SLU Physical Therapy Clinic Hosts Open House in New Location

The Saint Louis University Physical Therapy Clinic: An Affiliate of the Student Health Center hosted an Open House on Thursday, April 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the clinic’s new location: 3530 Laclede Avenue Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63103. Guests were able to tour the clinic and meet the physical therapy staff. 

SLU PT Clinic Staff: Jason Bennett, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC; Pam Abbott, PT, DPT, OCS; Karen Vespa, PT, MPT, OCS; Physical Therapy Clinical Service Manager Jenny Stateler, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Barb Yemm, PT, DPT, OCS; Mike Markee, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, ATC; Chris Sebelski, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS.

The new site gives increased square footage to accommodate the growing patient population with an improved layout that allows for utilization of private treatment areas and space for expanded student learning opportunities.

The physical therapy clinic is open to the entire SLU community. The clinic specializes in treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. All of the clinic’s physical therapists hold American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certifications in the field of orthopedics and/or sports.

Patients can expect a one-on-one, individualized approach that will facilitate optimal recovery by combining current research and highest standards of practice.

Below are photos our our clinic staff and guests during the open house reception.

Dr. Tricia Austin, Interim Department Chair for the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Dr. Michelle Unterberg, Assistant Dean for the Walker College of Health Professions/Director of the Physical Therapy Program, and Dr. Mardell Wilson, Dean of the Doisy College of Health Sciences

Dr. Jennifer Stateler with Dr. Mike Markee

Dr. Jenny Stateler and Dr. Tricia Austin welcome Janet Oberle, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics

Dr. Mona Hicks, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students with Dr. Chris Sebelski

Dr. Gretchen Salsich, Dr. Barb Yemm, Dr. Dave Gutekunst, and Dean Mardell Wilson

SLU PT Clinic Billing Representative Micki Barbieri with Renee Dunham, Assistant Director of the Student Health Center

Dr. Sara Scholtes with Dr. Mike Markee

Dr. Randy Richter, Interim Program Director for the Program in Physical Therapy with SLU-SSM Physical Therapy Orthopedic Resident Dr. Adam Kays

Dr. Kim Levenhagen and Dr. Barb Yemm

PT Clinic Staff Member Karen Vespa discusses the updated layout with Dr. Steve Byrnes, the Director of University Counseling.

Dr. Randy Richter with Ryan TeKolste (DPT Class of 2020)

Dean of Doisy College of Health Sciences Dr. Mardell Wilson discusses the new clinic accommodations with Dr. Michelle Unterberg, Assistant Dean for the Walker College of Health Professions/Director of the Physical Therapy Program.

For more information about the clinic, accessing physical therapy services, or setting up appointments, call (314) 977-7419.

Photos by Corey Mauer & Erica Mullikin