Outpatient Therapy North Belt at St. Joseph

About Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

At Mosaic Life Care, we understand the importance of offering quality rehabilitation services to our patients. A multidisciplinary rehabilitation program, that consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, is specifically designed for everyone depending on the injury, disorder or illness. Our highly–trained and experienced therapists in St. Joseph take a multidisciplinary team approach for care and service as the basis of rehabilitation treatment. Multidisciplinary refers to the fact that many different disciplines work together toward a common goal.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

In addition to treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, we also offer the following specialized services:

• Amputee and prosthetic training

• Anti-gravity treadmill

• Blood flow restriction

• Certified hand therapist

• Chiropractic

  • Acupuncture
  • Manual manipulation
  • Cold laser therapy
  • Activator
  • Decompression therapy

• Dry needling

• Lymphedema

• Myofascial

• Neurological disorders

• Occupational therapy

• Pediatrics (speech, physical therapy and occupational therapy)

• Pelvic floor (women’s health)

• Speech therapy

• Vestibular

Physical Therapists

Samer Arcangel, PT

Sam Arcangel graduated from Tanchuling College in the Philippines in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. After working for two years as a volunteer physical therapist in the Philippines, he was hired in Saudi Arabia and started his career in an acute and rehabilitation hospital's outpatient and inpatient settings. He was handling adult and pediatric patients and treating stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Guillain–Barré syndrome, spinal cord injury, low back pain, Bell's palsy and pediatric cases. He worked in Saudi Arabia for more than 22 years. Currently, he is taking his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, USA.

Kati Black, OTR/L

Kati holds a master’s in occupational therapy from Brenau University and a bachelor of health science degree from Missouri Western State University. She has experience in acute care and outpatient.

Angela Bratton, MS, CCC-SLP

Angela graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders in 2008 and later graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a master’s degree in speech language pathology. Angela has many years of experience in treating adults with speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive disorders. Her special interests include voice disorders and treatment of dysphagia in the head and neck cancer population.

Nancy Crawford, PT

Nancy graduated from Rockhurst University in 1989 with a bachelor’s in physical therapy. Nancy has nearly 40 years experience and specializes with certifications in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. Nancy also specializes in treatment of lower extremity amputations, generalized weakness and balance issues, orthopedic and joint problems with certifications in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. She also specializes in amputee and prosthetic training. She provides education to both patients and families so clients can reach their full potential.

Aaron Dunn PT, DPT

Aaron graduated from Missouri Western State College in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in biology. He later graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 2008 with a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Aaron mostly utilizes corrective exercises and patient education to empower patients, so they can take charge of their health.

Tera Evans, PT, DPT

Tera graduated from Missouri Valley College in 2008, with a double major in exercise science and athletic training. She then graduated from Rockhurst University in 2011 with a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT). Tera has more than 10 years experience in outpatient therapy treating a variety of orthopedic and general diagnoses. She also treats pelvic health.

Teresa Flores, PTA

Teresa graduated from Colby Community College with an associate’s degree of applied science. Teresa is trained in the McKenzie Method for treatment in necks and backs. Teresa also performs office ergonomic assessments and is part of the safe patient handling team.

Sherry Frieden, CPTA

Sherry graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2000. She has been a PTA for many years. Sherry treats all types of diagnoses, but her specialty is neuro, amputee, vestibular and aquatic therapy. Sherry also works closely with MWSU and their PTA program.

Robert (Denny) Hankins, PTA

Robert graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2024 with his associate's degree as a physical therapist assistant and bachelor’s degree of general studies. As a dedicated PTA, he is passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities in achieving their optimal physical function and quality of life. He utilizes his experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing to excel in providing patients with individualized treatment to address their specific needs and goals.

Courtney Kalamon, OTR/L

Courtney graduated from the University of Missouri with a master's in occupational therapy in 2020 and a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Central Missouri in 2017. She has experience in home health therapy and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Courtney began working with Mosaic in April 2021 and sees a wide range of pediatric patient conditions from autism, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy to sensory processing disorder and fine motor delay/handwriting difficulties and picky eating concerns.

Carol Latham, OTR/CHT/CLT

Carol graduated from the University of Missouri in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. She became a certified hand therapist in 2004 with a specialty in hand and upper extremity therapy to include splinting. Christine obtained her lymphedema certification in 2009. She has worked in the occupational therapy field for more than 40 years with a specialization and passion for hand therapy for most of her career.

Kinnedy Macias, MS-CFY SLP

Kinnedy graduated from California Baptist University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. In 2024, she graduated with a master's degree in speech language pathology. Kinnedy treats pediatrics and adults to support speech, language and functional communication skills.

Laura Neff, MA, CCC-SLP

Laura graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and psychology and in 2021 with a master's degree in speech language pathology. Laura treats both pediatrics and adults with special interests including traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accident rehabilitation and developmental delays.

Julie Raines, OTR/L

Julie graduated from Culver-Stockton College in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in occupational therapy. She then went to Concordia University-Wisconsin for occupational therapy school and graduated in 1998 with a master of occupational therapy degree. She has worked since then in many various settings from outpatient to SNF/long-term care and home health. She recently completed the certification process for lymphedema and received her CLT.

Julie Schiermeyer, PTA

Julie has more than 25 years of experience as a physical therapist assistant. She has an extensive background in manual therapy with specialty training in myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, cupping and Graston. Julie specializes in the treatment of chronic pain servicing patients with headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia syndrome, motor vehicle accidents, neck and back pain. In her free time, she enjoys time with family, walking, spending time in nature, writing, painting and sewing.

Beth Sterns, COTA

Beth has been a certified occupational therapist assistant since 1997, completing her training at the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, MN. She has been an employee for many years working in various departments in the hospital system. She has been an integral part of Mosaic’s lymphedema clinic since 2011 when she received her certification to treat patients with a variety of lymphatic disorders. She can treat patients with venous disease, wounds, cancer diagnosis such as breast cancer, head and neck cancer and others.