Meet Our Expert Staff

At Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, we pride ourselves on hiring the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff. We are founded by a family who experienced the devastating consequences of substance abuse and together overcame addiction. Our addiction treatment programs are created to give back and give others the opportunity to recover from addiction and restore their lives completely. Learn about our staff below, and if you’d like to see where you or your loved one will be staying during treatment, view our gallery here. If you have any questions, please contact us today at (727) 954-3908

John Templeton Jr.

Co-Founder, President

John Templeton Sr.

Co-Founder, CEO

Shane Templeton

Co-Founder, COO

Speros Hempilos

DO, Medical Director

Theresa Ritz

Clinical Director, JD, LMHC, MCAP

Dr. Gail Tasch, MD

Board Certified Psychiatrist

Phil Peters

Admissions Director, CBHT

Randi Cutolo

Primary Therapist, MA, RMHCI

Jane Cohn

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Leigh Jones

Therapist, MA, RMHCI

Kristen DiSalvo

Therapist

Kelly Lajb

Community Outreach Director

Halle Painter

Client Support

Eric Byrd

Client Support

Laura Gozdecki

Client Support

Charles Brown

Client Support

Daniel Mayers

Client Support

Julie Kaplan

Acupuncture Physician, CAP

David Lee

Acupuncture & Thai Chi

Alexis Holland

Yoga Instructor

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Rehab Assessment

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Note: This assessment is meant to help us understand your situation and provide guidance. It is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for professional assessment. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.