"Our team of professionals are committed to provide 'Superior Care and Superior Results' for our patients through the creation and application of Phased Progression aquatic therapies, staff continued education and University guided research and cutting edge land based therapies." Greg Hankins, CEO
Meet the Synergy Team
Greg Hankins, CEO; BS, MA
Greg has over two decades of ownership and management of outpatient rehabilitation clinics. He has proven expertise in developing physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs. He has partnered with hospitals and established and expanded clinic operations to multiple sites. Greg set a vision for aquatic therapy in Kansas City and suported his therapy staff in the development of Phased Progression, an intellectual property utilized daily by Synergy staff. Greg also created Synergy Solutions LLC, a consulting firm, to provide support, training and management of hospitals, skilled nursing, and privately owned physical therapy centers. Clients can maximize profits through his innovative approach to service line development. Greg lectures on entrepreneurialism at community colleges and university MBA programs and he has a passion for community service and is an ordained minister and author.
Greg has over two decades of ownership and management of outpatient rehabilitation clinics. He has proven expertise in developing physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs. He has partnered with hospitals and established and expanded clinic operations to multiple sites. Greg set a vision for aquatic therapy in Kansas City and suported his therapy staff in the development of Phased Progression, an intellectual property utilized daily by Synergy staff. Greg also created Synergy Solutions LLC, a consulting firm, to provide support, training and management of hospitals, skilled nursing, and privately owned physical therapy centers. Clients can maximize profits through his innovative approach to service line development. Greg lectures on entrepreneurialism at community colleges and university MBA programs and he has a passion for community service and is an ordained minister and author.
Danielle Hinson, Clinic Director; PT, DPT, FMT
Danielle received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Saint Mary in May 2015 and graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Central Christian College in 2011. She is certified in Fascial Movement Taping level 1 and 2 for sport, posture, pregnancy, edema, and pain. Danielle specializes in pain management, post-operative and orthopaedic care, as well as balance training post-concussion and falls. She has compassion for her patients and applies sensitive, personal attention to their healing. Outside of Synergy, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs.
Danielle received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Saint Mary in May 2015 and graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Central Christian College in 2011. She is certified in Fascial Movement Taping level 1 and 2 for sport, posture, pregnancy, edema, and pain. Danielle specializes in pain management, post-operative and orthopaedic care, as well as balance training post-concussion and falls. She has compassion for her patients and applies sensitive, personal attention to their healing. Outside of Synergy, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs.
LeAnne Gamm, PTA
LeAnne earned her Associates in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Penn Valley Community College in October of 2013. Prior to working for Synergy she worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a land based clinic utilizing manual therapy techniques in combination with therapeutic and functional exercise. Her passion to help others and interest in aquatic therapy led her to Synergy Therapies. She brings experience, diligence and competency to patient care. When away from Synergy, LeAnne enjoys spending time with family and friends watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Royals baseball. She also enjoys cooking out on the grill, gardening and other warm weather outdoor activities.
LeAnne earned her Associates in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Penn Valley Community College in October of 2013. Prior to working for Synergy she worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a land based clinic utilizing manual therapy techniques in combination with therapeutic and functional exercise. Her passion to help others and interest in aquatic therapy led her to Synergy Therapies. She brings experience, diligence and competency to patient care. When away from Synergy, LeAnne enjoys spending time with family and friends watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Royals baseball. She also enjoys cooking out on the grill, gardening and other warm weather outdoor activities.
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Jillian Hamming, PTA
Jillian has been with Synergy Therapies since March 2017. She has an Associate’s in Art with an emphasis on music from Longview Community College and received her Associate’s in Applied Science for Physical Therapist Assistant from Penn Valley Community College. Jillian has experience with inpatient, outpatient and skilled nursing therapy, however she is drawn to the benefits of aquatic therapy which brought her to join the team at Synergy Therapies. Outside of the physical therapy world, Jillian is a wife and mother of two active young children. She also manages the Midwest 8.5 Racing Association, and on many weekends you will find her traveling with her husband across Missouri and Oklahoma for some drag racing. |
Heather Higginbotham, Secretary/Operations
Heather joined Synergy in July 2015 as the Front Office Coordinator, Independence location. She knows how to relate to people and enjoys seeing them smile. She is a "multi-tasker" and is highly effective as the gate keeper of patient focused daily operations. Heather went to the Academy of Medical Arts and Science in high school and received her LPH from Career Network Institute. She worked as a private duty nurse for Guardian Angels for ten years, then moved to California and cared for an elderly gentleman for three years. Outside of Synergy, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the lake.
Heather joined Synergy in July 2015 as the Front Office Coordinator, Independence location. She knows how to relate to people and enjoys seeing them smile. She is a "multi-tasker" and is highly effective as the gate keeper of patient focused daily operations. Heather went to the Academy of Medical Arts and Science in high school and received her LPH from Career Network Institute. She worked as a private duty nurse for Guardian Angels for ten years, then moved to California and cared for an elderly gentleman for three years. Outside of Synergy, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the lake.
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Jerry Barnes, Secretary
Jerry has worked for Synergy Therapies for six years working at the front desk and accounts receivable. She enjoys getting to meet patients, many of whom have become friends. Jerry is a veteran to receiving therapy herself, having gone through therapy seven times at Synergy over the years. Outside of work, Jerry enjoys spending time with her family and grandkids, loves to bake, crochet, and play the piano. |