Wasilla Peds

Jessica has been a member of Select Physical Therapy since 2015. She has worked with a vast patient population in general orthopedic rehabilitation, chronic pain, gait training and pediatrics. Since the spring of 2022 she has been providing pediatric care at full-time at Select Kids Pediatric Therapy. Jessica completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in biology and received a doctorate of physical therapy from University of North Dakota. She has received continuing education and certification in dry needling, manual therapy and DMI. She enjoys fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and two young boys.

Amanda has been a member of the Select Kids Pediatric Therapy since 2022, with 6 years of clinical experience working in both clinic and home settings. Amanda specializes in treating patients ages 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder who will benefit from support in functional communication, social skills, adaptive and daily living skills and reduction of problem behaviors. Amanda completed her undergraduate education at Western Governors University and received a master's degree in exceptional education/applied behavior analysis from the University of West Florida. She and her husband have four children and enjoy hiking and camping in their free time.

Kayla is a speech language pathologist and has been a member of Select Kids Pediatric Therapy since May 2022. Kayla received a master's degree in communication disorders from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016 and has worked in outpatient pediatrics and adults, inpatient, skilled nursing facilities and home health. Kayla was a traveling speech therapist for many years before making Alaska her home! Kayla specializes in treating children with speech sound disorders, stuttering, language disorders, voice disorders and literacy difficulties. She has a passion for helping children find their voice. In her free time, she loves hiking, camping and traveling! It's rare you'll find her at home.

Anna has been a member of the Select Kids Pediatric Therapy team since June 2021, with 4 years of clinical experience. She has worked as an occupational therapist in schools and outpatient pediatric settings. Anna specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum, fine/visual motor delays, challenging behavior, attention difficulties, self-care deficits and sensory and/or reflex integration. She is originally from North Dakota, moved to Alaska as a travel therapist, but never wanted to leave! Anna received both her undergraduate and master's degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck. She and her husband have a yellow lab named Otter. They love to camp, fish, hike and do anything outside together.