Meet our staff
Physical Therapists
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Jessica Frencken, MPT, Co-Owner
Jessi Frencken, MPT is a licensed physical therapist and co-owner of The Pediatric Place, LLC. She received her Masters in physical therapy from the University of Missouri Columbia in 2005. Jessi enjoys evaluating and treating children of all ages with a multitude of diagnoses; but mostly enjoys educating and empowering parents and caregivers to make a difference in children’s lives.
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Paige Gunter, DPT, PCS, School Services Manager
Paige Gunter is a licensed physical therapist. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rockhurst University. In July of 2023, after 2000 direct care hours and passing of the Specialist Certification Examination, Paige has become a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Paige has experience in many settings serving both adults and children but personally finds working with children and their families to be the most rewarding. Her pediatric experience includes school-based, early intervention and outpatient therapy services.
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Anna Person, DPT, Lead Therapist
Anna Person is a licensed physical therapist. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. Anna’s clinical experience includes working with adults and children in a variety of settings but her passion for children drove her to pursue a career in pediatric physical therapy. Anna enjoys forming relationships with children and their families, while incorporating play into all aspects of therapy.
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Grace Schibi, DPT
Grace Schibi is a licensed physical therapist. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Southwest Baptist University. Grace initially came to The Pediatric Place, LLC, as a student and began working as a physical therapist in June 2022. Although Grace has clinical experience with individuals across the lifespan, "play" is her favorite exercise. She has an immense passion for pediatrics with experience in early intervention, school-based, and outpatient therapy services.
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Hannah Melton, DPT
Hannah Melton is a licensed physical therapist. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from South College in Knoxville, TN. Although her clinical experience is across the lifespan, Hannah found her love for pediatrics during her time as a student here at The Pediatric Place. Hannah enjoys helping encourage children to move, to grow, and to become independent.
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Amy Tracy, PTA, Early Intervention Liaison
Amy Tracy graduated from Penn Valley Community College. She has worked in almost all areas of physical therapy. The last 12 years have primarily focused on pediatrics working in first steps and school settings. Amy works hard to meet each child and families individual needs. When not at work Amy is usually spending her time with her family at ball games or being a “dance mom".
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Cheri Crowley, PTA
Cheri Crowley has been working in the outpatient setting as a PTA since 2020 and started working at a long-term care facility in November 2023. Cheri Crowley joined the team of The Pediatric Place in 2024, while accomplishing a career goal of becoming a PTA working in the school setting as kids have always had a very special place in her heart. Cheri is passionate about helping patients to move and feel better, believing it is best to build relationships with patients, family members and caretakers through kindness, understanding and with sincere care. She has 24+ years of experience as an educator working with diverse ages and abilities. She loves to help her patients progress to the next level as they are able, so they can thrive, meet functional goals and improve quality of life. She has been living in Blue Springs for over 20 years with her husband, Mack, and 2 daughters, one is currently a junior in high school and the other is a 4 th grader. During Cheri’s previous careers, she was a dedicated and passionate dancer, tumbler, teacher, and dance studio owner for 16 years. Also being blessed with the opportunity to dance professionally for: Bobby Vinton, Walt Disney World and Carnival Cruise Lines. Feeling a tug on her heart, she knew it was time for a career change, she was called to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Returning to school in Summer 2017, graduating in Dec 2019 with a Physical Therapist Assistant Degree in from MCC-Penn Valley; Cheri was honored to spend multiple semesters on the Dean’s list and was also a scholarship recipient from VNA Home Health/Hospice and from P.E.O International…while being a mom and still operating the dance studio. In Cheri’s free time: she likes to spend time with her family and dog, Cinna. Friday nights, she is usually cheering on her daughter who is a Varsity Cheerleader then Saturday morning, she is cheering on her youngest daughter on the soccer field, Sundays are for church, family and the KC Chiefs! If weather will allow, you will find her in her happiest place…being outdoors: taking a hike, working in her flower garden or swimming in the pool. Cheri loves to travel, loving the mountains and the beach equally. Music moves her soul and she loves to listen to music and attend concerts as well as dance in her living room like no one is watching.
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- Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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- Email: info@thepediatricplacellc.com
- 210 S. 2nd St. Clinton, MO 64735
- 1800 W. Irish Lane Knob Noster, MO 65336