About Me
Dr. Kala Frederiksen
I grew up in a small town in Iowa, where life on the farm taught me the value of hard work and resilience. From a young age, I had a passion for movement, exercise, and staying active, which naturally led me to a career in physical therapy. I earned my undergraduate degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, followed by my doctorate in physical therapy from Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA.
After earning my doctorate, I began my career as a physical therapist in Milwaukee, WI, where I quickly developed a passion for dry needling—becoming one of the early providers of this specialized treatment in the Milwaukee metro area. Eventually, my husband and I moved back to Des Moines, IA, where I spent the next 10 years working in a private outpatient physical therapy clinic. During this time, I collaborated closely with local doctors and dentists, which led me to discover my passion for treating jaw pain and headaches.
Too often, these conditions are dismissed or masked with medication, leaving people to suffer without real solutions. I became dedicated to changing that—providing hands-on, effective treatment that gets to the root cause of pain and helps patients find lasting relief.
My family and I—my husband and our three young boys—recently relocated to the Northville area, and we are already feeling at home in this welcoming and vibrant community. This new chapter has reinvigorated my passion for helping others, as I now have the opportunity to offer my expertise in a way that is even more accessible, convenient, and personalized for my clients. I’m excited to bring specialized care to those in need and make a lasting impact on the community.