Kaylen graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2014 at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She joined the ActivePT team in 2021.
Kaylen’s passion is treating the pelvic floor, including pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pregnancy-related pain, postpartum rehab, diastasis recti abdominis and pelvic organ prolapse. She also enjoys working with those struggling with hip and back pain. She uses a combination of movement and exercise as well as manual therapy approaches to help her patients reach their goals.
Kaylen is trained in Pelvic Health 1 and Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy and Postpartum through the American Physical Therapy Association. She has specialized training in dry needling the pelvic floor.
Kaylen was born and raised in Rochester and she enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, 2 kids and their dog, along with their families in town. She enjoys staying busy, spending time outside going for walks and bike rides.
Certifications and Education
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA – 2017
- Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN – 2014
Advanced Training
- Advanced training in dry needling for the pelvic floor from Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Institute
- American Physical Therapy Association Section of Pelvic Health Pelvic Floor Level 1 and Fundamentals of Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Institute: Pelvic Floor Level 2a
- Extensive training in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
Specialties
- Pelvic Health – Evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
- Hip – Evaluation and treatment of the hip