Lynn Kopfmann, OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist for more than 20 years and is a specialist in the area of sensory integration. Lynn established The Therapy Place in 1996 as a child-centered outpatient clinic designed to maximize the effectiveness of the therapy experience for children, while nurturing the joy and playfulness that is the cornerstone of childhood.

Jessica Anding, MA-CCC-SLP has a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. She has experience in the school setting, skilled nursing facilities, and in outpatient clinical setting for children and adolescents. I enjoy building relationships with the families and working together to assist in the child’s success outside therapy.

Jennifer Annunziata, MS,OTR/L, has her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. She has had experience in pediatric occupational therapy, adult inpatient occupational therapy, and outpatient hand therapy. Jenny's professional interests, with regard to children, include sensory integration, fine motor development, and any type of therapy involving the use of music. Her favorite part of working with children is watching them get excited when they learn new skills as well as laughing with them! Jennifer is also a certified provider of Interactive Metronome.

Nancy Appel, PT, MS, has nearly 30 years experience as a pediatric physical therapist, helping children with developmental disabilities, neuromuscular problems, or brain injuries, and providing education and support to other parents or guardians. "Seeing a child explore their surroundings for the first time, on their own, is a thrill that never gets old," says Nancy.

Elizabeth Cruse, M.A. CCC/SLP, has a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She has worked as a Respite Care provider for children with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, Cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, etc. and has taught swimming lessons for children with special needs. She has additional experience in an educational setting as well as a psychological/behavioral clinic. Elizabeth enjoys working with children of all ages with varying needs, providing them with every opportunity to communicate to their fullest potential.

Corinne Elliott-Peick recently joined our staff as a therapy aide. She attended Indiana University South Bend, from 2003-2004 for Early Childhood Special Education. She has been working with children for special needs since 2001, when she volunteered for a family with a young child with autism. "Seeing through a child’s eyes is an experience that never gets old. Everything is a new discovery. That always seems so exciting."

Janel Evanson, MOT OTR/L has a Master’s degree of Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota. She has experience in the psychosocial/behavioral residential setting, as well as in the inpatient and outpatient clinical setting for children and adolescents one to eighteen years of age. She has strong interests in the areas of sensory integration, therapeutic listening, and assistive technology. Janel loves working with children of all ages, enabling them to accomplish goals and develop a sense of well-being.

Naomi Kangas, office administrator, is a four year veteran of The Therapy Place. Her current passions include cooking, walking with her yellow lab, and organic gardening. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Tyler Kielb is a graduate of Minnesota Life College and has worked in hospital-based rehab. His area of specialty is "relating to patients of all abilities and ages to form group goals and reach them. I set up therapy materials and equipment, and I clean up after sessions. I love working with the kids."

Summer Kopfmann is business administrator at The Therapy Place. She also developed and facilitates the clinic’s yoga program. With over six years of teaching experience, Summer, has worked with students ranging from toddlers to adults.