Rye-Based CBD Company Seeks To Help Active Folks Recover Quicker

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Therapist Preferred is a premium, THC-Free CBD company focused on helping people live their best active lifestyle. The company was founded by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and his patient based on their shared experiences using CBD products in their own lives.

Patch had a chance to talk with Brett Ehrlich and Doug Geller, co-founders of Therapist Preferred.

Patch: How long has your company been around in the community?

Ehrlich: Therapist Preferred is a Rye-based company launched in 2019. Doug has operated his physical therapy practice, Score Physical Therapy & Wellness in Rye for 12 years and I’ve lived in town for 9. Our products are sold in select retail locations in Westchester and Fairfield counties as well as directly through our website.

Patch: How did Therapist Preferred get started?

Ehrlich: We were both using CBD products in our own lives with great success. As a manual physical therapist, Doug was looking for a solution for his aching hands at the end of the day so he started testing out CBD products on himself and some of his patients (including me). One day, while Doug was treating me while I was recovering from a couple of orthopedic surgeries, we had an “a-ha” moment to start a brand that people with similar active lifestyles could trust. After extensive research, we found an industry-leading partner with shared values to produce Therapist Preferred’s premium line of products. More information on “Our Story” can be found here.

Patch: If you had to sum up your business mission to a stranger in five words, what would those words be?

Geller: Helping active people recover better.

Patch: What’s the biggest challenge or most difficult moment you’ve faced in building your brand?

Ehrlich: There is a lot of competition in the CBD industry, so our biggest challenge has been separating ourselves from the competition while staying authentic as a small business still operated by the founders.

Patch: What’s the most satisfying part of launching a company like yours?

Geller: The feedback from our repeat customers who tell us how positively our products impact their daily lives.

Patch: How would you say your brand distinguishes itself from the others?

Ehrlich: We stay authentic with everything we do. We only sell products that we use in our day-to-day lives and have a QR code to the lab reports on every package. Through our obsession with the customer experience, we develop long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Patch: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given when it comes to success?

Geller: “Treat people how you want to be treated yourself.” We aim to think like our customers in every decision we make and welcome ALL feedback to help us continually improve.

Patch: Do you have any events coming up in your community? If so, tell us about them.

Ehrlich: We have sponsored various community events including races, sidewalk sales and holiday boutiques and absolutely love engaging with members of the community to explain the benefits of our products. We will be adding events to our calendar throughout the year so please come by and say hello if you see us!

Patch: How can Patch readers learn more about your company and products ?

Ehrlich and Geller: Readers can learn more about Therapist Preferred on our website. Also, they can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Patch readers can get 20 percent off their first order with the promo code Patch20.