Celebrating 20 Years of Physical Therapy
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Mile Level Physical Therapy was started. We’ve accomplished many things over the years but it’s always great to think about how it all started; over lunch.
Two Friends With One Vision
Before going into business, Mike Gentry and Scott Love would get together for lunch at Hoss’s. Mike was working in construction installing floors and Scott owned a tire shop and worked as a mechanic.
They had many discussions over lunch about going to physical therapy school. Coming from blue-collar backgrounds, they felt they could use those principles of dedication and hard work in Physical Therapy. Finally, they made the move. Scott went to school first and Mike followed shortly after.
Taking the Plunge
Soon after opening the first Mile Level Physical Therapy, Mike and Scott quickly learned that physical therapy was one of the more blue-collar professions in the medical field. Having the principles they brought to the table they soon found great success. Those principles allowed them to design a company that valued hard work but also created a fun, casual atmosphere.
Scott’s experience as a business owner showed Mike how to overcome some initial timidness. Over time, that experience proved integral in giving Mike the confidence he needed to grow the company.
Casting the Company Vision
Mike attributes the ability to build relationships as one of the most influential principles Scott taught him. That principle has helped to grow Mile Level Physical Therapy over the years.
Building foundational relationships with employees allows staff to build lasting relationships with patients. Having a team that is truly interested in building relationships with our patients is a huge part of their healing process. We work hard every day to create this environment at each of our six locations.
We hope to continue having a positive impact on our communities. We want to thank everyone for supporting and trusting us over the years with their care and we look forward to what the future brings!
Mile Level PT Staff at our 2024 Car Cruise (Roaring Spring Clinic)