Kayla Tackmann, DPT

My initial interest in physical therapy stemmed from my own experience working with therapists throughout my time as a high school and college athlete. It was then that I recognized the impact that physical therapists can have on not only their patients’ physical health, but on their mental and emotional health as well. While in school at the Mayo Clinic, I was heavily involved in research regarding the oncology population and played a role in community backed safety education. Throughout my time practicing across the Midwest, I have gained extensive experience in the outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation setting.

I believe that in order to decrease pain, optimize movement, and return  patients to doing what they want to do, it is important to individualize treatment plans and empower my patients to take an active role in their own recovery. Therefore, I value getting to know my patients so that I am best able to help them. As a former cross country running and track and field athlete and coach, I recognize and have witnessed the impact injury and pain can have on a person’s life.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and partaking in anything outdoors, whether that be traveling, running, biking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or waterskiing.