About Us
WHY CHOOSE US
Strive! is certified by Medicare as an OutPatient Rehabilitation Agency, providing a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and treatment.
OUR MISSION
Enhancing the lives of our patients by helping them return to normal activities and self‐sufficiency quickly and safely.
WHAT WE DO
OUR CORE VALUES
Humanity
Service
Value
Integrity
Quality
Who We Are
In 1997, we changed our name to Strive! and since that time we have continued growing. We currently have offices in Ocala and Belleview.
Our standards are high – we strive for excellence in all that we do: providing the best possible patient care, unmatched customer service, and an unwavering commitment to our core values.
We are leaders in our profession, and proud to have been named by Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes as a “Center of Excellence” and have been ranked as #1 top-ranked provider in the nation on six occasions.
We are are also Medicare-certified as an Outpatient Rehabilitation Agency, providing a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and treatment. Our objective is to return our patients back to a productive life as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer therapeutic services to all physically challenged, disabled, and injured individuals regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or geographic location.
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What do our clients say?
Once you finish your basic PT, my suggestion is to join the gym here and keep coming back until you are very, very comfortable. I know, with my personality, I couldn’t go home and do this myself because I would find way too many things to do, not to exercise. But what I really like about Strive! are the personalities of the people who work here. It’s like a family. They keep driving me.
This place saved my life.
Our Administrative Staff
Our administrative team is located at 2620 SE Maricamp Rd. Ocala, FL 34471.
Rick Shutes, PT, CEO
Jeff Nasman, DPT, VP – Director of Rehabilitation Services
Ashlee Kaufold – Director of Human Resources
Joe Halter, DPT – Compliance
Renee Tyre – Director of Finance
Tim Morford – Director of Operations
Hobbies and Personal Interests
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- Music
- Cooking
- Genealogy
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Renee Tyre
Director of Finance
Ashlee Kaufold
Director of Human Resources
Credentials
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- Webster University (2020 – Current): Masters in Human Resources & Masters in Business Administration
- College of Central Florida (2019): Bachelors of Science: Organizational Management
- College of Central Florida (2017): Business Specialist
- College of Central Florida (2017): Business Support
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Experience
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- Human Resources: 6 years
- Customer Service: 10 years
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Memberships
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- Society of Human Resources Management
- Ocala Human Resources Management Association
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Hobbies and Personal Interests
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- Spending time with family
- Outdoor activities
- Home Decor
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- Director of Operations at Strive! Physical Therapy
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Experience
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- Over 4 years experience as a healthcare practice manager.
- Director of Massage Therapy at Western Washington Physical Therapy Clinics for over 20 years
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Hobbies and Personal Interests
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- Loves the outdoors
- Enjoys spending time with family
- Avid San Francisco 49er fan
- Loves Disney
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Tim Morford
Director of Operations
Joe Halter
Physical Therapist
Joe’s clinical duties include working at West Marion Community Hospital, Ocala Regional Medical Center & providing Work Comp specialty testing.
Additionally, Joe serves as Strive’s Compliance Officer and one of our frequently requested Community Educators.
Credentials
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- Florida Southern College: Bachelor of Science (Biology & Psychology)
- Baylor University: Master’s & Doctorate of Physical Therapy
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Memberships
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- American Physical Therapy Association
- Florida Physical Therapy Association
- Toastmaster’s International
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Hobbies and Personal Interests
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- Public Speaking
- Self Defense & Shooting Sports
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Cooking
- Church Activities
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