NOMINATED BY DAVID ELDRIDGE, KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK
As the state with the oldest population in the country, Maine is a hot spot for physical therapy needs as aging residents face a greater risk of injury from day-to-day activities. Thankfully, Maine is also home to people like Jill Partridge, who runs Reform Physical Therapy and brings these vital services to patients across Southern Maine.
Jill first started her career in Massachusetts in 2003, shortly after she graduated with her Master’s Degree. With a little over a decade of experience under her belt, Jill decided to move back north to Maine and work with a business partner to open their own practice. In 2015 Jill struck out fully on her own, utilizing the SBA’s 504 program to purchase the space that would house the administrative office of her practice and the first clinic. 2018 saw the rebrand and renaming of the business to Reform Physical Therapy, and the plans for expansion began in earnest. By building a reputation for quality care and participating in senior expos across Southern Maine, Jill was able to grow rapidly and expand the number of clinics, staff, and patients served.
Starting from the initial clinic with five staff and 6,000 patients served, Reform Physical Therapy now operates seven clinics, has over thirty employees, and serves over 35,000 patients, a population almost as large as Maine’s second largest city. Amid this expansion, Jill has stayed true to the values that brought her this success to begin with, in her words “do what’s right, even when no one is watching”. This means continued support of Senior Expos, working with local organizations to encourage physical activity among Maine’s older residents, encouraging staff to volunteer at Special Olympics events, and supporting youth sports to inspire healthy habits for a lifetime.
Going forward, Jill is committed to bringing physical therapy services to even more patients, accepting Medicaid when many other practices don’t, and using the 504 program again to purchase a new location in Yarmouth. In recognition of the incredible service provided by Reform Physical Therapy clinics, the dramatic growth of the business, and Jill’s commitment to supporting her community, the SBA is pleased to name Reform Physical Therapy, owned by Jill Partridge, the 2025 Woman Owned Business of the Year for Maine.
