NEWS

3/12/07 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES providing therapy services for Doctor's Medical Center of Modesto Human resources. At Progressive Therapy Services things have been extremely busy over the last few weeks, recruiting and scheduling staff for the rehabilitation needs of DMC. As previously stated, this is an incredible opportunity to join with a leader in our community to provide outstanding services to the residents of Stanislaus County and beyond. HR director Cindy Tyree has had her hands full with getting the schedule in line to fill the needs of DMC. "The hospital continues to be a wonderful place for our staff to work. The staff that is assigned to DMC thoroughly enjoys the relationships with other staff members and patients that they are treating." For information regarding openings and how to apply, see our "careers" link.

1/10/07 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES to provide training for State Champion Modesto Christian Crusaders soccer team.  In somewhat of a tradition established in 2005, Progressive Therapy Services is again providing athletic training services to the women's soccer team of MC. "Why change something that has been successful?" commented head coach Mark Chase of the Crusaders. The Crusader women have shown their strength over the past few years by earning several trips to the section championships and then on to state championships. Much credit must be given to Mark's disciplined approach and realistic training regime that he has established for these ladies. Endurance and the infrequent amount of injuries experienced have contributed to the success of this program. Congrats to all of you and may more wins and championships come your way!

10/14/06 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES announces the addition of another Central Valley Expert therapist. Ed Villanueva has accepted a position here at Progressive Therapy Services as lead therapist. Ed comes back to Team Progressive after a short stay in the home health industry. He brings over 8 years of experience in orthopedics, neuro and geriatric care. "Ed has a tremendous amount of experience and talent that has added depth to our team. Our team has been strengthened to handle the more complicated cases that sometimes get sent out of the area because of Ed" states CEO Jeff Steckler. 

10/1/06 Area Expert Therapist Joins Staff of PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES. Today is a great day, as Mr. Tom Hand, RPT has officially joined Team Progressive. Tom brings with him many years of experience and knowledge within the field of Physical Therapy and rehab services. Tom is an outstanding individual with a tremendous amount of skill to offer our practice and from there, the clients that he treats. "We are very pleased to have an individual with Tom's caliber on our team. He is one of the most respected therapists in this area and we are simply overjoyed to have him as part of the team" states CEO Jeff Steckler.

9/15/06 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES to complete team resources for Doctor's Medical Center of Modesto. This is an incredible opportunity for Progressive Therapy Services to provide services to our community in this role. We are here to prove that Progressive Therapy is an industry leader when it comes to providing both inpatient and outpatient therapy services. The leadership from DMC recognizes this and has retained us to provide the same outstanding services for their patients. "This is a very exciting opportunity for us" states Jeff Steckler, CEO of Progressive Therapy Services, he added, "the therapy staff is extremely excited about being part of the team at DMC. We have been shown nothing but support and goodwill and we look forward to working with the entire medical and support staff that are part of DMC!" Progressive Therapy will begin providing therapy services in early fall 2006.

6/5/06 Ken Nolte, RPT joins Team Progressive. Ken Nolte, RPT has joined Team Progressive in our outpatient location in Modesto. Mr. Nolte brings years of experience, specifically dealing with orthopedic diagnosis to our team. He also brings a great personality, to include courteous service, humor, knowledge, patience and diligence. From the entire Team Progressive, welcome Ken!!

5/1/06 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES announces agreement with Rehab Focus Home Health. Progressive Therapy Services is pleased to announce the partnership between our Occupational Therapy department and the home health agency of Rehab Focus. Rehab Focus has been in the Stockton area for approximately two years and has experienced tremendous growth, according to David Raposa, Administrator. Progressive Therapy has agreed to service home health clients in the Modesto area that have specific needs for occupational therapy needs. "Dave and Jack run a great home health agency and we are thrilled to be partnered up with them. This allows us to offer yet another facet of therapy to the Central Valley." If you or a loved one is in need of home health services, please contact our office for information regarding Rehab Focus.

1/16/06 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES announces partnership with ReVitaMed Progressive Therapy Services is pleased to announce the partnership between PTS and ReVitaMed, a provider of lymphedema therapy resources and Anodyne treatment equipment. This allows PTS staff to offer cutting edge technology when providing therapy to lymphedema patients and neuropathy patients. ReVitaMed offers not only equipment, but continuing education and support for professional staff utilizing these types of services. Staff are required to become certified prior to the utilization of this type of therapy and the use of this equipment "This relationship will allow us to provide absolutely the highest quality equipment and the best trained staff available in the region", noted Jeff Steckler, CEO of Progressive Therapy Services.  

Progressive Therapy Services has been providing Lymphedema care for cancer patients and other related diagnosis over 10 years. PTS continues to be a provider for the Anodyne Therapy System, which is crucial in the treatment of neuropathy and pain associated to Diabetes. PTS has specially trained staff to manage these types of diagnosis, and have experienced excellent success with regards to our patients recovery process.

Please contact: info@progressivetherapy.com for details on how this therapy program may help you or your patients.

1/3/06 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES together with Modesto Christian High School athletic department, announce the 2nd annual training and sports conditioning program for the MC Crusaders girls soccer team. "We were privileged to be part of the team last year, so when asked by Mark if we would help again this year, it was a no-brainer" stated Jeff Steckler, CEO of Progressive Therapy Services. "These outstanding girls went undefeated in the regular season and went on to defeat Central Catholic for the section and division state championship. They were simply the best conditioned and prepared team out there. We are anticipating another year much like last year, ending with another State championship! Many thanks to the PTS staff, especially Neeraj, Josh, and Niel as they brought professional expertise and a can do attitude", added Mark Chase, coach of the lady Crusaders.  

Please direct inquiries regarding our Sports conditioning program to: info@progressivetherapy.com

10/26/05 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES certified for Medicare status as: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility

Modesto office announces certification as a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. The California State Department of Health Services completed the required survey in September, and forwarded to Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, the recommendation of acceptance for Progressive Therapy Services into the Medicare program. CEO, Jeff Steckler, stated; "This is a huge step towards gaining the recognition as an industry leader in the San Joaquin Valley Region. We have a great team of therapists and support staff that made this happen. We have a high respect in the medical community for meeting the rehabilitation needs in the community, and now we have the recognition." Steckler has been in the region for 16 years and an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 20 years. "We have worked diligently to get into compliance with all the ordinances and regulations that both the State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid require for this distinction. I am proud of this group and feel very blessed to have the privilege and honor of working with these guys and gals", added Steckler regarding the staff at Progressive Therapy Services.

Medicare Certification as a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility requires the facility to pass an extremely rigid inspection and survey of high standards, completed by the State Department of Health. Once passed, this allows the facility acceptance into virtually all rehabilitation organizations established by the industry. It sets apart the industry leaders from others, as it requires strict adherence to quality of care policy and procedures. Medicare then conducts surveys at least once per year on certified facilities to assure program compliance and the highest level of care.  

9/30/05 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES announces the addition of Social Services and Career Counseling Services. PTS has added these services to provide a smooth transition for the injured worker to return back to the workplace and to a productive lifestyle that they desire. These services are provided by a Social Worker/Career Counselor on staff here at PTS. The types of services offered are:  career counseling, career evaluation, resource requirement, and referral to education programs. Heading up this program is Deanna Del Barba, who brings over 25 years experience with adult health services while working for Stanislaus County.

Jeff Steckler, CEO of Progressive Therapy Services, added, "We are honored to have an individual with such high standards, expertise and knowledge of resources to join our team. Deanna brings an extensive wealth of insight into social services and how to best meet the different needs of our clients. This will make the rehabilitation package able to address the complete and whole person. We now have the mind, body, and spirit aspects of care being addressed."

4/15/2005 PROGRESSIVE THERAPY SERVICES announces the addition of Anodyne Therapy to our clinic. Anodyne Therapy has been proven successful for relief of symptoms associated with Diabetic Neuropathy and other like disease processes/ symptoms. Anodyne Therapy has been FDA approved since 1994, with no known ill effects when used in accordance with your certified health care professional's direction. Progressive Therapy Services has recently received certification as the only Anodyne Neuropathy Care Center located in Modesto. Please contact our office for information or to set up an appointment to see one of our certified therapists. Find out how you can own your own home unit by calling or e-mailing today. PTS has arranged for special discounts on these products in order to provide a better service to our clients. In addition, there is a link to the Anodyne Therapy website on the links page.

Team Progressive rides again! 

Recently, Team Progressive got together and did a little bike riding for the American Diabetes Organization. We are proud to say that as a team, we raised more than $2000 to aid in the research to find a cure for diabetes.

Edgar led the way by raising over $1000 with the assistance of his many generous sponsors. A hero's thank you is due Edgar and the rest of the team for putting out such a fantastic effort! You are all champions!        

    What a team!                        

Thanks to all the sponsors and team riders. Special thanks to Walter for helping one of our riders get over the hurdle!

“I’m ready for the next 50K.”

     

 
We are also involved in some circle track fun. Team Progressive has been helping out the race team of Campbell Racing. Mr. Don Campbell, owner and driver for Campbell Racing was runner up for rookie of the year at Altamont in 2004.  In 2005, Don moved on to Southwest Tour racing and was awarded "Rookie of the Year."