About Us
Our Story
Founded in 1981, Distinctive Therapy Services (DTS) was established to address the growing demand for therapy staffing solutions across healthcare agencies in Illinois. Over four decades later, we’ve grown into one of the state’s most trusted and experienced therapy staffing agencies, recognized for delivering high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy professionals to organizations of all sizes.
As a physical therapist-owned company, our mission has always been to provide the right clinical staffing support—precisely when and where it’s needed. We consistently partner with home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), and surgical centers to solve staffing challenges, boost care quality, and support operational success.
For administrators seeking fast, reliable answers to their rehabilitation staffing needs, DTS remains the go-to partner for scalable, clinician-led support.
Our Leadership Team
As a husband-and-wife team, Leonard and Ashley Wanta have successfully owned and operated Distinctive Therapy Services (DTS) with a shared passion for connecting highly skilled healthcare professionals with the organizations that need them most. With a combined background in clinical therapy and healthcare operations, they offer a unique, hands-on perspective that fuels their commitment to delivering dependable therapy staffing solutions across Illinois.
Their deep industry knowledge ensures that every placement—whether in home health, skilled nursing, assisted living, or outpatient rehab—supports both patient care outcomes and operational efficiency. At DTS, partnerships are built on trust, quality, and clinical excellence. Leonard and Ashley strive to make a meaningful impact in every connection—one therapist placement at a time.
A Message from Our President:
"As a family-owned business, we take pride in building lasting relationships, providing reliable staffing solutions, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We look to partner with only the best organizations and therapists to achieve this goal. "
Ashley Wanta, DPT
Co-President
Ashley@distinctivetherapysevices.com
Melisa
Director Of Operations Melisa@distinctivetherapyservices.com
Operations Team
Danielle
Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager
Danielle@distinctivetherapysevices.com
The DTS Difference- Commitment to Your Long-Term Success
- Professional Culture
- Industry Expertise
- Reliability & Consistency
- Accessible Management
- Strong Communication
- Compliance & Credentialing
- Customer Service
- Flexibility & Scalability
We Support
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to staffing. We provide what you need, when you need it, to scale your organization.
We Manage
Our team handles management, training, credentialling, payroll and travel so you can focus on growth.
We Deliver
Our goals are improved STAR ratings & decreased re-hospitalization to boost efficiency and grow your bottom line revenue.