Next Event: Building Compliance Programs That Don’t Sit on a Shelf
Date: May 13,2026
Expert Witness
Dependable Expert Testimony When You Need It Most
In legal situations, expert testimony can make a significant difference. Our services provide reliable, fact-based, and experienced insights to legal proceedings involving therapy services. Trust us to add weight to your case with our specialization in physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology.
Invaluable Insights for Legal Proceedings
Detailed Case Review: In-depth analysis of case materials to provide a thorough expert opinion.
Deposition and Testimony Prep: Preparing clear, concise expert testimony for depositions and in-court proceedings.
Cross-discipline Expertise: Expansive knowledge across various therapy disciplines for a comprehensive legal perspective.
Gawenda Seminars & Consulting's suite of services helps you navigate the ever-changing healthcare terrain with confidence, ensuring operational excellence and a patient-centered approach. Their expertise paves the way for you to thrive in the complex world of therapy services.
Enhance your practice with our hands-on support and personalized consulting. Contact us to embark on the path to excellence.
Rick Gawenda, PT, brings over three decades of experience as a licensed physical therapist to his role as the founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas including CPT and ICD-10 coding, billing, documentation compliance, revenue enhancement, and practice management, particularly within outpatient therapy services.
Gawenda is a proactive educator and consultant, sharing his knowledge through national presentations and offering approximately 100 seminars annually across the United States.
Gawenda is a proactive educator and consultant, sharing his knowledge through national presentations and offering approximately 100 seminars annually across the United States.
Michelle Gawenda, RN, received her nursing degree from Sentara School of Health Professions in 2005. Prior to her role with Gawenda Seminars & Consulting, Inc. she co-founded and operated Kinetix Advanced Physical Therapy, a physical therapy practice with multiple locations in Southern California, for 17 years.
Mrs. Gawenda has experience in private practice start-up, practice management, and revenue enhancement. She also has experience in contracting, marketing, and provider relations. Additionally, she has experience performing outpatient therapy medical record audits to ensure documentation compliance.