Addiction Treatment 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.

Our Team

John Templeton Jr.

Co-Founder, President

John Templeton Sr.

Co-Founder, CEO

Speros Hampilos

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

Leigh Jones

Therapist, MA, RMHCI

Andrea Hamilton

Therapist, M.Ed

Lucy Turek, PhD

Therapist, CRC, LMHC

George Dekeles

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARPN, PMHNP

Julie Kaplan

Acupuncture Physician, CAP

Alexis Holland

Yoga Instructor

Laura Gozdecki

Client Support

Halle Painter

Client Support

Eric Byrd

Client Support

Khadijah Ingram, CNA

Client Support Tech

Ashley Regis, RBT

Client Support Tech

Brittany Forbes

17:28 07 Feb 24

I went to and completed footprints it’s a great program where I learned to thrive in my recovery and built a foundation that I continuously rely on and made friends as well who continue to save me!

Denis Psatha

00:32 07 Feb 24

I never thought getting sober was a option until I went to footprints, it’s a great environment,I felt like I was at home while staying in house because everyone was very friendly,also all the therapists are very good at helping you out with any problems u may have ,they have fun activities every weekend and for the first time I’ve actually made sober friends which is very helpful even after u leave the program there always a call away!!

Marina Scruby

17:28 26 Jan 24

I graduated Footprints Beachside recovery center in Oct 23’ and am going on 9 months clean and sober. This wasn’t my first time being in treatment and i was having a hard time remaining sober for more than 2 months. If it wasn’t for this treatment center, the staff, and therapist, doesn’t matter… i wouldn’t be living the sober life i am today. Walking into Footprints was the best decision i have ever made for myself, from bowling to kayaking and going to the movies or outside AA meetings you don’t really feel like you’re in a treatment center but you also get the knowledge and tools that u need to stay sober.. the support the staff offers for the clients on a day to day basis was so helpful during my time there!!! I am forever grateful for my time at Footprints! i would suggest this place to anyone who struggles with addiction/alcoholism and is wanting to get better. Coming from Georgia was nerve wrecking but it was for the best choice for my own recovery. The foundation, sober connections and tools this rehab gave me to start my recovery journey is not something you’ll get somewhere else (in my experience)!

Just Me

22:27 12 Dec 23

I went to Footprints for 120 days and it more then likely saved my life. The therapists are great and really care about the patients. There is a lot of freedom while in treatment but it is earned. All the staff are good people and really care and help. This was the place that finally got me over my hump. Thanks Footprints for all the help and support I have received.Glenn

Mahmoud Mokhtar

18:20 29 Oct 23

Kelly was so helpful and the staff made the process easy when helping my family member. Thank you Kelly and Footprints.

Francis Weber

01:55 25 Sep 23

Footprints Beach Side Recovery goes far and above all rehabilitation centers. From Leaders to Therapists to Technicians, everyone is focused on recovery, tools, methodologies, support and genuine, loving care for it's clients.Footprints invests in the classiest, devoted and certified therapists and they are always available.Rehabilitation activities centered around sport, adventures, special guests, art and education add flavor and fun to a strong curriculum.I would vouch 100% for Footprints and recommend, without hesitation to anyone in search of care - 1 day at a time.

Riley White

14:27 22 Sep 23

footprints is like the disney world of rehabs. the clinical team truly cares about you & personalizes the course of treatment to every individual’s specific needs. i can honestly say i would not be alive today if it weren’t for this program, they gave me hope when i was hopeless & loved me when i couldn’t love myself. it’s more than just a paycheck for these people, they truly care about the clients & help cater to them in whatever way possible. 10/10 would recommend

Edward Rios

15:59 14 Apr 23

Great place for recovery. Great staff and management. Provides all the needed stepping stones to recover, from inpatient to outpatient to sober living. The sober living executive manger Paul Romero is very professional and dose a great job running the house.The president John Templeton makes sure everybody gets the individual attention they deserves. You can tell he has a passion for helping peopleThey changed my life for the better and gave me another shot at life.

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