Professional Affiliations
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation is a member of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. The APTA provides our business with the strength of a national organization, and keeps us aware of the most urgent issues and current problems facing our field of practice.
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation is also a member of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association. While nation affiliations are extremely important, state memberships are crucial. Knowledge of the local health care environment is critical to our survival.
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation is a member of the Physical Therapy Provider Network. This action group is a state franchise of the national organization that consists of members who are in private practice. The team approach, i.e., strength in numbers, is a basic strategy of PTPN. This affiliation maintains a lifeline between the private practitioner and the large insurance networks. Also, current issues are consistently acknowledged and addressed.
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation is a member of the Michigan Medical Billers Association. With the insurance industry in constant change, especially with regards to technology, membership in the MMBA is extremely important. Solutions to problems are sought, not just allayed.
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation’s social worker, Leslie Azal Nilsson, is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. This national organization keeps Leslie abreast of the issues regarding social work, human services, and health care. NASW provides opportunities for its members to attend local, as well as national, conferences and inservice on current topics. Definition of the Code of Ethics is also provided by the NASW.
Healthstyles Physical Rehabilitation’s occupational therapist, Kathleen Rigley, is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. The organization takes pride in uniting therapists across the nation to provide information and opportunities from which all members will benefit.
