Guidepost Staff
“Your passion becomes your legacy when you serve others, being who you are, doing what you love.”
Guidepost In Clinic Pediatric Physical Therapist
Dr. Jessica Raymond, DPT treats children from 0-21 years-old, with a special interest in treating patients with developmental delays, neurodivergent behaviors, and complex medical needs. She earned her bachelor's degree in health sciences from Oakland University and her doctorate of physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Jessica grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan, studying and eventually teaching ballet, before moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend graduate school. She has worked in pediatric acute care, school-based, and outpatient physical therapy settings across states including Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.
Jessica has been extensively involved in research projects and community outreach over the years. She has conducted studies on post-Covid-19 conditions and physical therapy, rehabilitative intervention for those with multiple sclerosis, and promoting and improving interprofessional communication; several of these projects she has presented at local and national conferences, and three of these manuscripts are either published or under review in medical journals.
Raymond, J., Reiner, S., Miskin, C., Cortez-Cooper, M., Garg, H. (2024). Outpatient Physical Therapy Improves Post-COVID-19 Recovery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Intermountain Journal of Translational Medicine. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12789254.
Raymond, J., Purcell, R., Mooney, C., Thornhill, K., Garg, H. Perceptions and Experiences of Healthcare Students after Participation in an Interprofessional Collaborative COVID-19-Related Capstone Project. Journal of Physical Therapy Education - In Review.
Raymond, J., Reiner, S., Miskin, C., Cortez-Cooper, M., Garg, H. Outpatient Physical Therapy Improves Post-COVID-19 Recovery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - In Review.
During her time in school, Jessica earned awards including the Richard P. Nielsen Student Service Award Recipient at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2024), Clinical Excellence Award at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2024), Professional Engagement Award at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2024).
Jessica has experience in orthopedic, pediatric intensive care, outpatient therapy services developed at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. She brings to Guidepost Pediatrics her tremendous work with children with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: leukemia, sickle cell anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, cystic fibrosis, Trisomy-21, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal muscle atrophy (types 1 and 2), lower extremity amputations, failure to thrive, and Ulrich muscular dystrophy. Her experience in helping our patients grow, learn and thrive has helped rehabilitate children after bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, orthopedic surgeries (spinal fusion, rotationplasty, open-reduction internal/external fixation), abdominal surgeries, brain surgeries (tumor resections), traumatic injuries, and deconditioning following prolonged hospitalization.
In the outpatient pediatric physical therapy setting, she worked with patients with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: torticollis, plagiocephaly, spinal muscle atrophy (type 1), metachromatic leukodystrophy, RYR1 myopathy, autism spectrum disorder, epileptic disorders, Trisomy-21, Marfan's syndrome, syncopal disorders, chromosome deletion disorders, Klippel Feil and Sprengel's Deformity, congenital heart disease, post-stroke, toe walking, non-accidental trauma, post-concussion, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, general hypermobility, and gross motor developmental delays. She has worked closely with certified orthotists for cranial molding orthoses, supra-malleolar orthotics, toe-walking orthotics (footplates and ankle-foot orthotics), and wrist/elbow/knee day and night splints.
Jessica has a passion for treating infants and young children. She volunteers her time educating Alaska parents on growth milestones at the Rock Mat-Su Baby Showers as well as volunteering for Challenge Alaska adaptive sports.
Guidepost welcomes her and CJ to our clinic family.
Guidepost In-Clinic Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ms. Katie , OTRL
Guidepost in-clinic and telehealth Pediatric Physical Therapist
Dr. Rebecca, PT, DPT, a highly accomplished dedicated professional with over nine years of experience in the delivery of pediatric physical therapy. Dr. Rebecca completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2016 from Wichita State University with a research emphasis on effects of persistent asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) scores in pediatric populations. She completed a Master of Science in Special Education from Emporia State University in 2019 with a concentration in high incidence disabilities. She holds a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Rebecca is the perfect fit with the Guidepost intra-collaborative team of therapists and educators with her first degree—Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood graduating Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma Christian University. Her passion for teaching is only surpassed by her passion for healing her pediatric physical therapy patients in Alaska.
She has worked in some of the busiest medical centers in the country addressing complex trauma one cases, pediatric orthopedics, prosthetics, toe walking, orthotics, serial casting, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, NICU complex cases and many more. Her experience as an in and outpatient PT affords her Guidepost patients the confidence of an experienced practitioner. Her incredibly kind and careful approach to treatment is what sets Rebecca apart. Equally impressive, Dr. Rebecca holds aquatic certifications in aquatic intervention, has extensive training in sensory approaches to toe walking intervention, training in trauma informed approaches to care, post covid syndrome education and has extensive knowledge in supporting functional development in early intervention cases.
Her extensive experience as a physical therapist in acute settings working along side occupational therapists, physicians, nursing and social workers, as well as supervising support staff make her a perfect fit for the Guidepost inter-collaborative treatment team. Having honed her skills in problem-solving and leadership, she approaches her work with a patient-focused mindset and a drive to achieve the best outcomes. Her background in leadership development has equipped her with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with diverse medical teams. Dr. Rebecca, DPT is lead to the Guidepost mentorship program for current and incoming DPT and PTA’s to the team. Rebecca leads with a supportive model that lends ease in the onboarding of employees. She is happy to be an helping hand in the growth of new PT’s to the profession working along side them in professional development every step of the way.
Rebecca’s teaching experience includes graduate teaching assistants positions in the neuromuscular, chemistry and anatomy labs at multiple universities. Rebecca is currently a professor in the neurology department at PFA where she teaches DPT graduate students in two week cohort clinical rotations.
She is a licensed physical therapist for the State of Alaska.
She is honored to be part of the Guidepost Pediatrics team and is committed to making a positive impact on the organization. In her spare time, Rebecca is passionate about volunteering in the mission fields as well as traveling in the state of Alaska.
Guidepost in-clinic and telehealth Pediatric Speech Therapist
Ms. Kirsten, M.S. CCC-SLP, is passionate about giving children and their families the resources and knowledge they need to reach their speech and language goals! She has worked with toddlers, teens, and every age in between, and loves to watch the transformation of a patient when they are provided a foundation of skills to grow and thrive. Kirsten brings to the Guidepost teams a wide variety of assessment tools and testing that make her detailed in approach to patients and therapy plans. In addition, to the Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Association, Kirsten is IMSE Orton-Gillingham Certified offering families a beautiful combination of speech and phonological intervention in her approaches to treatment. Kirsten graduated with Bachelor’s Degree Speech-Language Pathology from University of Central Missouri with a minor in psychology. Kirsten graduated with honors with a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Missouri. Kirsten is licensed by the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Division of Business and Professional Licensing. Ms. Kirsten is an in-network AK Medicaid provider, and in-network Alaska BC/BS provider and an in-network Tricare/Healthnet providers to US military families.
In her free time, Kirsten enjoys reading and solving Wheel of Fortune puzzles.
Kirsten and her husband can often be found doing projects around their new house, playing video games, or camping. We welcome Kirsten to the our team!
Guidepost in-clinic and telehealth Pediatric Speech Therapist
Ms. Laura , M.S. SLP-CCC
Ms. Laura comes to Guidepost in August of 2024 with over twenty years experience as an SLP-CCC. Ms. Laura holds a M.S. in Communication Science and Disorders from Southern Illinois University. She also completed a BS in Communication Science & Disorders and B.Arts in Journalism. Ms. Laura has a wide variety of professional experiences from owning her own OT, PT speech pathology clinic, developing early intervention community program as well as school district work with special populations. She brings her skills to Guidepost Pediatrics in the areas of dyslexia testing and intervention ( Orton Gillingham trained), Apraxia, Fragile X, Selective Mutism, Visual Impairments, Oral-Motor Function, Sensory Impairment, Feeding Therapy/Intervention, Lactation Consultation and much more. Ms. Laura is energetic, patient and team-oriented dedicated to enhancing communication in all children. Ms. Laura is licensed by the Audiology and Speech Therapy Board in the State of Alaska. She is Alaska Medicaid, BC/BS and Tricare and MODA credentialed and has spots open for patients.
Guidepost Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist
Dr. “D.B.” Palmer, Ed.D, LPC-S, CIMHP, CCAT, CFRC, LMHC-S, LCMHC
Adventure Psychotherapist, Professor of Outdoor Leadership, Content Creator, & Farmer—
Dr. “D.B.” Palmer is the creative founder of Adventure Based Parenting (ABP) and Adventure Therapy Northwest, LLC. ABP was founded in Alaska to promote active, holistic wellness for Alaskan kids/ families. This unique combination of psychotherapy, parent coaching, and outdoor adventures/sports opens an entirely different behavioral mental health model for Guidepost Pediatrics patients/students. Guidepost Pediatric Therapy and Educational Services believes in a collaborative health care model and recognizes the importance of having such a dynamic, Alaskan, adventure sports/wellness psychotherapist.
D.B. offers tele-health therapy for Guidepost kids when he cannot be in Alaska and holds a certification in ethical and high quality tele-health delivery.
D.B. has served as Primary Investigator/Project Director for numerous federal grants, including the Pediatric Integrated Care Collaborative - Indian Health Services & John Hopkins Univ. He recently served as the VP in the Board of Directors - AK Ass. for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health. He has extensive professional experience in infant, youth and family therapy modalities. Dr. Palmer is licensed by The Board of Professional Counselors by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing in the State of Alaska. Dr. Palmer is an in-network Tricare/Healthnet Services provider, in-network Alaska BC/BS provider, in-network Alaska Medicaid provider.
D.B. holds an Ed.D in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University-Seattle. Dissertation: Parental Factors Within Wilderness Therapy. He also has completed a M.A.-Human Services: Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University, and B.S. in Recreational Management from John Brown University. Dr. Palmer is licensed LPC and Board Approved Supervisor in Alaska who brings over ten years experience as a licensed psychotherapist.
D.B. is a humble, but unbelievably accomplished, published academic in every subject from: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Trauma Informed Youth Therapies, Human Dynamics, Leadership and Sport Wellness.
In his spare time he is an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University, and University of Alaska at Fairbanks. Our favorite "D.B. Stories" are the Ultra Marathon Paddling races he competes in, such as the 444 mile Yukon River Quest which he has completed with his son twice, with very competitive standing, as well as the Missouri River 340 with his wife, oldest daughter, and son, with a 4th place finish! He is the father to five equally gifted and dynamic children and husband to accomplished athlete, Greta.
Educator/Administrator
Mrs. Lynne Brock cut her teeth in the Texas education system for forty years as a reading specialist and early childhood campus principal. This incredible educator served Texas children with the heart of a servant teaching thousands of children to read. Mrs. Lynne holds a B.S. Education from the University of North Texas in Denton and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Lynne holds a Class C Certificate in Administration as a Texas Principal from the State Board of Education in Texas.
Lynne, best known for her positive techniques in educational administration that make her staff top performers, brings her unique design of successful school campuses with reading centered curriculum to Alaskan school districts through Guidepost Pediatrics. Mrs. Brock led campuses with over 500 students to achieve high reading scores bringing those children to Kindergarten as proficient readers/writers. Guidepost Pediatric Therapies and Educational Services is excited to offer Alaskan school systems her expertise in reading instruction, in-service designed for trauma informed practice within the classroom and how to teach reading, admin/teacher support and one on one intervention for students. She is a close expert advisor to the Guidepost Admin staff with her forty years in the classroom and leadership.
Lynne’s loves include fall nights in Texas, dove hunting and most especially traveling to see her grandchildren.
