Our Staff
CPTA's experienced staff includes leaders in our field with exceptional educational and clinical experience. Together they work to provide the highest quality of care for our clients.
Darci DeBaun PT, MSPT
Darci DeBaun is CPTA's owner and seasoned pediatric physical therapist of over 20 years. Darci began at Children's Physical Therapy Associates as a student intern while studying physical therapy.
Darci worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for 6 years in the pediatric outpatient program and served as a member of the CHOA Torticollis Task Force prior to returning to Kansas City and joining CPTA.
Darci has experience and continuing education in serial casting, myofascial release, and torticollis. She has completed the APTA's Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competence and additionally has been lifeguard and water safety certified. Darci holds a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from KU Medical Center.
When she is not treating clients, Darci can be found spending time with her husband and two kids for a good ol' game night, cooking, or camping.
Jessica Duvall PT, DPT
Jessica Duvall is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked at Children's Physical Therapy Associates since 2013.
Jessica's professional interests are neuro-rehabilitation and aquatic-based physical therapy. Jessica has completed the APTA's Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency. She also has continuing education experience in FMT RockBlades, myofascial release and sensory motor integration.
Jessica holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University alongside her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
When she is not treating clients, Jessica enjoys watching Chiefs football and playing with her three dogs, Koda, Gunner and Franklin
Brooke Olson PT, DPT
Brooke Olson is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked at Children's Physical Therapy Associates since 2015. Brooke began at CPTA as a student intern while studying physical therapy.
She has continuing education experience in Neurodevelopment Treatment and rocktape. Brooke has completed the APTA's Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency.
Brooke holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University alongside her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from University of Kansas.
When she is not treating clients, Brooke can be found keeping up with her two children, watching KU basketball, or soaking up time at the beach.
Megan Koenigsman, PT, DPT
Megan Koenigsman is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked at Children's Physical Therapy Associates since 2024. Prior to being hired, Megan began at CPTA as a student intern in 2023.
Megan has professional interests in aquatics and neuro-rehabilitation. Megan has completed continuing education in FMT RockBlades Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Megan holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Kansas Medical Center alongside her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from K-State University.
When she is not treating clients, Megan enjoys going to K-State football games, summer lake days, and being active outdoors!
Sasha Pedersen, PT, DPT
Sasha Pedersen is a pediatric physical therapist who has worked at Children's Physical Therapy Associates since 2026. Prior to being hired, Sasha began at CPTA as a student intern in 2025.
Sasha has professional interests in aquatics, neuro-rehabilitation and pediatric pelvic floor.
Sasha holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University alongside her Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Science and Biomedical Physics
When she is not treating clients, Sasha enjoys spending time with family, traveling and playing with her dog Gibbs!
Erin Jensen
Erin Jensen joined Children's Physical Therapy Associates in 2025 as our Billing & Insurance Specialist.
Terry Petersen MS, PT, PCS
Founder
Terry Petersen graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in physical therapy in 1974 and completed a Master's degree in physical therapy in 1993. She was a Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Terry founded Children's Physical Therapy Associates in 1994 and worked tirelessly to provide exceptional aquatic- and land-based physical therapy services for children and young adults in the Kansas City area before retiring in 2015.
Terry's varied experiences include multidisciplinary training with the Capper Foundation, the Britain Center and school therapy. She served as a pediatric instructor in the physical therapy program at KU Medical Center for 5 years. She has twice published a pediatrics chapter in Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy edited by Becker and Cole and contributed to the APTA's Certification in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency (CAPTCC) by authoring the "Aquatics Physics" module.