Arete Health Welcomes Hank Balavender as Independent Board Member

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CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2025--

Arete Health, LLC proudly announces the appointment of Hank Balavender as an Independent Board Member, joining the company’s mission to elevate outpatient physical therapy through clinician-led leadership, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

A Career Built on Excellence and Transformation

With more than three decades of leadership experience, Hank brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise, strategic insight, and operational discipline to Arete Health’s board. His career spans both high-growth scaling and complex turnarounds across organizations such as Physiotherapy Associates, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and Anderson Orthopedic Clinic, each reinforcing his reputation as a results-driven, people-first leader in the physical therapy and rehabilitation industry.

A licensed physical therapist and graduate of Quinnipiac University, Hank combines clinical empathy with strategic execution. He’s a trusted leader, mentor, and advocate for clinician-driven organizations, known for transforming operations through collaboration, accountability, and operational precision.

Aligned with “The Arete Way”

At Arete Health, “The Arete Way” is about continuous improvement, humility, and high-performance leadership. getting 1% better every day.

“Arete Health’s clinician-led model represents the future of outpatient physical therapy,” said Hank Balavender. “It’s an honor to join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in care delivery, grounded in purpose, driven by quality, and united by a culture that empowers clinicians to lead from the front.”

A Shared Vision for the Future

“We’re thrilled to welcome Hank to our Board,” said Eric DeYoung, CEO of Arete Health. “He embodies thoughtful leadership, operational excellence, and the belief that culture drives performance. His insight will be instrumental as we scale a clinician-led organization that delivers exceptional care and sustainable growth.”

Arete Health extends its thanks to Hank for his partnership, vision, and alignment with our purpose, to lead from the front and get 1% better every day.

About Arete Health, LLC

Arete Health is a clinician-led outpatient physical therapy platform headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, and operating clinics in North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. Arete Health is redefining outpatient rehabilitation through clinical excellence, a modern operating system, and growth rooted in people, purpose, and performance.

Learn more at www.aretehealthpt.com.

Meet Us at APTA PPS

Heading to APTA PPS Annual Conference in Orlando this November?
Meet with Hank Balavender, CEO Eric DeYoung, and our Director of M&A, Payton Irslinger.
To schedule time, email Payton at [email protected].

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Payton Irslinger • Director of M&A

Arete Health, LLC

(815) 347-5126 •[email protected]

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