Care Coordinator

Kari is a care coordinator for our Oskaloosa clinic. Kari answers the phones, welcomes clients into the office, helps with insurance questions, schedules appointments, and pitches in with whatever else is needed! Her mission at Kinetic Edge is to provide compassionate client care that helps individuals achieve their health goals and improve their overall well-being.

Kari is from Pella. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, boating, watching movies, and spending time with her husband and their children.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KARI:

Favorite Band: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Item on Bucket List: See the Ocean!

Care Coordinator

Courtney serves as a care coordinator for our Oskaloosa clinic. Courtney schedules appointments, greets clients, answers the phones, communicates with our providers, and pitches in wherever else she’s needed! Her mission is to be kind and friendly to all that come to Kinetic Edge. She hopes to to be able to help put clients at ease and provide encouragement and empathy as they pursue being able to do the activities they love again.

Courtney and her husband, Troy, live in Knoxville. When she’s not working, Courtney enjoys thrifting, card making, reading, fishing and spending time with their three dogs and family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT COURTNEY:

Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Something on her bucket list: Go to a Yankees baseball game
Dream Vacation: Travel to Montana or Wyoming and spend the week in a cabin with her husband

Office Assistant

Landon Hawes is an office assistant at our Oskaloosa location. He answers the phones, welcomes clients into the office, helps with your questions, schedules appointments, and pitches in with whatever else is needed! His KE mission is to provide the best possible customer service while also assisting providers and clients in any way possible.

Landon is from Johnston, IA and attended Central College. Outside of work, Landon enjoys golfing any chance he gets.

FUN FACTS ABOUT LANDON

Food he could eat forever: Steak
Favorite Movie: Home Alone 2
Dream Vacation: Golf trip to Scotland

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ANNE:

Dream Vacation: Tour of Europe
Something on her bucket list: Travel to Ireland
Favorite Movie: Patch Adams

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KATHRYN:

Dream Vacation: Travel to Scotland & Ireland
Favorite Band: Rend Collective
Bucket List Item: Take her family to Hawaii

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ERICA:

Favorite Snacks: Dot’s Pretzels
Favorite Band: One Direction
Dream Vacation: Bali

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Lexi is an occupational therapist at our Pella and Oskaloosa locations. Her mission is to empower children and families through compassionate, individualized care that builds confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life. Lexi earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Drake University after graduating from Iowa State University with bachelor degrees in Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Lexi is originally from Round Lake, IL. She enjoys going to the gym, watching the Chicago Bears and Cubs, Iowa State sports, and spending time with her fiancé, family and friends.

FUN FACTS ABOUT LEXI:

Dream Vacation: Go to Greece or Italy
Favorite Band: Morgan Wallen
Bucket List Item: Sky Diving

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT SARAH:

Favorite Food: Pizza (it covers all the main meals and food groups)
Favorite Movie: Maverick (1994 version)
Bucket List Item: Shadow a train conductor for a week
Fun Fact: Sarah has a fraternal twin!

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Cory Horstmann enjoys being a physical therapist at Kinetic Edge because he can help bring hope to people who are injured, have underwent a surgery, or are dealing with functional limitations. Cory loves developing relationships and encouraging people to take control over their conditions through movement.

Cory’s mission is to help people get back to doing what they are passionate about. Cory earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Des Moines University after earning his bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College. He has LSVT BIG certification for Parkinson’s Disease. Cory grew up in Pleasantville but now resides in Oskaloosa.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CORY:

Food he’d eat for the rest of his life: Tasty Tacos
Celebrity he hopes will do therapy at Kinetic Edge: Ernie Banks or Greg Maddux
Favorite movie: Rocky IV and Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Athletic Trainer

Whitney Vander Veen serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to help each of her clients achieve their personal goals through movement in a positive, educational, and fun environment. She sees all ages of clients, and she has a passion for working with the pediatric population.

Whitney graduated from Bethel College in Kansas with a degree in Athletic Training and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In her free time, Whitney enjoys baking, being outside and playing with her kid’s, Logan, Hayden, and Lane. Whitney lives in Oskaloosa, and is married to Mike Vander Veen.

FUN FACTS ABOUT WHITNEY:

Her favorite dessert: Cheesecake
Her favorite movie: The Avengers and Pocahontas
Food she’d eat for the rest of her life: Cheeseburgers

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Athletic Trainer

Emily serves as a physical therapist and athletic trainer for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to provide individualized care for members of the community by discussing their specific goals, treating the whole person rather than just their injury/pain, and allowing for continuous open communication. Emily occasionally provides athletic trainer coverage at events in Oskaloosa and North Mahaska.

Emily earned a degree in Athletic Training from Iowa State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She is also certified in Level 1 & Level 2 Dry Needling and can do FCE’s. Emily is originally from Hinton, Iowa. In her free time, Emily enjoys working out, riding bikes with family, reading a good book, playing with dogs, Cyclone football, and being with friends and family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT EMILY:

Dream Vacation: travel around various locations in Europe or just go somewhere that has a beach and nice/warm weather
Favorite Singers: 80’s-2000’s country – George Strait, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill
Favorite Foods: cheeseburgers or chocolate chip cookies

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Cameron works as a physical therapist at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy’s Oskaloosa location. His mission is to educate and empower all of his clients to avoid fear and move forward with confidence and positivity following a physical set-back.

Cameron has a degree in Exercise Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. In his free time he enjoys working out, golfing, fishing, collecting music vinyl’s and playing video games.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CAMERON:

Food he’d eat for the rest of his life: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Avengers: Infinity War
Bucket List Item: Pet a bear

CFO
Partner
Clinic Manager
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Carol Kelderman is the CFO of Kinetic Edge, manages the Oskaloosa clinic, is a partner in the company, and works as a physical therapist. Carol’s mission is to help find the root cause of a client’s complaint to help them restore function and reach new heights.

Carol graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University after completing her undergraduate work in exercise science and psychology at The University of Iowa. Carol has extensive experience in orthopedics (including sports and post-surgical rehab), pelvic health, and neurological rehab and is also a certified Astym provider. She is an adjunct associate faculty member at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Carol and her husband, Jeff, have three grown children. They live in Oskaloosa with their dog, Bo.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CAROL:

Celebrity she hopes will do therapy at Kinetic Edge: Peyton Manning because he was a great athlete, smart business man, and seems like he’d be highly motivated. If he’s anything like his commercials, he’d be lots of fun.
Favorite season: Summer or early fall
Something on her bucket list: Tour Europe and complete more marathons and triathlons. She’s already done four marathons and one Olympic distance triathlon.

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

Occupational Therapist
Partner

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 husband, their family, and the best dog in the world, Oswin.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ELISE:

Hobbies: Shopping, home decorating projects, and traveling to see extended family members
Something on her bucket list: Visit national parks in a RV, even though she’s rarely camped in her life

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Barry serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. His mission is to help people get improvement and overcome their physical limitations.

Barry earned a PTA degree from Indian Hills Community College. He is originally from Ottumwa and then lived and worked in Missouri for almost thirty years. Barry enjoys spending time with family and biking.

FUN FACTS ABOUT BARRY:

Dream Vacation: Europe
Favorite Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
Favorite Color: Blue

Physical Therapist Assistant

Laura Farrington serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to encourage and bring hope to clients as she assists them in regaining their functional abilities so they can enjoy every aspect of their lives.

Laura earned a degree in Technology Management from Buena Vista University and her PTA degree from Indian Hills Community College. Laura is from Ottumwa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking, reading, journaling and being outdoors.

FUN FACTS ABOUT LAURA:

Something on her bucket list: Going to all 50 states & traveling to Europe
Her favorite movie: Greatest Showman or Goonies
Food she’d eat for the rest of her life: Fish Tacos

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sage is a physical therapist assistant at our Oskaloosa location. Her mission is to help others and to enjoy what she does. Sage attended Indian Hills Community College to become a physical therapist assistant.

Sage is originally from Eddyville. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking and reading.

FUN FACTS ABOUT SAGE:

Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
Dream Vacation: Traveling to National Parks across the USA
Favorite Food: Hot Dogs

Athletic Trainer

Hayley serves as an athletic trainer for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to provide the best care to the athletes she comes in contact with and continue to grow that care at Kinetic Edge.

Hayley earned a BA in Athletic Training from Central College & her Master in Education Sports Leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University. She is from New Sharon. In her free time, she enjoys sports and doing anything outside.

FUN FACTS ABOUT HAYLEY:

Something on Bucket List: Go to the Women’s College World Series
Dream Vacation: Paris
Favorite Movie: Zootopia

Physical Therapist Assistant

Caitlyn serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to provide client-focused care that helps restore movement, improve quality of life, and empowers clients to return to the activities they love.

Caitlyn earned a bachelors degree in Public Health at Allen College and then attended Indian Hills Community College to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys growing flowers, being active, and spending time with family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CAITLYN:

Something on her bucket list: Go on a cross the country road trip
Favorite Bands: Shinedown & Tate McRae
Dream Vacation: Maldives

Physical Therapist Assistant

Cassie serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to encourage and help people live their best life with the least physical limitations possible.

Cassie earned a PTA degree from Kirkwood Community College. She is also certified in Myofascial Decompression (cupping). Cassie, originally from Pella, now lives in Otley with her husband, Aaron, and their children, Daniel & Lilly. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and playing board games.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CASSIE:

Bucket List Item: Touring historical Rome
Her favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Dream Vacation: Tour of Italy

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