Tallgrass

What Tallgrass does

Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy is a privately-held, single-site outpatient healthcare clinic based in Topeka, Kansas, founded in 2007. The practice combines audiology and physical therapy services under one roof, with a clinical focus on dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. It serves patients referred for vestibular dysfunction, hearing loss, and musculoskeletal or gait-related complaints, and supports niche segments including musicians and runners through specialized service lines.

The clinic's clinical stack is built around vestibular diagnostics — videonystagmography (VNG), sinusoidal harmonic acceleration (SHA) rotary chair testing, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), auditory brainstem response (ABR), and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) — paired with computerized platform posturography for balance assessment. Physical therapy is delivered in a 1,500 sq ft on-site gym equipped with safety harness systems and 2D high-speed infrared cameras for gait analysis. In addition to clinical services, the practice dispenses hearing aids from multiple manufacturers, including Signia, Oticon, and Phonak.

The business model is fee-for-service clinical care billed through insurance, supplemented by retail hearing aid sales. Revenue is generated per patient encounter, with no disclosed subscription, enterprise, or capitated contracting. The clinic operates an active Facebook content presence and an on-site resource library for patient education and referral generation. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships beyond hearing aid vendor relationships, or multi-site expansion are disclosed.

Name

Tallgrass

Legal name

Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy

Website

https://tallgrassbalance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy is an independent outpatient clinic in Topeka, Kansas, providing audiology, vestibular diagnostics, and physical therapy services with a specialization in dizziness and balance disorders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vestibular and Audiology Healthcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Therapy (HSADAIAF)

Keywords

• Vestibular therapy services
• Hearing aid dispensing
• Balance disorder treatment
• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Gait and running analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

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. Clinical Services (Audiology & Physical Therapy): The clinic generates revenue through billable clinical services including hearing examinations, vestibular/balance evaluations, physical therapy sessions, and hearing aid fittings. Services are billed to insurance (most insurance plans accepted with referral) and to patients directly. New patient evaluations are scheduled at extended appointment lengths (1.5 hours for vestibular patients). Hearing aid sales involve product provision from branded manufacturers (Oticon, Phonak, Signia). The clinic describes that 'audiological evaluations are typically covered by most insurance plans.'
2. Hearing Aid Sales: Revenue from sale of hearing aids and accessories from manufacturers including Signia, Phonak, and Oticon. The audiology team consults with patients on technology selection, and fittings are conducted on-site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tallgrass is a single-location healthcare clinic that integrates Audiology and Physical Therapy to diagnose and treat dizziness, balance, and vestibular disorders. Core offerings include balance and vestibular therapy, dizziness and vertigo diagnostics (VNG, SHA, VEMP), hearing examinations, hearing aid fitting (Signia, Oticon, Phonak), orthopedic physical therapy, gait and running analysis, and musician hearing healthcare. All services are delivered in-person at the Topeka, Kansas clinic on an appointment basis with most insurance plans accepted.

Product overview

Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy Center is a specialized healthcare clinic that integrates Audiology and Physical Therapy services in one unified center. The core offerings include Balance & Vestibular Therapy Services (combining audiology and physical therapy with state-of-the-art technology including computerized platform posturography and safety harness systems), Dizziness & Vertigo Services (using VNG, spinning chair SHA testing, and VEMP testing), Hearing Examinations (with ABR and OAE testing), Hearing Aids (featuring Signia, Oticon, and Phonak brands), Physical Therapy Services (orthopedic rehabilitation with ultrasound and electrical stimulation), Running & Gait Assessment (using 2D high-speed infrared camera analysis), and Musician Hearing Healthcare (custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and sound defenders from Etymonic Research). The clinic specializes in dizziness and balance disorders, offering a comprehensive approach that evaluates eyes, ears, and legs together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balance & Vestibular Therapy Services Comprehensive balance and vestibular assessment combining audiology and physical therapy to evaluate the three balance systems (eyes, ears, and legs) using computerized platform posturography, reactive balance systems, and safety harness systems in a 1,500 sq ft modern therapy gym. Targeted at adults and children with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance issues.
• Dizziness & Vertigo Services Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of dizziness and vertigo disorders using Videonystagmography (VNG), Sinusoidal Harmonic Acceleration (SHA) spinning chair testing, vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing, and hearing evaluations delivered via 1.5-hour comprehensive appointments.
• Hearing Aids Dispensing and fitting of hearing aid products from Signia, Oticon, and Phonak manufacturers, with audiology consultation to match device technology to patient hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
• Hearing Examinations Comprehensive hearing evaluations using computerized technology in a sound-controlled environment, including examination of outer, middle, and inner ear, balance disorder assessments, tinnitus diagnosis and treatment, ABR, and OAE testing. Typically covered by most insurance plans.
• Musician Hearing Healthcare Specialized hearing products and services for musicians including custom hearing protection using Etymonic Research ER-9, ER-15, and ER-25 filters, in-the-ear monitors (single to five-driver systems), sound defenders, and custom fit ear-buds.
• Physical Therapy Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Audiological evaluations are typically covered by most insurance plans, reducing patient cost barrier
• +1 more outcomes

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Academy of AudiologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an industry and patient resource link. The American Academy of Audiology is the professional association for audiologists. Tallgrass links to their consumer resources and fact sheets. Dr. Jessica Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and holds ASHA clinical competency certificates.
• Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEDA is listed as a resource for patients and professionals on the informational videos and links page. VEDA provides free publications and patient resources that Tallgrass uses for patient education.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe clinic maintains an active Facebook page (facebook.com/TallgrassBalance) used to share patient videos, educational content, and clinic updates. Facebook serves as a marketing and patient engagement platform.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe clinic maintains a LinkedIn company page (Tallgrass Balance, Hearing & Physical Therapy Center) for professional networking and employer branding.
• Signia (Siemens Hearing Aids)coreTechnology or IntegrationSignia is a featured hearing aid brand on Tallgrass's hearing aids page. The clinic offers Signia hearing devices and links to Signia's product pages, how-to guides, and hearing aid benefits information. Signia describes itself as a global leader in hearing aid technology.
• OticoncoreTechnology or IntegrationOticon is one of three hearing aid brands featured on Tallgrass's hearing aids page. The clinic offers Oticon hearing devices as part of its comprehensive product line.
• PhonakcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhonak is one of three hearing aid brands featured on Tallgrass's hearing aids page alongside Signia and Oticon. The clinic offers Phonak hearing devices as part of its comprehensive hearing aid product line.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amplifon: Global hearing healthcare retailer and audiology services provider. Comparable on the hearing examination and hearing aid dispensing business model, though operating at international scale without vestibular/physical therapy specialization.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Multi-site outpatient orthopedic and vestibular physical therapy provider. Comparable on the orthopedic and balance/vestibular rehabilitation services Tallgrass delivers, though operating as a national chain rather than an integrated audiology-PT specialty clinic.
• ATI Physical Therapy: National outpatient physical therapy provider offering orthopedic, vestibular, and balance rehabilitation. Comparable on the physical therapy service line, particularly vestibular rehab and fall prevention, though operating at scale across hundreds of clinics.
• Mayo Clinic Balance Disorders Program: A national reference center offering multidisciplinary evaluation and rehabilitation for vestibular and balance disorders. Comparable as a specialty balance care destination, though operating within a much broader academic medical center.
• ENT and Allergy Associates: Large otolaryngology practice network offering audiology, hearing aid, and vestibular services across multiple Northeast locations. Comparable on the integration of audiology with related specialty services, though anchored in ENT rather than physical therapy.
• Johns Hopkins Vestibular Disorders Clinic: Academic medical program combining audiology, otolaryngology, and physical therapy for vestibular diagnosis and rehabilitation. Comparable scope of integrated vestibular care, but operating at academic medical center scale rather than as an independent specialty clinic.

Direct peers

• Miracle-Ear: Large national hearing aid retailer offering hearing examinations and hearing aid dispensing across hundreds of locations. Comparable on audiology services and hearing aid product sales, though lacks vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy integration.
• HearingLife: National hearing care provider offering hearing examinations, hearing aid fittings, and tinnitus services. Comparable as a consumer-facing audiology and hearing aid dispensing provider, though without the integrated vestibular/physical therapy model.
• Beltone: National hearing aid retailer and audiology provider offering hearing examinations and hearing aid fittings. Comparable on the hearing services and hearing aid dispensing side of Tallgrass's offering, though lacks the integrated physical therapy and vestibular specialization.

Emerging players

• Audigy Group: Practice management and support organization for independent audiology practices. Comparable in supporting independent audiology-focused practices, though focused on business services rather than clinical specialization in vestibular or balance care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TallgrassBalance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tallgrass-balance-hearing-&-physical-therapy-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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