Great Hill Partners-backed Sidekick Therapy Partners has acquired Word of Mouth Clinical Associates, a Middle Tennessee provider of speech-language therapy services. The acquisition expands Sidekick's footprint in the region, with Word of Mouth transitioning to the Sidekick brand later this year. This marks another strategic move for the pediatric therapy provider, which already partners with schools and outpatient facilities across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Sidekick operates clinics in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving public school districts, private schools, and outpatient facilities. The company's growth strategy focuses on consolidating pediatric therapy providers in the Southeast, backed by private equity firms Great Hill Partners and Hillandale Advisors. Word of Mouth's integration will strengthen Sidekick's presence in the Middle Tennessee market.

The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in pediatric therapy services, as private equity-backed platforms seek to build regional networks. Sidekick's expansion through acquisitions positions it to capture growing demand for specialized pediatric care, particularly in school-based therapy services. The deal underscores the sector's attractiveness to investors seeking stable, recurring revenue streams in healthcare services.