About Us
About the Owners
Kate and Joe Lundgren are the passionate and dedicated owners of Cutting Edge Pediatric & Adult Therapy, a comprehensive clinic offering Counseling, Occupational, Speech, Physical, and ABA Therapy services. With locations in Allen, Texas (since June 2013) and Mansfield, Texas (since July 2017), Cutting Edge Therapy was founded with a clear mission: to help families identify their child’s needs and achieve their goals in a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic environment. Specializing in the treatment of individuals with special needs, spectrum-related disorders, and sensory integration dysfunction, the Lundgrens are committed to making a difference in the lives of their clients.
Originally from California, Kate and Joe moved to Texas in 1997 when Joe received an employment opportunity with a Fortune 500 company. Not long after, their two sons were diagnosed with Autism, and their journey into the world of special needs began. Trenton was also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, and Spencer with Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). This personal experience ignited their passion to seek the best care and resources for their boys.
At the time of the diagnoses, Kate was an experienced occupational therapist specializing in patients recovering from strokes and head injuries. Faced with their sons’ diagnoses, Kate and Joe immersed themselves in understanding Autism and the therapies available, with the hope of finding a brighter future for their family. Kate developed a comprehensive treatment plan for their boys, combining various therapies, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Interactive Metronome, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Music Therapy, and many others. Over the years, they’ve built an extensive knowledge base, continuously learning and growing through their children’s therapeutic journeys.
Inspired by their own experience, Kate and Joe founded Cutting Edge to provide the same level of care they sought for their sons and to make that care more accessible to others. One of their main goals was to bring multiple therapeutic disciplines under one roof, saving families the time and stress of traveling to different facilities for various treatments. By offering Counseling, Occupational, Speech, Physical, and ABA Therapy in one place, Cutting Edge has created a streamlined, collaborative environment that not only saves families valuable time but also enhances treatment plans. This collaboration allows therapists to work together to create a holistic, well-rounded approach to each patient’s needs. Understanding firsthand how time-consuming and costly finding the right treatment options can be, Kate and Joe are also committed to working with as many insurance payors as possible to provide affordable, effective therapy for families, easing the financial burden while delivering the best care for each child.
Beyond their work at Cutting Edge, Kate and Joe are deeply involved in the local community. They both serve on the Executive Leadership Council of Autism Speaks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kate also serves on the board of Grace Lakes Ministry, a non-profit organization that offers Equine Assisted Services to help individuals with disabilities. Joe’s dedication to their city includes his service on Allen, Texas’ Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards Commission, and Sign Control Board.
The Lundgren’s commitment to the families they serve, their team, and the community continues to drive the mission of Cutting Edge and their unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs. . Through their personal experience and professional expertise, they strive to ensure every individual receives the care and support they need to thrive.
If you would like to meet with the Lundgren’s to seek their wisdom, they make themselves available free of charge. Please see “Bend an Ear.”