Meet Our Team
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Physical Therapists
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| Deb Iehl, PT |
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University of Iowa |
| B.S.: |
University of Iowa |
| Member: |
American Physical Therapy Association
Owner / Founded Company 1986 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Deb's favorite piece of advice to give patients: "Stay away, but send your friends" |
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| Cal Iehl, PT |
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| PT: |
University of Iowa |
| B.A.: |
University of Northern Iowa |
| Member: |
American Physical Therapy Association
Owner / Founded Company 1986 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What is your favorite thing about the Cedar Valley?
A: People working together to provide opportunities for their children through school, sports, scouting, music, etc in a culturally rich environment. |
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| Matt Smith, DPT |
| DPT: |
Des Moines University |
| B.A.: |
University of Northern Iowa |
| Member: |
America Physical Therapy Association
Started with Agape in 2007. |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What do you enjoy most about your work?
A: I enjoy being able to help individuals get back to doing what they want to do. I am privelaged to build relationships with so many interesting people as we work together to improve their health. |
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Suzy Searfoss, DPT |
| DPT: |
Des Moines University |
| MSPT: |
Des Moines University |
| B.A.: |
University of Northern Iowa |
| Member: |
America Physical Therapy Association
Started with Agape in 2007. |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A: I enjoy spending time with my husband raising our 2 children. We like to be outdoors bike riding or hiking. We also enjoy house remodeling projects. |
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Physical Therapy Assistants
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| Rick Wood, PTA, ACE |
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| Licensed PTA: |
State of Iowa |
| Certification: |
Certified Personal Trainer through ACE
Started with Agape Therapy in 1998 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com | |
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| Gail Haxmeier, PTA |
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| A.A.S.: |
Kirkwood Community College PTA Program
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| Member: |
American Physical Therapy Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 2006 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What do you enjoy most about your work?
A: Helping my patients through injuries and pain. Giving them ideas and guidance with exercise routines and making healthy lifestyle changes. |
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| Susan Stevens, PTA |
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| Licensed PTA: |
State of Iowa |
| Member: |
American Physical Therapy Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 2005 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What do you enjoy most about your work?
A: I enjoy working with the elderly. It makes me feel so good when we can make life easier for them. Especially if it means staying in their home longer. |
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Occupational Therapist
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| Linda Hicks, OTR/L |
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| B.S.: |
Saint Ambrose University |
| B.A.: |
Saint Ambrose University |
| Member: |
American Occupational Therapy Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 1997. |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com | |
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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| Susan Conrad, COTA/L |
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| A.A.S: |
Kirkwood Community College |
| Member: |
American Occupational Therapy Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 1994 |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com | |
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Speech and Language Therapist
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Deborah Kagy, M.S. CCC-SLP |
| M.S.: |
Southern Illinois University |
| B.A.: |
Southern Illinois University |
| Member: |
American Speech and Hearing Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 2004. |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A: I enjoy gardening, reading, and spending time with my family. |
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Massage Therapists
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Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: I would go home to my wife and son. There is no greater place than to see their faces when I get home. |
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Q: What is your favorite thing about the Cedar Valley?
A: The Cedar Valley offers everything from fine arts to sports. It has something for everyone, and there is a lot of community pride. |
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Massage Therapist/Clinical Exercise Specialist
Executive Director
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| Amy VanArkel, B.S., LMT, CES |
| B.S.: |
University of Iowa in Health Education |
| CES: |
American Council on Exercise |
| LMT: |
La James College
Certified Myoskeletal Alignment
Certified Spinal Reflex Analysis |
| Member: |
American Massage Therapy Association
Started with Agape Therapy in 2003. |
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Q: What do you like most about Agape Therapy?
A: Agape is built on a Christian foundation and exercises those ethics and morals everyday. We say we are a more personal approach to your health, and we mean it. Our staff works hard to make it so. |
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Wellness Specialists
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Lindsey's favorite health tip: "If you can't figure out which food group it belongs in, maybe you shouldn't eat it" |
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Q: What do you appreciate most about Agape Therapy?
A: Agape has a very warm, friendly environment for both staff and patients. I appreciate this because people are at their best when they are comfortable and confident in the people they're working with. |
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Business Manager
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| Joan Norvold |
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Patient Accounts
Insurance |
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Billing/Payroll |
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agape@agapetherapy.com | Joan's favorite thing about the Cedar Valley is that people are community minded and have a desire to create a better way of life for everyone - not just a few. |
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Administrative Assistants
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Rachael Jorgensen |
| B.A.: |
University of Northern Iowa - Social Work |
| Specialty Areas: |
Health Advocate |
| Email: |
agape@agapetherapy.com |
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Barb Hill - Waterloo Clinic |
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Transcriptionist
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Q: What do you enjoy most about Agape Therapy?
A: Everyone is always willing to help each other. Everyone is friendly and family oriented. |
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Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A: Spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and Zoomba! |
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Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love meeting new people of all different ages and walks of life and listening to their stories. |