About Us

Founded and Owned By a Physical Therapist

TheraMatrix Services, Inc. (TSI) is the result of the vision of its founder, Robert E. Whitton, PT, who felt there was a better way to provide physical rehabilitation services. Mr. Whitton established TSI in 1981 and quickly grew the company to include a group of physical therapy clinics in Southeastern Michigan, each delivering physical rehabilitation services to patients and payers with a high level of quality in a cost-effective manner.

Innovative Model Leads to National Network

This approach became so successful the TSI family grew to include 13 clinics – a network extensive enough to provide companies in Southeastern Michigan with this alternative physical therapy management approach. The network delivered unprecedented patient satisfaction scores as well as bottom-line savings for payers that ran counter to the prevailing trend of skyrocketing health care costs.

TSI has now expanded nationwide and includes thousands of networked physical therapy clinics in more than 40 states through the TheraMatrix Physical Therapy Network (TPTN).

CMS Accreditation Since 1982

TSI has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as a National Certified Rehabilitation Agency – the highest level an outpatient facility can achieve. TSI also is active with professional and civic organizations including the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the National Association of Rehabilitation Agencies (NARA), and local Chambers of Commerce. TSI is a minority owned enterprise, certified by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Corporate Staff:

Robert E. Whitton, PT
Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Whitton founded TheraMatrix, Inc. (formerly Whitton, Boutros & Associates) in 1981 and is recognized as an innovator and pioneer of successful rehabilitation programs. TheraMatrix leads the industry in providing quality-oriented, cost-effective, rehabilitation programs and solutions that are historically proven to exceed customer expectations. Mr. Whitton created and developed on-site rehabilitation services for the industrial environment, TheraMatrix Physical Therapy Network (TPTN) (a national network of thousands of licensed, credentialed outpatient therapy providers), and created a carve-out model for the ancillary service of physical therapy.

As a licensed physical therapist, Mr. Whitton is focused on quality, compliance and affordable health care services. As a Federally Certified Rehab Agency through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), TheraMatrix is held to the highest standards applicable to an outpatient physical therapy organization. Throughout the years, TheraMatrix has expanded the company’s outpatient clinic business to include centers throughout the metro Detroit area.

TheraMatrix’s national provider network (TPTN), on-site rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinics support Fortune 100 companies, government agencies (like the Veterans Administration), hospitals, small to mid-sized organizations, and thousands of physicians. Mr. Whitton holds a BS in psychology and is a licensed physical therapist. He has over 25 years experience in physical therapy start-up projects, operations, and is a leader in the physical therapy industry.

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Robert G. Read
President/COO

Mr. (Bob) Read joined TheraMatrix as President/COO in 2003. Mr. Read brings over 20 years of experience in operations, business development, financial analysis, marketing, and program implementation to TheraMatrix. Under the leadership of Mr. Whitton and Mr. Read, TheraMatrix successfully developed and implemented its one-of-a-kind outpatient physical therapy network carve-out program for the UAW and Ford Motor Company.

Due to the program’s extraordinary success, national expansion occurred in March of 2009 and expansion into the UAW Retiree Medical Benefit Trust (VEBA) on January 1, 2010 validated the savings and quality of the TheraMatrix network carve-out model (TPTN). Bob has been in the health care field since 1987, having worked for the Chrysler Corporation, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) and Concentra Occupational Health Care. Bob did his Graduate work at Central Michigan University, and he received his undergraduate degree from Oakland University where he played collegiate soccer. A former professional soccer player, Bob continues to play and coach soccer.

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William J. Burris
Chief Financial Officer

Bill joined TheraMatrix as their Chief Financial Officer in 2011. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner; he brings over 30 years of accounting and financial management experience to TheraMatrix.

Bill has a Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan

 

 

 

 

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Kathy Jeziak
Human Resources Director

Kathy joined TheraMatrix as their Human Resources Director in 2011. She has an extensive background in Human Resources and brings over 22 years of experience, including 8 years specifically in healthcare. Kathy's most recent experience was with Henry Ford Health System as the Team Lead for staffing their new West Bloomfield Hospital.

Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University in Human Resource Development.

In her free time, Kathy enjoys concerts and spending time with friends and family.

 

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Lucy Moore
EVP, Managed Care Operations

Lucy has been with TheraMatrix Physical Therapy Network (TPTN) since September 2005. Lucy graduated from nursing school in Virginia in 1996 and participated in the Leadership and Management Training Program at Xavier University in 2002.

As Vice President of Managed Care Operations, Lucy oversees all functions of TPTN. She has an extensive nursing background and has been exclusively in managed care since 1999. Prior to joining our organization, she was the Utilization Review Nurse Supervisor at United Medical Resources in Cincinnati, OH, where she was instrumental in assisting the company in obtaining URAC accreditation in Utilization Management.

Lucy resides in White Lake with her children, Josh and Kyle. In her spare time, she enjoys music, sports and travel.

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Joseph B. Moton
Director of Provider and Member Relations

Joseph, a 15-year veteran in the healthcare industry, is the Director of Provider and Member Relations for TheraMatrix Physical Therapy Network. Joseph is responsible for managing the day-to-day infrastructure and reporting activities that support Network Development and Provider and Member Relations.

Having worked in hospital systems, insurance plans, and administrative service organizations, Joseph has a successful track record for establishing and maintaining medical service networks to insure access to medical care for patients throughout the United States.

Joseph received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. In addition, Joseph is a member of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, and he is certified as a physical ability test administrator for Advanced Ergonomics, Inc.

A native Detroiter, Joseph is married to Tracy L. Moton. They attend Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, MI. In his leisure time, Joseph enjoys sports, music and theater.

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Linda Catanzaro
Vice President, Special Projects

Ms. Linda Catanzaro joined TheraMatrix as Vice President, Special Projects in 2011. Ms. Catanzaro has extensive and diverse experience in the insurance and benefits arena. She brings over 20 years of health care experience to TheraMatrix and her background includes benefit administration, carve out program implementation, project management, vendor management, procurement, finance and administration. Linda is dedicated to ensuring cost effective, high quality and timely outcomes through a participative and accountable team approach.

Ms. Catanzaro was the Ford Motor Company implementation business lead for the TheraMatrix Outpatient Physical Therapy Network Carve-Out Program in 2005. Ms. Linda Catanzaro is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University, is a designated Health Insurance Associate and is Six-Sigma Green Belt certified.

She resides in Novi, MI with her husband Jasper and her twin daughters, Megan and Chelsea. She enjoys antique shopping, football and spending time with family and friends.

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Lori Cookinham
Director of Health Services

Lori joined TheraMatrix as Health Services Director in 2011. As a registered nurse with over 15 years in the health care industry, her previous experience includes: utilization management, quality improvement, sales and marketing, HEDIS data abstraction, business and program development, fund raising and community relations.

As Director of Health Services, she is responsible for the oversight of daily operations for the utilization review and case management team.

Lori enjoys attending professional and college sporting events, managing her son’s AAU basketball program, dining out and spending time with her three children.

 

 

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Andigoney Peseski
Director of Sales, Marketing & Operations

Andigoney Peseski joined TheraMatrix in January 2012. She has over 20 years of leading, managing, and growing healthcare sales organizations, including pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical capital equipment sales. Andigoney has a broad knowledge base of the principles and methods within the healthcare systems, and has been recognized for building strong customer relationships and her focus on outstanding customer service.

Andigoney has extensive experience leading large regional sales teams, and has successfully marketed 27 different pharmaceutical and medical diagnostic equipment products into highly competitive markets. She has a solid comprehension of vendor, distributor, and hospital supply management with leadership and management positions at both district and regional levels – all of which is highlighted in primary care, specialty care, managed care, hospital-based, and procedure-based environments. Andigoney has a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and is ASCP-MT certified.

 

 

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