Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Anne is an occupational therapist at our Oskaloosa location. Her mission is to provide quality care with as much fun as possible. Anne earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy through Boston University after graduating from Rhodes College with bachelor degrees in English & Educational Studies.
Anne is originally from La Crosse, WI. She enjoys painting, puzzling, and almost any craft.
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Elise Menning joined Kinetic Edge in 2006. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in pediatrics and hand therapy, and is a partner of the company. Her mission at Kinetic Edge is to provide hope and help to her clients through therapy sessions that are meaningful and fun (especially for the kids), and improve their overall function.
Elise earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of South Dakota in 1997. She is also certified by Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy as a Lymphedema Specialist. Elise lives in Pella with her two sons.
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Paige is an occupational therapist at our Pella location. Her mission is to show God’s love through her interactions, joy, and passion while working with both children and adults. She earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy through Allen College in Waterloo after graduating from Central College with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Paige also completed her final clinical fieldwork experiences with the OT team at Kinetic Edge in Pella.
Paige is originally from Grimes and now lives in Pella with her husband and son. She enjoys crafting, crocheting, working out, reading, puzzles, and hanging out with family and friends.
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Tessa is an occupational therapist at our Des Moines location. Tessa completed her undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD with majors in Exercise Science and Psychology. She completed her graduate degree at the University of South Dakota in Vermilion, SD with a Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy. Her mission for working at Kinetic Edge is to provide quality care to children and adults that restores and inspires participation in daily life.
Tessa is originally from Sibley, IA. She enjoys spending time her family, working out, spending time outside, and reading. Tessa and her husband have a son and a large dog.
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Kaylie is an occupational therapist with Kinetic Edge. She joined the team in July of 2020. She completed an internship at Kinetic Edge prior to joining the team! Kaylie received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa, as well as a doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Drake University in Des Moines, IA.
Kaylie is originally from Newton, and is happy to be back in the area! She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and being outdoors and being active; whether that involves yard games, shooting hoops/playing pickleball, or going on walks with her husband, son, and dog.
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Rachael is a pediatric occupational therapist who loves working with kids of all ages – from infants to teens. She graduated from Central College in Pella, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
Rachael is especially passionate about supporting emotional regulation, executive functioning, and sensory processing so children can feel more confident and successful in their everyday lives. She has extensive training in trauma-informed care and primitive reflex integration, and takes a bottom-up approach to therapy that focuses on supporting the nervous system and building strong foundational skills first. She enjoys partnering with families to create practical strategies that help children thrive at home, school, and in their communities.
Outside of work, Rachael lives in Ankeny with her husband, Chad, and their Great Pyrenees, Houston. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family & friends, and working on embroidery projects. She and her husband are also foster parents and enjoy connecting with other foster and adoptive families.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kathryn serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Oskaloosa location. Her mission is to be a light to the people she works with, both clients and coworkers. She wants to promote positive change and growth in client’s lives and help them live their life to the fullest.
Kathryn earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at University of Northwestern- St. Paul, and an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from St. Catherine University. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends, coaching youth soccer, reading, and being outdoors. Kathryn is originally from Byron, MN, and now lives in Oskaloosa.
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Ashley Beekman serves occupational therapy clients in our Pella clinic and at Vermeer Ranch, where she provides hippotherapy – an OT treatment method with use the of equine as a treatment tool. Ashley is certified in Level 2 Dry Needling and also administers pre-work screens and drug screens. Her mission is to provide servant-hearted care for those who have health care needs.
This Fulton, Illinois native moved to Pella to attend Central College where she received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training. She went on to earn her Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills before joining the Kinetic Edge team in 2014. In her free time, Ashley enjoys going on walks, home projects, plants, baking, reading, being outdoors, and watching movies or sports. Ashley lives outside of Pella with her husband, Spencer, sons, Beckett & Merrick, and their two dogs, Scout (golden retriever) and Shadow (springer spaniel).
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Sarah serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Oskaloosa location. Her mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of all clients, so despite any barriers they can enjoy, learn, and appreciate all that their body was created to do.
Sarah earned an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills College. In her free time, she enjoys biking, running, and line dancing. Sarah is originally from Grinnell and now lives with her husband in Oskaloosa.
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Emma is as an occupational therapy assistant at our Pella & Oskaloosa locations. Emma’s mission is to provide the best care possible to her clients to improve their day-to-day life through meaningful activities. Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Dordt University and her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills Community College.
Emma is from Pella. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband, their baby girl, friends, and their dog.
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Erica serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Oskaloosa location. Her mission is to help people live their life to the fullest with the assistance of therapeutic intervention.
Erica earned an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills College. In her free time, she enjoys being with family & friends, reading, hiking, and traveling.
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Jessie is an occupational therapist at our Ames location. Her mission is to make a positive impact on the children and families we serve, as well as ensure that she is an effective team member that others can always count on. Jessie earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy through Drake University after graduating from Iowa State University with bachelor degrees in Kinesiology and Health.
Jessie is originally from West Des Moines and now lives in Ankeny with her husband and their two dogs. She enjoys family time at the lake, reading, and going on walks.
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Alexis is an occupational therapist with Kinetic Edge. Alexis graduated from Marquette with a degree in Exercise Science and earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University. Her mission for working at Kinetic Edge is to help people feel confident in who they are and thrive despite obstacles they might have. Alexis wants to help people feel good in their own body despite what it’s been through physically and emotionally. Alexis is from Waukee. In her free time she enjoys crocheting, lifting weights, reading, and being outside with her family.
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Malea is an occupational therapist with Kinetic Edge. Malea studied Movement and Exercise Science at University of Northern Iowa. She then earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Allen College. Her mission is to empower all clients to have a positive outlook on life and to allow them to participate in more life activities and achieve their goals.
Malea is originally from Ankeny and lives there with her husband Kale. In her free time, she enjoys being in the outdoors, shopping, and spending time with family & friends.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jordan serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Pella location. Her mission is to aide each individual in their journey to living life to its fullest through meaningful activities.
Jordan earned a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at Truman State University and her associates in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Indian Hills. In her free time, Jordan enjoys crafting, and spending time with friends and family. Jordan and her family live in Pella.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kylie serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Newton & Pella locations. Kylie’s mission is to help clients gain independence while strengthening the development of lifelong skills, sensory motor, coordination, executive functioning, and regulation to promote functional capabilities through delivering quality care with positivity.
Kylie earned an associate’s degree of applied science at Indian Hills Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science at the University of South Dakota. In her free time, Kylie enjoys photography, painting and drawing, and swimming. She is originally from Brownwood, Texas. Kylie and her husband, Blake, live in Newton with their two kids and dog, Nova.
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Alannah serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Ames location. Her mission is to make a positive impact on people’s lives and help them achieve their goals.
Alannah earned an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills. In her free time she enjoys working out, loves cats, and watching football. Alannah is originally from Milo.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mallory serves as an occupational therapy assistant at the Des Moines and Ames West locations. Her mission is to be a resource for children and families that will help guide them to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
Mallory earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Iowa State University and an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading and being outdoors. Mallory is originally from Adel and now lives in West Des Moines.
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