Physical and Occupational Therapy

Find your way
back to better.

Expert therapy. Personalized for you.

Move forward with more confidence

When everyday life feels harder than it should, the right therapy can help change that. At Mahaska Health, our Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy teams create personalized care plans to improve mobility, restore function, support communication, and strengthen independence.

Request an appointment

Call 641.672.3306

Referral Fax
641-672-3123

Hours
Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm

Location
Oskaloosa, Iowa

Therapy care built around your goals

No two patients are exactly alike. That’s why we start by understanding what’s holding you back and what you want to get back to. Then we create a therapy plan designed around your needs, your progress, and your everyday life.

Personalized care

Your therapy plan is built around your condition, your goals, and the life you want to live with greater comfort and confidence.

One-on-one support

You’ll work closely with experienced therapists who guide your progress, adjust your care as needed, and keep you moving forward.

Whole-person focus

We treat more than symptoms. We focus on the movement, function, communication, and daily tasks that shape how you live.

Connected care

When needed, our therapy team works alongside Mahaska Health providers across specialties to help support a more seamless care experience.

Why choose Mahaska Health for therapy?

You want more than a standard treatment plan. You want expert care, personal support, and a team focused on helping you make meaningful progress in everyday life.

What sets our therapy team apart

  • Personalized treatment plans built around your needs and goals
  • One-on-one care from experienced therapy professionals
  • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for children and adults
  • Practical support focused on daily life, long-term progress, and greater independence

What patients can expect

  • A thoughtful evaluation and therapy plan tailored to you
  • Care that supports movement, function, and communication
  • Coordination with Mahaska Health providers when needed
  • Local therapy designed to help you move forward with more confidence

When therapy may help

Therapy can make a meaningful difference after injury, surgery, illness, or changes in strength, balance, movement, or communication. You may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing:

  • Pain that limits daily movement
  • Injury or post-surgical recovery needs
  • Weakness, stiffness, or reduced mobility
  • Balance concerns or fall risk
  • Difficulty with daily tasks at home, work, or school
  • Changes in speech, language, voice, or swallowing
  • Developmental or neurological challenges
  • A need to improve independence in everyday life

Our therapy services

Every patient’s needs are different. Our therapy services help relieve pain, restore function, and support meaningful progress in daily life.

Physical Therapy helps improve strength, mobility, balance, and recovery with care designed around your goals.

Services and treatments may include:

  • Neck, back, shoulder, knee, foot, and ankle pain
  • Headache and migraine support
  • Orthopaedic therapy and total joint replacement recovery
  • Sports medicine, ACL rehabilitation, sprains, strains, and fractures
  • Balance training, vestibular treatment, dizziness, and vertigo support
  • Aquatic therapy for low-impact movement and pain relief
  • Neurological treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries
  • LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson’s disease and neurological conditions

Occupational Therapy helps improve daily function and independence after injury, illness, surgery, or disability.

Services and treatments may include:

  • Hand, wrist and upper extremity therapy
  • Arthritis, tendon injuries, nerve compression, carpal tunnel, and tennis elbow support
  • Pediatric developmental therapy for newborns through age 18
  • Support for developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, brain injury, and spinal cord injury
  • Women’s health and pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Lymphedema treatment, including manual lymph drainage, compression support, and exercise
  • Strategies for daily activities at home, work, school, and in the community

Speech Therapy supports stronger communication, safer swallowing, and real-life progress for children and adults.

Services and treatments may include:

  • Developmental delays and disabilities
  • Speech, language, and sound disorders
  • Feeding and swallowing support
  • Stroke and neurological conditions
  • Voice and hearing support
  • Communication support for daily life

To learn more, visit Speech Therapy.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation helps address pain, weakness, and other symptoms that can affect comfort, movement, and quality of life.
Services and treatments may include:

  • Pelvic floor therapy for incontinence and pelvic pain
  • Support for symptoms related to childbirth, illness, aging, or surgery
  • Care for abdominal or pelvic pain that affects daily activities
  • Exercises to improve strength, posture, and mobility
  • Personalized rehabilitation to support healing and confidence
  • Guidance to help you manage symptoms and feel more in control

Meet your therapy team

Our team of expert therapists are here to help you make meaningful progress with compassionate care and personal support.

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Physical Therapy Director

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Assistant Director of PT/OT, Occupational Therapist

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Sarah Jansen

Administrative Assistant/ Tech

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Janet VanDerBeek

Administrative Assistant/ Tech

Ready to start therapy?

Mahaska Health is here to help you take the next step.

To request an appointment, call 641.672.3306.

Referral Fax: 641-672-3123

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Recognized for Excellence

Mahaska Health is the first Iowa Critical Access Hospital awarded four designated Centers of Excellence.

Cardiology | General Surgery | Maternity Care | Surgical and Medical Oncology