Ascension Via Christi Therapy Center on St. Teresa

Lesa Beauchamp, OTR/L
Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Kansas University Medical Center, 1991
Additional Training: Astym-certified provider, MPS provider: upper extremity pain and scar release
Clinical Focus: Upper extremity orthopedics, Peripheral nerve compressional disorders, Cumulative trauma disorders, Arthritis, Upper extremity neurological conditions
Other passions: Avid dog lover, foodie, spending time traveling and exploring- love the mountains or heading to the beach for time on the sand, snorkeling, or scuba diving.

Laurie Ebenkamp, PT
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Southwestern College, 1987; Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Wichita State University 1989
Additional Training: Astym certified provider
Clinical Focus: General orthopedics, post surgical rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, neck and back pain, Neurological Disorders
Other passions: Spending time with family, especially watching my children's activities, watching my grandchildren, and exercising.

Monica Downs, PT
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, University of Kansas; Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Wichita State University
Additional Training: Astym-certified provider, ACL injury prevention, Functional testing
Clinical Focus: Sports injuries and prevention, Functional biomechanical assessments for upper and lower extremity, Post-surgical rehabilitation for complex knee and hip, Joint protection education, Return to sports functional testing, Manual therapy, Shoulder rehabilitation, The athletic spine
Other areas of work focus: Reading, research/continuing education and implementing into current practice patterns
Other passions: Family, fitness, cycling, outdoor adventure, reading

Brenda Fink, OTR/L
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Newman University, 1999
Additional training: Astym-certified provider
Clinical Focus: Orthopedics – upper extremity and hands, Post-surgical hand rehabilitation, Customized orthotics
Other passions: Traveling, golf, photography, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs

Jennifer Garcia, PTA
Education: Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX, 2009
Additional training: Astym-certified provider
Clinical focus: Orthopedics, post-surgical, hip, knee, shoulder rehab, Manual therapy and Aquatic therapy
Other passions: spending time with my kids, cooking/baking, traveling to any beach, wine tastings/food pairing, attending baseball and football games.

Kassie Gile, DPT
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Newman University, 2008; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2011
Additional training: Astym-certified provider
Clinical Focus: Orthopedics, Post-surgical hip, knee, and shoulder rehabilitation, Manual therapy, Running injuries and gait analysis, Sports injuries, Injury prevention
Other passions: I have a passion for sports which I contribute to years of participation in athletics. I enjoy fitness, coaching, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Tyler Nance, PT
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Benedictine College (2015); Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University (2019)
Additional Training: Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer
Clinical Focus: Orthopedics, Sports Injuries and prevention, Post-surgical hip, knee, and shoulder rehabilitation, Running injuries and gait analysis, Throwing athletes, Return to sport functional testing
Other passions: Faith, family, football, golf, working out, spending time at the lake.

Natalie Mizell, M.S. CCC-SLP
Education: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (Vanderbilt University, 2017). Bachelors in Mathematics (Tabor College, 2015).
Additional training: VitalStim & DINES Provider, MBSImP certified
Clinical Focus: cognitive rehabilitation after stroke and brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, aphasia, dysphagia, voice
Other passions: Playing cello and piano, kayaking

Cindy Wells, PTA
Education: Physical Therapist Assistant, Hutchinson Community College, 2018
Additional Training: Astym, certified provider, American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer, American Council on Exercise certified group fitness instructor
Clinical Focus: Orthopedics, Neurological
Other passions: Fitness, teach kickboxing

Braedan Crites, DPT
Education: Associate’s Degree in Science, Hutchinson Community College, 2018, Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Wichita State University, 2020, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Saint Mary, 2022
Clinical Focus: General orthopedics, post-surgical knee, hip, and shoulder rehabilitation, sports injuries, manual therapy
Other passions: Spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities such as disc golf, watching all sports