Blue Stone Therapy Moves Company Headquarters in Urbandale

In May 2020, Doug and Theresa Johnson walked into their second office location, a 3,000 sq. ft. space that had just been leased with big plans to grow. The building was completely empty—bare floors, blank walls—waiting for Doug and Theresa’s vision to take shape. There was a lot of work to do, but Doug was ready to roll up his sleeves and get started, knowing this was the moment to take things in a bold new direction.

At the core of their vision was a desire to transform how his team worked together. Doug, CEO of Blue Stone Therapy, wanted a space that would offer collaboration, one that was open, flexible, and conducive to teamwork. The office wasn’t just any workspace; it was also an outpatient therapy clinic—a patient-driven environment designed to make communication and efficiency a priority while delivering the highest quality care. The challenge wasn’t just about creating room for people to work; it was about designing an atmosphere that sparked productivity, connection, and seamless service.

As the clinic began to take shape and more people joined the team, it became clear that they would need more space—and fast. In just the first year, the growth was undeniable. The business was thriving, and the team was expanding. To keep up with demand and continue providing exceptional service, they would need an additional office just around the corner in a separate building. But this time, it wasn’t just about more office space, half of the new building would be dedicated to warehouse space, which made a huge difference for organization and storage.

While the additional space provided much-needed room for everyone, it also introduced some new challenges. With Blue Stone Therapy’s headquarters now split between two buildings, communication became trickier. There was confusion about where meetings would be held, and the physical separation created some barriers to seamless collaboration.

The office atmosphere needed to be dynamic and ready for the future—one that could grow, evolve, and adapt as the team did. As the company expanded, it quickly became clear that an entirely new building was the solution. With a growing therapist staff of 950+, and 150+ communities, there was a growing need for Blue Stone Therapy’s HQ to be all under a single roof again. The old layout, with offices throughout two buildings, made communication challenging at times and collaboration less frequent. The new space just down the road addressed all the needs as the company grows.