Cicero Therapies

What Cicero Therapies does

Cicero Therapies is a multi-state network of multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practices operating 25 clinic locations across the United States, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hoover, Alabama. The company delivers speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health services, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and families aged 0-21, and supplements clinic-based delivery with school-based services in 100+ school systems and natural environment (home and community) sessions. Its portfolio includes acquired regional brands retained under their original names, most notably OTA The Koomar Center in Massachusetts, which houses the SPIRAL Foundation, a non-profit research organization responsible for the FOCUS for Mealtime Success movement and 750+ peer-reviewed publications on sensory integration. Cicero Therapies is structured as a Public Benefit LLC and operates under a co-CEO leadership model with founders Grant Schafle and Taylor Davidson.

The company's underlying technology stack is clinical rather than digital: its core differentiators are proprietary care methodologies such as Today's ABA (a trauma-sensitive, assent-based ABA model), sensory integration protocols, and a multidisciplinary collaborative care framework. Distribution operates through three channels: clinic-based services billed to insurance or direct-pay families, school partnerships contracting directly with school districts, and practice partnership roll-ups where independent therapy clinic owners retain their brand identity while outsourcing business operations. Revenue mechanics are insurance-billed fee-for-service plus institutional contracts, with a network partnership model that absorbs back-office functions (payor negotiations, billing, HR, recruiting, accounting, payroll, real estate) across all 25 clinics.

Go-to-market combines direct family acquisition via website, social media, email/SMS, and referral networks with B2B partnership sales targeting school districts and independent practice owners seeking operational support. Customer segments span three groups: children and families as the primary consumer segment, school districts as an institutional buyer, and therapy practice owners as a B2B partnership channel. The company has no disclosed parent, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and no publicly disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Cicero Therapies

Legal name

Cicero therapy

Website

https://cicerotherapies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cicero Therapies is a multi-state network of 25 pediatric therapy clinics delivering speech, occupational, physical, mental health, and ABA therapy to children aged 0-21 across the U.S., supplemented by school-based services and a roll-up partnership model for independent therapy practice owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric In-Home Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) (HSABADAM), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Speech language pathology
• Occupational therapy
• Applied behavior analysis
• Multidisciplinary healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Pediatric Therapy Services: Multi-disciplinary therapy services billed through insurance or direct pay, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA therapy, and mental health counseling for children aged 0-21.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cicero Therapies operates a multi-state network of 25 pediatric therapy clinics delivering evidence-based speech, occupational, physical, ABA, and mental health services to children aged 0-21 in clinic, school, and natural environment settings. The company also runs school partnership programs across 100+ school systems and acquires/partner with independent therapy practices, providing back-office operations support while preserving clinical legacy.

Product overview

Cicero Therapies is a multi-state network of pediatric therapy clinics operating 25 clinic locations across the United States. The company offers five core therapy services—Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Mental Health Services, and ABA Therapy (through its 'Today's ABA' brand)—plus School Partnerships for on-site service delivery. The portfolio includes acquired brands such as OTA The Koomar Center (known for the 'FOCUS for Mealtime Success' movement and sensory integration research) and the SPIRAL Foundation non-profit research organization. Cicero Therapies operates as a Public Benefit LLC, providing services to children and families aged 0-21 through evidence-based, multidisciplinary care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Today's ABA: A compassionate, values-based, and trauma-sensitive approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy that emphasizes listening to the individual and creating joyful learning environments.

Products and services

• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Mental Health Services
• Today's ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
• School Partnerships

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Child'sPlay Therapy CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in Alabama, Child'sPlay Therapy Center provides speech, occupational, and other therapy services to children and families. Employees report opportunities for clinical education in specialized topics and career advancement within the Cicero network.
• Clubhouse Therapy CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in Illinois, providing multi-disciplinary therapy services to children and families in the community.
• K1ds Count TherapycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in Indiana, offering comprehensive pediatric therapy services. Employees have noted leadership support for professional growth from RBT to Behavior Analyst roles.
• KidSpeakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in North Carolina, providing speech and language therapy services to children.
• MTS KidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in South Carolina, providing pediatric therapy services to children and families.
• OTA The Koomar CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family, located in Massachusetts. Pioneers of the FOCUS for Mealtime Success movement and groundbreaking sensory integration research. Home to the SPIRAL Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to research and professional education about sensory integration.
• The SLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cicero Therapies family of pediatric therapy practices. Located in Virginia, providing therapy services to children and families in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kadiant: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with a clinic-network model that has grown through acquisitions. Comparable as a younger, ABA-led platform with a similar roll-up trajectory.

Regional players

• Lighthouse Autism Center: Regional pediatric ABA therapy provider operating in the Midwest. Comparable service model and pediatric focus, but with a more concentrated geographic footprint than Cicero.

Direct peers

• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric therapy platform providing ABA, occupational, speech, and physical therapy in clinic and home settings. Closely comparable to Cicero in service mix, multi-state roll-up model, and clinical-led operating approach.
• Cortica: Multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, OT, speech, and developmental pediatric medical services. Direct competitor in integrated pediatric therapy for children with autism and developmental delays.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large multi-state ABA and pediatric therapy provider with a clinic-based service model and active M&A roll-up strategy. Comparable to Cicero in pediatric therapy focus and clinic-network expansion.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, OT, and speech services with a clinic-network model. Comparable in scope, geography, and integration approach.
• Centria Healthcare: National pediatric and adult ABA therapy provider with significant clinic and home-based service delivery. Directly comparable to Cicero's ABA segment and school-based services.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with a clinic and home-based delivery model. Comparable to Cicero in pediatric focus and payor-mix-driven service delivery.
• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state pediatric ABA therapy provider offering clinic, home, and school-based services. Comparable to Cicero in service channels and pediatric specialty focus.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing pediatric therapy, early intervention, and disability services across the U.S. Comparable in pediatric therapy scope but operates as a federated nonprofit rather than a for-profit roll-up.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cicerotherapies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicero-therapies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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