Practice of the Year and Innovator of the Year honorees recognized for patient-centered care, operational excellence, and forward-thinking leadership
PHOENIX, Dec. 19, 2025 — , the premier platform for rehab therapy that empowers practices to enhance efficiency, increase revenue, and oversee all practice operations, today revealed the recipients of its 2025 Ascend Awards. has been awarded Practice of the Year, while has received the Innovator of the Year title. The winners were unveiled at , an event that discussed insights from the final rule and news from private payers.
“The Ascend Awards each year showcase the innovation, dedication, and tenacity that characterize the rehab therapy field,” stated , WebPT’s chief executive officer. “Advocate Physical Therapy and Tilton’s Therapy are prime examples of practices built on service, trust, and tangible results. Their guidance advances our industry and enhances patient care nationwide.”
Practice of the Year: Advocate Physical Therapy
Advocate Physical Therapy was honored for its swift expansion, robust financial health, and dedication to fostering an environment where both clinicians and patients succeed. Starting with just one treatment table in 2022, the practice has grown to include eight clinicians backed by five administrative personnel, all while consistently investing in its team, community relationships, and clinical advancement.
In the last year, Advocate bolstered its community standing, received several Chamber of Commerce award nominations, and broadened its services to meet a more diverse range of patient requirements. The practice’s approach prioritizes adaptability, team-based care, and a supportive culture for therapist career development.
“Our team is dedicated to supporting one another and every patient we serve,” said , chief executive officer of Advocate Physical Therapy. “We have created a desirable workplace and a clinic equipped to handle complex cases confidently, thanks to the collective expertise within our walls. This award acknowledges the hard work of our entire team over recent years, and we are eager for the future.”
Advocate intends to pursue further growth in 2026, with plans for new treatment rooms, more gym and office space, and a specialized technology clinic for shockwave and class IV laser therapy. The practice is also working toward approval for an orthopedic residency program and increasing its legislative advocacy efforts for the physical therapy profession.
Innovator of the Year: Tilton’s Therapy
Tilton’s Therapy was celebrated for transforming care access throughout Nevada with a statewide mobile therapy service that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy directly in homes, schools, community locations, and other patient settings. This model combines behavioral health support, mental health services for caregivers, and recovery programs for those involved in the justice system, filling critical needs in one of the country’s most underserved states.
Over the past year, Tilton’s Therapy grew its team, fortified collaborations with educational, behavioral health, and vocational rehabilitation partners, and boosted both its patient volume and average treatment duration.
The organization was instrumental in achieving Nevada’s inaugural Medicaid therapy rate increase, a significant accomplishment preceded by considerable testimony, legislative outreach, and cooperation with statewide alliances.
“Receiving the Innovator of the Year award is a tremendous honor for our whole team,” said , chief executive officer of Tilton’s Therapy. “We are convinced that results are better when therapists have support and patients receive care in their own environment. Our approach is founded on this belief, and we are honored to witness its positive effect in communities historically lacking access to services.”
Tilton’s will keep focusing on investments in data collection, outcomes analysis, and partnerships that improve access for rural and high-need groups. Scheduled projects for 2026 encompass new caregiver-coaching programs, broader trauma-informed care methods, and efficient mobile tools for tracking outcomes in real time.
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