Therapy Connections’ staff is comprised of licensed and certified occupational, physical and speech therapists who have dedicated their careers to working in pediatrics. They make it their priority to research and learn the latest pediatric techniques and interventions through continuing education. They value collaborating with parents/family, as well as with doctors and schools, to ensure each child's success in achieving functional independence.
Services are provided to children of all ages and various diagnoses including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyspraxia, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Down syndrome, Spina Bifida, ADD, Anxiety Disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues.
Katie Hagen has been with Therapy Connections since 2010, soon after graduating from St. Louis University. As an Occupational Therapist, Katie challenges herself to keep up on the latest research including but not limited to: feeding, sensory integration, handwriting, social skills (Social Thinking), Integrated Listening, mental health in pediatrics, & reflex integration. Katie is our resident book lover and continuously requests new educational materials to help keep us current, using newest research and best practice materials, ideas and tools for our clinic. Her personal passions include nutrition and wellness. Katie enjoys traveling, hiking and rock climbing with her husband and children.
Therapy Connections is excited to extend services to pediatric orthopedic clients with varying concerns. Therapist-directed exercies and activities improve muscular strength, range of motion, and endurance.
Sandy Kubacki has been on our Physical Therapy team since 2012. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Sandy’s main goal is to help children experience their world better through play. She is calming and very creative. Sandy has had five children since working at Therapy Connections and continues to be an active member of our community. Not only does she use her education, but her personal “mommy” experience counts for a lot! Sandy played on her college bowling team but has semi-retired to raise her children. We are grateful Sandy uses her educational talents here with us!
Occupational Therapy
Jeni Rutledge has practiced as an Occupational Therapist at Therapy Connections since 2007! She started working as an Easter Seals daycare provider, focusing on caring for children with needs beyond what most daycares provide. She learned about occupational therapy and fell in love with helping children grow and become more functional and confident through play. She studied at the University of Dayton and University of Indianapolis and joined Therapy Connections soon after. Today, Jeni continues to use play and movement as tools in her everyday practice here at Therapy Connections. She is creative and will “think outside the box” when developing treatment plans drawing from her years of experience and current evidence-based research. Jeni excitedly brings new literature and professional conversations into the clinic regularly. We can always count on Jeni to start interesting ‘water cooler’ conversations.
Manual Therapy
This is a rehabilitative taping technique designed to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion. It also helps prolong the benefits of manual therapy.