Our Unique Story

Blue Is Better

Better outcomes. Better experience. Better life. 

From day one, Blue Stone Therapy was created to enhance the lives of seniors and strengthen the communities where they live.

Built from a lived experience, Blue Stone Therapy founder, Doug Johnson was an owner and operator of senior living care facilities who saw firsthand what happens when therapy is treated as a service instead of a partnership. Staffing gaps, limited integration, and disconnected care made it difficult for residents to heal and thrive and harder for communities to deliver the outcomes they strive for. As an owner responsible for both outcomes and people, he couldn’t accept care that fell short of what seniors and staff deserved. He believed there had to be a better way, one rooted in empathy, passion, and true collaboration. In 2009, Blue Stone Therapy was created.

Today, Blue Stone Therapy is a people-first organization owned by Doug and Theresa Johnson. Doug, a seasoned owner and operator, understands the daily realities facing senior living and healthcare leaders, from quality measures and regulatory expectations to operational and financial performance. Theresa, a seasoned occupational therapist, brings deep clinical expertise and a lifelong passion for senior care, coupled with hands-on operational insight.

Together, they lead with empathy and passion, bridging clinical excellence with operational performance. Our partners can trust that we care about their success as much as our own. Simply put, we are stronger together.

Our journey continues as we enhance lives through the partnerships we are building.

We aim to integrate so seamlessly with the communities we serve that we function as an extension of their teams. Our therapists are present, invested, and accountable, focusing not only on rehabilitation, but also on enhancing lives, improving outcomes, and supporting the broader goals of each organization.

We believe every community and every resident is unique. That’s why we combine the resources and stability of a national organization with the flexibility and customization of a true partner. We listen with empathy, we act with purpose, and we remain accountable to results.

And at the heart of Blue Stone Therapy are our people, therapists who choose this work because they care deeply about seniors and our shared belief of putting people first. Their dedication is what allows us to deliver exceptional care, elevate quality measures, and make an impact. 

Because at Blue Stone Therapy, we are building more than therapy programs. We are building strength, enhancing lives, and helping communities deliver care that truly makes a difference. We protect what matters most.