Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT - Genesis Pediatric Therapist

08/26/2026

What a way to wrap up an amazing summer! 🥹

💙 Our Ninja Group kiddos spent the summer building strength, confidence, coordination, friendships, and many new skills—and we couldn’t be more proud of their progress! 💪🏼🥷✨

There’s no better way to celebrate than with a big group hug! 🤗

A huge thank you to all of our amazing kiddos and families for making our summer group therapy classes at MercyOne Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center such a success!

Wishing everyone an AMAZING first week back to school! 📚✏️ We hope this year is filled with confidence, growth, friendship, and lots of reasons to celebrate! 💙🥷

08/18/2026

Another great story on our new playground!

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The new playground will help children improve their motor, balance and coordination skills.

08/18/2026

We are so grateful for all the support to make this happen!

A new therapeutic playground at the MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS) is open for kids to use.

08/05/2026

At MercyOne Genesis Pediatric Therapy, every milestone is worth celebrating. 💚

We believe the best outcomes happen when families and therapists work together as a team. From first steps to first words, and every victory in between, we’re honored to walk alongside children and their families throughout their journey.

The Treanor family’s story is a beautiful reminder of what compassionate, family-centered care can achieve. We’re grateful they trusted us to be part of their journey, and we look forward to partnering with many more families to help every child reach their fullest potential.

Read their inspiring story here:

The Treanor family of Davenport, Iowa, is constantly on the move. Between Joseph, 5, Alexandra, 3, and Rowan, 2, parents Khrystyna and Brandon stay busy keeping up with their three energetic children. But just a few years ago, life looked very different. Read their story and how MercyOne helped the....

07/30/2026

Here are tips from the OT team at MercyOne Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center to support the transition from summer break to back to school! ✏️✂️🎒

07/29/2026

At MercyOne Genesis our therapists follow the practices of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and use evidence-based research to guide therapy.

When do most babies start to coo? How about smile, or giggle and laugh? Long before most babies speak their first word, they are communicating their wants, needs, and feelings with you. Cooing, smiling, and giggling are examples of early communication milestones.