Galen Danielson
PT, DPT
Cert. MDT, COO

Galen was born in Watford City, North Dakota and graduated from High School in 1990. He obtained his B.S. in Psychology from Idaho State University in 1995. He then earned his MPT from Idaho State University in 1997. Galen completed his doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) through Idaho State University in 2006 and is now an Affiliate Faculty Member of ISU.

Galen began work at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, WY in 1997 working in the acute care setting, outpatient sports medicine and industrial rehabilitation. He moved to Boise, ID in 2000 and with his partner Kevin Hulsey started RehabAuthority Physical Therapy in October of 2001. RehabAuthority currently owns and operates 15 outpatient clinics in Idaho, North Dakota and Nevada specializing in treatment of back and neck disorders.

Specialty areas of treatment include chronic low back pain, acute low back and cervical pain (McKenzie Method), general orthopedics and sports medicine. Galen is credentialed as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator Blankenship System, Certified MedX Evaluator, Certified Butch Harmon Golf Fitness Instructor, Certified Clinical Instructor, Certified Spinal Manual Therapist and Certified Mechanical and Diagnosis Therapist (McKenzie).

Galen was chosen as Idaho Physical Therapist of the year in 2006 by the Idaho Physical Therapy Association. He was also chosen as an Idaho Accomplished Under 40 recipient in 2009. Galen was appointed as an instructor for International Spine and Pain Institute later that year. He is also currently assisting with teaching and completing the credentialing process to become an instructor for the Neuro Orthopedic Institute (NOI) with David Butler.

Galen is married to his lovely wife Bernie and they have 2 sons, Hayden and Peyton.

To contact Galen by email: galen@rehabauthority.com

Kevin Hulsey
PT, DPT, CEO

"Insatiable" seems like an odd description of Kevin Hulsey, physical therapist and CEO of  RehabAuthority. In fact, the thing that stands out about Kevin when you meet him is his calm, quiet and easygoing nature. But Kevin's drive to understand and continually learn about the mechanics and healing power of the human body keeps him and his entire team on the forefront of therapeutic care for their patients at RehabAuthority.

A Texas native, Kevin graduated from the College of Idaho, completed his Master of Physical Therapy degree at Mount St. Mary's College and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University.  His first professional move was to found RehabAuthority with a purpose to “Solve Back and Neck Problems!"

Since that beginning in 1999, RehabAuthority has grown its reach to include offices throughout Idaho.

Kevin loves helping people feel good again. But even more, loves his beautiful and talented wife, Leslie, a wonderful mother and professional opera singer. They are the proud parents of two children.

To contact Kevin by email: kevin@rehabauthority.com

Adam Cope
PT, MSPT, Cert. MDT

Adam Cope grew up in Portland, OR. After serving an LDS mission for 2 years in Chile he decided to pursue a career in Physical Therapy at the encouragement of his father.  He graduated from Ricks College (currently BYU-Idaho), where he earned an Associate's Degree in Health Sciences in 1997. In 2000 he graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's Degree in biology and a minor in Spanish. It was at ISU that Adam met his wife, Seri, and they were married in 1999.

Adam went on to earn his Master's of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana. He graduated in August of 2002.  After meeting and interviewing with many potential employers Adam felt the best fit for his career goals and for his family would be at RehabAuthority. He started working in the Kuna Clinic September 23, 2002. In October of 2004 Adam became a Senior Partner and took over the HR duties. Adam now holds the titles of Cert MDT and CHRO and currently works out of the Corporate Office handling HR duties and filling in for PTs taking time off.

Adam enjoys basketball, baseball, tennis, and coaching youth sports. He loves living in Meridian with Seri and their children, Caden, Tanner, Gabe, and Kennedy.

To contact Adam by email: adam@rehabauthority.com

Matthew Smith
PT, DPT

Matt's approach to physical therapy mirrors his approach to life: Matt is a teacher. He loves learning. And he loves sharing his knowledge with others.

After earning his Bachelor degree from Albertson College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, he pursued his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, where he met the love of his life, Samantha. Between his studies he discovered SCUBA diving and soon became a certified SCUBA Diving Instructor. To counterbalance this warm weather sport he also volunteered during the winter as a ski instructor for a program called Ski-for-All, teaching kids with disabilities how to downhill ski. When looking for a place to call home Matt was drawn back to Idaho. Matt joined the RehabAuthority team, and he and Samantha have made Homedale their home and a place to raise their 2 beautiful children, Cali and Carsten.

Matt’s love for learning and teaching did not stay in Washington. Since joining the RehabAuthority team Matt has pursued multiple certifications starting in 2008 with a certification in Manual physical therapy. He proceeded to earn his board certification in orthopedic physical therapy in 2009, and finally earned his Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy certification from the McKenzie Institute in 2009. He continues to grow in knowledge as he shares what he as learned both as the coordinator for continuing education for RehabAuthority as well as instructing for the International Spine and Pain Institute.

Matt loves the Idaho outdoor life with hiking, fly fishing, skiing, SCUBA diving, horseback riding as well as participating and instructing in martial arts. But his professional passion comes from treating his patients with the highest quality of care so that they can experience the difference.
To contact Matt by email: matt@rehabauthority.com