our Team
Our Exercise Specialists are dedicated to assisting individuals with neurological conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries and more. They employ exercise, activity-based therapies, and other cutting-edge techniques to develop tailored rehabilitation programs that focus on the unique needs of each client. With over 30 years of combined experience, our specialists hold college degrees in related fields, are federally insured, and have certifications in the following areas: CPR, First Aid, AED, NSCA, ACSM and advanced FES cycling.
how
it all started
Vertical Therapy (VT) was co-founded by long time Exercise Specialist Chris Hegge and C3/C4 SCI recovering businessman Greg Schoenbachler. VT was initially formed in 2013 to satisfy Greg’s personal rehabilitation goals.
After discovering the growing demand for mobile therapy, Chris and Greg began VT to serve the greater Puget Sound area stretching from Everett to Olympia.
where we are
now
As of July 2022, VT proudly became completely employee owned and US Veteran owned. Chris Hegge teamed up with Exercise Specialist Alvaro Bustillos to create a new partnership.
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Chris, VT President, and Alvaro, VT Vice President, believe in maintaining a safe, effective and enjoyable therapy environment for all. The two continue to conduct the majority of the therapy sessions because this is their true passion.
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Each of our dedicated owners are married and parents to growing children, they take a lot of pride in their own families - thus strive to maintain a family-like feel for staff, clients, peers and partners involved. We want all parties to feel equally important and cared for.
The outlook for Vertical Therapy in the near future is to expand its therapy footprint and become available to more people in need of ongoing care. Expanding to eastern Washington and the Portland metro areas are goals for the company.