Get to know the voices shaping the future of private practice leadership.
GCC isn’t just about sitting in a room and listening. It’s a hands-on, minds-on experience filled with
strategic learning, real collaboration, and high-value connections.
Inspiring talks from industry leaders tackling the real challenges facing private practices today.
Dedicated time and space to connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and mentors.
Interactive sessions that focus on real skills, from branding to team management to revenue growth.
1:1 and group coaching with experts to work through your practice’s biggest questions.
The fun doesn't stop at sunset purchase optional evening events to meet new people, laugh, learn, and share insights from your day.
Real discussions with real practitioners, no fluff, just lessons from the front lines to help your business.
Connect with a community of like minded private practice owners who are deeply committed to growing and innovating within their businesses.
A dynamic space where leaders learn, grow, connect, share ideas, and spark change.
A dynamic space where leaders learn, grow, connect, share ideas, and spark change.
Adnan Bhanpuri is the co-owner of Treehouse Pediatric Therapy with two clinics in the western suburbs of Chicago. Adnan has an undergraduate degree in Finance from University of Illinois (1996) and an MBA in International Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago (2005). He worked in structured finance markets (yes I helped cause the 2008 recession) from 1996 through 2011 creating mortgage backed securities and other exotic financial instruments. Instead of hurting people through investment banking, Adnan has transitioned to helping people in the pediatric therapy world. And has never looked back.
In 2012, Adnan followed his passion to be an entrepreneur and opened Treehouse with his wife Iymen, a pediatric PT, in 2012. They started Treehouse on their own with no outside funding offering PT, OT, and SLP services on a part-time basis while raising two young children. In 2020, Treehouse added ABA services and in 2024 added Counseling. We are aiming to become the go-to multidisciplinary clinic for families in the Chicagoland area. We are looking to grow our company to 3 or 4 clinics in the next few years with or without outside equity.
Adnan and Lyman have a 21 year old daughter who is a senior at the University of Illinois and an 18-year old son who will be a freshman at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Both our children have watched us grow this business from nothing and have become confident and comfortable thinking outside the box, which is the best outcome we could have hoped for in raising kids.
Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie’ in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West’s acclaimed 2015 revival of Spring Awakening.
She’s a series regular in the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix’s Ozark and is recurring in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children’s book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She played ‘Lady Anne’ in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She’s performed her one woman show all over the country, some of her
favorites being the Kennedy Center, Town Hall, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.
Brandon Seigel has over twenty years of executive leadership experience. Seigel is the founder of the Growth Code Conference, Wellness Works Medical Billing, IntegrativeQore Technologies, and Wellness Works Management Partners. In addition, Brandon is the Executive Director of Every Child Achieves.
Brandon is also proud to be a 3rd generation bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker, and a consultant to some of the biggest and brightest upcoming organizations in the world.
Throughout his storied career, Seigel has empowered entrepreneurs throughout the United States to streamline operations, build winning teams, implement effective business models, and ultimately transform new ventures for optimum success.
Seigel was born into a family of entrepreneurs with a proven track record resulting in several successful start-up ventures inclusive of the original franchise development of California Closets. In 2005, Seigel expanded his expertise by assisting a global manufacturer in diversifying its offerings into a new market which resulted in exponential growth.
In 2008, Seigel fell in love with supporting entrepreneurs in the healthcare, wellness and education space and has transformed purpose-driven businesses all over the United States. Seigel credits his success with integrating effective communication to streamline systems, solve workforce challenges ,and ultimately innovate successful best practices inclusive of optimizing clinical outcomes. Seigel’s ability to relate, create buy-in, and implement solutions is why so many of his clients feel he is a necessity to their business success.
In recent years, Seigel has built a team of consultants and managers to support small business entrepreneurs in improving their bottom line, streamlining their operations and systems, and ultimately scaling their practices with effective business models and efficient solutions. Throughout his career, Seigel’s client base has coined him “The Entrepreneur’s Plumber” as he has a proven track record for cleaning up business’s inefficiencies and streamlining their operations flow!
Bob Herrmann is the co-founder of a multi-location pediatric therapy practice dedicated to helping children thrive. With a strong background in business operations and a passion for community impact, Bob has played a key role in growing the organization. Known for his entrepreneurial drive and generous spirit, he continues to lead initiatives that support families and improve access to pediatric care.
Candice is a licensed occupational therapist with over 27 years of experience in hospital, home health, school based, and private practice settings. Since 2008 she has been an owner and President of Pediatric Therapy Center, the largest multi-disciplinary private practice in the Omaha, NE area. She is the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. She is an alternate to the RUC committee for AOTA. She is one of the founders of a multidisciplinary advocacy group in Nebraska that has been a trailblazer since 2017 in reforming policy and legislation related to occupational, physical and speech therapy. This group has presented at multiple national and state conferences, to help transform policy, reimbursement and advocacy for patients and providers. Her clinical passion is infant feeding and swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional therapy. She is a consultant helping private practices navigate the insurance, billing, reimbursement, policy, advocacy, and practice management successfully.
With over 21 years of experience in the healthcare technology industry, Myers brings extensive knowledge and certifications in electronic health records, practice management software, revenue cycle management, and healthcare regulatory programs. Her work has included collaboration with executive teams as part of corporate partnerships with companies like McKesson, eMDs/CGM, Waystar, NextTrust, TriZetto, and more.
Ina Necesito is an occupational therapist and co-owner of Whole Child Therapy, a rapidly growing pediatric therapy practice she founded with her husband Dennis in 2018. From its beginnings with only 700 sq ft of space in Claremont, California, Whole Child Therapy soon expanded the original clinic space and created multiple strategic partnerships with school districts, non-public schools, and charter schools. Today, the practice has grown to a team of 70, with a second clinic recently opened in Rancho Cucamonga. Known for her commitment to mentoring the next generation of therapists, Ina brings a wealth of experience and a focus on accessible, impactful care across clinic and school settings.
Courtney Gebhart, M.A., CCC-SLP is the Founder and Director of Speech Services at Metamorphosis Therapy Group, Inc. With over 17 years of experience, she launched her practice in 2018 as a solo clinician and has since grown it to a team of over 65 SLPs, SLPAs, OTs, and COTAs. Drawing from her background in public schools in the Central Valley, Courtney specializes in building collaborative, community-centered services across clinical and educational settings. Since 2021, she has expanded her school district partnerships from 3.5 to 18 FTEs, blending virtual and in-person support models.
Craig is a physical therapist with over 25 years experience in pediatrics. He founded Cheshire Fitness Zone Pediatric Therapy in 2001. CFZ currently has six locations in Connecticut including one stand alone aquatic facility. CFZ works with children of all abilities in need of physical, occupational, and speech therapy in both clinic and school settings. In his spare time Craig enjoys spending time with his family hiking, biking, skiing, and watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl!
Eric has served over 20 years in the financial industry and co-owns a national financial planning company dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare owners & associates as its Chief Financial Advisor. He has personally had over 20,000 conversations with practice owners at every phase of ownership.
He has published countless articles, videos and podcasts on various financial topics and is an expert on matters concerning creating economic independence for a practice Owner’s business and household. He is the author of a bestselling book on Amazon: “How to Become a Financial Beast.
Erin is a pediatric occupational therapist with 23 years of experience and the Founder & CEO of a multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic in Woodbridge, Virginia. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated leader in her field, serving six years as President of the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association as well as various leadership positions on other boards.
Driven by a passion for maximizing human potential, Erin has transitioned her leadership skills into productivity coaching and education. As a Certified Full Focus Pro, she helps professionals and entrepreneurs develop strategic time management systems that transform intentional ideas into measurable results. Through her consulting business, she offers webinars, weekly email strategies, private coaching, a monthly blog, and leads a dynamic business book club, empowering individuals to design purposeful, high-impact lives.
When she’s not empowering professionals to reach their peak potential, Erin designs her life with intentionality by integrating her professional passion with personal fulfillment across health, meaningful relationships, and personal development. She enjoys hiking with her family, running, pickleball, game nights with friends, reading, volunteering, and supporting her son and husband in their various leisure pursuits and goals.
Greg Todd is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and coach dedicated to transforming healthcare professionals’ lives. A former physical therapist, Greg turned burnout into a mission to empower others, founding Smart Success Healthcare and generating over $30M in revenue across multiple ventures. He’s committed to helping 10,000 providers break free from burnout, build thriving online businesses, and create balanced, purpose-driven lives.
With over 14 years of transforming brands through strategic digital innovation, Leila Adnani has built PS Creative into a nationally-recognized agency and launched a cutting-edge podcast studio that amplifies brand voices across the country. Her entrepreneurial journey exemplifies the power of embracing emerging channels before they become mainstream, helping countless organizations scale through data-driven strategies and compelling content.
Currently serving clients from Arizona to Washington D.C., Leila brings battle-tested insights from working with financial technology companies, professional sports organizations, nonprofits and growing businesses across diverse industries. Her unique expertise spans digital marketing, podcast production, and social media strategy—all focused on accelerating growth.
Born and raised in Alabama, I discovered my passion for occupational therapy as a teenager, with a particular focus on pediatrics. After nearly 20 years of practicing in both adult and pediatric settings, I decided to pursue the freedom and flexibility of entrepreneurship. I founded Ability Resources to fulfill that dream, and four years later, I merged my business with a speech therapy practice to form Child’sPlay Therapy Center. Over time, we expanded our offerings to include physical therapy and mental health counseling. What began as a small practice grew into a thriving organization with four clinic locations, a staff of over 80, and partnerships with numerous public school systems in the area. In October 2020, we sold Child’sPlay Therapy Center, and I committed to serving as executive director for three years. This transitional period gave me the opportunity to reflect on my next chapter. I discovered that I had a passion for supporting therapy practice owners, helping them succeed, and guiding them to avoid the challenges I faced while celebrating their victories. Coaching private practice owners has been a fulfilling and natural progression in my career since stepping away from practice ownership. Outside of my professional life, I am married and the proud mom of two amazing adult children. I’m also “Bibi” to my beautiful twin granddaughters, adopted from Burundi in 2017. My happiest moments are spent with my family, traveling, or curling up with a good book alongside my long-haired dachshund, Sully.
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Kim Hazelton is a seasoned Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping children thrive. Before entering the therapy world, she earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and spent a decade working in banking and small business while returning to school and supporting her military husband through multiple relocations.
In 2010, she founded Sense Able Brain Pediatric Therapy in the Tampa Bay area, building a practice rooted in service and passion. For nearly a decade, she ran it like a mission in disguise — until a pivotal mindset shift helped her realize that a therapy practice is not just a mission, but a mission-driven business. With mentorship from Brandon Seigel, she began applying the same strategic principles she once used in business and banking to her growing therapy clinic.
What started as a simple spreadsheet to track key numbers evolved into a full-fledged practice management system. Over time, she refined it into TheraPilot — a comprehensive suite of tools including a KPI Tracker & Dashboard, Front Office Dashboard, and Hiring Calculator. These tools empower therapy practice owners to set clear goals, track meaningful metrics, and make informed decisions that drive sustainable success.
Since 2022, she has helped fellow clinician-owners implement TheraPilot to gain clarity, confidence, and control in their businesses. Her own practice has steadily grown in team size and revenue, her personal earnings have reached multiple six figures, and she now enjoys greater freedom to do more of what she loves: helping other practice owners keep their doors open and their missions alive.
Nina Riedy is the founder of Honeybee Hires, a boutique recruiting agency solely focused on pediatric therapy. With over 15 years of experience hiring therapists, Nina utilizes unique sourcing and interview approaches which sets her team apart from traditional recruiting agencies. Nina draws on her deep industry knowledge to support both therapists and private practices in finding the right fit.
Prior to launching Honeybee Hires, Nina served as the executive director of a large pediatric therapy organization, where she led recruitment across clinic, school, home, and teletherapy settings. Her leadership contributed to consistently high employee satisfaction and low turnover rates.
To date, Nina has successfully helped over 300 pediatric therapists secure positions that align with their goals. She’s known for her values-based interview style, ensuring that both clinician and employer priorities are thoughtfully aligned for long-term success.
Nina may be a pro at offer negotiations, but even the trickiest salary talks are a cake walk compared to snack-time standoffs with her two young daughters. When she’s off the clock, she teams up with her husband to referee between two glitter-drenched Elsa impersonators and a pair of mischievous rescue frenchies – all who have active PIPs in place. Despite the chaos, the household boasts a 100% retention rate.
Paul Martin is a seasoned entrepreneur, consultant, and leader in the rehabilitation industry with over three decades of experience. In 1993, Paul embarked on an ambitious journey to grow his 3-clinic rehab company in New Jersey. Over the next three years, he successfully added 18 new clinics, culminating in a strategic partnership with NovaCare in 1996.
Building on this foundation, Paul founded Martin Healthcare Advisors (MHA) in 2000, a premier consulting and M&A advisory firm exclusively serving the rehabilitation industry. Under Paul’s leadership, MHA has helped over 500 rehabilitation business owners achieve their goals through strategic planning, operational excellence, and successful mergers and acquisitions. Today, MHA completes more rehab deals annually than any other firm, thanks to Paul’s unparalleled expertise and dedication.
As a consultant, mentor, and sought-after speaker, Paul leverages his extensive experience in business development, transactions, and operations to guide business owners in creating significant organizational value. His insights, informed by daily conversations with top industry CEOs and featured in his acclaimed video podcast series, empower PT business owners to prepare for transformative partnerships that align with their vision and values.
Paul’s passion for the rehab industry is evident in his unwavering commitment to helping PT business owners achieve their dreams and beyond. Whether guiding growth strategies or navigating complex M&A processes, Paul’s dedication, market knowledge, and hands-on approach make him a trusted advisor and advocate for success.
Rick Gawenda, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and currently serves as the founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1991.
He has provided valuable education and consulting to hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation agencies in the areas of CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, billing, documentation compliance, revenue enhancement, practice management, and denial management as they relate to outpatient therapy services. Mr. Gawenda has presented nationally since 2004 and has provided over 1000 on-site seminars and webinars.
In addition, Mr. Gawenda is retained by attorneys to serve as an expert in regards to legal or physical therapy state board issues regarding documentation, billing, supervision and utilization of support personnel and compliance with insurance rules and regulations as well as physical therapy state board requirements.
Mr. Gawenda is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA). Mr. Gawenda is a Past President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the APTA. Mr. Gawenda is also a member of the Payment Policy Committee of the Private Practice Section of APTA.
Mr. Gawenda is also the author of “The How-To Manual for Rehab Documentation: A Complete Guide to Increasing Reimbursement and Reducing Denials” and “Coding and Billing for Outpatient Rehab Made Easy: Proper Use of CPT Codes, ICD-9 Codes and Modifiers”.
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare sales, Ryan Barry has built a dynamic career spanning venture-backed startups, private equity–funded ventures, and large publicly traded companies. His expertise covers the full spectrum of sales roles—from Account Executive and Enterprise Sales to Sales Management and Sales Leadership. Throughout his career, Ryan has successfully led high-performing teams across a variety of healthcare SaaS solutions, including Electronic Health Records (EHR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Language Services, and Telehealth/Virtual Care platforms.
A native Vermonter, Ryan recently returned to his home state with his wife and three daughters after nearly a decade in San Diego, California. Outside of his professional life, Ryan is deeply involved in his community—serving as a longtime youth soccer coach and a ski coach and ambassador at Killington Ski Resort. He’s also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys camping, fishing, cooking, and golfing.
Scott Booher brings over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Sector and has been specializing in human resources & workforce compliance for the past 20 years. Scott is the Chief HR Officer for Every Child Achieves and the Chief HR Consultant in collaboration with Wellness Works Management Partners, where he oversees the fractional HR management program. Scott’s passion stems from the concept that human resources can be a cornerstone of how businesses function. Scott is passionate about unlocking the pain points in any private practice’s workforce and creating strategies and relationships that change how outcomes are reached within the organization. Scott elevates the way that a private practice reaches milestones by connecting and solving problems that relate to human capital, policies and procedures, labor compliance, and company culture. Scott is an active member of the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) and a pinnacle leader and collaborator in partnership with Brandon Seigel for over 11 years.
Sean Healy is the President and Founder of Accounted4 LLC, a leading firm specializing in financial management and advisory services. With over two decades of experience, Sean has built Accounted4 into a trusted partner for businesses seeking expert guidance on accounting, operational strategies, and financial planning. His vision for the company centers on empowering clients with transparent, data-driven solutions tailored to their unique needs. Passionate about innovation and client success, Sean is driven with a commitment to delivering personalized service and fostering long-term financial health for the organizations Accounted4 serves.
Stephanie Wagers is the founder of Connect the Dots Learning Center, a training platform that helps pediatric therapists confidently engage parents, reduce cancellations, prevent burnout, and improve therapy outcomes. With 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and 12 years as a clinic owner, Stephanie understands the emotional and logistical demands therapists face—and she’s passionate about offering real-world solutions that truly make a difference.
Through 1-on-1 coaching, clinic mentorship, and flexible online training, she equips therapists with the tools, language, and confidence they need to turn parent resistance into collaboration and home programs into manageable routines. Because she’s lived it, Stephanie knows that supporting families also means supporting the professionals who serve them.
As the owner of Connect the Dots Pediatric Therapy in Eugene, Oregon, Stephanie draws on everyday clinic experience to guide the resources she shares—ensuring that everything is both practical and personalized. From navigating tough conversations to setting boundaries that protect therapist wellbeing, her work centers on helping providers feel capable, connected, and in control of their clinical journey.
Her work centers on helping therapists do what they love—without losing themselves in the process—by offering real-life strategies that balance clinical demands with personal sustainability.
Will is a dynamic entrepreneur, seasoned physical therapist, and thought leader who has built three multimillion-dollar businesses in the healthcare space. As the former owner of a thriving physical therapy practice with five locations, Will knows firsthand the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining high-quality care.
After successfully growing his practice, he sold it in 2018 and has since dedicated his career to helping others achieve similar success. With a superpower for finding exceptional talent, Will specializes in recruiting physical therapists and other key leaders who drive business growth and cultural transformation. As the CEO of Virtual Rockstar, a company specializing in sourcing top-tier overseas talent, Will has revolutionized staffing for outpatient medical practices and beyond.
His innovative approach not only connects businesses with exceptional team members but also empowers them to scale efficiently while focusing on patient care and organizational growth. Will is also the host of The Willpower Podcast, a popular industry-relief show where he shares insights, interviews, and strategies to help healthcare entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of business ownership while finding joy and purpose in their work.
