Our Des Moines Team

KRISTY HARKEN

AREA MANAGER/ PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Kristy graduated from Graceland University in Lamoni, IA with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Wellness Program Management and Health & Physical Education.  She worked for 5 years as a certified personal trainer and manager and then returned to further her education.  In 2010, she graduated from Des Moines University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  Since that time, Kristy has worked in various settings including home health, skilled care, and outpatient.  She enjoys working with Parkinson’s patients and high school athletes.  Kristy has been in management since 2014, developing numerous therapy teams that delivered improved outcome measures while maintaining quality patient care.  She believes that patients have improved participation and outcomes when all areas of wellness are addressed.  Her treatment plans are guided by this belief and she works diligently to educate patients, staff and family members with improvement strategies.  

JEANNE FUNG  

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Jeanne graduated with a BSOT from Creighton University in 1991.  Jeanne has experience in a variety of settings from acute care, acute rehab, burn unit, rural health, home health and management with the majority of experience with geriatrics in skilled rehab. Jeanne joined Goodcare AtHome Rehab in July 2021 and is looking forward to this new setting focused on helping people work to stay independent, safe and healthy as they age in place. 

Outside of work, Jeanne most enjoys family time with her husband, Ed, her 3 grown children, Maddie, Andrew and Ethan plus their 2 dogs and 2 cats.  

Maggie Ludwig  

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Maggie graduated for Iowa State University in 2016 with a BS in Kinesiology. She attended physical therapy school at Creighton University and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019. Maggie has experience working in the outpatient, inpatient hospital, and home health settings. Maggie joined the Goodcare AtHome Rehab team in June 2022. She looks forward to working with the older community, promoting independence and functional mobility.

Outside of work, Maggie enjoys exercising, being outside, and spending quality time with her husband Bryce, and golden retriever Cooper. 

Whitney Bricker  

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Whitney graduated from Indian Hills Community College in 2015, earning her PTA degree. Whitney has experience in acute inpatient care, outpatient care in assisted and independent living facilities, and skilled care. Whitney enjoys working with the older population and meeting new people and hearing their stories. Whitney joined Goodcare AtHome Rehab in July 2022 and is looking forward to helping people in their own home to maintain their independence. 

 

 Outside of work Whitney enjoys spending time with her husband, Thomas and her two boys, Griffyn and Thane. Whitney is also kept very busy with three dogs at home.