Meet the Outpatient Rehab Therapists

Physical Therapists

Ryan Bandermann, MPT, CEAS

Ryan Bandermann, MPT, CEAS

Director – Therapy & Occupational Medicine / Outpatient Physical Therapy

  • Bachelor of Health Science – University of Missouri
  • Master of Physical Therapy – University of Missouri
  • Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
  • Began practicing in May 2007, specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation and Ergonomics

Kirt Burger, PT, MCMT

Kirt Burger, PT, MCMT

Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy (MCMT)
  • Began practicing in 2001, specializing in Orthopedics and Spine Injuries

Cynthia Ethridge, MPT, CHT

Cynthia Ethridge, MPT, CHT

Physical Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science – Loma Linda University
  • Master of Physical Therapy – Loma Linda University
  • Began practicing in 1997, specializing in Hand Therapy and Orthopedics

Tandle Gadberry

Tandle Gadberry, BS-PT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Began practicing in 1998, specializing in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health

Carrie Johnson, PT, CLT

Carrie Johnson, PT, CLT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Began practicing in 1998, specializing in Spine, Orthopedics, Lymphedema and Oncology Rehab

Brock Kasten, PT, DPT

Brock Kasten, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Maryville University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Began practicing in 2022, specializing in Orthopedics

Lana Lange, PT

Lana Lange, PT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Missouri
  • Began practicing in 1993, specializing in Spine, Orthopedics and Women’s Health / Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation

Steven Logel, PT

Steven Logel, PT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology – Missouri State University
  • Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy – University of Missouri
  • Certification of Vestibular Competency – Emory University
  • LSVT Big Certified Therapist
  • Began practicing in 1998 specializing in Adult Neuro, Balance and Vestibular Rehab, Orthopedics, Bioness Trained

Tayla Meyr-Beal, PT, DPT

Tayla Meyr-Beal, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management: Exercise Science – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy – Arkansas State University
  • Began practicing in 2023, specializing in Pediatrics and Orthopedics

Chloe Pipkin, PT, DPT

Chloe Pipkin, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Maryville University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Began practicing in 2026, emphasis in Orthopedics and Geriatrics

Paige Reinagel, PT, DPT

Paige Reinagel, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Maryville University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy – Maryville University
  • Began practicing in 2015, specializing in Pediatrics and Orthopedics

Tonya Rinda, PT

Tonya Rinda, PT

Physical Therapist

  • Bachelor of Health Science – University of Missouri
  • ErgoScience FCE certification
  • Began practicing in 1991, specializing in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health

Krysten English, PTA

Krysten English, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant – Mineral Area College
  • Bachelor of Science-Organizational Management – Hannibal LaGrange University
  • Practicing since 2018

James Friese

James Friese, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapy Assistant- Mineral Area College
  • Bachelor of Science in Food Service and Lodging Management- University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Practicing since 2015

Dana Grindstaff

Dana Grindstaff, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • St. Louis Community College at Meramec Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Began practicing in 2011

Christine Hunter, PTA

Christine Hunter, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant – Linn State Technical College
  • Began practicing in 2011, specializing in Orthopedics, Neurology and Aquatics

Audra Steffens, PTA

Audra Steffens, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associates of Applied Science
  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Mineral Area College
  • Began practicing in 2024

Kylie Rodgers, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapy Assistant – Mineral Area College
  • Began practicing in 2023

Occupational Therapy

Logan LeGrand, MOT, OTR/L

Logan LeGrand, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Management: Exercise Science – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Occupational Therapy – Missouri State University
  • Began practicing in 2023, specializing in pediatrics and adult neurological conditions
  • Bioness trained

Megan Tolson, COTA/L

Megan Tolson, COTA/L

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Associate of Applied Arts – Shawnee Community College
  • Associate of Applied Sciences – Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market
  • Began practicing in 2010
  • Certified in Kinesio Taping
  • Saebo and Bioness trained

Speech Therapy

Cindy Beussink, CCC-SLP

Cindy Beussink, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders–Southeast Missouri State University.
  • Master of Arts in Communication Disorders–Southeast Missouri State University.
  • Certified in Vital Stim and DPNS
  • Began practicing in 2003

Donna Essner, MA, CCC-SLP

Donna Essner, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Arts in Communication Disorders – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Certified in Vital Stim, DPNS and LSVT
  • Began practicing in 1992

Jennifer Maurer, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Maurer, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Arts in Communication Disorders – Southeast Missouri State University
  • Certified in Vital Stim
  • Began practicing in 2011

Certified Athletic Trainer

Rob Bunger, ATC, CEAS

Rob Bunger, ATC, CEAS

Senior Certified Athletic Trainer

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education – Iowa State University
  • ErgoScience FCE Certification
  • Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
  • CPR / First Aid Instructor
  • Provides athletic training services for area high schools
  • Began practicing in 1991, specializing in Sports Medicine and Industrial Medicine / Pre-employment Testing

The Hand Center

Gina Landewe OTR/L, CHT

Gina Landewe OTR/L, CHT

Senior Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy-Washington University
  • Certified Hand Therapist since 2000
  • Began practice in 1995
  • Specializes in orthopedic injuries of the upper extremity

Shannon Miller, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT

Shannon Miller, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT

Senior Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Maryville University
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Washington University
  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • Began practicing 1998
  • Specializes in orthopedic upper extremity injuries