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Jonty Felsher, PT & Co-Owner, was born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa, Jonty moved to St. Louis in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Science (with honors) from the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1990. Together with Jonathan Gordon, Jonty established RPI Physical Therapy/ Therapy Services in 1997. Jonty has extensive training and experience in manual therapy techniques including manual intramuscular therapy (Trigger Point Dry Needling); Vestibular Rehabilitation and specializes in spinal, orthopedic and neurological problems. Outside of work, Jonty enjoys family time, jogging, gardening and Travel.
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Jonathan Gordon, PT & Co–Owner, was born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa. Jonathan received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Cape Town, specializing in sports injuries and manual therapy and graduated in 1987 and moved to St. Louis in 1994. Together with Jonty Felsher, Jonathan established RPI Physical Therapy/ Therapy Services in 1997. Jonathan has extensive post graduate training in manual therapy intramuscular therapy (Trigger Point Dry Needling); specializing in spinal, orthopedic and chronic pain conditions. Outside of work Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and seven children, working out and participating in community organizations.
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Katie Fleming, DPT, graduated from Saint Louis University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May 2011 and is now working at RPI's Creve Coeur location. She enjoys working in diverse areas of physical therapy ranging from aquatics to neurological conditions, with special interests in orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities and strongly believes in educating patients to facilitate the rehabilitation process and help them achieve their goals. Katie is a native Minnesotan (without the accent) who is thrilled to be practicing in the St. Louis area. She enjoys travelling, photography, and anything outdoors.
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Cindy Kempf, MA, OTR/L, serves as the Director of Clinical Services for RPI Therapy Services. Cindy graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy in 1982 and from Webster University in 1989 with a master's degree in health service management. She has over 28 years experience working with older adults. She has served as adjunct faculty at St. Louis University for the past 12 years and has presented numerous educational courses on local, state, and national levels. Her areas of expertise include wheelchair seating and positioning, administration and management, Medicare reimbursement and dementia management. Cindy has also been active in the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association and is currently serving as Vice President. She enjoys watching and playing sports of all kinds.
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Courtney Vickey, MS, OTR/L, joined RPI Therapy Services in October 2009 after graduating from Maryville University in 2007 with a master's in Occupational Therapy. She has acquired experience in home health, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics and schools, and is now focusing on the outpatient environment by providing occupational therapy at RPI's Creve Coeur and Richmond Heights facilities. She works with patients to regain independence following illness, surgery, stroke, and a variety of other conditions by increasing strength, range of motion, endurance, activity levels, fine motor skills, and balance. Courtney loves to spend time with her family.
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Michelle Handyside, LPTA & Clinic Manager, received her associate of applied science degree in Physical Therapy from Belleville Area College in 1988, and holds licensure in Missouri and Illinois. She received extensive training in weight loss management, fitness testing, and manual therapy, with diverse specialty knowledge in wound care, geriatrics, and vestibular education. She is in charge of company-wide education of clinical staff in documentation and billing procedures. She has been with RPI since May of 1999, helping to develop policies, procedures, documentation, and managing our Richmond Heights outpatient clinic. Her goal is patient motivation and education to assist her patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.In her spare time Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and staying active with outdoor activities.
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Jim Larsien, PT, earned a BS in Physical Therapy at the University of Connecticut's School of Allied Health Professionals in 1995 and has worked as a physical therapist in such diverse specialty areas as emergency room, golf movement analysis, teaching, and community outreach, he also spent time in the Navy as an engineer aboard submarines. His special interests include: video movement analysis, lower extremities, teaching, golf, running, and basketball
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Virginia Lanier, DPT, received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in Durham, NC in May of 2009. She specializes in treating common and complex musculoskeletal dysfunctions and has received training in Women's Health Physical Therapy from the Herman and Wallace Institute of Pelvic Rehabilitation. Virginia is a native North Carolinian and moved to St. Louis in 2009 with her husband, dog, and two cats. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and running, though not always in that order.
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Sharon Candelario, LPTA, earned an associate's degree in Physical Therapy from Meramec College in 1998. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and a certified personal trainer. She has been with RPI Therapy Services since 2004, and is the vital force behind our Rehabilitation Pilates Program. Sharon enjoys sailing, walks in the park, and exercising.
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Scott Uelsmann, LPTA & Clinic Manager, has worked in the Physical Therapy field for 14 years, with two years of contract therapy experience working in various therapy settings such as nursing homes, outpatient facilities, home health, sports medicine clinics, and hospitals. He has been with RPI for 10 years at the Covenant House facility in Creve Coeur. Scott was promoted to clinical manager of the Covenant House facility in 2007. He enjoys hanging out with family and friends, travel, coaching soccer and baseball, and watching sporting events.
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Jeff Wilcox, DPT, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2010 from University of Missouri-Columbia. He has special interest in orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and has worked with patients of all ages. Jeff's experience is in outpatient, home health and skilled nursing facilities. Currently, Jeff works at both outpatient facilities and in our Senior Residential Division. His goals are to motivate patients through rehabilitation process and achieve goals. Jeff is a St. Louis native who enjoys participating in adventure sports and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
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