Matt Scotton, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

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

Matt Scotton serves as a physical therapist and athletic trainer for Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, as well as owner and clinic manager for Kinetic Edge – Newton & Colfax. 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 a 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.

Jenny Jensen

Care Coordinator

Jenny Jensen serves as a care coordinator for the Newton office. Jenny schedules appointments, greets clients, answers the phones, communicates with our providers, and pitches in wherever else she’s needed! Jenny enjoys helping people so this role is a great fit for her.

Jenny is a Newton High School graduate. She and her husband Jay live in Newton. In her free time, Jenny enjoys serving as the assistant coach for the girls’ swim team. They have two adult sons, Henry and James who is married to Jenny, as well as two grandsons.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JENNY:

• Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman & The Sandlot
• Something on her bucket list: See a Jimmy Buffet concert in Key West
• Favorite season: Fall – all things pumpkin!

Nicole Ferguson

Care Coordinator

Nicole is a care coordinator; greeting clients, scheduling and providing helpful information to clients. She enjoys giving clients the best experience.

Nicole is a Newton High School graduate. She and her husband, Landon, live in Newton with their son Leo. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT NICOLE:

• Favorite movie: The Harry Potter movies
• Something on her bucket list: Visit the Dog Island in Central America!
• Dream Vacation: Touring the castles in Ireland

Jayden Kauk, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jayden Kauk serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge. 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

Ryan Soat, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

Ryan is a board-certified specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and serves for Kinetic Edge in Newton. 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 Orthopedic 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