Rise Pediatric Therapy

03/18/2026

Welcome Megan!🌟

Megan is an Occupational Therapist who earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Drake University. She graduated in May 2024 and has experience with pediatrics and older adults. She is passionate about working with children of all ages to support their independence in various activities of life whether that be at school, home, or in the community.

In her spare time Megan enjoys trying different restaurants in the DSM area, spending time in the sun, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Please join us in welcoming her to the team!💛

03/16/2026

Looking for things to do in Des Moines with your family? There are countless fun things to do in Des Moines with kids.

03/16/2026

Talk it out. Model it often. 💛
Little ones learn language by hearing it again and again during everyday moments.

Try modeling simple words like:
Open
More
All done
Stop
Go
Help

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

Spring break is here… but Rise is still in session! 🌸✨

While school may be on pause, our clinics are OPEN all week with regular hours (Mon–Thurs 8–5:30).

If your family is staying in town, spring break can actually be the perfect time for:
🌼 Therapy sessions without the school rush
🌼 Scheduling an evaluation
🌼 Catching up on missed appointments
🌼 Extra support while routines are different

We’re here all week supporting your family 💙

📅 March 16–19
⏰ Regular hours

Enjoy the slower week, and we’ll see you at Rise!

03/13/2026

"🎉✨ Happy Birthday Brooke! ✨🎉

Wishing you a day full of laughter, love, and all the joy you bring to everyone around you. Cheers to another year of adventures and memories!

03/12/2026

We love hearing from our families 💛 Big thanks to Mandi for making a difference for our kiddos every day!

03/09/2026

Make sensory play a hit! 🍫

Use your kiddo’s favorite characters and interests to boost language during sensory play! Toys get messy in chocolate mud, kiddos wash them up, and you get the perfect chance to model language on their AAC device!

03/06/2026

❄️Our Winter Clothing Drive Was a Huge Success!❄️

Our Winter Clothing Drive was a huge success thanks to YOU! Every piece of clothing made a big impact on our community. All donations went to Families Forward at Bidwell Pantry!💛

Thank you for helping our community stay warm!

03/04/2026

No Waitlist! ✨

Welcome to our Rise Pediatric Therapy – Ankeny Clinic! 🎈

We are excited to serve families in the Ankeny community. Our team provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy for children from birth through childhood, using a neurodiversity-affirming and play-based approach.

At Rise, we believe every child deserves individualized support that meets them where they are and helps them grow with confidence.

✨ Now accepting new clients
✨ No waitlist
✨ Speech • OT • Feeding Therapy

If you’ve been waiting to get your child the support they need, now is the perfect time to reach out.

📍 Ankeny, Iowa
📞 515-495-5256

03/04/2026