About Us
Rock Solid Rehab: Optimizing Health and Function Through Caring, Hands-On Healing.
At Big Stone Therapies, we are built on the rock-solid foundation of our Core Values: Faith, Family, Fairness, and Fun. These values guide everything we do as a company and shape the way we care for our patients, employees, and communities. Each of our locations is a unique, individualized care hub, designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we proudly serve.
Faith
Creates an environment of honesty, integrity, and trust. We foster our environment, and we foster our faith.
Family
We believe family comes first. With flexibility and generous PTO, we promote a healthy work-life balance.
Fairness
Integrity is at the heart of every decision we make. Fairness is our guiding principle, especially in challenging situations.
Fun
We embrace good, clean fun, both together as a team and with our patients. Whether through celebrations or simply sharing a meal, our fun atmosphere contributes to a healing environment.
Vision
Exceeding Expectations. Changing Lives. Inspiring Communities.
Our Beginning
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. was founded in 1990 by Physical Therapists Wade VanDover and Paul Treinen. Their vision was simple: to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through quality therapy and compassionate care.
From the very beginning, the “Big Blue” approach emphasized:
- Valuing patient care – We are dedicated to helping patients truly get better, prioritizing their well-being and recovery.
- Building relationships – We believe that relationships are the cornerstone of effective healing. By fostering trust and connection with patients, we empower them in their journey toward health.
- Faith, prayer, and community – Faith and service are central to our mission, as we bring therapy services to underserved communities, making care accessible without the need to travel to large cities.
- Our founders began by providing physical therapy services to four
community hospitals. Since then, we’ve never stopped growing.
Our Path to Growth, Excellence & Lasting Community Impact
For over 30 years, Big Stone Therapies has provided exceptional care to the Midwest. What started as physical therapy for four hospitals has grown to over 45 communities, delivering a comprehensive suite of services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Athletic Training. We also provide short-term staffing solutions through our travel therapy team.
Our Mission
Big Stone Therapies is dedicated to optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through excellence in rehabilitation services, provided with compassionate, hands-on healing.
Expanding Our Mission Globally
In line with our commitment to service, Big Stone Therapies sponsors two mission trips to Guatemala each year, sharing our passion for care with those in need beyond our borders.
