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Mar 31, 2025

Rock Valley voted No.1 physical therapy entity in the Quad Cities for a 12th straight year by Locals Love Us 

A perfect dozen… 

Local love Us, dubbed “Your Trusted Guide to Local Favorites,’’ has for the 12th consecutive year, named Rock Valley Physical Therapy the No. 1 physical therapy entity for the Quad Cities. 

Rock Valley and its No.1 ranking, is featured in the annual hard copy Locals Love Us guide as well as online at https://localsloveus.com/quad-cities/.

“It says that they are consistent, trustworthy and that they care about their patients,’’ Tim “Chopper’’ Shea, Franchise Owner/Locals Love Us/Quad Cities, said of Rock Valley Physical Therapy’s No. 1 ranking.  

“It’s very hard to just make a list, but being in the top 5 consistently is a tremendous accomplishment, and only a handful of businesses have been No. 1 all 12 years.’’ 

The premise of sharing what Quad Citians love, trust and admire about Rock Valley Physical Therapy is simple for Locals Love Us, founded in 2004. 

It begins with locals voting for their favorite places in more than 200 categories in the Locals Love Us secure, online survey. It is then left up to the voting public to make it known just who it loves.  

It is there where Rock Valley – for a dozen years – has separated itself from the pack. 

And, like 11 years prior, it was Rock Valley Physical Therapy that – thanks to community support – earned its 12th straight heart in a box, the signature award from Locals Love US. 

“Rock Valley’s commitment to excellence is foundational, striving to exceed expectations of referral sources, community partners, students, and even our own staff,’’ said Rock Valley’s Eastern Iowa Regional Manager Jordan DeNeve, PT, DPT, OCS. 

“Because of this, an award voted by the people we serve strikes a deep, meaningful chord. “Patient first” philosophy has always been a guiding principle in how our organization operates, so to hear that it is felt and reciprocated by our community is what makes Rock Valley such a fun place to come to work. The love is mutual.’’ 

Founded in Moline in 1984, Rock Valley Physical Therapy features 17 Quad-Cities’ area clinics and 60-plus across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Rock Valley Physical Therapy is one of the largest therapist-owned and therapist-led private physical therapy practices in the nation. No referral is necessary. 

“Over the last 40 years, the growth of Rock Valley stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest quality of therapy care and to truly “Making Better Lives,’’ said Rock Valley’s Western Illinois Regional Manager Jenna Bush, PT, DPT. “From the beginning of this incredible journey, we have continually strived to provide the best in therapy care, and we will always uphold that standard and our promise to “get you better or find someone who will.’’ It is an immense honor that Rock Valley’s original home continues to support us, just as we remain dedicated to helping them with the same passion and care.’’ 

By: Johnny Marx, Rock Valley Storyteller