Meet our Awesome Staff!
Owners
Lisa Reischach
Physical Therapist
Owner of Kenai Kids Therapy, Inc.
Co-owner of Alaska Kids Talk, LLC
Michael Reischach
Physical Therapist
Owner of Kenai Kids Therapy, Inc.
Physical Therapist
Owner of Kenai Kids Therapy, Inc.
Co-owner of Alaska Kids Talk, LLC
Michael Reischach
Physical Therapist
Owner of Kenai Kids Therapy, Inc.
Lisa and Michael both graduated from Loma Linda University with Bachelor of Sciences in Physical Therapy. They met in PT school, became engaged 6 months later and were married 6 months after that (they say “you know when you know”). Lisa and Michael have specialized in pediatric physical therapy since 1999. In 2014 Lisa earned a Doctorate in Pediatric Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University. Partnering with Kathy Gardner, OTR since 2002 has truly been the hand of God. We are very aware that healthy business partnerships are rare. We credit Him for this blessing.
Michael has too many hobbies to name. It suffices that he is the most well rounded guy Lisa knows. Lisa’s loves to just be home. Michael and Lisa enjoy two grown sons.
Michael has too many hobbies to name. It suffices that he is the most well rounded guy Lisa knows. Lisa’s loves to just be home. Michael and Lisa enjoy two grown sons.
Kathy Gardner
Occupational Therapist
Owner of Occupational Rehab Services, Inc.
Co-owner of Alaska Kids Talk, LLC
Occupational Therapist
Owner of Occupational Rehab Services, Inc.
Co-owner of Alaska Kids Talk, LLC
Kathy moved to Alaska when she was 9 years old and has enjoyed it ever since. She received her Occupational Therapy degree from University of Puget Sound in 1982 and has been working with both children and adults ever since! She is the owner of three therapy practices; Occupational Rehab Services, Alaska Kids Talk, and Alaska Aquatic Therapy. God has blessed both her businesses and her partnership with Lisa and Michael at Kenai Kids Therapy. Her greatest delight is working with children and their parents to increase their independence for the future. She married her high school sweetheart, Neldon, and has been blessed with three grown children, and two grandchildren! Kathy loves adventure, traveling, being surrounded by family and creating goodies in the kitchen.
Physical Therapy
Laurie Cramer
Physical Therapist
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Smith College in Northampton, MA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico (1993). Laurie splits her time between physical therapy at Kenai Kids Therapy, mushing her dogs and owning Gone To The Dogs, LLC (a canine rehabilitation and conditioning clinic). In her “free time”, Laurie has handled dogs for Lance Mackey and as well as another musher on the Yukon Quest International Dog Race. Laurie also enjoys fishing with her husband.
Physical Therapist
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Smith College in Northampton, MA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico (1993). Laurie splits her time between physical therapy at Kenai Kids Therapy, mushing her dogs and owning Gone To The Dogs, LLC (a canine rehabilitation and conditioning clinic). In her “free time”, Laurie has handled dogs for Lance Mackey and as well as another musher on the Yukon Quest International Dog Race. Laurie also enjoys fishing with her husband.
Stephanie Wight
Physical Therapist
Stephanie graduated from Ohio University in Athens, OH with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She specializes in Pediatrics and has worked at Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation and then transitioned to a travel PT for the past 4 years, working in Elementary, NICU, PICU, outpatient and Home Health. Stephanie grew up in Bath, OH with her parents and 2 brothers. Her hobbies include water polo, cycling and bikepacking, backpacking, going to the beach, traveling and exploring new places and cultures.
Physical Therapist
Stephanie graduated from Ohio University in Athens, OH with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She specializes in Pediatrics and has worked at Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation and then transitioned to a travel PT for the past 4 years, working in Elementary, NICU, PICU, outpatient and Home Health. Stephanie grew up in Bath, OH with her parents and 2 brothers. Her hobbies include water polo, cycling and bikepacking, backpacking, going to the beach, traveling and exploring new places and cultures.
Lori Kohls
Physical Therapist
Lori graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a doctorate in Physical Therapy, Pediatric Certified Specialist. Lori started her career at Boston Children's Hospital, and since has traveled across the US working in all areas of pediatrics, including inpatient, outpatient, NICU, PICU, day rehab and school. In her free time Lori enjoys yoga, climbing, mountain biking, trail running, back packing, and stand up paddleboarding. She also enjoys reading, knitting and quilting if the weather is bad.
Physical Therapist
Lori graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a doctorate in Physical Therapy, Pediatric Certified Specialist. Lori started her career at Boston Children's Hospital, and since has traveled across the US working in all areas of pediatrics, including inpatient, outpatient, NICU, PICU, day rehab and school. In her free time Lori enjoys yoga, climbing, mountain biking, trail running, back packing, and stand up paddleboarding. She also enjoys reading, knitting and quilting if the weather is bad.
Aaron Mansur
Physical Therapist
Aaron grew up in Lincoln, ME and attended and graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY with a doctorate in Physical Therapy and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Aaron's work history includes Lewis Gale Hospital in Low Moor, VA; Internships/clinical affiliations at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Unit in Puyallup, WA; HCA Manor Care in Lacey, WA; Sports Therapy Incorporated in Dayton, OH; and Olean General Hospital in Olean, NY. In his free time Aaron likes running, biking, swimming, hiking, cooking, sculpture and drawing.
Physical Therapist
Aaron grew up in Lincoln, ME and attended and graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY with a doctorate in Physical Therapy and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Aaron's work history includes Lewis Gale Hospital in Low Moor, VA; Internships/clinical affiliations at Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Unit in Puyallup, WA; HCA Manor Care in Lacey, WA; Sports Therapy Incorporated in Dayton, OH; and Olean General Hospital in Olean, NY. In his free time Aaron likes running, biking, swimming, hiking, cooking, sculpture and drawing.
Lisa Bates
Physical Therapist
Lisa is a graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, graduating with a doctorate in Physical Therapy and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She grew up in Rockland County, NY. She has worked at Lewis Gale Hospital in Low Moor, VA and has had clinical affiliations with Peak Form Physical Therapy in Boulder, CO; Results Physiotherapy in Hendersonville, TN; Novacare Rehabilitation in Bordentown, NJ; and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Lisa enjoys traveling, hiking, playing softball, the NY Mets and watching movies.
Physical Therapist
Lisa is a graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, graduating with a doctorate in Physical Therapy and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She grew up in Rockland County, NY. She has worked at Lewis Gale Hospital in Low Moor, VA and has had clinical affiliations with Peak Form Physical Therapy in Boulder, CO; Results Physiotherapy in Hendersonville, TN; Novacare Rehabilitation in Bordentown, NJ; and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Lisa enjoys traveling, hiking, playing softball, the NY Mets and watching movies.
Occupational Therapy
Kari Cook
Occupational Therapist
Kari graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Kari has worked in many settings across Wisconsin and Alaska. Kari enjoys working with children and has a special interest in autism and sensory processing. In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family.
Occupational Therapist
Kari graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Kari has worked in many settings across Wisconsin and Alaska. Kari enjoys working with children and has a special interest in autism and sensory processing. In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family.
Susan Mathews
Occupational Therapist
Susan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and her Masters of Education, specializing in Infant/Newborn Development from Kent State University. She has worked with all age groups in many settings but found pediatrics as her passion. She has been blessed to be working in Alaska and with children since...for a long time! She loves camping with her husband and two daughters, along with reading, crocheting, volunteering and behind the scenes in musical theater.
Occupational Therapist
Susan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and her Masters of Education, specializing in Infant/Newborn Development from Kent State University. She has worked with all age groups in many settings but found pediatrics as her passion. She has been blessed to be working in Alaska and with children since...for a long time! She loves camping with her husband and two daughters, along with reading, crocheting, volunteering and behind the scenes in musical theater.
Jacquelyn Wetzel
Occupational Therapist
Jacquelyn graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has always wanted to work with children and loves working in pediatrics. Born and raised in Alaska, she is very excited to be back with her husband, Travis and son where they are surrounded by family and friends. In her spare time, Jacquelyn enjoys family gatherings, golf, and spending time at the river.
Occupational Therapist
Jacquelyn graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has always wanted to work with children and loves working in pediatrics. Born and raised in Alaska, she is very excited to be back with her husband, Travis and son where they are surrounded by family and friends. In her spare time, Jacquelyn enjoys family gatherings, golf, and spending time at the river.
Julie Johnson
Occupational Therapist
Julie Johnson forged her way into this world on a crisp, autumn morning in the fall of 1979. Raised in the South, she is a true southern bell. Through her younger years she wondered aimlessly in the streets of Dallas, Texas always knowing that the force was strong with this one. Disappointed by the realization that Jedi training is not available in this galaxy, she began her studies at Texas Woman’s University. As she blazed the trails towards a career in family studies, she maintained her downtime working for a small non-profit that existed to provide ABA services to children with autism. It was there that her passion for children was awakened. She eagerly started her training as a young padawan in area of occupational therapy. Soon after she received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been working with children for the last 5 years, always feeling that forces of behavior analysis and occupational therapy could somehow work together. Already being a master in occupational therapy, Julie has become a padawan once again focusing her training in the field of applied behavior analysis.
Occupational Therapist
Julie Johnson forged her way into this world on a crisp, autumn morning in the fall of 1979. Raised in the South, she is a true southern bell. Through her younger years she wondered aimlessly in the streets of Dallas, Texas always knowing that the force was strong with this one. Disappointed by the realization that Jedi training is not available in this galaxy, she began her studies at Texas Woman’s University. As she blazed the trails towards a career in family studies, she maintained her downtime working for a small non-profit that existed to provide ABA services to children with autism. It was there that her passion for children was awakened. She eagerly started her training as a young padawan in area of occupational therapy. Soon after she received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been working with children for the last 5 years, always feeling that forces of behavior analysis and occupational therapy could somehow work together. Already being a master in occupational therapy, Julie has become a padawan once again focusing her training in the field of applied behavior analysis.
Anna White
Occupational Therapist
Anna graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She specializes in pediatrics, and has taken courses in feeding, sensory processing and interactive metronome. Anna's previous work history includes 2 years at a hospital in San Antonio, TX with pediatrics and adults, and travel therapy in pediatrics for the last 3 years. Anna grew up in San Antonio, TX, so she naturally loves chips and salsa, and in her free time she enjoys hiking, photography and traveling.
Occupational Therapist
Anna graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She specializes in pediatrics, and has taken courses in feeding, sensory processing and interactive metronome. Anna's previous work history includes 2 years at a hospital in San Antonio, TX with pediatrics and adults, and travel therapy in pediatrics for the last 3 years. Anna grew up in San Antonio, TX, so she naturally loves chips and salsa, and in her free time she enjoys hiking, photography and traveling.
Jenni Blossom
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapy
Kari Fast
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologist
Lynice Dorgan
Speech Language Pathologist
Lynice graduated from Minot State University with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. She is Canadian but moved to Alaska in January 2014 to be with her Alaska born husband. In her free time Lynice likes to hike, snowboard, cook, and read.
Speech Language Pathologist
Lynice graduated from Minot State University with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. She is Canadian but moved to Alaska in January 2014 to be with her Alaska born husband. In her free time Lynice likes to hike, snowboard, cook, and read.
Heidi Metteer
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Heidi graduated from SOHI in Soldotna where she lives and has raised her 3 children. Heidi graduated in 2011 with a Speech Language Pathology Assistant degree. Heidi has worked for the Kenai Peninsula Borough school district and joined Kenai Kids Therapy in February of 2012. She enjoys the outdoors, kayaking, being active, friend/family gatherings, cooking and laughing with her kids.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Heidi graduated from SOHI in Soldotna where she lives and has raised her 3 children. Heidi graduated in 2011 with a Speech Language Pathology Assistant degree. Heidi has worked for the Kenai Peninsula Borough school district and joined Kenai Kids Therapy in February of 2012. She enjoys the outdoors, kayaking, being active, friend/family gatherings, cooking and laughing with her kids.
Kim Powell
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Kim has lived in Soldotna many years and still loves it. In 2012 Kim completed her Speech Language Pathology Assistant degree. She joined Kenai Kids therapy in the summer of 2012 and is very happy to be back working with children. Kim and her husband have two children keeping her on her toes. In the summer her family enjoys kayaking, fishing kayaking and camping. During the long winter months they like to ice fish and play in the snow.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Kim has lived in Soldotna many years and still loves it. In 2012 Kim completed her Speech Language Pathology Assistant degree. She joined Kenai Kids therapy in the summer of 2012 and is very happy to be back working with children. Kim and her husband have two children keeping her on her toes. In the summer her family enjoys kayaking, fishing kayaking and camping. During the long winter months they like to ice fish and play in the snow.
Support Staff
Rose Kimbrell
Office Receptionist
Rose was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana receiving an Associate degree in Mental Health at Indiana Purdue University. Rose and her husband, Rodger spent many years homeschooling their 5 children on a farm in Virginia. Rose is now the proud “Granny” of 13 grandchildren. She has lived in Alaska and worked at Kenai Kids Therapy for many years. Her most recent interest is learning to row. She also enjoys hiking, scrapbooking, quilting, gardening and tea tasting.
Office Receptionist
Rose was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana receiving an Associate degree in Mental Health at Indiana Purdue University. Rose and her husband, Rodger spent many years homeschooling their 5 children on a farm in Virginia. Rose is now the proud “Granny” of 13 grandchildren. She has lived in Alaska and worked at Kenai Kids Therapy for many years. Her most recent interest is learning to row. She also enjoys hiking, scrapbooking, quilting, gardening and tea tasting.
Donna Burcham
Administrative Staff
Donna is a life-long Alaskan. Born in Anchorage she later moved to a remote village on the Kuskokwim River for 7 years before moving to Soldotna where she attended high school and later married her high school sweetheart. They have three grown children. Donna has previously worked as a receptionist and PT aide at CPH. In her free time she enjoys reading, quilting and scrapbooking. In the summer you will usually find Donna and her husband out on their boat exploring this beautiful state.
Administrative Staff
Donna is a life-long Alaskan. Born in Anchorage she later moved to a remote village on the Kuskokwim River for 7 years before moving to Soldotna where she attended high school and later married her high school sweetheart. They have three grown children. Donna has previously worked as a receptionist and PT aide at CPH. In her free time she enjoys reading, quilting and scrapbooking. In the summer you will usually find Donna and her husband out on their boat exploring this beautiful state.
