On a calm weekday morning at Therapeutic Focus in West Memphis, Arkansas, owner Dr. LaTeasha Davis sat in her office surrounded by color-coded charts, framed children’s artwork, and the gentle sounds of therapy sessions down the hall. It’s a meaningful contrast to the early days, when she poured her heart into the business and relied on passion alone to keep it going.
Today, Dr. Davis runs a sustainable enterprise that has not only found its financial footing but is expanding its reach — and she credits the Entrepreneurship Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) with helping her see the business through a new lens.
"Communities Unlimited has been there for me since the very beginning — holding my hand, guiding me, and helping me through challenges. I can always count on them for quality advice. I hope others recognize the value they bring, especially to those of us in underserved areas. They’re a tremendous resource.”
— Dr. LaTeasha Davis, Therapeutic Focus
Sustained Growth and New Horizons
Over the past year, Therapeutic Focus’s growth has been, in Dr. Davis’s words, “exponential.” What began as an act of compassion for children with developmental challenges has become a model of how strategic planning and financial literacy can turn a small-town therapy clinic into a scalable, sustainable enterprise.
Dr. Davis’s personal journey has evolved alongside the business. She recently earned her Ph.D. and began teaching in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) — fulfilling a long-time dream of becoming a university professor. Balancing her academic role and family life in Conway with her thriving clinic in West Memphis reflects her ability to lead with purpose and precision.
Building Strong Leadership and Expanding Capacity
Therapeutic Focus — an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic — has grown to 29 employees, up from 26 a year ago. Dr. Davis credits much of the clinic’s stability to her Vice President of Operations, who has been with the organization for several years. The leadership structure allows operations to run seamlessly as she and her family have transitioned to Conway, where her two sons are homeschooled and have access to stronger educational opportunities.
Working closely with CU Management Consultant Tracy Cook, Dr. Davis has refined her business operations and management approach, evolving from spontaneous decision-making to what she now describes as “intentional and strategic” leadership.
“At first, those projections just looked like numbers on paper,” she said. “Honestly, I didn’t think they’d be achievable. But now, when I compare last year to this year, I see those numbers told a story and showed the direction my business was headed. It’s been amazing to realize we’ve met and exceeded them.”
Financial Management and a Game-Changing Credit Line
With guidance from CU’s Entrepreneurship Team, Dr. Davis built detailed financial projections that align with the clinic’s seasonal cash flow cycles, which often follow school district schedules. To strengthen cash flow and reduce reliance on credit cards, she secured a line of credit from Southern Bancorp, allowing her to maintain payroll, pay down debt, and sustain operations during reimbursement lags of 45 to 60 days.
“It has taken so much stress off my shoulders,” she said. “Having that cushion has been huge.”
That financial planning — coupled with improved budgeting, debt management, and operational efficiency — has fueled roughly 20% annual revenue growth from 2024 to 2025, giving the company both stability and confidence to plan for the future. CU also helped Dr. Davis structure the line of credit strategically, ensuring it strengthened rather than strained the company’s finances. Together, they continue monitoring key metrics like the debt-to-equity ratio to sustain growth and build long-term resilience.
Exploring a Conway Expansion
Recently, Dr. Davis and Cook began discussing the possibility of opening a second Therapeutic Focus location in Conway. The idea emerged naturally as referrals from the region increased. The two are now conducting market research and financial planning to determine whether her existing credit line can support the new venture or if additional funding will be needed.
A Long-Term Partnership and Broader Impact
Dr. Davis’s journey with CU dates back to 2010, when she first worked with CU’s predecessor organization, alt.Consulting, while leasing her initial office space. Over the years, CU has walked beside her through each milestone — from early startup challenges to today’s thriving enterprise employing nearly 30 people and operating out of a building she now owns.
Her story also reflects CU’s expanding role in supporting medical and therapeutic service providers across the South — a growing sector where access to strong financial and operational guidance helps professionals sustain their passion and build long-term success.
For Dr. Davis, the growth of Therapeutic Focus is about more than numbers. It’s a reflection of her faith, persistence, and the power of partnership.
“My academic degrees gave me tools, but it was the business knowledge I lacked. Being in a rural, underserved area, I didn’t always have access to that. Communities Unlimited helped me see what was possible — and then helped me get there.”
— LaTeasha Davis
