Michael is the owner and founder of St. Louis Physical Therapy. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy. Following an intensive two year manual therapy residency program, he achieved a Masters Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute. In 2009, Michael completed work for a Doctor of Manual Therapy degree through the Ola Grimsby Institute. Michael has extensive training in treatment of neck and low back pain, as well as advanced specialization in treatment of upper and lower extremity conditions. He also is experienced with making of custom foot orthotics.

Outside of work, Michael is an avid cyclist, golfer and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Jeni received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Maryville University in 2004.  She completed a 2 year Manual Therapy Residency Program in 2007 from the Manual Therapy Institute, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. 

In her time away from work she enjoys listening to live music, being outdoors, playing with her Boxer, Sophie, and spending time with friends and family. 

Bill graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2010 with a doctorate
degree in physical therapy. He has a strong interest in manual therapy, sport
rehabilitation, and sport performance training. He plans to focus his
continuing education on manual therapy. He will begin his residency in manual
therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute in January of 2011.

In his time away from work he enjoys roller blading, biking, and running with
his wife, Ali, and playing with his dog, Rudy. He and Ali enjoy cheering on
their high school sports teams at Borgia. GO BORGIA KNIGHTS!!!

Brian is originally from St. Charles, MO and just recently graduated from the
Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.  Over the
past few years he have developed a strong interest in orthopedic physical
therapy.  He is looking forward to building upon his current orthopedic
background when he starts with the Ola Grimsby Institute residency program this
January.
  
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his soon to be wife, playing/watching
sports, whipping up new recipes, and cheering on the Tigers.

Lila joined the STLPT team in 2003 as the Front Desk Receptionist. In 2004 she was promoted to STLPT Office Manager. She currently handles billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable for the Chesterfield and Olivette offices. In addition, she manages the daily office activity including human resources. Lila received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from St. Louis University.

In her time away from work she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Julie began her 20 year marketing career with HealthSouth Physical Therapy.  She then accepted a position with Metropolitan Orthopedics as Marketing Director and Office Manager, where she worked closely with the Workers’ Compensation community.

In her time away from work, Julie enjoys spending time with friends and family, her two cats, Miles and Cassidy and hopes her boyfriend has the patience to continue her golf lessons this spring.

Melissa Paul
Rehab Services Manager
Chesterfield Office

melissa@stlpt.com

Melissa is a native St. Louisan. Currently, she is receiving her Bachelor's Degree for Nursing from Maryville University. In the future, her goal is to be a CRNA. Melissa joined the STLPT team in August 2006 as a Physical Therapy Technician. She was recently promoted to Rehab Services Manager, overseeing support staff, performing new employee orientation and ensuring various quality standards throughout STLPT.

When not working, Melissa likes to do home improvement projects and stay active outside. Boating and barbequing are some of her favorite activities. She lives in Ballwin with her fiance and two dogs.

Lori Mizell
Human Resources Director
Chesterfield Office

lori@stlpt.com

Jessica Berry
Massage Therapist
Chesterfield Office

jessica@stlpt.com

Jessica is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She received her license in Massage Therapy in 2006. She is a graduate of the St. Charles School of Massage Therapy. Jessica has experience working with a variety of different muscular conditions, specializing in neck and low back pain. She specializes in a variety of massage types, including Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports.

Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her 2 children.

Allison S.
Assistant Billing Director
Chesterfield Office

allison@stlpt.com

Allison joined STLPT in March of 2007 as Front Desk Receptionist at our Chesterfield office. Allison enjoys spending time with her family and watching hockey. She is currently enrolled in a local college to further her education.

Jayne joined STLPT's team in September 2009. Jayne is Chesterfield's Front Desk receptionist.  When away from the desk, Jayne attends class full time at the the University of Missouri-St. Louis to pursue Nursing.  Jayne would love to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit after graduation.

Outside of school and work, Jayne enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoys exercising, baking, reading and cheering on her favorite NFL team the St. Louis Rams.

Rebecca was raised in Washington, Missouri. She is currently a student at St.
Louis University in the Physical Therapy Program. She joined STLPT in April of
2010 as a Physical Therapy Technician at the Chesterfield location.

Outside of school and work, Rebecca enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She loves playing sports and being active; golf, basketball, and
tennis are her favorites.

Kerstin graduated as a physical therapist from St. Louis University and has 32 years of outpatient experience. Kerstin also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration. In 1993, Kerstin sold a 3 clinic St Louis private practice and then managed multiple outpatient therapy, surgery and diagnostic
centers. She has also served as an outpatient compliance officer and worked to build an e-Business healthcare information site. Prior to returning to private
practice, Kerstin was a consultant for a large Rehab Services Company and a
National Clinical Director for Federally Funded Payors. She was responsible
for developing clinical education, billing and documentation guidelines. She
specializes in Outpatient Orthopedic Physical therapy and is going through
the Ola Grimsby Manual Certification and Residency Program.

Kayla joined the STLPT's team in May 2010. She graduated from UMSL in 2005 with
a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. In November
2009 she became a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports
Sciences Association.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys staying active, playing sports, spending time
with family and friends, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Andy was born and raised in St. Louis County and went on to receive his Masters in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in 2004.  The first 4 years of his Physical Therapy career were spent at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in St. Charles County treating children and adults with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological disorders.  For the year and a half following, Andy furthered his manual therapy skills in an orthopedic clinic working side by side with physicians to treat patients suffering primarily from chronic pain.  Since graduating in 2004, Andy has also been employed by a pediatric hospital in St. Louis, assisting in the operation of sports camps and fitness classes for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.        
 
Outside of the clinic, Andy enjoys playing roller hockey and softball, and running with his dog Lucky.  He also enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his wife.

Andrea received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville. She has experience with geriatrics, orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, and treatment of the spine. She has had additional training in manual therapy of the spine and myofascial release techniques. In early 2009, Andrea completed work for a Doctor of Manual Therapy Degree from the Ola Grimsby Institute.

In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, playing with her Bernese mountain dog named Cooper, being outdoors, and riding horses.

Jeff is a St. Louis native. He graduated with his Doctorate in Physical
Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine's PT program in 2005. He has spent several years in an outpatient orthopaedic setting with an emphasis on
Manual Therapy and Sports Medicine. He is currently working on his continuing
education to pursue a certification in Manual Therapy. He is also working on
becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

In his free time Jeff is a competitive runner. He was a 4 year collegiate level
runner and a National Qualifier in Cross Country. He enjoys spending time with
his wife (and soon their baby boy), working out, hiking, and barbequeing with
friends.

Julie originally joined STLPT in 2006, and was the Front Desk Receptionist in
Olivette until May 2008. Julie has returned to STLPT and is now the Front Desk
Supervisor for all four locations. She is also a fulltime student and attends
the University of Missouri-St. Louis to pursue a degree in Special Education at
the elementary level.

Outside of work and school, Julie enjoys spending time with her 2 year old son
Chase, who keeps her on her toes! She also enjoys being outdoors, laying out at
the pool, and spending time with friends.

Jennifer graduated from Missouri State University in 2005 with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and became a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association in 2007.  Jennifer is currently enrolled in the PTA program at STLCC Meramec.

When Jennifer isn't working or attending school she likes to stay active by working out, playing sports, traveling and being outdoors as much as possible.

Daniel was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Union
University in Jackson, Tennessee in 2005 with a degree in Church Music. He
worked as a Music Minister in Port Charlotte, Florida where he met his bride to
be before returning to St. Louis. Daniel plans to apply to Washington
University Physical Therapy School next Fall.

Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of outdoor sporting activities such as
soccer, roller hockey, and baseball, but spends a good portion of his free time
cycling with his wife and his racing teammates.

Andy Jacobs
Owner/Physical Therapist
Olivette Office

andy@stlpt.com

Andy received his Masters in Science in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He is part owner of the St. Louis Physical Therapy locations in Olivette and Fenton. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient therapy settings and has continuing education in manual myofacial release, golf rehab, and Ola Grimsby manual therapy techniques. He recently started the Doctoral Program in Manual Therapy thru the Ola Grimsby Institute.

He enjoys wood working and the many projects around the house his wife has for him.

Karen was born and raised in St. Louis. She received her Bachelor’s in Science in 2008 and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Maryville University in 2009. She was a member of the Maryville Women’s Soccer Team for four years and went on to be Graduate Assistant her fifth year. She hopes to focus her continuing education on manual therapy techniques and sports rehabilitation.

Karen enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends, and painting.

Shelly was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky. She received her Doctor of
Physical Therapy degree in 2010 and Bachelor of Science Degree in 2007, both
from the University of Evansville in Indiana. Her continuing education is to be
focused on manual therapy techniques from the Ola Grimsby Institute and would
eventually like to participate in medical missions in the future.

In her time away from work, shelly enjoys spending time with her husband,
dancing, playing the violin, running, and traveling.

Veronica Rickher Office Assistant Olivette Office

veronica@stlpt.com

Veronica was born and raised in Highland, Illinois.  She graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Biomedical Science.  She is in the process of applying to various graduate programs in order to pursue her goal of becoming a physical therapist.

She enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, camping, and going to the lake. 

Lisa was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She recently graduated from Truman State University where she played on the volleyball team and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. This fall she is applying to graduate programs to work towards becoming a physical therapist.

Outside of work, she plays volleyball on a competitive women’s team and also helps out with a high school volleyball team. She enjoys being outdoors, playing sports and spending time with friends and family.

Kyle was born in St. Louis, Missouri then moved multiple times before
returning home in June of 2010. He recently graduated from The University
of Kansas where he played on the ice hockey team and received his Bachelor
of Science degree in Exercise Science.  This fall he plans on applying to
graduate programs to pursue his goal of becoming a physical therapist.

Outside of work, Kyle is an avid hockey player, golfer, and cyclist. He
also enjoys spending time lounging around the pool or lake with friends
and family.