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Clinic Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Athletic Trainer
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Matt Scotton serves as a physical therapist and athletic trainer, as well as owner of Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Newton and Colfax clinics, and clinic manager for Newton. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. His mission is to improve the health and quality of life of as many people as possible.

Matt loves to explore nature and human performance. He’s explored his own physical abilities by competing in ultra-distance endurance bicycle and running races in the Midwest, Colorado, and Alaska since 2009. He’s a 2-time Leadman and a 2-time 70.3-mile Ironman who loves to help people achieve big goals.

Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree from Central College, his Master’s from the University of Iowa, and his Doctorate from Des Moines University. Matt and his wife, Sandy, live in Newton and have two daughters; Kora (a Physical Therapist at Kinetic Edge – Ames) and Hannah (a first grade teacher in Newton).

FUN FACTS ABOUT MATT:

Food he’d eat for the rest of his life: Beef
Something on his bucket list: Run on every continent
Celebrity he hopes will do therapy at Kinetic Edge: George Brett. He was my childhood hero, the greatest player on my favorite team, and a great story-teller with a passion for the greatest game the world has ever known.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jared Gerber works as a physical therapist at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy’s Newton location. Jared’s mission is to empower people to live a healthy life where they are able to work towards and achieve their goals.

Jared earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa and his Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health from Cedarville University in Ohio. He lives in Newton with his wife and their three sons.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JARED:

Actor he’d pick to play his life: John Krasinski
Something on his bucket list: Run a marathon or go to watch the Olympics
His hobbies: playing tennis, watching The Price is Right, cheering on the Hawkeyes, running, and quoting The Office

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Clinic Manager

Ryan is a board-certified specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and serves for Kinetic Edge in Colfax. His mission is to not only help clients get out of pain and back to the activities they love, but also to help them improve their overall health and fitness moving forward!

Ryan earned a degree in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. Ryan is originally from Sibley, Iowa. He is also a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. In his free time, Ryan enjoys working out, running, playing/watching basketball and other sports, and spending time with family and friends.

FUN FACTS ABOUT RYAN:

Dream Vacation: Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Movies: The Shawshank Redemption & Good Will Hunting
Bucket List: Travel more, specifically abroad

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Courtney serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa and Newton. Her mission is to improve the quality of life for all of her clients through decreasing their pain, increasing their function, and improving their overall health. She will strive to provide the highest quality of care and wants her clients to feel empowered and able to implement the educational information they have learned through physical therapy.

Courtney graduated from Grand View University with a degree in Kinesiology and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. In her free time Courtney enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time at the beach or pool.

FUN FACTS ABOUT COURTNEY:

Bucket List Item: Travel to all 50 states
Her favorite movie: Dear John
Dream Vacation: European Tour- Italy, Greece & Ireland

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Kade serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Newton. His mission is to provide individualized, compassionate care that restores movement, enhances performance, and helps people return to the activities they love.

Kade earned a degree in Exercise Science from Taylor University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Iowa. In his free time, Kade enjoys working out, golf, and cheering on the Hawkeyes and Kansas City teams.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KADE:

Dream Vacation: Banff National Park
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Bucket List Item: Visit every MLB stadium

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KAYLIE:

Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Something on her bucket list: Traveling overseas and skydiving
Favorite Band: Josiah Queen and NF

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KYLIE:

Bucket List: Travel to Greece and Germany
Favorite Band: Greta Van Fleet
Favorite Movie: Sing 2

Care Coordinator

Jonna serves as a care coordinator for our Newton & Colfax clinics. Jonna schedules appointments, greets clients, answers the phones, communicates with our providers, and pitches in wherever else she’s needed! She enjoys getting to know all of the KE clients, especially since she was so positively impacted by her personal experience while attending physical therapy at Kinetic Edge.

Jonna graduated from Indian Hills with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Newton with their two sons. In her free time, Jonna enjoys supporting her sons in their sports activities – including photography of those events, gardening, and spending time with family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JONNA:

Favorite band: Journey
Something on her bucket list: Trail hiking with llamas in Peru
Dream Vacation: Somewhere on a private island with a beautiful beach

Care Coordinator

Amanda Price is a care coordinator at our Newton location. She answers the phones, welcomes clients into the office, helps with your questions, schedules appointments, and pitches in with whatever else is needed! Amanda wants to be a positive and comforting face to clients who come into Kinetic Edge and make sure they leave feeling special.

Amanda is from Newton. She graduated from University of Iowa with an English degree. Amanda loves spending time with her family, cheering for the Hawkeyes, and going to baseball games.

FUN FACTS ABOUT AMANDA:

Favorite Band: Rolling Stones
Dream Vacation: Mexico or British Virgin Islands
Favorite Movie: Singin’ in the Rain

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sophia serves as an occupational therapy assistant at multiple KE locations. Her mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered care to clients of all ages, supporting their growth, independence, and participation in everyday activities while continuing to learn and grow as a clinician. In her role, Sophia is able to empower clients to engage and participate in their desired activities.

Sophia earned an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Indian Hills College. She is originally from New Sharon. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, being outdoors, painting, and anything crafty!

FUN FACTS ABOUT SOPHIA:

Bucket List Item: Go on an Alaskan Cruise
Favorite Band: NEEDTOBREATHE & Josiah Queen
Dream Vacation: Maine to see a lighthouse, or Bora Bora in an overwater bungalow

Physical Therapist Assistant

Georgia serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Newton. Georgia earned a PTA degree from University of Nebraska Omaha.

FUN FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA:

Bucket List Item: Traveling to Italy
Favorite Movie: Meet the Parents

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jayden Kauk serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Newton and Colfax. Her mission is to connect with each client and positively impact them with exercises that will allow them to reach their goals.

Jayden earned a Bachelors at Hastings College and then attended Clarkson College in order to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. She is originally from Farwell, Nebraska, and currently lives in Johnston. In her free time, she enjoys working out/being active, listening to music, going to concerts, spending time with family & friends and being outside.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JAYDEN:

Something on her bucket list: Visit Hawaii
Her favorite movie: The Greatest Showman
Food she’d eat for the rest of her life: Italian food

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jenn Osborn serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Pella. Her mission is to distribute compassionate and quality care to her clients and to make sure that they are heard and motivated to help achieve their goals.

Jenn earned a bachelors degree in Health Promotion at University of Northern Iowa and then attended Kirkwood Community College to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. She is originally from New Hampton. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family & friends, venturing and vacationing.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JENN:

Something on her bucket list: Travel to all 50 states
Her favorite movie: Titanic
Dream Vacation: Australia or African Safari

Physical Therapist Technician

Angela serves as a physical therapy technician for Kinetic Edge in Newton. Her goal is to support her co-workers in every possible way so that together they can provide exceptional service to their community and fulfill our mission to transform lives and restore hope through movement.

Angela earned a Bachelor of Science in Health, Leisure and Sport Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from The University of Iowa. Originally from northeast Iowa, Angela now lives in Kellogg with her family. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing pickleball, canoeing, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ANGELA:

Bucket List Item: Visit Alaska
Favorite Band: Enya & Buddy Holly
Favorite Movie: Secondhand Lions

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