Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical Therapy

Employee feedback confirms a strong workplace culture and positive employee experience

Aquacare Physical Therapy and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the company. In the 2025 survey, 85% of employees said Aquacare and Fitness Forum are a great place to work—significantly higher than the national average of 57% for U.S. companies.

Aquacare and Fitness Forum are sister companies with 12 outpatient physical therapy locations across Delaware and Maryland. Locally owned for over 26 years, the organization is women-owned, physical therapist-owned, and community-focused.

“We are honored to receive the Great Place To Work Certification™,” said Cara Konlian, MPT, CEO of Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy. “This award reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace. Our incredible team is the reason behind our success, and we are truly grateful for their dedication to our patients and to each other.”

At Aquacare and Fitness Forum, employees benefit from a workplace culture that values clinical excellence, work-life balance, and meaningful professional growth. Leadership actively supports mentorship programs, continuing education, and internal promotion opportunities to invest in team members’ long-term success. The company also champions wellness initiatives and maintains a collaborative environment across all clinic locations.

“As physical therapists ourselves, we know firsthand how important it is to feel supported and valued in your work,” said Jennifer O’Neill, MPT, co-owner and chief operating officer for Aquacare and Fitness Forum. “That philosophy has shaped how we care for our staff and our patients.”

According to Great Place To Work®, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified™ great workplace. Employees at Certified™ organizations are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are more likely to be paid fairly, promoted equitably, and feel their work makes a meaningful difference.

Aquacare and Fitness Forum pride themselves on providing one-on-one care—a commitment to ensuring that every patient receives individualized attention to deliver the highest quality of care possible.

“Our team is different because we focus on offering specialized services that set us apart from other physical therapy practices,” Konlian said. “We are proud to provide unique and advanced treatments—including pelvic floor and lymphedema therapy, dry needling, aquatic therapy, pediatric care, and neurological rehabilitation, to name just a few.”

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About Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy

Founded in 1998, Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy provide advanced rehabilitation services throughout the Eastern Shore with specialties in orthopedic care, pelvic health, balance and vestibular therapy, lymphedema management, and aquatic therapy. With a focus on individualized care and exceptional outcomes, the company remains rooted in its mission to improve the health and well-being of its local communities.

About Great Place To Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust environment. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Each year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for certification.