Care Team
Meet the providers and care team members serving Mid-America Carpenters Benefits members.
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Dr. Lueckenhoff joined the Carpenters Vision Center prior to the center’s opening in September 2019. He was born and raised in Missouri, received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Truman State University, and his doctorate in optometry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Dr. Lueckenhoff has been serving patients for four years […]
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Lamont graduated from Missouri College in 2004 and has served clients in different settings, including private practice, Massage Envy, and as a traveling therapist. Before pursuing his fulfilling career in massage therapy, Lamont spent 20 years providing excellent customer service in retail management. When he is not practicing massage therapy, he and his wife enjoy […]
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Dr. Josh Barney earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to his time at Carpenters Wellness Center, Dr. Barney worked in private practice in Springfield, Missouri and Clayton, Missouri. He has helped thousands of people from Missouri and throughout the world. Dr. Barny has treated numerous professional, collegiate, and […]
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Christopher decided to use his interests in science and, most importantly, a willingness to provide extraordinary customer care to pursue the career in pharmacy at a college fair at Jefferson College while attending Hillsboro High School. Christopher went to an accelerated all-year program at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy in Louisville, Ky. and graduated with […]
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Chad earned his Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting in 1996, after serving with the United States Air Force for 5 years. Chad has worked for Carpenters Wellness Center since its opening in 2019. Prior to the wellness center, he worked in urgent care, internal medicine, taught Medical Assisting at St. Louis College of […]
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Ellen has over 14 year of nursing experience, with five and a half years in Labor and Delivery, and eight years in Transplant Surgery. Ellen has been serving our members in Carpenters Wellness Center since February 2020. She graduated from Truman State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, later earning her […]
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Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in health management and health promotion from Southeast Missouri State University. She also earned her master’s of science in nursing and became a certified Family Nurse Practitioner while working at St. Louis University Hospital. After working 7 years in Transplant Surgery, Julia is excited to get back to her health […]
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Dr. Patel grew up in St. Joseph, MO, and earned her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She is excited to be part of Carpenters team-care approach in promoting wellness because she finds preventive care and health education the most rewarding part of her career. In her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys […]
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Dr. Trost has ten years of experience in Family Medicine, after earning her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completing her residency training at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She has a passion for preventative health women’s health, and pediatrics. In addition to her clinical practice. Dr. Trost is the vice […]