The Growth Code Conference is designed for private practice leaders, managers, and owners in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy who are ready to shift to a new gear in their business acumen, relationships, and strategies for private practice growth in 2026.
Whether you’re running a school-based therapy practice, early intervention services, an outpatient clinic, pediatric home-based therapy, nature-based therapy, or any other therapy business model, this conference will equip you with the tools and insights needed to elevate your practice to the next level.
We welcome industry thought leaders and therapy entrepreneurs from all practice settings who are committed to transforming their approach to business growth, team leadership, and strategic development in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of this conference. Learn functionally what are successful strategies from peers who have similar barriers and challenges. Each day includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, early morning coffee talks and more, in which you are networking, collaborating, learning, and growing!
Our attendees share a powerful vision — to create meaningful, lasting change in their communities through their work. They are driven by a deep desire to grow not only their private practices, but also themselves as confident, influential leaders. At Growth Code, they come to unlock their fullest potential.
Surround yourself with shopping, dining, and entertainment at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection. Ideally located along Miracle Mile, our hotel is near top destinations like the University of Miami, Watsco Center, Marlins Park, and Little Havana.
Featuring vaulted ceilings, a grand staircase, and chandeliers, our lobby sets the stage for stylish accommodations. Enjoy rooms and suites with wood floors, sectional sofas, modern decor, and plush canopy beds. Our pet-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, game room, and a stunning rooftop pool.
Discover boutique accommodations and intuitive amenities at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection.
180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables
28-31 January, 2026
*All Tickets Are Final Purchase & Non-Refundable
Hear directly from past attendees who left empowered, inspired, and ready to grow their private practices.
Please be advised that the 2026 Growth Code Conference has a no-refund or credit in any capacity policy. All sales are final / nonrefundable / non-transferable, and this policy is non-negotiable. Our registration policies are extremely clear and under no circumstances will a refund or a credit for future purchases be honored. All purchases are a “use it or lose it” purchase. Whether a health crisis arises, family emergency or any other reason, all purchases are final and non-refundable and not credited toward other purchases in any capacity.
The Growth Code Conference is designed for Private Practice owners that specialize in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy. In addition, many practice owners may choose to bring an executive leader who can benefit from the different courses ranging from medical billing to human resources to leadership and beyond. Please be advised that this conference is designed for private practice leaders. If an attendee is a consultant or vendor of any kind, their registration may be cancelled plus a penalty unless they receive prior approval from Brandon Seigel. The only vendors, consultants, or non-clinic leaders that are allowed are those that are curated through the conference sponsorship process or featured speakers. If a clinic owner is also a consultant or vendor such as they own a billing agency or a leadership academy, they may not be allowed to attend due to conflict of interest and must check with Brandon Seigel for approval prior to registering. Failure to get prior approval can result in automatic cancellation plus a penalty.
Unfortunately, our conference is designed for those that are solely private practice owners and seeking the knowledge. If you are offering a service, tool, resource or any other offering to private practice owners, you would need to go through our sponsorship evaluation process or be invited directly by Brandon Seigel. If you register and it is found to be a conflict of interest, your registration will be cancelled with a penalty fee. Please reach out to brandon@wellnessworksmp.com if you have concerns that your potential registration may be classified as a conflict of interest.
No. The Growth Code Conference is truly a business conference and does not offer CEUs of any kind. In 2026, we are preparing to offer a general certificate of attendance at the conference, but this does not guarantee compliance with continuing education credit in any kind. Please be advised that you should not attend this conference if it is contingent on getting CEU credit of any kind. We are not setup to offer any guarantees or indications that our courses will be considered professional development with clinical licensure. The certificates of attendance will only be available while you are onsite at the conference and will not be sent out after the fact. It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure they are present at the conference and obtain the certificate of attendance for each class that they attend from beginning to end of the session.
There are travel insurance companies that say there is some potential coverage, but we recommend you research online prior to any purchase. One of the insurances you may research is http://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/. We do not guarantee any coverage, and it is ultimately the attendee/purchasers full liability.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is approximately 4 miles away from the Growth Code Conference hotel.
It is not recommended to rent a car as parking is incredibly expensive throughout Miami. All of the conference sessions take place at the conference hotel. Many of the evening activities are within walking distance. The only activity that is a distance from the hotel is the Friday evening event in Little Havana which is 2.3 miles away and about a 10 minute Taxi/Uber ride away.
The conference is flexible, but the majority of attendees are either in business casual or vacation casual depending on your preference. Dressing in layers and bringing a sweater or light jacket is recommended. The meeting rooms can get chilly.
No, the conference hotel has a small room block but there are many hotels that are adjacent for those that seek out to stay outside of the conference hotel. Please be advised that events do start early in the morning and take place onsite at the conference hotel, so it is recommended to stay within walking distance of the hotel.
No, the registrations are specific to 1 attendee and cannot be split in any way. Only full-conference registrations are able to attend Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. If someone is only wanting to attend on Thursday, Friday then they are still responsible to purchase a full-conference registration.
A dynamic space where leaders learn, grow, connect, share ideas, and spark change.
A dynamic space where leaders learn, grow, connect, share ideas, and spark change.
Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie’ in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West’s acclaimed 2015 revival of Spring Awakening.
She’s a series regular in the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix’s Ozark and is recurring in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children’s book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She played ‘Lady Anne’ in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She’s performed her one woman show all over the country, some of her
favorites being the Kennedy Center, Town Hall, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.
Brandon Seigel has over twenty years of executive leadership experience. Seigel is the founder of the Growth Code Conference, Wellness Works Medical Billing, IntegrativeQore Technologies, and Wellness Works Management Partners. In addition, Brandon is the Executive Director of Every Child Achieves.
Brandon is also proud to be a 3rd generation bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker, and a consultant to some of the biggest and brightest upcoming organizations in the world.
Throughout his storied career, Seigel has empowered entrepreneurs throughout the United States to streamline operations, build winning teams, implement effective business models, and ultimately transform new ventures for optimum success.
Seigel was born into a family of entrepreneurs with a proven track record resulting in several successful start-up ventures inclusive of the original franchise development of California Closets. In 2005, Seigel expanded his expertise by assisting a global manufacturer in diversifying its offerings into a new market which resulted in exponential growth.
In 2008, Seigel fell in love with supporting entrepreneurs in the healthcare, wellness and education space and has transformed purpose-driven businesses all over the United States. Seigel credits his success with integrating effective communication to streamline systems, solve workforce challenges ,and ultimately innovate successful best practices inclusive of optimizing clinical outcomes. Seigel’s ability to relate, create buy-in, and implement solutions is why so many of his clients feel he is a necessity to their business success.
In recent years, Seigel has built a team of consultants and managers to support small business entrepreneurs in improving their bottom line, streamlining their operations and systems, and ultimately scaling their practices with effective business models and efficient solutions. Throughout his career, Seigel’s client base has coined him “The Entrepreneur’s Plumber” as he has a proven track record for cleaning up business’s inefficiencies and streamlining their operations flow!
Eric has served over 20 years in the financial industry and co-owns a national financial planning company dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare owners & associates as its Chief Financial Advisor. He has personally had over 20,000 conversations with practice owners at every phase of ownership.
He has published countless articles, videos and podcasts on various financial topics and is an expert on matters concerning creating economic independence for a practice Owner’s business and household. He is the author of a bestselling book on Amazon: “How to Become a Financial Beast.
Greg Todd is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and coach dedicated to transforming healthcare professionals’ lives. A former physical therapist, Greg turned burnout into a mission to empower others, founding Smart Success Healthcare and generating over $30M in revenue across multiple ventures. He’s committed to helping 10,000 providers break free from burnout, build thriving online businesses, and create balanced, purpose-driven lives.
Rick Gawenda, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and currently serves as the founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1991.
He has provided valuable education and consulting to hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation agencies in the areas of CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, billing, documentation compliance, revenue enhancement, practice management, and denial management as they relate to outpatient therapy services. Mr. Gawenda has presented nationally since 2004 and has provided over 1000 on-site seminars and webinars.
In addition, Mr. Gawenda is retained by attorneys to serve as an expert in regards to legal or physical therapy state board issues regarding documentation, billing, supervision and utilization of support personnel and compliance with insurance rules and regulations as well as physical therapy state board requirements.
Mr. Gawenda is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA). Mr. Gawenda is a Past President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the APTA. Mr. Gawenda is also a member of the Payment Policy Committee of the Private Practice Section of APTA.
Mr. Gawenda is also the author of “The How-To Manual for Rehab Documentation: A Complete Guide to Increasing Reimbursement and Reducing Denials” and “Coding and Billing for Outpatient Rehab Made Easy: Proper Use of CPT Codes, ICD-9 Codes and Modifiers”.
Stephanie Wagers is the founder of Connect the Dots Learning Center, a training platform that helps pediatric therapists confidently engage parents, reduce cancellations, prevent burnout, and improve therapy outcomes. With 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and 12 years as a clinic owner, Stephanie understands the emotional and logistical demands therapists face—and she’s passionate about offering real-world solutions that truly make a difference.
Through 1-on-1 coaching, clinic mentorship, and flexible online training, she equips therapists with the tools, language, and confidence they need to turn parent resistance into collaboration and home programs into manageable routines. Because she’s lived it, Stephanie knows that supporting families also means supporting the professionals who serve them.
As the owner of Connect the Dots Pediatric Therapy in Eugene, Oregon, Stephanie draws on everyday clinic experience to guide the resources she shares—ensuring that everything is both practical and personalized. From navigating tough conversations to setting boundaries that protect therapist wellbeing, her work centers on helping providers feel capable, connected, and in control of their clinical journey.
Her work centers on helping therapists do what they love—without losing themselves in the process—by offering real-life strategies that balance clinical demands with personal sustainability.
Will is a dynamic entrepreneur, seasoned physical therapist, and thought leader who has built three multimillion-dollar businesses in the healthcare space. As the former owner of a thriving physical therapy practice with five locations, Will knows firsthand the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining high-quality care.
After successfully growing his practice, he sold it in 2018 and has since dedicated his career to helping others achieve similar success. With a superpower for finding exceptional talent, Will specializes in recruiting physical therapists and other key leaders who drive business growth and cultural transformation. As the CEO of Virtual Rockstar, a company specializing in sourcing top-tier overseas talent, Will has revolutionized staffing for outpatient medical practices and beyond.
His innovative approach not only connects businesses with exceptional team members but also empowers them to scale efficiently while focusing on patient care and organizational growth. Will is also the host of The Willpower Podcast, a popular industry-relief show where he shares insights, interviews, and strategies to help healthcare entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of business ownership while finding joy and purpose in their work.
