About Us
OUR ORIGIN STORY…
When the Universe comes knocking…open the door to a world of possibilities!
In 2016, I started dipping my toes into some independent contract work. I still kept one foot in a door that provided me mentorship and guidance from exceptionally seasoned occupational therapists, but having a little independence was exciting. I have always been the type to do more, reach for more, and keep pushing to something new. After having a little taste of independence, I decided to create my own LLC. In 2019, KP Therapy & Wellness was born! It was fun to play with this new adventure and see what I could do. And then life excitement also happened – I got married, the global pandemic happened, and I had babies! A husband and 2 kids later I got the itch again to build. It’s funny what comes your way when you put out that you’re ready for more…The universe came knocking and once I opened the door, more and more doors were there for me! I opened every one of them and decided KP was going to be bigger than just me and with that… Kid Power was activated!
I have always had a passion for working with kids. My mom was a teacher and my whole life I was exposed to the power of helping and teaching roles for kids. As I got older I was really pulled towards the beauty of special education. I loved the diversity of abilities in kids. I grew up a competitive figure skater and started coaching at age 15. This opened a door into seeing the possibilities of what kids can do. I coached figure skating for the rest of high school and then throughout college. When I found the profession of pediatric occupational therapy during a shadowing experience of my own skating coach, I instantly fell in love and knew this is what I wanted to do…what I needed to do…what I believed I was meant to become!
So from that sophomore year in high school, I made the decision to become an OT and I never looked back, only moving forward on to bigger OT dreams!
“I believe every child is unique and amazing! I am proud to be an Occupational Therapist and feel honored with the responsibility in working with children and their families for them to become exactly who they are meant to be.”
There are so many chapters of my occupational therapy journey that I am grateful for because it all lead to creating Kid Power. I have crossed paths with some incredible clinicians and I am so fortunate to have some of the best mentors and collegues throughout the nation to connect with and continue to learn from. The passion for providing the best care and supports to kids and their families as well as community teams is a value we want all of our clients to experience. The beautiful work of occuaptional therapy is a gift we love to share. Kid Power strives for growth and opportunities and can’t wait to build more relationships with families and businesses to help kids unlock their highest potential.
~Dr. Kacy Puntillo
Meet our Staff!
Kacy
Owner &
Occupational Therapist
Hello and welcome!! I am Kacy, an occupational therapy and owner of Kid Power. I started my occupational therapy journey at UW-Milwaukee and when looking at OT programs I decided to transfer to Mount Mary University which was the perfect fit. I graduated from Mount Mary University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 2012 with my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. After grad school, I wanted something different…an adventure! So after I passed my boards, I packed up and moved to Colorado Springs! If moving across the country alone wasn’t enough, I decided I was ready for more. I continued my studies at Rocky Mountain University and received a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with a specialty in pediatrics in 2014. I found a deep love for the mountains and loved my time in Colorado, but Wisconsin had my heart so back to Kenosha I went!
Fast forward and now I have almost 15 years of experience in pediatrics in a variety of settings including public schools, early intervention, outpatient clinics, transition programs, and therapeutic day schools. I LOVE to learn! I can’t get enough in attending continuing education courses. I strive to learn innovative and evidence-based treatment interventions and am always seeking out more training and professional development. I currently have extensive training and experience in sensory processing, autism, developmental challenges, interoception, play therapy, DIR floortime, bodywork, pediatric mental health, trauma-sensitive interventions, and sensory regulation.
When I’m not busy being an OT, you can find me enjoying my family, traveling, or on my yoga mat. I am the proud mom of 2 toddlers and 2 fur babies. It’s great that I struggle with sitting still, because we are always on the go! My husband and I are never bored. When we are able, we LOVE to travel and check out new places. Our favorite trip so far has been to Thailand. While I do love being on the go, either with my kids or on an airplane, I have begun to appreciate taking some time for myself to and found my love for yoga. I make sure to find time to roll out my yoga mat and build my own physical and mental health. It is one of the staples that really grounds me to set me up for the beautiful, messy life I am grateful for. While getting on the floor and playing in all the messy things is my favorite thing to do as an OT, through my different experiences I have also found a love for promoting OT in other ways. I have a deep passion for coaching and educating parents, teaching occupational therapy students, and collaborating/teaching peer professionals for the betterment of children in order for them to be their best selves! I am grateful every day to be an OT!
Brenna
Occupational Therapist
I was first introduced to the wonderful world of occupational therapy during my first year of college. As an observant, creative, and ever-curious person, I was drawn to a little bit of everything but nothing entirely at that time, so it took a bit of time and research to get there. One day, I was encouraged to look at occupational therapy and what a gift that was! I learned that occupational therapists study the body, mind, development, and society so that these factors can be infused with one another and individualized help can be offered to people wanting to be more engaged, connected, and independent in their daily lives. From there, it was like an instant click into place, and I knew this was a perfect profession for someone like me. I went to UW-Madison to complete my Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Psychology. I couldn’t help myself but to stay for my Masters degree in occupational therapy, as well!
I graduated in 2015 and have been working in pediatrics ever since. My experience includes working in many settings: clinic, therapeutic day school, preschool and private schools, telehealth, and in-home. I’m a therapist that prioritizes secure, playful, creative, and goal-driven therapy. I continue to be passionate about working with all ages and abilities, which has guided my continuing education in a variety of directions and practice areas. I regularly learn and get ongoing professional training in sensory integration, reflex integration, emotional regulation, interoception, DIR-Floortime, and neurodiversity affirming practice. I love having a big “tool box” of treatment strategies. Not to mention, I get some of the best ideas from my clients!
When I’m not busy being an OT, you’ll find me crafting, outside with my dog, reading, or exercising. I love a good TV show, too. I’m a homebody that actively seeks out all things comfy, but I definitely love exploring new places, too. My favorite place to be is a new restaurant or museum!
Mallory
Office Manager
Hi! My name is Mallory and I graduated from Mount Mary University in 2012 with my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have been very fortunate to have been able to work in an autism clinic, a skilled nursing facility, and as a school-based OT. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I just wanted to help others. While I love treating as an OT, I am beginning to explore other administrative roles that I can use my OT expertise which has brought me to Kid Power! Outside of work, I love reading books, hiking with my husband, and I am a huge animal lover.