Live Well Physical Therapy

What Live Well Physical Therapy does

Live Well Physical Therapy is a privately held outpatient rehabilitation practice headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, founded in 2008 by Barb Engberg. The company operates three clinic locations across the Grand Island metro, including a recently opened Northwest Grand Island facility and a dedicated Sports and Performance Center, and employs approximately 19-20 staff across clinical and support roles. Clinical services span physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, with specialty coverage in orthopedic, sports, manual therapy, ASTYM, dry needling, pelvic health, hand therapy, vestibular, concussion, and pediatric rehabilitation through its Big Life sub-brand.

The practice generates revenue primarily through insurance reimbursement for one-on-one clinical therapy, supplemented by cash-pay programming such as the Live Stronger wellness membership and sports performance services. Go-to-market is referral-driven, relying on relationships with local physicians, surgeons, schools, and the pediatric community for the Big Life vertical, alongside direct patient access and community brand visibility accumulated over 17+ years of operation. Co-ownership has been extended to two additional partners, indicating a multi-provider governance structure rather than a single-clinician operation.

The technical and operational footprint is deliberately human-capital intensive and traditional: there is no disclosed AI or digital health platform, no proprietary software, and no evidence of data-driven clinical decision support. The competitive position rests on local brand, clinician credentials, multi-site convenience, and service-line breadth. The company is entirely privately financed, with no external funding rounds or institutional capital disclosed.

Name

Live Well Physical Therapy

Legal name

Live Well Physical Therapy

Website

https://livewellpt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Live Well Physical Therapy is a privately held, multi-location outpatient rehabilitation practice in Grand Island, Nebraska, delivering physical, occupational, and speech therapy across specialty lines to pediatric, adult, and sports-focused patient populations through insurance-billed and cash-pay channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Orthopedic rehabilitation services
• Sports injury therapy
• Aquatic therapy services
• Pelvic health therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Services: Healthcare services revenue generated through direct patient care sessions. Services billed to insurance carriers including Medicare Part B, workers compensation, and auto insurance. Patients may have co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance responsibilities.
2. Facility Rental: Batting cage and facility rental at Sports and Performance Center. Hourly rental for cages with pitching machines, plus monthly membership options for off-season access.
3. Live Stronger Program Membership: Functional resistance training classes for older adults at Sports and Performance Center. Unlimited class access membership with first class free trial.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Live Well Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy clinic founded in 2008 in Grand Island, Nebraska, delivering individualized rehabilitation services across multiple specialties including orthopedics, sports injuries, post-operative care, pediatrics, pelvic health, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, dry needling, Graston technique, BFR training, and LSVT BIG. The clinic operates three Grand Island locations and also offers the Live Stronger fitness program, youth athletic academies, and batting cage rentals.

Product overview

Live Well Physical Therapy is a multi-location outpatient physical therapy clinic operating three facilities in Grand Island, NE: Southeast Grand Island, Northwest Grand Island, and the Live Well Sports and Performance Center. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services including aquatic and land-based therapies, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, pediatric care, and specialized programs such as lymphedema management, pelvic health, and LSVT BIG for Parkinson's. The portfolio also includes the Live Stronger Program (a functional strength training class for older adults), various youth athletic academies (soccer, baseball, and general performance), and a sports performance facility with batting cage rentals. The clinic provides evidence-based treatment utilizing therapeutic modalities including dry needling, Graston Technique, blood flow restriction training, aquatic therapy, and myofascial release. Patient resources include downloadable forms, insurance verification, and a medical library. The business emphasizes one-on-one individualized care with a team of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Live Stronger Program: A functional resistance training class for older adults focused on promoting strength and resilience as they age. Programmed and coached by Doctors of Physical Therapy.
• Live Well Sports and Performance Center

Products and services

• Outpatient Physical Therapy Services Core outpatient rehabilitation services delivered one-on-one by licensed physical therapists, covering orthopedics, sports injuries, post-operative care, and other specialty areas, for individual patients of all ages.
• Aquatic Therapy Water-based physical therapy conducted in a dedicated therapy pool, used as a rehabilitation modality for patients who need low-impact exercise or who cannot tolerate land-based therapy.
• Pediatric Physical Therapy Physical therapy services tailored for children and adolescents addressing developmental, orthopedic, and injury-related therapy needs.
• Pelvic Health Therapy Specialized physical therapy for pelvic health conditions, delivered by credentialed therapists as part of the clinic's specialty offerings.
• Lymphedema Therapy Specialized therapy for lymphedema management provided by credentialed clinicians within the practice.
• Vestibular Therapy Rehabilitation services for balance, dizziness, and vestibular disorders, using dedicated vestibular rehabilitation equipment and protocols.
• LSVT BIG Therapy Program Certified LSVT BIG therapy program targeting movement and mobility improvements for patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurologic conditions.
• Dry Needling Skilled manual therapy technique using thin filiform needles to target myofascial trigger points, offered as a treatment modality by qualified therapists.
• Graston Technique Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique offered as a treatment modality to address soft tissue dysfunction and accelerate recovery.
• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Rehabilitation and strength training using BFR equipment to enable low-load training that produces strength and hypertrophy benefits typically associated with heavier loads.
• Live Stronger Fitness Program Membership-based strength and fitness program positioned as a continuation of therapy services, offering supervised training for adults in the Grand Island community.
• Youth Athletic Academy Structured athletic development programming for young athletes focused on speed, agility, strength, and sport-specific training, including speed and agility classes.
• Batting Cage Rental Hourly rental of indoor batting cages for individuals, teams, and groups seeking indoor training space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients report 98% improvement in pain and range of motion in short timeframes based on testimonial evidence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Carriers (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, etc.)coreOthersNetwork of 20+ insurance carriers including major national plans (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare) and regional plans (Midlands Choice, NE Total Care, Qual Choice). The clinic is an in-network provider handling insurance verification and billing directly for patients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BenchMark Physical Therapy: Multi-location outpatient PT practice with manual therapy emphasis and specialty programs. Comparable to Live Well in offering one-on-one care models and diversified orthopedic/sports/industrial service mix across community clinics.
• PT Solutions: Multi-location outpatient PT practice offering specialty programs (vestibular, sports, pediatric) across the Southeast and Midwest. Closely comparable operating model to Live Well as a multi-specialty, multi-site independent PT group with diversified service lines.
• Results Physiotherapy: Multi-location outpatient PT practice emphasizing manual therapy and one-on-one treatment. Closely comparable to Live Well's individualized care positioning and orthopedic/sports therapy focus.
• Ivy Rehab Network: Multi-location outpatient PT practice with pediatric, vestibular, and orthopedic specializations, plus partnership/acquisition model for independent practices. Comparable to Live Well in service breadth and growth trajectory across community clinics.
• FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers: Franchise-based outpatient PT network with a strong balance/vestibular specialization — directly comparable to Live Well's vestibular/Epley and fall-prevention focus. Both compete on differentiated specialty services beyond routine orthopedic PT in community settings.

Broad incumbents

• Concentra: Large occupational health and workers compensation provider with on-site PT. Comparable to Live Well in workers comp, return-to-work, and industrial rehabilitation service lines, but operates as part of a national platform.
• ATI Physical Therapy: One of the largest U.S. outpatient PT chains with orthopedic, sports, workers comp, and post-surgical programs. Overlaps with Live Well across nearly every service line but operates at national scale.
• Athletico Physical Therapy (now BAYADA): Large multi-specialty outpatient PT network with orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and pediatric programs. Comparable in service scope to Live Well but operates at significantly greater scale across many states.
• Select Physical Therapy (Select Medical): National outpatient PT network within Select Medical, offering orthopedic, sports, hand therapy, and workers comp services. Comparable service mix to Live Well but as part of a much larger post-acute care platform.

Emerging players

• Hinge Health: Digital MSK and virtual PT platform serving employers and payers. Adjacent rather than directly competing today, but represents the emerging digital-first delivery model that traditional clinic-based PT operators like Live Well must increasingly coexist with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/livestrongerptgi
• Xx.com/livewell_pt1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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