Makenna Gottschalk

Makenna brings a unique combination of athletic experience, a strong interest in science, and a passion for learning to her role as a Physical Therapy Technician. As a professional soccer player, she has firsthand experience with the demands of training, sports injuries, and rehabilitation. She enjoys being part of an educational environment where she can continue building her knowledge while helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their recovery.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Makenna played collegiate soccer at Daytona State College and New Mexico State University, where she studied Biology. After college, she continued her soccer career overseas, playing professionally in Austria and Portugal, before returning to the United States to play in Fort Lauderdale. She later moved to Virginia and has spent the past two years playing for DC Power in the USL Super League. Her experience with sports injuries and rehabilitation, along with job shadowing in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy, has helped shape her interest in healthcare. She hopes to attend Physician Assistant school after her professional soccer career.

Makenna appreciates working alongside compassionate coworkers and learning from the clinicians around her. She especially enjoys building relationships with patients and helping them feel acknowledged, cared for, and confident that they are in good hands. She hopes every patient feels supported by the entire team throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Outside of soccer, Makenna enjoys playing the ukulele and reading in her hammock. She is also the middle child of five!

Makenna joined Fusion Rehab & Wellness in September 2026.