Outpatient Therapists

 
Ryan Bandermann, MPT, CEAS

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Health Science - University of Missouri
  • Master of Physical Therapy - University of Missouri
  • Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
  • 5 years of experience specializing in Orthopedics, Pre-employment/Job Specific Testing

 

 

 

 
Karen Breeding, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences - Eastern Illinois University
  • Certified Vital Stim provider
  • 13 years of experience specializing in Adults and Pediatrics in the areas of feeding and swallowing

 

 

 

 
Rob Bunger, ATC, CEAS

Senior Athletic Trainer

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education - Iowa State University
  • ErgoScience FCE Certification
  • Certified Ergonomic Assesment Specialist
  • CPR/First Aid Instructor
  • Provides athletic training services for Cape Central High School
  • 20 years of experience specializing in Sports Medicine and Industrial Medicine/Pre-employment Testing

 

 

 

 
Lance Eaker, MS, ATC, CKTP

Athletic Trainer

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Athletic Training - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Science - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
  • Provides athletic training services for Saxony Lutheran High School
  • 9 years of experience in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

 

 

 

 
David Enderle, ATC

Athletic Trainer

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Athletic Training - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Provides athletic training services for Notre Dame High School and Scott City High School
  • 5 years of experience specializing in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

 

 

 

 
Donna Essner, MA, CCC-SLP

Senior Speech Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Arts in Communication Disorders - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Certified Vital Stim provider
  • LSVT Certification
  • 20 years of experience specializing in Adults and Pediatrics, Vocal Cord Dysfunction including Dyspagia and Voice Therapy

 

 

 

 
Cynthia Ethridge, MPT, CHT

Physical Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science - Loma Linda University
  • Master of  Physical Therapy - Loma Linda University
  • 15 years of experience specializing in Hand Therapy

 

 

 

 
Kerry Glueck

Rehab Tech

  • 16 years of experience with Outpatient Rehabilitation

 

 

 

 
Jeff Grindstaff

Rehab Tech

  • 5 years of experience with both Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation

 

 

 

   
Matt Holder, ATC

Athletic Trainer

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Athletic Training - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Provides athletic training services for Scott City, Chaffee, Oran, Delta, Advance, Leopold, Woodland, Zalma, Oak Ridge and Meadow Heights
  • 16 years of experience specializing in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

 

 

 

 
Carrie Johnson, PT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - Maryville University
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • 13 years of experience specializing in Spine, Orthopedics, Woman's Health, and Oncology Rehab

 

 

 

   
Christine Kaaz

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant - Linn State Technical College
  • 1 year of experience specializing in Orthopedics and Spine

 

 

 

 
Lana Lange, PT

Senior Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Missouri
  • 18 years of experience specializing in Spine, Orthopedics and Women's Health/Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation

 

 

 

 
Steven Logel, PT

Senior Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology - Missouri State University
  • Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy - University of Missouri
  • 14 years of experience specializing in Adult Neuro, Balance and Vestibular Rehab, Orthopedics, Bioness Trained
  • Certification of Vestibular Competency - Emory University

 

 

 

 
Tonya Rinda, PT

Senior Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Health Science - University of Missouri
  • 20 years of experience specializing in Pediatrics, Othopaedics and Women's Health; ErgoScience FCE certification
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor

 

 

 

 
Joel Sander, MS, PT

Manager of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Fitness and Sports Medicine - Southeast Missouri State University
  • MBA - William Woods University
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy - Washington University, St Louis
  • 11 years of experience specializing in Orthopedics and Spine

 

 

 

 
Gwendolyn Schieffer, PTA, MLD

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • MLD - Norton School of School of Lymphatic Therapy
  • 22 years of experience specializing in Spine, Orthopedics, Lymphedema, Aquatics, Back School

 

 

 

 
Ute Gruner Smith, OTR/L, CDRS, MBA

Senior Occupational Therapist

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - University of Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa
  • MBA - William Woods University
  • Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist
  • 18 years of experience specializing in Pediatrics, Neurosciences, Aquatics, Driving, Bioness Trained

 

 

 

 
R. Neal Tanner, PT, MSPH

Senior Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry - St. Louis University
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - University of Missouri
  • Master of Public Health Administration - University of Missouri
  • 40 years of experience specializing in Orthopedics and Spine 

 

 

 

   
Katie Thomas, PT, DPT, CLT, CMT

Physical Therapist

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Des Moines University
  • Bachelor of Science - Mississippi State University
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Certified Manual Therapist
  • 6 years of experience specializing in Spine, Lymphedema and Orthopedics
 
Todd Wasilewski PT, MBA, Cert. MDT

Senior Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor in Physical Therapy from University of Chattanooga
  • Bachelor in Biology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • MBA from William Woods University
  • 14 years experience of specializing in Spine, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular Rehab
  • McKenzie Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis of the Spine

 

Location and Information

Inpatient Rehabilitation
211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO. For more information, call 573-331-5980.

Outpatient Rehabilitation
Located in the Health and Wellness Center, 150 S. Mount Auburn Road. For more information, call 573-331-5153.

Sports Medicine
Located in the Health and Wellness Center, 150 S. Mount Auburn Road. For more information, call 573-331-5153.

Email sfmc@sfmc.net

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