In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Rachael Ioquinto on interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and integrated care models, outlining learning outcomes around defining integrated care, identifying factors that drive siloed practice, and applying strategies to build collaborative teams.

Rachael is the owner of Simpli Speech and co-founder of the Kids Therapy Co. in Michigan. She describes independent, parallel, and integrated care and explains how coordinated, trust-based teamwork improves client outcomes, reduces fragmentation for families, and supports clinician sustainability.

Rachael shares how productivity-focused systems and business barriers (including insurance limits on co-treats) contribute to isolation, and how intentional meetings, family inclusion, affirmative language, and curiosity-driven outreach enable collaboration.

She also discusses relationship-based marketing and partnerships (e.g., OT, feeding therapists, myofunctional therapy, pediatric chiropractors), plus mentorship tips for new grads and resources by Bowman & Suarez and Bennett & Gadlin.