What NextStep Orlando Inc does

NextStep Orlando Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit paralysis recovery center operating in Orlando, Florida, as part of the broader NextStep Fitness, Inc. network headquartered in Lawndale, California. Founded in 2009 following the founder's daughter's spinal cord injury, the organization delivers Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) programs that combine robotics, functional electrical stimulation, and intensive exercise-based interventions for individuals with spinal cord injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, spina bifida, and pediatric neurological conditions. The Orlando site holds the only non-profit NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) Community Fitness & Wellness Affiliate status in the SouthEast US, anchoring its clinical credibility through a sustained affiliation with the University of Louisville-led NRN and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for pediatric programming.

The Orlando facility deploys specialized rehabilitation equipment including two Ekso Indego powered exoskeletons, a THERA-Trainer Lyra end-effector gait trainer, Body Weight Support treadmill systems, Restorative Therapies Xcite FES multi-channel stimulation, and Onward Medical's ARC-EX therapy (FDA-cleared for chronic cervical spinal cord injury). Therapy is delivered by Activity-Based Trainers certified in NeuroRecovery Network protocols. The center operates within an eight-site network spanning Los Angeles (headquarters), Orlando, Atlanta, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Raleigh, a forthcoming Fort Wayne location planned for 2027, three sites in New Zealand, and a Ukraine presence.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: monthly membership fees (the Simple Gym tier at $100 per month for unlimited access) and donations collected via PayPal and direct channels. The organization's go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on Walk N Roll a-thons, video testimonials, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid acquisition. No funding rounds, audited financial statements, or enterprise customer relationships are publicly disclosed, and the organization serves individual patients and families rather than institutional payors.

Name

NextStep Orlando Inc

Legal name

NextStep Fitness, Inc.

Website

https://nextsteporlando.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NextStep Orlando Inc is a 501(c)(3) paralysis recovery center in Orlando, Florida, part of the eight-site NextStep network, delivering Activity-Based Therapy using robotics and functional electrical stimulation to individuals with spinal cord injuries, stroke, MS, and other neurological conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paralysis and Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK), Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Paralysis recovery services
• Activity-based therapy
• Neurorehabilitation programs
• Robotic gait therapy
• Functional electrical stimulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees providing access to facility and equipment for activity-based therapy and fitness programs. Includes The Simple Gym unlimited membership at $100/month.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Non-profit organization accepting donations via PayPal and other channels. Financial information available via 990 forms. Sponsors and partners support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NextStep Orlando is a non-profit paralysis recovery and fitness center delivering standardized, research-based Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) programs for individuals with spinal cord injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, spina bifida, and pediatric neurological conditions. Services combine robotic gait training (Ekso Indego exoskeleton, THERA-Trainer Lyra), Functional Electrical Stimulation (RT Xcite, ARC-EX), body-weight-supported treadmill and over-ground gait training, and one-on-one guided therapy delivered by NRN-certified Activity-Based Trainers. A $100/month Simple Gym membership also provides unlimited access to the specialized rehabilitation and fitness equipment.

Product overview

NextStep Orlando is a non-profit paralysis recovery center offering a single unified product: standardized activity-based therapy programs. The center integrates multiple therapy modalities including robotic gait therapy (Ekso Indego, LYRA THERA TRAINER), functional electrical stimulation (RT Xcite FES, ARC-EX), gait training (body weight support treadmill and over-ground training), guided activity-based therapy, and pediatric programs. Equipment access is available through The Simple Gym membership ($100/month unlimited). The center is an approved Community Fitness & Wellness Affiliate of The Victory Over Paralysis NeuroRecovery Network, providing research-based interventions for spinal cord injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activity-Based Therapy Programs Standardized, research-based activity-based therapy programs delivering interventions grounded in current scientific evidence to improve function, health, and quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders. Delivered one-on-one or two-on-one by certified Activity-Based Trainers.
• Robotic Gait Therapy (Ekso Indego Exoskeleton) Therapy sessions using the Ekso Indego adjustable lower-limb powered exoskeleton, custom-sized and fitted in under five minutes, providing over-ground and individualized gait training with auditory real-time feedback. Clients must initiate movement themselves.
• THERA-Trainer Lyra Gait Training Robot-assisted end-effector gait training using patented THERA-Trainer Lyra technology that creates a natural human gait pattern adaptable to each patient within seconds, with dynamic body weight support and pelvic stabilisers for in- and outpatient rehabilitation.
• Body Weight Support Treadmill Training Gait training using the LiteGait Body Weight Support System in which specially trained Activity-Based Trainers move clients' legs to simulate walking, with step retraining and adaptability work aimed at retraining the nervous system below the injury level to improve postural control and walking.
• Over-Ground Gait Training Gait training using adaptive equipment to assist clients in taking steps over ground, promoting early mobilization of the lower body.
• RT Xcite Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy Coordinated multi-channel Functional Electrical Stimulation using Restorative Therapies' Xcite system across hands, upper extremity, lower extremity, and general functional activities, with over 40 FES-evoked task-specific activities.
• ARC-EX Therapy FDA-cleared non-invasive therapy delivering gentle electrical stimulation through the skin to activate the cervical spinal cord, indicated to improve hand sensation and strength for people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. Available at the Raleigh location via Onward Medical.
• Pediatric Activity-Based Therapy Program Research-based activity-based training program for children living with paralysis, affiliated with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, incorporating step retraining, adaptability on the treadmill, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).
• The Simple Gym Membership Unlimited monthly access ($100/month) to cutting-edge rehabilitation and fitness equipment and dedicated space for advanced functional therapy techniques at NextStep Orlando.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Victory Over Paralysis / NeuroRecovery Network (NRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNextStep Orlando is the only non-profit paralysis recovery center in the SouthEast to become an approved Community Fitness & Wellness Affiliate of The Victory Over Paralysis NeuroRecovery Network. The NRN provides support for development of specialized facilities that deliver standardized activity-based recovery interventions based on current scientific evidence for people with neurological disorders. Led by Dr. Susan Harkema.
• Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNextStep Orlando's Pediatric Program is research-based and affiliated with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The foundation provides scientific evidence highlighting the importance of activity-based training for the pediatric population.
• EksoBionicscoreTechnology or IntegrationNextStep Orlando is home to TWO Ekso Indego robotic exoskeleton devices. The Indego Therapy device is an adjustable, lower-limb powered exoskeleton for over-ground and individualized gait training. Provides auditory, real-time feedback during therapy sessions.
• THERA-TrainersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationNextStep Orlando uses the THERA-Trainer lyra, a robot-assisted end-effector gait trainer for in- and outpatient rehabilitation. Features patented technology creating human gait patterns adapted to each patient within seconds, with dynamic body weight support system.
• Restorative TherapiessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationNextStep Orlando offers Restorative Therapies' Xcite FES system providing coordinated multi-channel Functional Electrical Stimulation for hands, upper extremity, lower extremity and general functional activities with over 40 FES evoked task-specific activities.
• Onward MedicalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOnward Medical ARC-EX therapy available at NextStep Raleigh location. ARC-EX is an FDA-cleared non-invasive therapy using electrical stimulation through skin to activate cervical spinal cord, indicated to improve hand sensation and strength for chronic cervical spinal cord injury patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kennedy Krieger Institute: A major pediatric and adult rehabilitation institution in Baltimore serving patients with neurological disorders including SCI, TBI, and cerebral palsy, with research-driven programs overlapping NextStep's customer base.
• Shepherd Center: A leading rehabilitation hospital in Atlanta specializing in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and multiple trauma, with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs. Located in NextStep's Atlanta market, it represents the dominant clinical competitor in the region.
• Craig Hospital: A world-renowned rehabilitation hospital in Denver exclusively focused on spinal cord injury and brain injury, with extensive activity-based therapy and research programs. Represents a major incumbent in SCI rehabilitation.

Direct peers

• Push to Walk: A non-profit paralysis recovery center in New Jersey offering activity-based therapy and specialized equipment similar to NextStep's model, serving SCI and other neurological conditions with a community-based, membership-driven approach.
• The Recovery Project: A multi-location activity-based therapy provider specializing in paralysis and neurological recovery, with a similar model to NextStep across multiple sites in Michigan and other states.
• NeuroHope: A non-profit activity-based therapy and recovery center in Indianapolis serving individuals with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions, sharing NextStep's mission-driven model and customer base.
• Journey Forward: A non-profit paralysis recovery organization providing intensive activity-based therapy to individuals with spinal cord injuries, comparable to NextStep's model in mission, methodology, and customer base.
• SCI Recovery: Formerly known as Project Walk San Diego, SCI Recovery is one of the original activity-based therapy centers for paralysis recovery in the US, mirroring NextStep's membership-based, equipment-driven approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Others

• Ekso Bionics: Manufacturer of the Ekso Indego robotic exoskeleton used by NextStep. As a core equipment partner, Ekso's commercial trajectory and continued investment in therapy devices directly shapes NextStep's service capabilities.
• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Leading paralysis advocacy and research foundation, named partner of NextStep's pediatric program. Drives funding, research, and awareness across the paralysis recovery ecosystem in which NextStep operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nextstepukraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nextstep-orlando-inc

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Investors

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