MEET THE HOUSEFIT TEAM

Dr. Beth Templin, ​Owner

Dr. Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS is a leading Geriatric Physical Therapist in the Saint Louis area who helps older adults move and feel better through use of  exercise, and she makes it FUN! She is board certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in Saint Louis. She opened her practice in 2017 as a mobile Physical Therapy clinic and quickly realized there was a need for more, a need to find a better way to serve the aging community. She expanded the practice in 2018 to add her current gym space.

Dr. Beth is involved in her local American Parkinson Disease Association and is a certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach. She is PWR!Moves Certified. She is passionate about assisting older adults to be proactive about maintaining their physical health and fitness so they can remain active and independent throughout their lives. Beth enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and their two daughters Estelle and Harriet. In her free time, she loves to craft, cook and travel.

Sara List, Physical Therapist

Sara List is a physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience and is a graduate of Saint Louis University.  She has worked in many different settings but has a passion for the geriatric population. She enjoys working with patients in their home environments to help them improve their function and quality of life and to allow them to stay living in their own homes. Sara is PWR!Moves Certified. 

Sara is married with 3 daughters which keep her busy.  She enjoys spending time with her family, driving her kids to all of their activities, volunteering at her church and hanging out with friends.

Marina Clements, Physical Therapist

Marina graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2018 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Marina completed part of her clinical education at the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association where she received special training in treating people with Parkinson Disease through the use of exercise. She is PWR!Moves Certified. Marina is part of a new generation of motivated individuals that are seeking to break the traditional mold of Physical Therapy. Marina is passionate about providing quality, 1-on-1 care, and strives to make you part of your healthcare team. 

In her free time, Marina enjoys staying active by swing dancing, attending live music events, acro yoga, and group fitness classes.  She looks forward to working with you in your home to get you “HouseFit”!

Kim Bergfeld, Physical Therapist

Kim was born and raised in St. Louis.  She graduated from Washington University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She's worked in outpatient orthopedics and in fitness directed toward older adults. She is PWR!Moves certified. Her passion is the geriatric population. She loves helping people reduce their pain and improve their function to allow them to be more independent or maintain their independence. 
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Kim spends most of her free time with her husband and two sons, ages 4 and 1. She loves trying new forms of exercise but benefits the most from group yoga classes. Her family enjoys traveling, hiking, playground hopping and going to the pool. ​​

​Tonya Becker, Physical Therapist

​Tonya graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.  She continued with her education, graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A. T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona.  
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​She found a passion for working with older adults and working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. She became certified in LSVT BIG and in PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness and Recovery). She strives to understand the goals of each of her patients and is driven to provide a progressive functional treatment plan to support an active, independent lifestyle. Tonya has been married to her husband, John since 2013 and is the mother of two girls.  In her free time, she loves to travel and be outdoors hiking and camping.

​Erica Sumner, Physical Therapist

​Erica graduated from Missouri State University in 2017 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her clinical interests include working with adults to improve or maintain their independence, providing guidance to those with persistent pain conditions on how to continue to live a full and active life, and helping people eliminate or manage their dizziness. Erica is PWR!Moves Certified. She will spend every visit carefully listening to and addressing any concerns, empowering you to reach your goals, and celebrating every victory with a smile and a high-five. 

When Erica isn't at work, she can be found hiking, reading, or gardening.

​Rachel Rackers, Physical Therapist

​Rachel graduated from St. Louis University in 2001. After starting her career in outpatient orthopedics, she took time off to stay home with her two children. Her return to the workforce includes a passion for working one-on-one with older adults to help them lead full and active lives through education, motivation and functional movement. Rachel is PWR!Moves Certified. She is a life-long learner who is always looking for new and exciting ways to keep her patients engaged and excited to work, all while having fun.

Rachel and her husband Neil have two children, Jacob and Annabel. She loves all things fitness and enjoys reading historical fiction and traveling the globe.

Hannah O'Rourke, Physical Therapist

​Hannah has always had a passion for working with older adults in physical therapy. Upon graduating from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy she pursued a year-long Geriatric Residency Program in physical therapy at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. She enjoys collaborating with her patients to develop a plan to move better and get back to activities they love.

​In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, riding her bike, and doing pottery or sewing.

Tia Shepard, Physical Therapist

Tia graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior to joining the HouseFit team she worked in intensive rehab for patients with neurological conditions helping them get back to moving and doing the things that they care about. She first found her passion for helping older adults feel good in their bodies as a Pilates instructor. Since then she has continued to seek knowledge and training to better support individuals looking to stay active and take charge of their health.

Tia and her wife live in South City and have two mischievous, but sweet cats. She spends her time outside of work reading, watching movies, taking Pilates classes, hiking and spending time with friends.

Lauren Bridgewater, Physical Therapist

​Lauren graduated from Rockhurst University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019. She has since worked in a variety of settings, but has a passion for keeping everyone moving throughout their entire lifespan and changing our societal views on aging. She loves to seek out personal goals and find ways to make every session meaningful to her patients.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt especially outdoors or by trying new restaurants. She enjoys all types of exercise, reading, and spending time with her family. 

Hannah Brandt, Office Manager

Hannah Brandt has 20 years experience assisting in the administrative aspect of patient services. Her focus is helping healthcare practitioners be successful by improving office efficiencies without sacrificing patient care. 

Becky Duepner, Client Care Specialist

Becky is a St. Louis native, that has a long history in customer service. She has a diverse background of working retail, running her family's small business, and being a floral designer. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with, and getting to know her clients. She strives to make a personal connection with them, and loves to learn how she can help them. Her favorite thing to do is spending time with her husband, and two kids. They enjoy traveling together, and spending time with friends. ​

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