Expert Physical Therapy in Oskaloosa

Vivian Willemsen

Care Coordinator

Vivian is a care coordinator for our Oskaloosa clinic. Vivian 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 make sure all the clients feel welcomed and are well-taken care of.

Vivian has Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology/Anthropology and Criminal Justice from Truman State University. In Vivian’s spare time she enjoys tea, concerts, home projects, and going on walks.

FUN FACTS ABOUT VIVIAN:

• Favorite Band: NEEDTOBREATHE
• Dream Vacation: Visit the Redwood Forest on the West Coast & Petra in Jordan
• Favorite Movie: You Can’t Take it With You

Annah Pollock

Care Coordinator

Annah Pollock is a care coordinator at our Oskaloosa location. She answers the phones, welcomes clients into the office, helps with your questions, schedules appointments, and pitches in with whatever else is needed! Annah’s mission at Kinetic Edge is to help provide timely customer service to our clients and to also be a help to our providers.

Annah is from Oskaloosa. She graduated from Indian Hills with a degree in bookkeeping/accounting. In her free time, Annah enjoys reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ANNAH:

• Bucket List Item: Swim with sharks
• Dream Vacation: Alaska
• Favorite Movie: Love the Coopers

Anne Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L

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

Kathryn Padgett, COTA/L

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

Sarah Taylor, COTA

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!

Emma Bialas, COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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 family, friends, and dog.

FUN FACTS ABOUT EMMA:

• Favorite Band: Rend Collective
• Dream Vacation: Greece
• Favorite Movie: anything Disney

Erica McReynolds, COTA

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

Sage Fletcher, PTA

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

Laura Farrington, PTA

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

Cameron Burkard, PT, DPT

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

Barry McFarland, PTA

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

Hayley Spoelstra, MSE, LAT, ATC

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

Rachel Little, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Rachel serves as a physical therapist for Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa. Her mission is to take a wholistic approach to physical therapy with every client who comes through the door, providing them with the best possible plan of care and returning them to the life they enjoy.

Rachel earned Bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Dakota. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. While at Creighton, Rachel obtained her LSVT Big Certification along with Level 1 Pelvic Floor Rehab. Rachel is originally from Groton, South Dakota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, & spending time with family.

FUN FACTS ABOUT RACHEL:

Bucket List: Visit all 50 states

If she had to eat one food for the rest of her life: Egg Sandwiches

Dream Vacation: Explore the Greek Islands

Emily Eaton, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Athletic Trainer

Emily serves as a physical therapist 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 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 dry needling. 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

Oskaloosa High School On-Site Hours

• Monday 3:30 – 5 pm
• Wednesday 2:30 – 4 pm

Cassie Houtz, PTA

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). Originally from Pella, Cassie now lives in Otley with her husband, Aaron, and son, Daniel. 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

Whitney Vander Veen, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC

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 being outside and playing with her daughter’s, Logan and Hayden. 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

Derrick Simms, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Derrick Simms works as a physical therapist at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy’s Oskaloosa location. Prior to his time at Kinetic Edge, Derrick worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. These experiences caused him to focus his skills and knowledge on his passion: outpatient physical therapy. He is certified in level 1 Functional Dry Needling. It’s his mission to provide each of his clients with knowledgeable and quality care through empowerment and education.

Derrick earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Ambrose University. He lives in Oskaloosa with his wife Megan and their four children.

FUN FACTS ABOUT DERRICK:

• Food he’d eat for the rest of his life: Frosty Udder – Homestyle Ice Cream
• Something on his bucket list: Attend the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
• Actor he’d pick to play his life: Chris Pratt – “Guardians of the Galaxy” meets “Jurassic World”.

Cory Horstmann, PT, DPT

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. 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

Carol Kelderman, PT, DPT

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, live in Oskaloosa with their three kids and their chocolate lab.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CAROL:

• Celebrity she hopes will do therapy at Kinetic Edge: Peyton Manning because he’s a great athlete, smart business man, and 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.