OUR TEAM ... GET TO KNOW US!
BRAD ABRAMS, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
Brad obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from A.T. Still University. Brad is also a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy is an Advance Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Missouri Physical Therapy Association, and the APTA Geriatrics Section. He has presented at the Missouri Physical Therapy Association state conference. He is pleased to be part of the faculty for the Credentialed Advanced Exercise Expert for Aging Adults through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy.
Brad founded Mobile Physical Therapy in 2005 after working with clients who were unable to get to outpatient therapy clinics for one reason or another. This could be due to chronic mobility, health and transportation issues. Mobile Physical Therapy is now a team of physical therapists dedicated to providing evidence based physical therapy house calls to older adults in the Greater Saint Louis area.
He has enjoyed working in multiple therapy settings including outpatient orthopedics and neuro, business health, acute in-patient, long term acute care, wound care, spinal cord and brain injury rehab, and ventilator dependent units. Brad has also worked as a physical therapist for a metropolitan school district serving ages 3-21.
His favorite thing about geriatric physical therapy is "working with all types of people in all types of situations and figuring out ways to help them achieve their goals. Every client, family, and the situation is a little different and I am always learning something new from the people I work with."
Quote: Physical therapy is not a “one size fits all” endeavor, and when things change, therapy needs to change also.
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JULIE ASHCROFT, PT, MSPT
Master of Science, Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
Julie obtained her Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults, and is also a 25+ year member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Julie’s brings a wide range of experience to her personalized care, including multiple years as a Home Health Physical Therapist, an Aquatic Physical Therapist, and as an insurance authorization specialist for therapy, equipment, and rehab for two Saint Louis area organizations. Her favorite thing about geriatric physical therapy is enhancing each unique person’s life by creating improved mobility and activity, with creative and personalized ways.
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ANNE SHANNON, PT
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Certified Pilates Instructor
Anne obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Maryville University with a Science minor. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, a Pelvic Floor Therapist and a Certified Pilates Instructor. Anne also owns her own business which focuses on oncology patient referrals, services include complete decongestive therapy including manual lymphatic drainage massage, manual therapy, and myofascial treatments.
Anne’s experience includes working for Mercy Hospital as a Physical Therapist/Certified Lymphedema Therapist in the Holistic Health department outpatient facility. She has taken on roles as a traveling physical therapist with assignments in California, Georgia, Colorado and St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Anne has participated in a Transcultural Studies in Healthcare course in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with emphasis on examining a holistic approach to healing. Her favorite thing about geriatric physical therapy is helping clients improve their mobility and achieve their most active lifestyle possible.
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KAREN BROWN, PT
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy
Karen obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. Her dedicated experience in the geriatric field includes direct patient care, management, supervision and compliance responsibilities.
Karen’s experience has focused on long-term care facilities, ensuring high standards of competent care for a wide variety of orthopedic patients, neurological patients, and geriatric patients. Her favorite thing about geriatric physical therapy is her belief that they are a “bunch of kids that have lived their lives and have as much to teach us as we have to teach them.” Her passion to attend PT school began when her older brother and older sister both became physical therapists, “I liked what I saw and heard and was interested to do the same”.
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JERLINE TUGGLE, PT, MSPT
Bachelor’s Degree from Spelman College
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
Jerline obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Master’s Degree in Social Work from Washington University in Saint Louis and her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware.
Her experience includes managing physical therapy departments in nursing homes, home health and managing teams of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists in rehabilitation facilities.
Her favorite thing about geriatric physical therapy is when patients achieve their goals. Jerline likes seeing patients smile when a task has been mastered!
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AMY UTLEY, PTA
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Certified Personal Trainer
Amy obtained her Associate of Applied Science Degree from Saint Louis Community College and also achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication from Southeast Missouri State University. She also has certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America.
Her experience includes soft tissue mobilization, stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitaion, post concussion vestibular rehabilitation, McKenzie based techiques, aquatic therapy, assessment of pelvic alignment, SIJ mobilizations, IASTM/Graston technique and lumbopelvic joint mobilization.
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GARY SEEMAN, CPA, CMA
PRACTICE MANAGER & CFO
Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
Gary obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (Cum Laude) from Wayne State College, in Wayne, Nebraska. He is a member of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.
He has experience in managing and directing accounting, human resource and IT departments with responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, cash management, employee benefits, IT systems and commercial insurance functions.
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