Unified Therapy Services

What Unified Therapy Services does

Unified Therapy Services is a therapist-owned outpatient rehabilitation provider headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Founded in 2006 by clinicians Gina Blean (M.S., CCC-SLP, BCBA) and Kelly Heysinger (PT, DPT), the company operates five clinic locations across eastern Iowa (Dubuque x3, Waverly) and southwestern Wisconsin (Lancaster), with the Waverly site added through the September 4, 2025 acquisition of Northern Iowa Therapy Outpatient Clinic.

The core service offering is fee-for-service Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology delivered to pediatric and adult patients under insurance reimbursement (including Medicare, Medicaid and all Iowa MCOs) as well as private pay. Clinical depth is built through specialized program certifications: SPEAK OUT! (Parkinson's), Comprehensive Lymphedema Management (CLT-certified therapists), vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy (adult and pediatric), SOS/AEIOU pediatric feeding therapy, dry needling, and aquatic therapy delivered through a partnership with Dubuque Community YMCA. Objective musculoskeletal isokinetic testing passes the Daubert Standard for court admissibility and anchors a Workforce Solutions division that sells pre-hire testing, drug/alcohol screening, and post-injury workers' compensation rehabilitation directly to employers.

The business model combines a distributed D2C patient base with a targeted B2B employer channel, supported by free 30-minute pediatric developmental screenings that function as a funnel into formal paid evaluations. Headcount exceeds 100 employees including clinicians, assistants, rehab and clinic coordinators, and administrative staff. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no public listing; the company is founder-owned, regionally focused, and financially self-funded.

Name

Unified Therapy Services

Legal name

Unified Therapy Services

Website

https://unifiedtherapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unified Therapy Services is a therapist-owned outpatient rehabilitation provider offering physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy for pediatric and adult patients across five clinics in Iowa and Wisconsin, with a Workforce Solutions division serving employers. Founded 2006.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Outpatient rehabilitation services
• Pediatric therapy services
• Occupational health solutions
• Speech language pathology
• Physical therapy clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Therapy Services: Fee-for-service outpatient therapy services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and patient self-pay.
2. Workforce Solutions: B2B occupational health services including pre-hire testing, drug screening, isokinetic testing, and post-injury worker's compensation rehabilitation for employers.
3. Free Developmental Screenings: Free 30-minute pediatric developmental screenings to assess fine/gross motor skills, sensory responses, speech patterns. Leads to paid evaluation and ongoing therapy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unified Therapy Services delivers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy for pediatric and adult patients across five clinics in Iowa and Wisconsin, complemented by a B2B Workforce Solutions unit offering isokinetic testing, drug screening, pre-hire testing, and post-injury workers' compensation rehabilitation to employers. Free pediatric developmental screenings and specialized programs (Lymphedema Management, SPEAK OUT!, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Dry Needling, Pediatric Feeding Therapy) round out the clinical offering.

Product overview

Unified Therapy Services is an outpatient pediatric and adult therapy clinic offering Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language therapies across five clinic locations in Dubuque, IA; Waverly, IA; and Lancaster, WI. The company provides comprehensive rehabilitation services through its core therapy offerings (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology) complemented by specialized programs including Lymphedema Management, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Therapy, and Pediatric Feeding Therapy using SOS/AEIOU approaches. Workforce Solutions services support employers with occupational health needs including isokinetic testing, drug screening, and worker's compensation management. Additional specialized offerings include Aquatic Therapy (partnering with Dubuque YMCA), the SPEAK OUT! program for Parkinson's patients, and Dry Needling treatments. The company operates a Pediatric Clinic, Adult Clinic, and combined Pediatric & Adult Clinic serving patients of all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy Comprehensive physical therapy for patients of all ages, including musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, lymphedema management, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy, and dry needling.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services helping individuals develop, recover, or maintain skills for daily living and working, addressing physical, mental, and developmental conditions for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Speech-Language Pathology Licensed speech-language pathologists provide comprehensive speech therapy for children to improve communication, language, cognitive, and feeding skills, treating speech sound disorders, language delays, stuttering, voice disorders, and feeding/swallowing difficulties.
• Workforce Solutions Comprehensive occupational health services for employers including job task analysis, isokinetic testing, pre-hire testing, post-injury workers' compensation management, and drug screening, designed to reduce work comp claims and costs.
• Free Pediatric Developmental Screenings Complimentary 30-minute developmental screenings for children to assess fine and gross motor skills, sensory responses, speech patterns, and behavior tendencies, identifying whether therapy is recommended.
• Drug Screening On-site and off-site drug and alcohol screenings with lab-tested collections for DOT and non-DOT agencies, breath alcohol screenings using Lifeloc Phoenix 6.0 BT, and chain of custody forms admissible in court.
• Isokinetic Testing Objective strength testing using isokinetic equipment to prevent symptom magnification and fraudulent claims, used for joint comparison, return-to-work, and functional capacity evaluations. Passes Daubert Standard for court admissibility.
• Lymphedema Management Specialized treatment for lymphedema at Dubuque and Lancaster clinics using manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, therapeutic exercise, skin care education, and self-management strategies, delivered by certified lymphedema specialists.
• SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Evidence-based speech therapy program through Parkinson Voice Project designed to help individuals with Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders improve vocal strength, speech clarity, and overall communication.
• Aquatic Therapy Physical therapy conducted in temperature-controlled pools for adult and pediatric patients to improve mobility, balance, strength, and endurance while providing sensory input for children with sensory processing difficulties.
• Pediatric Feeding Therapy Pediatric feeding therapy using SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) and AEIOU approaches to assess and treat children with feeding and weight/growth difficulties, integrating sensory, oral, motor, behavioral, medical, and nutritional factors.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) Exercises to manage dizziness and balance issues caused by BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, vestibular neuritis, migraine headache, post-concussion syndrome, and neurological conditions.
• Pelvic Floor Therapy Physical therapy focusing on pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, treating urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and pre/post-partum complications for both men and women.
• Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy Physical therapy for childhood constipation and incontinence using abdominal massage, stretching, postural education, breath work, and coordination exercises.
• Dry Needling Skilled treatment technique using filament needles to treat pain associated with myofascial trigger points, scar tissue, bone, tendon, and connective tissue pain, reducing muscle tightness and increasing blood flow.
• Aquatic Therapy for Pregnant Women Low-impact aquatic exercise therapy for expectant mothers to ease pregnancy pain, reduce swelling, improve posture, and provide pain relief in heated pools at safe temperatures.

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northern Iowa Therapy Outpatient CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Northern Iowa Therapy Outpatient Clinic in Waverly, IA officially became part of the Unified Therapy Services family on September 4, 2025. The acquisition expanded Unified Therapy's presence to five clinics and strengthened rehabilitation services across the region. Both organizations share similar values and dedication to high clinical standards.
• Dubuque Community YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the Dubuque Community YMCA for aquatic therapy services. Unified Therapy therapists utilize the indoor heated pools at the YMCA, with specific times reserved exclusively for pediatric patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NovaCare Rehabilitation: Select Medical's outpatient rehabilitation brand with broad PT/OT/SLP coverage and employer/work comp services. Comparable core clinical offerings and B2B occupational health line, but at significantly larger national scale.
• UnityPoint Health: Large regional health system with significant outpatient rehabilitation services across Iowa and Wisconsin. A nearby competitor for therapist talent and patient referrals in the Dubuque market, and the prior employer of at least one Unified Therapy clinician.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient PT/OT/SLP operator with hundreds of clinics across the U.S. Comparable in core service offering (outpatient PT/OT/SLP) and payor mix, but materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Unified Therapy.
• Select Medical: Public post-acute care and outpatient rehabilitation operator (parent of NovaCare Rehabilitation and Concentra). Comparable in outpatient PT/OT service mix and employer-facing occupational health via Concentra, with substantially greater scale and capital access.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: Public outpatient physical therapy operator with ~600 clinics nationwide built largely through a partner/buy-and-grow model. Closely comparable on the clinic roll-up strategy Unified Therapy is executing in Iowa/Wisconsin, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Multi-state outpatient PT/OT/SLP operator now part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family. Directly comparable regional multi-clinic outpatient therapy model targeting similar patient mix and referral-driven GTM.
• Aegis Therapies: Outpatient and contract rehabilitation provider offering PT, OT, and SLP across skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient settings. Comparable in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services and payor mix; one Unified Therapy employee (Rachel Miller) previously worked at Aegis.
• Benchmark Physical Therapy: Multi-clinic outpatient PT/OT operator serving pediatric and adult patients in regional U.S. markets. Closely comparable on service scope (PT/OT/SLP across age groups) and clinic-count growth strategy via de novo openings and acquisitions.

Others

• Crescent Community Health Center: Federally qualified health center in Dubuque that hosts one of Unified Therapy's satellite clinics. A partner/customer relationship rather than direct competitor — relevant for understanding referral and facility-sharing dynamics in the Dubuque market.
• Northern Iowa Therapy Outpatient Clinic: Outpatient PT/OT/SLP clinic in Waverly, IA that was acquired by Unified Therapy Services in September 2025 and continues to operate as a subsidiary. Effectively a corporate extension rather than a market peer post-acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unifiedtherapyservices
• Xx.com/unifiedtherapy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unified-therapy-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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