Bellingham Physical Therapy

What Bellingham Physical Therapy does

Bellingham Physical Therapy is a privately held outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic founded in 1981 and headquartered at 306 36th Street in Bellingham, Washington. The clinic serves patients across Whatcom County through a single physical location plus telehealth, offering comprehensive orthopedic care (neck/back pain, joint injuries, TMJ, post-surgical rehabilitation), sports medicine, vestibular and concussion therapy, cancer rehabilitation, and balance/fall prevention. Core service delivery combines hands-on manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy techniques) with therapeutic exercise in one-on-one 40-minute sessions, delivered by 5-6 licensed Physical Therapists and 3 Physical Therapist Assistants supported by aides and administrative staff.

The practice's revenue model blends insurance reimbursement (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicare, Premera, Regence, L&I, TriCare, and others) with a growing portfolio of cash-pay specialty services: StemWave extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Blood Flow Restriction training, Professional Bike Fitting ($200-$250), Custom Foot Orthotics ($200-$350), Personal Training ($55/session or $220-$540/month packages), and Visceral Manipulation. Washington State's direct-access law permits self-referral, eliminating physician-gatekeeping friction. The clinic employs standard healthcare technology (Prompt EMR for scheduling, electronic medical records, telehealth) plus specialized clinical equipment (Stride Soles 3D foot scanners, BikePT-certified fitting protocols, FDA-listed shockwave devices). No public-facing API, software platform, or AI/ML capabilities are described.

Ownership transitioned in January 2022 from John and Marcia McWilliams (41-year founders) to Heather Kreizenbeck, PT, MPT, a clinician at the practice since 2001. Andy Bhatia, PT, DPT, MS (Harvard Business School), serves as Clinical Director. The practice operates independently with no institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and has won consecutive Cascades Best and BusinessRate regional awards (2025, 2026).

Name

Bellingham Physical Therapy

Legal name

Bellingham Physical Therapy

Website

https://bellinghamphysicaltherapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bellingham Physical Therapy is a privately held outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Bellingham, WA, founded in 1981 and serving Whatcom County patients through manual therapy, rehabilitation, vestibular, sports medicine, and cancer rehab services, plus cash-pay specialty offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) Clinics (HLADAJAD), Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB), Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy (HSADAIAF)

Keywords

• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Manual therapy services
• Outpatient rehabilitation
• Vestibular rehabilitation therapy
• Sports injury rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Based Physical Therapy Services: Bill insurance directly for physical therapy services for contracted carriers. Co-payments and patient balances due at time of service. Most major non-HMO insurance accepted.
2. Self-Pay and Out-of-Network Services: Cash payment for uninsured patients, out-of-network services, or those choosing not to use insurance. Discount offered for payment at time of service. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement claims.
3. Bike Fitting Services: Professional bike fitting at $200 for established patients (60-min fit + 30-min consultation) or $250 for new patients (90-min fit + PT evaluation + 30-min consultation). Cannot bill insurance.
4. Custom Foot Orthotics: Orthotics assessment at $150, orthotics at $200, follow-up at $50. Cannot bill insurance but receipts provided for HSA/FSA and insurance reimbursement claims.
5. Personal Training: Single session at $55 or monthly packages at $220 (1/week), $400 (2/week), or $540 (3/week). Not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellingham Physical Therapy operates as a private practice outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic providing comprehensive evaluation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education services. New patients receive 40–60 minute evaluations with a licensed physical therapist, followed by 40-minute one-on-one follow-up sessions in private treatment rooms or gym areas. The clinic also offers specialized service lines including StemWave shockwave therapy, Blood Flow Restriction training, custom 3D-printed foot orthotics, professional bike fitting, vestibular rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, visceral manipulation, and personal training.

Product overview

Bellingham Physical Therapy operates as a private practice orthopedic physical therapy clinic serving the greater Bellingham, WA community since 1981. The core offering is comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services centered around skilled manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. The clinic's portfolio spans a broad set of specialties — orthopedic therapy, rehabilitation therapy, vestibular and concussion care, cancer rehabilitation, and balance/fall prevention — delivered through individual treatment sessions. The practice also offers several distinct named services that function as product-like modules: StemWave (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) for regenerative pain relief, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training for strength building with light loads, Custom Foot Orthotics fabricated in partnership with Stride Soles/Walther Podiatry Clinic, Professional Bike Fitting by a BikePT-certified DPT, Visceral Manipulation for gut health, and Personal Training. A retail store offers recommended physical therapy products (balance trainers, dumbbells, resistance bands, massage tools, kinesiology tape). Together these form a unified physical therapy practice with specialized service lines rather than a software product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy Services Comprehensive outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services including evaluation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. New patients receive 40–60 minute evaluations; follow-up visits are 40 minutes with a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, delivered one-on-one in private treatment rooms or gym areas.
• Manual Therapy Hands-on treatment using joint mobilization of extremities and spine, soft tissue mobilization/myofascial release, and muscle energy techniques to assess and treat disorders in fascia, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joint segments, and the nervous system.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation and Vertigo Treatment for dizziness, balance issues, BPPV, cervicogenic dizziness, PPPD, vestibular nerve hypofunction, vestibular migraine, and post-surgical acoustic neuroma. Physical therapists assess and treat vestibular conditions to improve balance and reduce dizziness.
• Cancer Rehabilitation Physical therapy for cancer survivors addressing fatigue, weakness, range of motion, balance, scar tissue, and mobility. Safe during active cancer treatment; includes graded exercise programs and manual therapy.
• Concussion and Vestibular Therapy Specialized rehabilitation for concussion/mild TBI and vestibular conditions. Addresses symptoms including headache, imbalance, dizziness, blurry vision, and post-concussion syndrome. Treatments include vestibular exercises and manual therapy.
• StemWave (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) FDA-listed regenerative medicine technique using powerful acoustic waves to activate natural healing mechanisms, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. Non-invasive, drug-free treatment averaging 10–15 minutes per session.
• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Specialized training using a cuff to partially restrict blood flow during exercise, enabling muscle growth with light loads. Used for post-surgical rehab, chronic pain, and patients unable to perform heavy resistance training. Performed under PT guidance.
• Professional Bike Fitting Bike fitting service by Thomas Eby, DPT, BikePT-certified fitter. Includes 30-minute phone consultation, on-bike analysis, full PT evaluation, and detailed recommendations. Targeted at road cyclists, mountain bikers, commuters, and triathletes; $200 for established patients, $250 for new patients.
• Custom Foot Orthotics Custom foot orthotics created using Stride Soles scanning technology, designed by Walther Podiatry Clinic, and fabricated by PEDCAD Foot Technology. Made from durable TPU bioplastic with 5–10 year lifespan and 3-year warranty. Sport-specific and activity-specific options available; $150 assessment + $200 for orthotics.
• Visceral Manipulation Manual therapy for gut-related issues including IBS, focusing on nervous system regulation and diaphragm function. Specialized by Dr. Kailee Karst (DPT) who combines manual therapy with yoga and mindfulness practices.
• Personal Training Fitness program by Jessica Wilcox, NASM-CPT, promoting health and wellness in a holistic manner. Includes individual sessions ($55), monthly packages ($220/$400/$540 for 1/2/3 sessions per week), fitness assessments, and 4–6 week reassessments. Available in-person and virtually.
• Products Store Retail store of physical therapy recommended products including balance equipment (BOSU ball, Dynadisc, Vive Balance Pad, Mobo Balance Board), strengthening tools (dumbbells, Thera-Flex Bar, BOB Calf Master), hand/wrist strengtheners (Gripmaster, Eggsercizer), stretching aids (EverStretch, Tiger Tail), Rock Tape kinesiology tape, yoga mats, orthotic supports (Sacro Wedgy), and therapy tools (body back buddy, McKenzie supports, Thera-putty, Franklin balls).

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients typically experience significant improvement after 3-4 StemWave treatments, often with noticeable improvement after first treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)coreOthersAll therapists are members of APTA and the Washington State Chapter (PTWA). The clinic supports the physical therapy profession through APTA membership and hosts continuing education for local clinicians.
• Whatcom Community CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides clinical placements for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students from Whatcom Community College. Instructor serves in PTA program at the college.
• Stride SolescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for 3D foot scanning and video analysis for custom orthotics. Provides the scanning technology and secure portal for uploading patient measurements and assessments.
• Walther Podiatry CliniccoreTechnology or IntegrationPodiatry team designs custom orthotics based on scans and assessments provided by BPT therapists.
• PEDCAD Foot TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationFabrication facility for custom orthotics designed by Walther Podiatry Clinic using BPT patient scans.
• Re Sources for Sustainable CommunitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of Re Sources for Sustainable Communities and participates in their Think Local First program supporting local businesses and community sustainability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Results Physiotherapy: PRISM-backed outpatient PT chain emphasizing hands-on manual therapy and orthopedic care — directly comparable clinical philosophy and modality mix to BPT's manual therapy-led approach.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Midwest-originated outpatient orthopedic PT chain (now part of Bupa) offering orthopedic therapy, sports medicine, vestibular, and specialty programs — overlapping the bulk of BPT's service lines at a larger but operationally comparable model.
• FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers: National PT franchise with a strong specialty in vestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy — directly overlapping BPT's vestibular/concussion specialty and orthopedic PT focus. Comparable mid-market, multi-modality outpatient model.
• Benchmark Physical Therapy: PE-backed (GTCR) regional PT chain across the Southeast and Midwest offering orthopedic PT, hand therapy, and specialty programs. Comparable service breadth and clinic-level economics to BPT.

Broad incumbents

• US Physical Therapy, Inc. Public holding company (NYSE: USPH) operating a network of ~670 outpatient PT clinics. While much larger, its clinic-level operating model — insurance-based PT plus specialty services — is the closest scaled analog to BPT's structure.
• Select Physical Therapy: Select Medical subsidiary operating a broad outpatient PT network across the U.S. with orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and hand therapy — substantial overlap with BPT's specialty mix but at national scale.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient PT chain providing orthopedic, sports, and specialty services. Broader geographic footprint and scale but directly overlapping in service mix and patient population.
• Confluent Health: Private PT platform company operating multiple outpatient PT brands (including Kentucky- and Louisiana-based clinics). Functions as both a strategic acquirer of independent PT practices like BPT and an operating-model peer.

Others

• WebPT: Practice management and EMR software for outpatient PT clinics. Not a clinical competitor, but a key enabling technology provider used by independent PT practices including BPT (which runs Prompt EMR); comparable ecosystem participant.
• Stride Soles: 3D foot scanning technology vendor already partnered with Bellingham Physical Therapy for its custom orthotics line. Included as an adjacent technology partner whose platform BPT leverages, illustrating a comparable tech-enabled PT retail workflow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BellinghamPhysicalTherapy
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellinghampt

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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