ABOUT ME

“True transformation begins the moment you dare to take one bold step closer to the person you were divinely created to become.”

— Kayla Allen, OTD, OTR

I am Dr. Kayla Allen, and I meet people where they are! As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Certified Lifestyle and Performance Coach, and Senior Care Consultant, I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals and families as they reclaim clarity, restore function, and realign their lives with purpose.

Through A STEP CLOSER, I offer an integrated approach that bridges clinical excellence with coaching strategy and compassionate advocacy. Whether I am helping clients navigate aging with dignity, supporting professionals in breaking through burnout, or guiding students toward licensure success, I help move people forward with vision, confidence, and grace.

With over five years of experience in skilled nursing, memory care, pediatrics, and outpatient rehab, I bring both clinical expertise and human understanding to every session. Transformation commences with attentive listening and strong collaboration, fostering sustainable growth and intentionality.

My vision is to be an authentic servant leader and transformative educator who inspires excellence through mentorship, innovation, and faith-rooted compassion.
My mission is to create inclusive care models and meaningful learning experiences that empower healing, leadership, and whole-person growth—always anchored in integrity, impact, and the glory of God.

I’d love to help you find your new path. See how you can work with me to discover how to live with light.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Thanks Kayla for helping me throughout this journey. It’s been rough but you helped me by giving me the tools and strategies to use in order to pass this exam. I’ve taken the exam 4 times total and this last time you taught me to bring God into your studies and that’s what I did and I was able to come out victorious. So thank you honestly for being there with me every step of the way! I appreciate all your efforts throughout this process and just showing that you care and want to see your students succeed! So again thank you Kayla.” - Quiana B., OTR/L
“I appreciate everything! I’m so grateful to have met you. I’m so excited to be in the field! Thank you Kayla! I don’t know if I could have done it without you, your prayers, and your method! I truly appreciate it and it was an honor working with you.” - Briana B., OTR/L
“I am so thankful for “A STEP CLOSER” services. I can start the next chapter of my life. Through the guidance, support of family, friends, and prayer I have finally reached my goal!” - Brittney M., OTR/L
“Ahhhh!!!! Soooo happy I could literally CRY!!! Actually I am crying. Ahhhh!!!! Thank you SOOO much!!!!! Seriously, I couldn’t have done it without you!!!!! - Rachel W., OTR/L
“Thank you! You made all the difference for me!!” - Jessica K., OTR/L
“I can’t believe it...Thank you...I’m so glad you do this! We appreciate you!” - Courtney W., COTA
“Kayla Allen was absolutely amazing…” - Katherine F., OTR/L

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Vision

To lead with authenticity and purpose—integrating faith, compassion, and clinical expertise to inspire growth, ignite excellence, and equip others through mentorship, innovation, and transformative care.
Challenge

“Purpose isn’t just discovered—it’s activated. And when it is, it becomes a force for impact. We can either be shaped by the world, or we can rise and shape it with the power of purpose unleashed.” - Kayla Allen
Mission

To deliver expert, compassionate support that bridges healthcare and coaching—empowering others to restore function, build resilience, and take bold steps toward purposeful, impactful living in mind, body, and spirit.

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