Mykenzie Vaassen
First Steps Pediatric
Mykenzie, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic, is passionate about pediatric care. She utilizes a play-based, functional, and family-collaborative approach, leveraging her experience with motor delays and adaptive lessons, to empower children to gain confidence through movement and thrive.
Mykenzie is originally from Wisconsin and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota. She has long been passionate about working with children, drawn to their curiosity, resilience, and unique developmental journeys. Her experiences range from supporting children with motor delays during her undergraduate years to teaching adaptive swim lessons and completing pediatric-focused clinical rotations throughout graduate school. Mykenzie’s approach to care is grounded in play, function, and family collaboration—making therapy both meaningful and fun. She is committed to helping every child gain confidence through movement while supporting families along the way. Outside of work, Mykenzie enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and discovering new restaurants. She is excited about her career in pediatric physical therapy and looks forward to empowering children to move, grow, and thrive.
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