introducing on the move!
This is YOUR newsletter.
Welcome to the first edition of this newsletter that we will bring to you at the end of each quarter of the year. We hope it will be your go-to source for updates, celebrations, and happenings across our team!
As we continue to grow and evolve, we want to stay connected and keep each other informed about important updates, events, and the incredible work happening across our clinics and communities. Most importantly, this newsletter is a space to celebrate our accomplishments and each other because every success, big or small, reflects our collective dedication to movement, health, and service.
This will be a work in progress and our biggest hope is that it will change based on your input and contributions.
We’re looking forward to sharing stories, successes, and the energy that makes Movement for Life special. Please help us and share happenings with us so we can celebrate each other!
ALSO, a reminder if you were not able to attend or have not watched the video of the 2025 Annual Owner’s meeting, you can find it HERE.
Let’s keep moving forward—together!
Kelly Sanders
P.S.: Let’s chat!
Join me for Virtual Office Hours every Friday! I’m here to chat, brainstorm, or just catch up.
11 AM - 12 PM PT | 12 - 1 PM MT | 2 - 3 PM ET
Call me at 805.250.1416 I’ll be at my desk, excited to hear from you!
Can’t make it? No problem! Email me at kelly.sanders@movementforlife.com, and we’ll find a time that works.
annual owner’s meeting highlights
RTM Billing (as of 3/26/2025)
18 practices onboarded
63 individual PT clinics
271 providers
23,865 registered users
Great progress with RTM implementation and patient support!! AND…seeing increased utilization of D2C program services!!!
D2C update
Jan. ‘25 realized a 49.5% increase in revenue over from Dec. ‘24! ($2886 D2C/day)
Feb. ‘25 = fewer working days, but more D2C/day ($2932/day)
the bright side
Where we share in our team members success! Please share any team accomplishments with us so we can share them with the whole team.
falls church turns 30!
Celebrating 30 years of direct-to-consumer, interdisciplinary care in the greater DC area!
2024 NCCEC clinical instructor of the year
Each year all the PT and PTA programs in the Northern California Clinical Education Consortium recognizes a Clinical Instructor who demonstrates excellence in physical therapy education and mentoring from the academic year prior….AND for 2024 they awarded this honor to KYLE NELSON, Assistant Director in the Templeton, CA clinic!!
the bright side
two new director track graduates!
Please join us in honoring Catherine Saccoccio & Isak Holt as director track graduates and new Assistant Clinic Directors!
2024 M4L annual awards
n was awarded Progress Award which is given to an individual whose work is moving our organization forward.
Danielle Smith was awarded the Team Award which is given to an individual who embodies the idea of team in their actions, communications and work.
Jonathan Grisanti was awarded the Employee Owner Award which is given to an employeeowner who exemplifies ownership mentality, demonstrating accountability, initiative, and commitment to the company ’ s long-term vision to be a legacy company
april is financial literacy month!
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, we ’ re dedicated to helping our team take full advantage of the amazing benefits M4L offers. Our goal is to make financial education fun, interactive, and accessible. Through a mix of trivia, scavenger hunts, and creativity, we want to empower team members to manage and optimize their benefits.
educate employees about the variety of benefits available, with a special focus on retirement accounts and financial growth.
engage everyone through interactive games and challenges that make learning fun.
Week 1: April 7-11th – Trivia Time!
encourage a sense of ownership, with the mindset that Financial Literacy is empowering it’s about your future!
This week, test your knowledge on all things Retirement Accounts, Health Benefits, and our Company Perks!
Week 2: April 14-18th – Decoding Retirement Plan Options in ADP!
Let’s dive deep into our company resources. This week’s challenge is all about exploring our company website and ADP for hidden gems!
Week 3: April 21-25th – Meme Contest: Create a Movement for Life Benefits Meme!
Get ready for some fun, creativity, and a dash of humor! This week is all about creating memes that educate and entertain—focusing on our Movement for Life benefits.
calling all mvps: march mania
March Mania is in full swing, and thanks to our incredible community of employees, patients, and supporters, we have raised $2,670 (and counting) for our regional nonprofit partners. A total of 188 people joined our bracket competition, making a real impact beyond the game.
Here is where your participation is making a difference:
Arizona: First Tee
Central Coast: SLO Food Bank
Central Valley: San Joaquin Emergency Food Bank
Orcutt/Santa Maria: Boys & Girls Club of the Central Coast
CA Desert: Martha’s Village
North Carolina: YMCA of Western NC
Thank you for your enthusiasm and generosity. Let’s keep the momentum going as we cheer on our teams and our communities!
stepping up our game: foot & ankle course success!
What happens when 75+ team members come together across 6 locations in 4 states for a deep dive into The Integrated Approach to the Evaluation & Treatment of the Foot & Ankle? A huge success!
Led by our very own Robert Klingman, Oro Valley Clinic Director, this 2-day course combined lecture and hands-on lab training to refine our approach to running injuries and return to athletics. A special shoutout to our 8 Lab Assistants from the Clinical Development Committee, who helped make the hands-on sessions a fantastic learning experience.
Oscar-worthy performance alert! Huge thanks to Daniel Musselwhite for his stellar onsite live-filming of lab demonstrations Hollywood is calling!
Michaud & the larger IT team for h streaming and access for all.
Physical Therapists
Arizona
Green Valley
Oro Valley
California Central Coast
Orcutt
Pismo Beach
SLO-Meinecke
Morro Bay
Paso Robles
vision
To transform lives through an unwavering commitment to proactive care that delivers more health and less healthcare from one generation to the next. core values
ABILITY | ACCESS | ATMOSPHERE
contact us!
$3K RECRUITING BONUS
Given to anyone who refers a physical therapist to the recruiting team and is hired on at M4L
California Desert
Cathedral City
Indio
North Carolina
Candler
Hendersonville
mission
Movement for Life provides flexible and early access to rehabilitation, lifestyle support, and movement enhancement services delivered by a team of able professionals in a friendly atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration among our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.
Do you have suggestions, comments or ideas for this newsletter? Something else you would like to see? Do you have something to share in the next issue? Photos to submit?
Please email kelly.sanders@movementforlife.com