCIS Visa Bulletin

A Structured and Systematic Step-by-Step Process

One of the strongest themes throughout Aizie’s testimonial was Grandison Therapy’s organized process.

She explained that Grandison provides scholars and applicants with:

Clear compliance instructions
Step-by-step processing guidance
Documentation tracking support
Follow-up reminders
Continuous coordinator communication

Instead of feeling lost or uncertain about immigration and licensing procedures, applicants are guided systematically through every phase of the journey.

This level of organization is especially important for foreign-trained physical therapists pursuing:

NPTE compliance
Credential evaluations
Visa processing
Educational requirements
State licensing requirements

Why Experience Matters in International Healthcare Recruitment

While the doctorate opportunity initially attracted Aizie to Grandison Therapy, she explained that the agency’s established process and long-term experience ultimately “sealed the deal.”

According to her, many healthcare professionals attempting independent processing often encounter delays because they become uncertain about:

What forms to submit
Which documents are missing
Which deadlines matter
How immigration timelines work
What the next step should be

Grandison Therapy’s Gold Standard and years of healthcare recruitment experience helped simplify this process through clearly defined systems for PT scholars and applicants.

For internationally educated healthcare workers, structured guidance can significantly reduce stress during long-term immigration and licensing pathways.

Step-by-Step NPTE Compliance for Foreign Graduates

Many Filipino PTs searching for US opportunities ask how to properly begin the NPTE and USPT process.

Aizie emphasized that Grandison’s coordinators consistently provide updates and compliance guidance so scholars remain informed throughout their application journey.

This support may include assistance involving:

Credential evaluation requirements
Educational document submissions
NPTE preparation pathways
State licensing compliance
Immigration documentation tracking
Transitional DPT coordination

Having organized compliance support can help foreign graduates avoid delays and missed requirements during their USPT journey.

Encouragement for Future Filipino USPTs

Aizie encouraged healthcare professionals considering international careers not to be afraid to inquire and explore legitimate opportunities abroad.

According to her experience, Grandison Therapy’s staff and coordinators remain actively involved throughout the process and continue providing updates until candidates finally reach the United States.

Her message reinforces a common concern among foreign healthcare workers: finding an agency that continues communicating consistently during long waiting periods.

For many Filipino physical therapists, ongoing communication and transparency are major factors when choosing an international healthcare recruitment partner.

Living with Purpose and Passion in US Healthcare

As Aizie prepares for her future in the United States healthcare system, she shared that passion remains central to her philosophy as a physical therapist.

She explained that healthcare professionals are motivated not only by career advancement, but by their commitment to patient care and professional growth.

Her story represents many Filipino physical therapists pursuing opportunities abroad while continuing to serve patients with compassion, dedication, and purpose.