Business Spotlight

BY ROB MORRIS ADDRESS: 10921 S. Western Avenue, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 PHONE: 405-676-5606

WEBSITE: themobiletherapygroup.com HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Mobile Therapy Group

In 2016, Michael Hayes was working with a home health agency when he recognized some gaps in the outpatient physical therapy model. It wasn’t long after that before he and his business partner, Ryan Elassal, came up with an innovative solution.

“We were able to take the outpatient therapy business model and translate it to therapy anywhere a patient may need it,” said Hayes. “That could be in the comfort of their home or our mobile unit.”

That “Eureka!” moment led to the start of The Mobile Therapy Group, which features a oneof-a-kind mobile physical therapy vehicle (with patent pending) that allows them to bring a fully-equipped physical therapy facility to any location. It’s a game-changing concept that is being done only by their company, as far as Hayes and Elassal are aware.

“It’s a perfect fit with our mission as physical therapists,” said Elassal. “We are committed to providing exceptional care and convenient physical therapy services in both clinical and mobile settings for patients with mobility impairments in rural and urban settings, including those who are underserved.”

The Mobile Therapy Group provides physical therapy to patients from the pediatric to geriatric level, with a deep commitment to the geriatric patients. Perhaps the most significant aspect of The Mobile Therapy Group’s approach is the remarkable level of one-on-one care patients get.

“In most traditional therapy clinics, you’ll have two or three patients at a time,” said Elassal. “Sometimes that works because two can play off each other and motivate each other. It is our goal to make sure that our patients get the kind of personalized attention they deserve.”

That commitment to one-on-one time is paying off in a big way for their patients. The Mobile Therapy Group can give doctors a place to send patients that fit the gap between full health care and clinical care. Additionally, the mobile unit concept helps patients who are not able to drive or arrange alternative transportation.

“Our outcomes are historically better because we spend that one-onone time with our patients,” said Hayes. “Each of our patients has the personalized program they work through with each therapist, who knows their patient incredibly well.”

The Mobile Therapy Group also specializes in lymphedema therapy, addressing chronic arm and leg swelling.

“Each of our physical therapists is a certified Lymphedema Therapist or CLT,” said Hayes. “So, when people have uncontrolled swelling for various reasons like post-mastectomy, we can help them manage that long-term. When it comes to top-tier care, there maybe 3 or 4 clinics available, and we can combine our high level of lymphedema care with the unmatched unique mobile and in-home care.”

The concept has become very popular with both patients and their insurance companies. The Mobile Therapy Group started with four patients in October 2020. They care for around 30-to35 patients a week, with each patient getting a remarkable level of personalized attention. Patients interested in The Mobile Therapy Group simply need to talk to their physician.

“The easiest way is to simply talk to your physician and let them know you want to use us for your treatment,” said Elassal. “They’ll give us a referral, and we’ll handle everything from there.”