Aaron Kraai’s fascination with movement as a teen grew into a lifelong mission. Mentored by clinic owners, he learned both the science of physical therapy and the business behind it—folding towels, scouting locations, and negotiating leases before he even had a title.

Years later, he enlisted his family to launch Doctors of Physical Therapy, painting walls and assembling equipment by hand. Today, DPT has grown to over 160 clinics nationwide.

Central to its success is a culture of “brutal honesty, transparency, and trust.” Aaron hires for character first and keeps it personal, texting staff to celebrate milestones across a 1,700-member team.

Aaron leads with transparency, authenticity, and an unwavering belief in building businesses that put ethics and relationships before profit. He shares the lessons, challenges, and leadership insights that helped him build a thriving, mission-driven company—giving you practical takeaways for leading with purpose and growing with heart. 

Aaron Kraai
Founder and CEO of Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Aaron Kraai is the founder and CEO of Doctors of Physical Therapy, one of the fastest‑growing PT organizations in the U.S. A lifelong learner in the field, Aaron started working in physical therapy at just 14 years old and grew his company from a single clinic into a national brand rooted in honesty, family, and servant leadership. In 2024, he was honored with USC's Distinguished Alumnus Award, recognizing his years of dedication to advancing DPT and championing physical therapy as a profession. 

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Sarina Richard
Chief Strategy Officer, Raintree Systems

Sarina Richard has spent twenty years as a Healthcare Technology Executive across the healthcare continuum, from operator to service provider to financier. At Raintree, Sarina oversees corporate strategic planning and leads cross-departmental initiatives to build best-in-class teams, systems, and processes.  

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About Raintree

Raintree is the rehabilitation and physical therapy software of choice for enterprise and large therapy provider organizations.

Discover why Raintree is the trusted EMR and practice management platform for the largest and most ambitious rehab therapy organizations in the U.S.

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Musculoskeletal conditions account for an astonishing one-third of all healthcare costs. Brady Hill, CEO of Cypress Health Partners, believes physical therapy should play a central role in solving that problem—and he’s proving that it can.

With a career path that’s anything but traditional, Brady has built a thriving enterprise by combining analytical precision with emotional intelligence. He draws on both sides of the brain to strike balance: using the “left brain” to drive systems, analytics, and scalable processes, and the “right brain” to inspire creativity, connection, and purpose in his leadership.

When it comes to acquisitions, Cypress is far from cookie-cutter. Brady shares how his data-driven yet people-first approach helps identify partners who truly align with the company’s mission. Beyond expansion, he’s advocating for smarter reimbursement models that reward physical therapists for the value they deliver—not just the hours they bill.

From the hard lessons of startup life to his bold vision for a better healthcare system, Brady offers a roadmap for purposeful leadership, sustained motivation, and a future where physical therapy plays a larger role in keeping people healthy.


Brady Hill, CEO
Cypress Health Partners

Brady is the CEO of Cypress Health Partners, the leading provider of physical therapy and musculoskeletal health in the Northeast. He advances innovative care models that emphasize prevention, early intervention, and better patient outcomes. Drawing on broad experience in strategy, investing, and pediatric home healthcare, Brady is committed to expanding access and helping both patients and providers reach their potential.

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Sarina Richard
Chief Strategy Officer, Raintree Systems

Sarina Richard has spent twenty years as a Healthcare Technology Executive across the healthcare continuum, from operator to service provider to financier. At Raintree, Sarina oversees corporate strategic planning and leads cross-departmental initiatives to build best-in-class teams, systems, and processes.  

Connect with Sarina Richard on LinkedIn


About Raintree

Raintree is the rehabilitation and physical therapy software of choice for enterprise and large therapy provider organizations. Discover why Raintree is the trusted EMR and practice management platform for the largest and most ambitious rehab therapy organizations in the U.S.

Request a demo of Raintree