Miller Johnson Represents Fitness Quest Physical Therapy in its Sale to Confluent Health
THE TRANSACTION
Announced in August 2024, Fitness Quest Physical Therapy (“Fitness Quest”), a market-leading physical therapy practice with 16 clinics across Southwest Florida, has been sold to Confluent Health (“Confluent”).
Since its start in 1998, Fitness Quest offers a comprehensive range of services, including orthopedic and sports physical therapy, total joint replacement rehabilitation, work-related injury therapy, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, women’s and men’s pelvic health, neuro rehabilitation, gait and balance therapy, lymphedema therapy, and auto accident injury recovery.
“Fitness Quest was founded with a vision to deliver personalized, one-on-one physical therapy to communities in Southwest Florida,” said Scott Porter, CEO of Fitness Quest. “As our brand has grown, we’ve been committed to finding a partner who shares our dedication to quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience. Partnering with Confluent Health, a leader in our field, is an exciting step that aligns with our values. Together, we will support our mission to make patient care a top priority and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, communication, and teamwork among our staff.”
This partnership expands Confluent’s national footprint to over 1,500 sites of care in 36 states and will allow Fitness Quest to maintain its established and trusted brand while benefiting from Confluent’s robust management services, talent development, and practice enablement resources. Fitness Quest will also gain access to valuable resources, including premier partnerships in physical therapy, continuous staff education and development, and employee safety solutions.
Miller Johnson acted as legal advisor to Fitness Quest in the transaction. Miller Johnson’s team included Michael Penny (M&A), Alex Kaminski (M&A), Austin Koltonowski (M&A), and Ally Bremer (M&A).
Fitness Quest Physical Therapy
(fitnessquestpt.com) Fitness Quest Physical Therapy has been committed to providing one-on-one physical therapy interventions utilizing advanced clinical competency. Fitness Quest has assembled a team of professionals unparalleled in their industry and are committed to restoring patient quality of life. Their staff of highly trained professionals use a combination of therapeutic exercises, manual interventions, functional activities, gait and balance training, and home programming.
Confluent Health
(confuenthealth.com) Confluent Health is a family of physical therapy and occupational therapy companies transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing and educating highly effective clinicians, and lowering healthcare costs through workplace wellness and injury prevention.
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