Heidi Jannenga

Co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer / WebPT

Dr. Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, is the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of WebPT, the leading software platform for physical, occupational and speech therapists driving delivering cutting-edge solutions, and an unwavering passion for optimizing the practice and provider experience.

As a physical therapist for nearly 25 years, Jannenga’s innate ability to identify industry pain points and devise innovative solutions has been a driving force behind WebPT’s success. Her commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and care within the organization has not only propelled WebPT to the forefront of the healthcare technology landscape, but has also earned the company numerous accolades, including recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for nine years in a row.

Beyond her role at WebPT, Jannenga has become a prominent figure in the healthcare technology community. She is a sought-after speaker at national industry conferences, sharing her insights on the intersection of healthcare, technology and company culture. Her thought leadership extends to her role as a contributing writer for various publications, including Fast Company and Becker’s, where she shares her expertise and vision for the future of healthcare and the importance of supporting women and minorities in leadership. She has been recognized as one of Health Data Management’s Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT, was named a Most Admired Leader and in 2018, was honored as the Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year at the Arizona Technology Council’s Governor’s Celebration of Innovation. She is also a proud member of the YPO Arizona Gold Chapter.

Jannenga’s impact on the healthcare industry is not limited to her professional endeavors. Her newest venture, Rizing Tide, champions the improvement of diversity in the healthcare workforce through a scholarship program aimed at students from underrepresented backgrounds completing their doctorate or residency in physical therapy. As a dedicated advocate of entrepreneurship and its power to transform communities, she created her own investment fund called Rootstock Ventures that deploys early stage capital as an LP and directly to founders in the SaaS and healthcare space. She is also a founding member of the Arizona chapter of Golden Seeds, an early stage investment firm focusing on women founders and leaders creating lasting impact.

Jannenga serves on leading organizations’ board of directors including: Honor Health, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Arizona Community Foundation, The Flinn Foundation, Ready Rebound, The Journey, Arizona School for the Arts and the MovementX advisory council.

Her most cherished role is mother to her daughter, Ava (13) and twin step-daughters Tegan and Rivers (19). Having been a college basketball athlete at UC Davis, Jannenga remains very active enjoying hot yoga, hiking, mountain biking and world travel.