About Us

Agape Therapy was founded in 1986 by Cal Iehl, PT and Deb Iehl, PT.  Born and raised in Waterloo, Cal, along with his wife Deb, saw a need to provide therapy services that were not otherwise being provided in the Cedar Valley.

Initially providing Physical Therapy, the practice grew to provide Occupational, Speech and Massage Therapies as well and became a Medicare Certified Rehabilitation Agency in 1990.  The practice outgrew the small clinic on the corner of 6th and Washington St. and the present modern facility was built on the same site in 1998.  To better serve the needs of the Cedar Valley, a second clinic location was added in Waterloo at 927 W. 4th St. in 2000.  We not only see patients in our clinics, but also in long-term care facilities and even privately in patient's homes.

Agape Therapy emphasizes individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs and response to therapy, drawing on years of clinical experience and the methods and insights of current research and technology.

With the apparent changes of large healthcare corporations and managed care, we believe with increasing conviction that the consumer's interest, as well as excellence and professionalism, is best served in the private practice setting.  In this day and age of impersonal care we are proud that our patients know they are treated special!  We believe in the Cedar Valley, and are proud to show that commitment in the way we take care of our patients!

What does "Agape" mean?  Agape is a Greek word for love, used to describe the early Christians because of how they cared for people regardless of their circumstances.  As owners, we feel this same motivation to serve others by acknowledging the example of Jesus Christ.