February 9, 2023
Cypress Health Partners (“CHP”), a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy services throughout the Northeast, announces an innovative partnership with Fitness Forum Physical Therapy and ARPT (“Fitness Forum”), continuing its expansion into the Upstate New York market. The announcement is further evidence of the organization’s commitment to deliver high-quality care to underserved markets.
Fitness Forum, which will be joining the Company’s MVPT Physical Therapy (“MVPT”) brand, has a remarkable history of delivering high-quality care to communities in Central New York and will benefit from CHP’s extensive resources and dedication to expanding access to care.
“Cypress Health Partners and Fitness Forum are well suited to join forces and work toward our common goals,” said Steven Windwer, DC, PT, CHP’s Founder & CEO. “For decades, James (Jim) Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS Managing Partner of the Barneveld clinic, and the teams at all Fitness Forum and ARPT locations have been guided by their mission to provide exceptional patient access, experience and clinical outcomes. We share a deep commitment to improving musculoskeletal health in New York, while building long-lasting community relationships, and putting our teams in a position to excel.”
“Our vision for high-quality patient care, ongoing staff development, and continual practice upgrades aligns perfectly with CHP’s mission in our region,” said Jim Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS. “I am pleased to see our teams unite. With the benefit of CHP’s added resources, this partnership will expand widespread access to needed care.”
CHP has developed a robust network of more than 120 physical therapist-owned and locally operated clinics. “We are laser focused on our mission to increase the region’s access to excellent care,” added Brady Hill, SVP of Strategy at Cypress Health Partners. “Our goal is to build a better model by putting patients first, reducing costs, and helping our communities live healthier lives. Now with 11 locations in the region, we are thrilled to see CHP partnerships gaining momentum. Together we are advancing our vision as we welcome Fitness Forum to the MVPT brand.”
With the latest expansion of partnerships, CHP will offer accessible and exceptional care to patients in five states throughout the Northeast, all united by a “physical therapy first” care philosophy designed to help individuals reach their full potential. CHP is fully committed to building a better model for musculoskeletal health and reducing healthcare costs as our partners together improve patient outcomes and achieve outstanding patient satisfaction scores.
To learn more about Cypress Health Partners’ vision, click here cypresshealthpartners.com.
About Cypress Health Partners
Cypress Health Partners (“CHP”), headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, is the largest network of physical therapy and chiropractic clinics in New England, now with partnerships expanding throughout New York. Our scale allows us to offer our clinics the resources and support they need to thrive as they deliver the best possible patient experience. As we grow, we are guided by a vision that physical therapy and chiropractic treatments should be at the core of musculoskeletal health. We embrace the opportunity to help our communities live healthier and more fulfilling lives, while reducing healthcare costs and reliance on opioids to treat pain. To learn more about partnering with Cypress Health Partners, please visit cypresshealthpartners.com or contact Braden Hill, SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development, bhill@cypresshp.com.