Meet The Team

Kim is the founder and first PT at Kids In Motion. She is trained in Total Motion release, a tearless method to effectively treat children with torticollis and other mobility issues.  She is further trained in complex respiratory impairments by connecting breathing mechanics and postural control. She also has extensive experience treating children 0-3 and loves working infants in the first year.

Julie is a Certified Lactation Consultant and has experience with addressing picky eating and feeding concerns using a sensory based approach. Julie enjoys working with children to address emotion and self-regulation using Zones of Regulation, Alert Program, and the Social Thinking curriculum. She is also trained in the intervention and treatment of torticollis and  in pediatric bowel and bladder issues  to help children with pelvic floor dysfunction, history of constipation, bed wetting or late toilet training. 

Lexie grew up in Mandan and graduated from the University of Mary. Lexie is passionate about working with children and their families in order to best support a child in activities that are meaningful to them. Lexie has specialized training using the SOS approach to feeding and also in reflex integration. Lexie also has experience working with children to address fine motor skills, visual motor coordination skills, and sensory processing in order to increase a child’s independence within meaningful daily activities. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Nicole grew up in a small town in Minnesota. She attended Augustana University in South Dakota for her undergrad and then transferred to the University of North Dakota for graduate school. Nicole has experience working with articulation disorders, language delays, pediatric feeding, AAC, and social language. When Nicole's not at work she enjoys doing anything outdoors such as relaxing at the lake, hiking, biking, or camping.

Lisa received her Physical Therapy degree from  University of North Dakota.  She has been practicing in pediatrics in the Bismarck Mandan area for over 25 years.  While her primary area of practice is currently in the school system, she enjoys having  PRN opportunities with Kids In Motion.  Lisa and her husband, Don, have adult twin sons, and a teenage daughter.  In her free time, she enjoys watching sports, playing pickle ball, reading, and playing piano.  Her family also fosters dogs through Furry Friends Rockin' Rescue.

Ariana has a passion for combining traditional occupational therapy methods with foundational neurodevelopmental science and primary sensory-motor development to promote the most out of every session. She is currently studying Masgutova Neuro-Sensory-Motor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) as a Level I Core Specialist-in-Training and has completed several trainings towards this gigantic achievement.

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Kaitlyn graduated from the University of North Dakota. Kaitlyn has interests in sensory processing, interoception, and feeding. She has completed training on the LPT approach to Autism which supports neurodiversity and strength’s-based interventions. She has extensive experience working with pediatrics prior to joining the Kids team and loves working with kiddos and their families to support participation in meaningful activities.

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Dallas grew up in Bismarck and completed both undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Mary. Dallas enjoys working with kids of all ages and their families to help reach their goals and has a special interest in orthopedic injuries and developmental delay. Dallas is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and has vast experience working with sports injuries. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, reading, and playing softball.

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Kelli Stumpf grew up in Bismarck North Dakota and graduated from the University of Mary with a masters in speech-language pathology. Kelli has a passion for helping kids discover their voice and grow in communication and feeding abilities. Kelli has experiences in working with speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, AAC, voice disorders, and feeding. When she is not busy working Kelli enjoys spending time with her friends and family at the lake, swimming, running, and curling up with a good book.  

Renae is the friendly voice behind the phone and the friendly face behind the front office. She is the go to for all things  to make the office run smooth and to provide patient care from the initial phone call. She also manages the business side of our billing and scheduling. She is likely the one helping you with all of your patient questions and intake paperwork. 

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Kiah believes every child is unique and has many tools to make therapy fun and meaningful. She has completed courses in reflex integration and has a special interest in assistive technology, visual adaptation, and self-regulation.  

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Kayzanne was raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of Mary with her master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She is passionate in working with children and their families to create a communication modality which best fits them. She enjoys collaborating with other professionals, in order to provide well-rounded care. Kayzanne has special interests in articulation/phonology, feeding, pragmatic language, and the development of morphological skills (i.e., grammar). Kayzanne is certified in the in the SOS feeding program.

Madonna’s approach is very holistic.  She appreciates the mind-body interrelationship and family focus.  She loves Implementation through clinic services to support development of coping skills, sensory regulation, social skills, self awareness, and communication skills. She uses a an approach of music, sensory motor activities, aromatherapy, oral-motor activities, breath work, guided imagery, self awareness, and meditation to assist with self regulation. As an Occupational Therapist practitioner, Madonna assists the individual in finding strategies to positively affect their health and well-being.

Tina & her husband, Robert, have been married for 27 years and have moved throughout the USA following Rob's Marine Corps career.  Tina has held many titles  years including daycare provider, personal trainer, receiving supervisor, scheduler, office manager and stay at home mom.  They have been blessed with four daughters and two of them have recently promoted her to grandma.   Outside of the office, she enjoys cooking and baking for her family, playing cornhole, camping, and boating.

Samantha is proficient in addressing picky eating behaviors using a sensory-based approach to feeding. She also is well trained in using the Zones of Regulation program to assist your child with managing and processing their emotions. She is also trained in pediatric bowel and bladder issues and is able to help children with pelvic floor dysfunction, history of constipation, bed wetting or late toilet training. 

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Jessica is from Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from St. Cloud State University and loves working with kids and watching them grow and progress towards their goals.  Jessica has a special interest in articulation and feeding therapy.  When she is not helping kiddos she is hanging with her family or snuggled up with a good book!

Kayla grew up in Hazen, North Dakota. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate schooling at the University of Mary. Kayla enjoys working with children to increase their independence and enhance quality of life through meaningful activities. Kayla has interests in addressing fine motor skills, social-emotional skills, and sensory processing. In her free time, she enjoys camping at Lake Sakakawea, four-wheeler rides with her family, playing yard games, golfing, and evening walks.