Confluent Health Celebrates 65 Physical and Occupational Therapists Earning Prestigious Board Certifications
Newly credentialed clinicians strengthen Confluent Health’s commitment to advanced expertise and exceptional care
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sept. 17, 2026, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluent Health is celebrating 65 physical and occupational therapists across its Partner Brands who have earned nationally recognized board certifications, marking a significant achievement in their professional development and demonstrating their commitment to advanced clinical practice in musculoskeletal (MSK) care.
These credentials represent a rigorous investment in clinical expertise. Awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC), board certifications require extensive clinical experience, a comprehensive application process and a demanding specialty examination.
“Board certification reflects the dedication our clinicians bring to their practice every day,” said Dr. Stephen Clark, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Chief Clinical Officer at Confluent Health. “These therapists have made the commitment to deepen their expertise, challenge themselves and continue growing as clinicians. Their pursuit of board certification reflects the culture of clinical excellence we strive to build across Confluent Health and ultimately strengthens the care and experience we provide to our patients. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and the expertise they bring to the patients and communities we serve.”
With nearly 60% of eligible Confluent Health physical therapists board-certified, the organization has one of the largest concentrations of board-certified physical therapists among healthcare organizations nationwide.
Nationally, just 11% of physical therapists hold a board certification*. Among licensed physical therapists, only 8% possess the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) designation, while fewer than 2% have earned the Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) credential**. Less than 2% of physical and occupational therapists have earned the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential***.
“Specialization is one of the ways clinicians can continue to grow throughout their careers,” said Dr. Zach Kovacevic, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Director of Clinical Development at Confluent Health. “These therapists have invested significant time and energy into developing deeper expertise in their areas of practice. We’re excited to celebrate that achievement and the value it brings to our patients, our teams and the profession.”
Confluent Health celebrates the following clinicians for earning their board certifications:
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness
Jessica Book, PT, DPT, OCS
Matthew DaCosta, PT, DPT, OCS
Advanced Physical Therapy
Trebor Besser, PT, DPT, OCS
All Star Physical Therapy
Chiahong Andre Tsai, PT, DPT, OCS
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy
Zachary Crochet, PT, DPT, OCS
Emma Goldman, PT, DPT, OCS
Seth Tyler Hymel, PT, DPT, OCS
William Charles Kovach, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA
J’olee Parr, PT, DPT, OCS
Colyn Petry, PT, DPT, OCS
BreakThrough Physical Therapy
Rob Bridges, PT, DPT, OCS
Olivia Bryant, PT, DPT, OCS
Summer Kenny, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Leandi Venter O’Connell, PT, DPT, SCS
Andrew Schwartz, PT, DPT, OCS
Colorado in Motion Physical Therapy
Adriana Maldonado, PT, DPT, OCS
Ariel Nathanson, PT, DPT, OCS
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.
Christopher M. Campos, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert.DN, TPI Level 1 Certified
Lone Peak Physical Therapy
Lori Swenson, OTR/L, CHT
Mountain River Physical Therapy
Aaron Coffman, PT, DPT, OCS
Vasu Joshi, PT, DPT, OCS
Pappas OPT Physical, Sports & Hand Therapy
Lucas Ackermann, PT, DPT, OCS
Ryan Birchall, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CIDN
Zachary E. Lake, PT, DPT, OCS, AIB-VRC
Madison Mailloux, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapy Central
Emma Green, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, Cert. DN
Taylor Neshem, PT, DPT, SCS
Brad Shelton, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
MaKayla Walker, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists
Warren Ocano, PT, DPT, OCS
Colby Taylor, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
ProRehab Physical Therapy
Kathryn Crutchfield, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Christopher Gambert, PT, DPT, OCS
Sarah Hutton, PT, DPT, OCS
Isaiah Kemper, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT
Megan Lucas, OTR/L, CHT
Jon Newbold, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
PT Care
Mordechai Aron, PT, DPT, OCS
Redbud Physical Therapy
Elisabeth Wilson, PT, DPT, OCS
RET Physical Therapy
Skyler Tateishi, PT, DPT, OCS
Rachel Vick, MOTR/L, CHT
Shea Physical Therapy
Blessing Tamez, PT, DPT, OCS
Strive Physical Therapy
Andrea Costantini, PT, DPT, OCS, AIB-VRC
Lauren Houck, PT, MPT, OCS
Megan Master, PT, DPT, OCS
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
Alejandro Batista-Martin, PT, DPT, OCS
Ben Brandvig, PT, DPT, SCS
Matthew Lawrence Butkus, PT, DPT, OCS
Laura DaLesio, PT, DPT, OCS
Kyan Daniels, PT, DPT, OCS
Cory Decker, PT, DPT, OCS
Colin Dennison, PT, DPT, OCS
Forouzan Foroughi, PhD, MPT, OCS
Karl Giurlani, PT, DPT, SCS
Jocelyn Harte, PT, DPT, OCS
Kara Lydzinski, PT, DPT, OCS
Alexander McRaven, PT, DPT, OCS
Shae Montoya, PT, DPT, OCS
Marc Skytte Olsen, PT, DPT, SCS
Devin Peterson, PT, DPT, OCS
Kason Reeves, PT, DPT, OCS
Jonathan Roth, PT, DPT, OCS
Jennifer White, PT, DPT, OCS
Richard Casey Wright, PT, DPT, OCS
TLC Physical Therapy
Anthony Lee Persampieri, PT, DPT, OCS, IDN-Cert, MTC, VR-AIB
*Source: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Association Profile 2026. APTA reports 312,199 licensed physical therapists nationwide and more than 34,000 physical therapists maintaining American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) certification. Percentage calculated based on these figures.
**Source: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Specialist Certification, Orthopaedics and Sports; APTA Association Profile 2026. APTA/ABPTS reports 25,306 board-certified orthopaedic specialists and 4,153 board-certified sports specialists as of July 2026. APTA reports 312,199 licensed physical therapists nationwide. Percentages calculated from these figures.
***Source: Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC), CHT data; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, released May 15, 2026. HTCC reports 6,044 Certified Hand Therapists in the United States. BLS reports 267,330 physical therapists and 162,450 occupational therapists nationally. Percentage calculated by dividing the number of U.S. CHTs by the combined number of physical and occupational therapists (6,044 ÷ 429,780 = 1.4%).
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About Confluent Health Confluent Health, a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapy companies, is at the forefront of advancing musculoskeletal solutions that make us all stronger. We deliver better patient outcomes, reduce costs of care, improve workplace wellness, provide best-in-class education services, help prevent injuries and play a crucial role in shaping industry best practices. For more information, visit confluenthealth.com or find us on LinkedIn.
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