Physical Therapists

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

