IRG is dedicated to helping you become your best self.
IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is the Northwest’s premier provider of physical and hand therapy services. Locally owned and operated, we proudly serve communities throughout the Puget Sound, making exceptional care convenient and accessible. We are committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centered care for individuals and families alike. At IRG, we attract and retain the region’s most skilled physical and hand therapists, professionals who bring this commitment to life by consistently striving to:
- Provide compassionate, individualized care focused on each patient's unique goals
- Create a welcoming, supportive, and positive environment for every patient and family
- Apply the latest evidence-based techniques and advanced technology to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Exceed expectations through outstanding service and complete patient satisfaction
Our history
In the mid-1990s, the physical therapy climate was saturated with large corporations and managed care organizations. Opening a private practice at the time was almost unheard of. Despite the challenges, M. Shannon O'Kelley, MPT, was convinced that the combination of high-quality care and conveniently located clinics would offer patients an amazing alternative. After several years in a partnership overseeing another group of physical therapy clinics, Shannon met with a colleague and founded Integrated Rehabilitation Group (IRG) on a napkin over gin and tonics.
Success didn't come easy at first. However, with an unwavering commitment to high-quality patient care; convenient hours and locations; and contagious, upbeat and positive energy, word of IRG started to spread. As of 2026, IRG is comprised of over 40 clinic locations and 320 employees. We provide a multitude of service offerings that put us at the forefront of outpatient rehabilitation in the Pacific Northwest.
M. Shannon O'Kelley, MPT - IRG President & CEO
Shannon is the President & Owner of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy (Integrated Rehabilitation Group) and has grown into a leader in the outpatient physical and hand therapy world. He’s also a familiar voice in our region as the host of KIRO 710 ESPN - IRG Sports Injury Update and IRG's podcast, Health Matters - Bringing Expertise to Everyday Care, where he shares practical health information that helps people live better.
Additionally, Shannon owns and operates Innovative Mill Work Solutions, IMS & Prism Cabinets Construction. Union labor carpentry and cabinet shop located in Everett, WA that specializes in casework, millwork, paneling doors and cabinets.
Shannon brings a powerful mix of business leadership, compassion for patients, and a deep commitment to education and performance. He is passionate about workforce development, career pathways, and community building.