Stay In Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center

What Stay In Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center does

Stay In Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit outpatient rehabilitation facility operating from a 5,000 sq ft center within a 10,000 sq ft building at 13085 Telecom Pkwy N, Temple Terrace, Florida. Founded on June 20, 2015 by Romulo 'Romy' Camargo — a Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer paralyzed in Afghanistan in 2008 — and his wife Gabriela Rivero-Camargo (President/Chair), the center provides long-term activity-based exercise and therapy (ABE&T) to veterans and civilians with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological disorders causing paralysis. The facility is positioned 6 minutes from James A. Haley VA Hospital and serves as the only SCI recovery center of its kind in the Greater Tampa area that combines veteran and civilian populations.

The organization's service stack is built around one-on-one activity-based exercise sessions delivered by a team that includes a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapist assistants, and exercise-science credentialed trainers. Core technology comprises Restorative Therapies RT 600 and RT 300 systems and Alter G anti-gravity treadmills, used to deliver active, resistive, passive, and proprioceptive programs customized to each client. Layered offerings include occupational therapy, a fitness membership for long-term maintenance, an adaptive-sports event (Troy J Smith Ability Games), an annual September fundraising gala, a five-pillar Caregiver Community Program, and an unpaid internship pipeline sourced from academic partnerships with Gannon University, State College of Florida, and Nova Southeastern University.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across five streams: monthly client service fees (with supplemental pricing for underinsured clients), individual and corporate donations (Legacy through Friend tiers), grants (Disabled Veterans National Foundation, USAA, SunTrust, Toyota, Karpus Family Foundation), corporate sponsorships (Freedom through Supporting tiers), and event-based fundraising (annual Gala, SOFIC events hosted by ARMA/Global Dynamics). 100% of donations are directed to client care. The organization discloses IRS Form 990 filings back to 2018 on its transparency page, but has not publicly released revenue figures.

Name

Stay In Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center

Legal name

Romy and Gaby SCI Foundation Inc.

Website

https://stayinstep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stay In Step is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit outpatient rehabilitation center in Temple Terrace, Florida, delivering activity-based exercise and physical therapy to veterans and civilians with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological disorders across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAD), Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK)

Keywords

• Spinal cord rehabilitation
• Activity-based therapy
• Neurological recovery services
• Traumatic brain injury rehab
• Outpatient physical therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Client Service Fees: Fees charged to clients for rehabilitation services. The center offers supplemental pricing to assist those paying out of pocket, with appointments pre-scheduled monthly and payments settled at month-end with supplemental discount applied
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations. 100% of donations received go directly to client care. Various donor levels: Legacy Level ($250,000+), Foundation Level ($100,000+), Blueprint Level ($25,000+), Friend Level (up to $25,000)
3. Grants: Grant funding from organizations including Disabled Veterans National Foundation, USAA, Suntrust, Toyota, and Karpus Family Foundation. Used for staff training, equipment purchases, and discounted therapy sessions
4. Annual Gala and Events: Annual Gala celebration held every September as primary fundraising event, along with SOFIC events and Ability Games that generate sponsorship revenue and ticket sales
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship arrangements with corporate partners at various levels (Freedom, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Supporting) for events and ongoing support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stay In Step provides long-term outpatient rehabilitation to veterans and civilians suffering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological disorders resulting in paralysis. The center delivers Activity-Based Exercise and Therapy (ABE&T) through one-on-one sessions using specialized equipment including the RT 600 and RT 300 systems from Restorative Therapies and the Alter G anti-gravity treadmill. Services are supplemented by physical therapy, occupational therapy, fitness memberships, the Caregiver Community Program, and the Jesse Karn's Supplemental Program for clients with financial barriers.

Product overview

Stay In Step is a veteran-founded nonprofit outpatient rehabilitation facility offering a unified suite of services for individuals with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and neurological disorders. The core offering is the Activity-Based Exercise and Therapy (ABE&T) program, delivered through one-on-one sessions with trained staff using specialized equipment including RT 600 and RT 300 systems from Restorative Therapies, and Alter G anti-gravity treadmills. The organization provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness memberships as layered service tiers. Supporting offerings include the Caregiver Community Program (with five pillars: Education, Self-Care, Family, Social, and Retreats) and the Jesse Karn's Supplemental Program for financial assistance. The center operates a 5,000 sq. ft. recovery space within a 10,000 sq ft building in Temple Terrace, Florida, and hosts annual community events including the Ability Games and Gala Celebration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activity-Based Exercise Program (ABE&T) Long-term outpatient rehabilitation program modeled after Activity-Based Exercise and Therapy principles, utilizing the body's natural movement and body weight as stimulus. Clients work one-on-one with trained staff to improve functionality and quality of life following spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological disorders.
• Physical Therapy Services Licensed Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants provide individualized treatment plans, initial evaluations, and ongoing therapy sessions for clients with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders seeking to maximize function and recovery.
• RT 600 and RT 300 Equipment Sessions State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment from Restorative Therapies, including RT 600 and RT 300 systems, used for activity-based therapy sessions in the 5,000 sq. ft. recovery center within a 10,000 sq. ft. building to address spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological disorders.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services provided by licensed occupational therapists to help clients improve activities of daily living and functional independence following spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders.
• Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill Sessions Therapy sessions using Alter G anti-gravity treadmill technology, which allows clients to walk with reduced body weight support for improved mobility training and gait rehabilitation.
• Fitness Membership Ongoing fitness membership program allowing clients continued access to facility equipment and training support for long-term rehabilitation maintenance after formal therapy sessions.
• Caregiver Community Program Five-pillar support program for caregivers including Education, Self-Care, Family activities, Social connection, and Retreats. Provides tools, resources, and community for caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injuries, sponsored by Florida Medical Clinic and Muslim Women Who Give.
• Jesse Karn's Supplemental Program Financial assistance program providing supplemental pricing discounts for rehabilitation services to clients who qualify, particularly those with insufficient insurance coverage or no insurance, settled monthly with supplemental discount applied after appointments are tallied.
• Internship Program Unpaid internship program for students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields including PTA, OTA, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, PT, OT, and Sports and Fitness, providing hands-on experience in spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• External stimulation of nervous system promoting nerve reorganization
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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 minor and core.

• Nova Southeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Academic Practice Partnership began 2018. Location: 3632 Queen Palm Dr. Tampa, FL 33619. Scope: OTD Level I second year students. Point of Contact: Dr. Thomas Decker, OTD, OTR/L.
• State College of Florida - Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Academic Practice Partnership began 2017. Location: Bradenton, FL. Scope: PTA students 1st and 2nd year. Point of Contact: Matthew Connell, MPT - Director.
• Gannon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Academic Practice Partnership began 2015. Location: 105 Commercial Center Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573. Scope: OTD Students 1st and 2nd year. Point of Contact: Dr. Richard Johnson.
• NY Warrior AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting wounded military members and their caregivers through donations to aide in rehabilitation. Mission to honor service with donations.
• Black Dagger Military Hunt Club IncminorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit providing shooting, hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities for wounded and active duty military. Located in greater Tampa Bay area.
• Wounded Warriors Abilities RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 2015 by wounded warrior Mike Delancey. 10-acre accessible park for veterans being built with donation funds. Co-laboring with other veteran groups and nonprofits.
• Mission AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner including Founder Scott Mann (Special Advisor/Chief Communicator on Board of Advisors). Programs include: Mission America Transition Book, Speaker Series, Music Series, and direct support for Stay In Step. Was key player in helping open the facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Craig Hospital: Renowned specialty hospital dedicated exclusively to SCI and TBI rehabilitation, research, and advocacy. Operates at significantly greater scale and clinical depth, serving as a benchmark for the patient population Stay In Step targets.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago): Top-ranked post-acute rehabilitation hospital and research enterprise for SCI, stroke, and neurologic injury. Overlaps on patient population and rehabilitation modality, but at vastly larger scale and with deeper research/clinical infrastructure.
• Shepherd Center: Large specialized rehabilitation hospital for SCI, TBI, stroke, and other neurologic injuries. Provides inpatient and outpatient services and competes for medically complex referrals in the same clinical categories as Stay In Step.

Direct peers

• SCI-FIT: Activity-based rehabilitation provider for spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury using similar exercise-as-therapy methodology and specialized equipment. Competes for the same long-term outpatient SCI rehab niche.
• NextStep Fitness & Rehab: Nonprofit activity-based SCI rehabilitation facility offering long-term outpatient recovery programs with specialized equipment. Closely comparable operating model, mission, and patient population to Stay In Step.
• Project Walk: Activity-based rehabilitation center network for spinal cord injury recovery. Uses a similar gym-based, trainer-led model and is the original U.S. provider of this approach; Stay In Step's founder connection is direct — Lead Trainer George Palang interned at Project Walk Orlando.
• Center for Neuro Recovery: Specialty outpatient center delivering intensive activity-based neurorehabilitation for SCI, TBI, stroke, and other neurological conditions, with one-on-one trainer-led programming analogous to Stay In Step's approach.

Others

• Restorative Therapies: Manufacturer of the RT 600 and RT 300 functional electrical stimulation systems used in Stay In Step's facility. Closely tied as the equipment supplier and an enabler of the center's activity-based therapy offering.

Emerging players

• ReWalk Robotics: Exoskeleton provider for SCI rehabilitation and personal mobility. Operates at the intersection of the same patient community as Stay In Step, with technology that could be incorporated into or compete with activity-based programs.
• Ekso Bionics: Developer of exoskeleton and rehabilitation robotics used in SCI and stroke recovery clinics. Targets the same patient population through technology-enabled gait therapy and represents a potential disruptive modality to trainer-led activity-based rehab.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stayinsteporg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFBIgd5VAo1DneQvZ-YQ-vw
• Facebookfacebook.com/stayinstepcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stay-in-step-spinal-cord-injury-recovery-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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