Our Team
Shawn Tucker, PT, COMT, CSJA
Physical Therapist, President and Tai Chi Instructor
One of the leading Physical Therapists in the region, Shawn Tucker has effectively assisted clients for nearly 35 years. His passion for both orthopedics and racial health equity is personified in his five years as a member of the Movement is Life steering committee and is exemplified every day in his work and leadership at the Brentwood Center of Health.
A graduate in health sciences from Georgia State University, he worked as a Senior Staff Member for the University of Chicago Hospitals and BJC Healthcare and served as a Physical Therapist for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. Shawn is a member of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association.
Passionate about living in a world free from cancers and HIV/AIDs, he has committed volunteer time, research and financial resources to advance these causes. Currently, he is a member of the Advisory Board of Cancer Community of St. Louis and was the 2007 recipient of the Michael Edlin Award for outstanding service to the HIV/AIDs community.
Shawn has been integrating Qi Gong into Physical Therapy since 1993. In 1999 he furthered his education by adding Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) to his expertise. In 2017 he was authorized as a master level teacher in Hun Yuan Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong. Check out his classes and methodologies.
Shawn is a co-author of several research studies on physical therapy and exercise for people living with chronic disease.
Brian Harasha, DC
Chiropractor + Laser Therapist
Dr. Harasha received his doctor of Chiropractic degree and Acupuncture certification from Logan University in 2000. He graduated valedictorian of this class. Brian specializes in gentle models of chiropractic such as Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Logan Basic and instrument adjusting. He practices a Traditional Chinese Medicine form of acupuncture as well as a modern version of acupuncture termed Meridian Therapy.
Dr. Harasha approaches his patients holistically and thoroughly investigates their health goals taking into account diet, lifestyle, mental peace, emotional balance and spiritual awareness. His certification in general Functional Medicine often assists his patients in finding the root cause of their distress.
He specializes in general well-being, orthopedic care, fertility, mental health, digestive health, insomnia and chronic, difficult health challenges. He has an in depth interest in Eastern traditions such as yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Tai Chi and Qigong.
His successful academic background combined with an intuitive awareness and compassion for his patients are great allies in the pursuit of wellness.
Jim Sullivan, M.Ac.,L.Ac, LMT
Acupuncturist + Body Worker
Jim is now at Alchemy Clinic
address 11600 Manchester Road, Ste 100B Des Peres, MO 63131
Phone number to schedule 314-801-7582
Patty Workman, PTA, Pn1
Physical Therapist Assistant + Precision Nutrition Coach
Patty Workman is a board certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Precision Nutrition certified nutrition coach (Pn1). Patty graduated in 2013 from STLCC Meramec with a PTA associate degree. As a PTA, Patty works with patients to improve their quality of life through exercise, postural alignment and self care training, balance training, hands on manual therapy, functional and return to sport training. As a nutrition coach, Patty helps clients develop and progress towards their personal wellness goals by empowering them to take responsibility for their own health through habit change and a healthy relationship with themselves and food. Patty holds a 4th Dan (degree) black belt in WTF taekwondo. In her spare time she volunteers at a TKD school teaching a few days a week. She also enjoys RVing and riding dirt bikes.
Paula Wilson, PTA, CFT
Physical Therapist Assistant + Personal Fitness Trainer
Paula has worked in the medical field for over 20 years, 15 of those focused on cardiology and chronic disease. She applies a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work at Brentwood Center of Health.
With focus in medical exercise fitness training and Personal Training Certification through the ISSA, Paula bridges the gap between HealthCare and Fitness. She takes a unique approach that combines traditional physical therapy with customized fitness training to support therapeutic goals. Paula designs training programs to maintain ones’ physical well being and build strength without compromising healing.
In 2001, Paula received her degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from St. Louis Community College - Meramec. She values one-on-one time, and makes it a priority to get to know her clients and their personal health goals.
Cynthia (Cindy) Komes, MA, PT, COMT
Physical Therapist
Cindy Komes has the exceptional ability of using her energy, strength, and knowledge to achieve optimal results for her patients for 33 years and counting! She has been know to make huge strides with her patients that have found themselves unsuccessful after conventional therapies. She attributes these outcomes to spending one-on-one spare time with her patients, listening, and evaluating in order to determine the best "hands-on" manual therapy approach.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, 1988
Masters of Arts in Human Performance, University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1988
Over 1,200 hours of continuing education in articular (joint), soft tissue and neural mobilization, including a certificate in manual therapy
Julia Clements, LMT, BA, MA, MAT
Massage Therapist
Julia Clements, LMT, BA, MA, MAT is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and former K-12 and college teacher of 17 years. Her love for supporting others, and passion for massage therapy makes Julia the perfect addition to our team of healing practitioners. Julia is a graduate of The Healing Arts Center in St. Louis, Missouri where, upon completion of her program, has already worked extensively on the public in their student clinic. Julia is incredibly intuitive and skillful, specializing in Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage.
Mary Porkorny
Office Manager + Insurance Navigator
Your experience with Brentwood Center of Health typically begins and ends with Mary and her staff. Her team navigates setting schedules, requesting and receiving documentation from your doctors, working with insurance companies and payment schedules, among so many other tasks.
Mary has been working at the Brentwood Center of Health for over 15 years and is guaranteed to know you by name the moment you walk through the doors.