Newton

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

Partner
Clinic Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Athletic Trainer
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 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.

Jared Gerber, PT, DPT

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 two 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

Allison Garmager, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Allison Garmager serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy in Newton. Her mission is to assist her clients in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life through positive interactions, encouragement, and optimal physical therapy treatment.

Allison earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Iowa after receiving her bachelor’s in Human Physiology from the University of Iowa. This Iowa City native currently resides in Des Moines.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ALLISON:

• Hobbies: Spending time outdoors, doing yoga, traveling
• Food she’d eat for the rest of her life: Any sort of pasta!
• Something on her bucket list: Travel to Greece

Spencer Derifield, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Spencer serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Newton. His mission is to provide high quality and compassionate care so people can improve their quality of life, improve their health, and return to doing the things that they love.

Spencer earned a degree in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. Spencer is originally from Waverly, Iowa. In his free time, he enjoys being active, visiting national parks, tailgating at Iowa State football games in the fall, hanging out with family, friends, and his pets, & watching sports. He & his wife, Emilee, were married  in August 2022. They have a cat named Ivy and a dog (golden retriever) named Chief.

FUN FACTS ABOUT SPENCER:

• Spencer attended South Dakota State University for 2 years, where he was part of the wrestling team.
• Dream Vacation: Banff National Park
• Favorite Movies: Miracle on Ice & Rocky

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 & 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 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

Travis Tupper, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Travis serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Newton. His mission is to be a part of something bigger than himself, along side a team of like minded individuals who bring positivity to the community. He enjoys providing client-centered care that will create a positive impact on the quality of life for others.

Travis earned a degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology from Simpson College, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. He also has a Crossfit Level 1 certification. Travis is originally from Silver City, Iowa, and recently purchased a home in Des Moines where he lives with his girlfriend, black lab (Lemie), and Persian tabby cat (Tubby). In his free time, Travis enjoys exercise, golf, fishing, going to the lake, and many outdoor activities the dog can participate in.

FUN FACTS ABOUT TRAVIS:

• Travis is an only child.
• Favorite Food: New York Strip Steak
• Bucket List: Scuba Diving

Jayden Kauk, PTA

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

Georgia Plumb, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Georgia serves as a physical therapist assistant for Kinetic Edge in Newton. Georgia earned a PTA degree from UNO.

FUN FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA:

• Bucket List Item: Traveling to Italy
• Her favorite movie: Meet the Parents

Kaylie Hills, OTD, OTR/L

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, going on walks, or shooting hoops/playing pickleball with her husband, Dakota. 

FUN FACTS ABOUT KAYLIE:

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

Kylie Walz, COTA/L

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 is 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 dogs, Nova and Reba.

FUN FACTS ABOUT KYLIE:

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

Mia Storto, MS, LAT, ATC

Athletic Trainer

Mia serves as an athletic trainer for Kinetic Edge. Her mission is to connect with the community and promote health among different populations. She wants to serve and advocate for others to reach their goals by effectively treating the client as a whole person and integrating injury mitigation within all types of athletes. 

Mia attended the University of Iowa and earned a BA in Exercise Science, BFA in Dance, and an MS in Athletic Training. Mia is originally from Des Moines. In her free time, she enjoys hiking new trails, choreographing dance for local schools, painting, and going to concerts. Mia has two loving parents, a protective brother, and a supportive fiancé!

FUN FACTS ABOUT MIA:

• Favorite Singer: Adele
• Mia was a member of the Iowa Dance Team and has danced for 20 years!
• Bucket List: Hiking in every national park! So far, she has been to Rocky Mountain, Sand Dunes, and Grand Canyon.

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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!

Jonna Sweeney

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