Dr. Josh Funk, CEO Featured in CanvasRebel
Rehab 2 Perform CEO Josh Funk, DPT was recently featured in CanvasRebel Magazine, a national publication spotlighting entrepreneurs and leaders who are building something worth paying attention to. The conversation is candid, direct, and worth reading in full. Here is what stood out.
It Started With an Injury, Not a Business Plan
Josh did not set out to build a physical therapy company. He set out to compete. As a Division I athlete at Ohio State and a professional player in the National Lacrosse League, performance was everything. A shoulder injury during his playing career and the PT who helped him avoid surgery changed the trajectory entirely.
That experience planted a conviction he could not shake: physical therapy should change what people expect from healthcare, not just move them through a system.
The Problem He Set Out to Fix
Josh founded Rehab 2 Perform in 2014 with a clear point of view on what was broken.
“In and out. Treat the symptom. Collect the copay. Move on. That wasn’t healthcare. That was a transaction.”
That rejection of the traditional model is still the foundation of everything R2P builds toward: performance-based care that serves people before, during, and after injury, and treats every patient like an athlete regardless of age or fitness level.
What Actually Built This Company
The CanvasRebel feature gets into the decisions that shaped R2P’s growth: hiring for culture before it was easy, building operational systems before they were needed, and committing to a brand identity in a market that rewards whoever shows up most consistently. Josh is also honest about what he would do differently, and his answer on building the brand earlier is worth the read alone.
The Standard Behind the Growth
Rehab 2 Perform now operates 16 locations across Maryland and Virginia, has earned Inc. 5000 recognition for six consecutive years, and holds Great Place to Work certification for four years running. None of it happened by accident.
“Growth without standards is just noise. The goal has always been to change what people expect from healthcare, one location at a time.”
Read the full feature at CanvasRebel: HERE
About Rehab 2 Perform
Rehab 2 Perform is a cutting-edge health and wellness company changing expectations of the healthcare experience. With 15+ locations across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, R2P delivers a gym-based, movement-driven approach to rehabilitation and performance. The company’s team of physical therapists is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and abilities move, feel, and perform better for life. Schedule Now
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