Meet Our Staff
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Sidney Morvant, PTA
Interim Clinical Support
Angie Wilkerson, PTA
Interim Clinical Support
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Richard E. Lane, PT, OCS
Dacia Alexander, MA CCC-SLP
Director of Operations
Ms. Alexander is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communications Disorders from Louisiana State University in 1991.
Ms. Alexander is a speech-language pathologist with a certificate of clinical competence. Her areas of expertise are the treatment of neurological disorders and dysphagia. She joined BRPT-Lake in 2001.
Courtney Bourgeois, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Bourgeois earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2006 from Southeastern Louisiana University in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May 2009 in the first DPT class of the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
She is a certified ASTYM system and ART provider.
Her primary interests are treating orthopedic patients in the outpatient setting using manual therapy techniques and working with female high school athletes. She is actively involved in the Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish areas as a softball umpire. Dr. Bourgeois joined BRPT-Lake in June 2009.
Justin Breaux, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Justin Breaux is a native of Plaquemine, LA. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Nicholls State University, where he played baseball for the Colonels for 5 years. In May, 2012 he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Breaux's primary areas of interests are in orthopedics and sports-related injuries involving patients of all age groups. He is a certified ASTYM system provider and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA).
Dr. Breaux joined BRPT-Lake in 2012.
Deborah D. Bueche, LOTR, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist
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Ms. Bueche is a native of Arabi, Louisiana. She is a 1985 graduate of the LSU Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Debbie received advanced certification in upper extremity treatment and is a Certified Hand Therapist.
She has advanced training in neurodevelopmental treatment for adult neurological patients and has also received extended training in lymphedema management. Her clinical expertise involves hand/UE disorder/injuries, adult neurological, work-related injuries/job site evaluations, lymphedema, vestibular rehabilitation, and Cancer Fit.
She is the clinical coordinator for Occupational Therapy student interns.
Debbie is a certified ASTYM system provider.
She is the current President of Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association and has held several positions on the Board for the past 20 years. She has been involved with the Arthritis Association of Louisiana since 1988 as a program instructor and Board Member. She is currently involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Louisiana including service as a First Connection volunteer.
Jane Couvillion, LOTR, CHT, CLT
Certified Hand Therapist
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Jane graduated from LSU School of Allied Health Professions in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. After graduation Jane worked in acute care and in rehabilitation hospitals in New Orleans.
In 1999 she earned the added credential of Certified Hand Therapist.
Jane worked at Crescent City Physical Therapy in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and relocated to Ascension Parish and BRPT-Lake in 2006.
Jane's clinical expertise includes hand/upper extremity disorders and CancerFit as she is trained to perform lymphedema management.
Jane is a certified ASTYM system provider.
Keith Fogle, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Fogle is a native of Sycamore, Illinois.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI where he played basketball for the Huskies. He is also a graduate of the University of St. Augustine School for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2005.
He is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in Physical Therapy as acknowledged by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Fogle's primary interests include orthopedics and sports medicine rehabilitation, including the use of state-of-the-art techniques such as ASTYM, ART, and TDN (Trigger Point Dry Needling). He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA).
Dr. Fogle has been practicing at BRPT-Lake since 2007.
Clay Landreneau, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Landreneau is a native of Ville Platte, LA. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May 2010 from the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Clay participated in an Orthopedic and Private Practice Management Residency in Shreveport, which he completed in July of 2011.
His primary interests are manual therapy and treating a variety of orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). He is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in Physical Therapy as acknowledged by the American Physical Therapy Association. Clay is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider. Mr. Landreneau joined BRPT-Lake in August 2011.
Gus L. Gutierrez, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Dr. Gutierrez is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider as well as a national instructor in ASTYM. Gus holds a level 2 Intramuscular Manual Therapy certification and has treated a variety of high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association. He completed the Gulf Coast Graduate Institute of Manual Therapy Residency Program, focusing on advanced evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions with the use of mobilization and manipulative techniques. After completing the 18-month program, he received certification as a Level 2 Manual Therapist. Dr. Gutierrez has also earned the prestigious Fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Dr. Gutierrez has enjoyed working with athletes and athletic trainers over his career and currently serves as the team therapist for a number of high schools as well as an LSU Track and Field physical therapist.
He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1986.
Michelle Landry, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Jones is a native of Ruston, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in May of 2008. In May 2011, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Her interests are in working with clients of all ages with orthopedic conditions to restore them to activity and prevent further injury. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). Ms. Jones joined BRPT-Lake in July 2011.
Dr. Jones is a certified ASTYM system provider.
Seth A. Kaplan, PT, DPT, MHA, OCS
President and Chief Executive Officer of BRPT-Lake
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Dr. Seth Kaplan is a native of Pickens, Mississippi. He attended Louisiana State University and is a 1989 graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. He holds a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University. Seth received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2010 from Evidence in Motion Physical Therapy Institute in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Kaplan is a manual therapist, Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 1999. His clinical expertise is in the area of orthopedics, sports medicine, and work-related injuries. Dr. Kaplan is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider. He has completed Level I training through Kinetacore in Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT)/Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN).
Dr. Kaplan is the program director for Swing Dynamics, which is a golf evaluation program, and he is the program director for BRPT-Lake's outcome data program. He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1989.
Tyler J. Lafauci, PT
Physical Therapist
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Mr. Lafauci is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University where he played football and achieved All American status as an offensive guard. He is also a 1976 graduate of the LSU Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
His area of expertise is in the treatment of orthopedic sports medicine and work-related injuries.
Tyler is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider.
Mr. Lafauci is also the Director of the Sports Medicine Program for and has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1976.
Richard E. Lane, PT, OCS
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Mr. Lane is a native of Vidalia, Louisiana and attended college at Northeast Louisiana University. He received his physical therapy training at the LSU Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1975.
His clinical expertise is in orthopedics, particularly the spine, sports medicine injuries and the feet. Mr. Lane is a manual therapist and is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Ricky is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider. He has received training in intramuscular manual therapy treatment techniques, also known as trigger point dry needling.
He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1975.
J. Derek Laurent, PT, MPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Mr. Laurent is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2002 and his Master of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2005.
His clinical interests involve treatment of orthopedic injuries including sport and work-related injuries.
Derek is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider.
He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since August 2005.
Greg J. LeBlanc, PT, DPT, OCS
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Dr. LeBlanc is a native of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana and earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University. In 1999 he received a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009 from Evidence in Motion Physical Therapy Institute in Louisville, KY.
He is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in Physical Therapy as acknowledged by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
His clinical interests are primarily sports rehab and manual therapy, including state-of-the-art techniques such as ASTYM and ART. Greg has also completed level I and II training in Intramscular Manual Therapy (IMT) or Dry Needling through Kinetacore.
Dr. LeBlanc is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). Along with being a member of the LPTA Executive Committee, he is the immediate past president of the LPTA. He also serves as a delegate, representing Louisiana Physical Therapists, to the APTA House of Delegates. Greg has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 2000.
In recognition for his achievements as a clinician and successes in professional association activities, Greg was recognized in 2008 as the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Outstanding Physical Therapy Alumni. In 2010, Greg was recognized as one of the Baton Rouge Business Report 2010 Top 40 under 40 honorees.
Renee Diez Martin, PT
Physical Therapist
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Ms. Martin is a native of Gonzales, Louisiana and is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the LSU School of Allied Health Professions in New Orleans in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
She is a certified ASTYM system and ART provider.
Her interest is in the treatment of orthopedic patients, particularly workers' compensation and sports medicine. Ms. Martin also performs functional capacity evaluations and does pre-placement screens. She has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1997.
Paul Melancon, PT, OCS
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Mr. Melancon is a native of Gonzales, Louisiana and is a 1991 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Allied Health Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
His clinical expertise is in the treatment of orthopedic patients, particularly sports medicine, work-related injuries and wound care.
Paul is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider.
He is a manual therapist and Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association.
He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1991.
Alicia Dwyer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Clinical Director
South Harrells
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Dr. Dwyer is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and received her Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University. In May 2010, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. Her interests are in orthopedic injuries. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). She is a certified ASTYM system and ART provider. Dr. Dwyer has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since June 2010.
Melanie Sawyer, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Administrative Office
Ms. Sawyer is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University and received a Bachelor of Science in 1981.
Ms. Sawyer received certification as a Certified Public Accountant in 1983, and she joined BRPT-Lake in 1984.
Jessica Schexnayder, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Schexnayder is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Louisiana College. In May 2009, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.
She is a certified ASTYM system and ART provider.
Her interests are in orthopedic and neuro physical therapy. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). Ms. Schexnayder joined BRPT-Lake in June 2009.
Tom J. Weber, PT, MPT, OCS
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Dr. Weber is a native of Laplace, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University and received his Master of Physical Therapy degree in August 2003 from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
His clinical interest is in the treatment of orthopedic patients, particularly sports medicine and work-related injuries. Mr. Weber is a manual therapist and is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Dr. Weber is a certified ART and ASTYM system provider.
He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 2003.
Marcia D. Weger, PT
Physical Therapist
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Ms. Weger is a native of Poultney, Vermont and is a 1984 graduate of the University of Vermont, where she received a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy. Her clinical expertise is in orthopedics and the treatment of neurological patients. She has particularly focused on the treatment of work injury, job site evaluations and functional testing. She is also trained in neuro developmental techniques. She joined BRPT-Lake in 1987.
Luke Zumo, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Zumo is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Loyola University in New Orleans, where he played basketball for the Wolfpack. He is also a graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2011.
Dr. Zumo's primary interests are in manual therapy and the treatment of athletes. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA).
Dr. Zumo is a certified ASTYM system provider.
Theresa Lockwood, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
Administrative Office
Ms. Lockwood is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received certification as a general practice paralegal in 1988. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR) as acknowledged by the Human Resource Certification Institute.
She is an active member of the Greater Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management (GBR SHRM) serving as 2010 President of the Chapter. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors. Theresa joined BRPT-Lake in 2002.
Laura Ecker, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Laura Stampley Ecker is a graduate of McKinley Senior High School in Baton Rouge and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University. In December 2009, Laura received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in St. Augustine, Florida.
Dr. Ecker's primary areas of interest include manual physical therapy techniques and the treatment orthopedic and sports-related injuries in adults and pediatrics. She has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since May 2012.
Emily Hymel, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Emily Hymel is a native of White Castle, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University in May of 2008. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May 2011 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Hymel's interests are in working with orthopedic patients of all ages, and she is a certified ASTYM provider. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA). Dr. Hymel joined BRPT-Lake in March 2012.
Teri Hammonds, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Teri Clouatre Hammonds is an Ascension Parish native who graduated from St. Amant High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science from Nicholls State University in 2006 where she played softball for the Colonels for 4 years. In 2012, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Hammonds' interests include orthopedic patients from pediatric sports injuries to geriatric wellness. She is a certified ASTYM provider and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA).
Dr. Hammonds joined BRPT-Lake in 2012.
Christie Brady, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Brady is a native of La Place, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting at Delgado Community College in 2011. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2011.
April Heintze Graham, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Heintze Graham is a native of Gonzales, LA, whom now resides in Prairieville, LA. She earned her Bachelor of Biological Sciences from LSU-BR in May of 2007. She graduated from Our Lady of the Lake College with a degree in Physical Therapy Assisting in May of 2010. She continues to teach and practice dance in Gonzales. Ms. Heintze Graham is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake as a PTA in 2010.
Ana Wiggins, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Wiggins is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from LSU in 2007 and her Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2011.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2011.
Brittney Anzalone, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Anzalone is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She received her Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2006.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2006.
Lauren Breaux, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Breaux is a native of Central, Louisiana. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in May of 2010. She is also an all-star cheerleading coach in the Baton Rouge area. Ms. Breaux is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2010.
Angie Wilkerson, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Wilkerson is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She earned her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Volunteer State Community College in 1999.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2005.
Christina Beatty, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Mrs. Beatty is a native of Denham Springs, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2000.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2000.
Emily Ali, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Ali is a native of Prairieville, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2003. Ms. Ali is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2004.
YuYi Chen, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Yu Yi is from Taipei, Taiwan. She first came to the United States in 2004 and earned a Master's degree in Education from Barry University in Miami, Florida. She later received her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College. Yu Yi is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2010.
Stephanie Montalbano, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Montalbano was born in Montreal, Canada. She came to the United States on a gymnastics scholarship to attend Louisiana State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. She graduated with honors from PTA school in Virginia in 2008. Ms. Montalbano is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2011.
Lacie Hurdle, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Hurdle is a native of Rosedale, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting at Our Lady Of The Lake College in 2001. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2001.
Sarah Stott, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Stott is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting at Our Lady of the Lake College in 2009. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2009.
Landa Peltier, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Peltier is a native of Brusly, LA. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting at Our Lady of the Lake College in 2010. Ms. Peltier is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 2010.
Donna Comeaux, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Ms. Comeaux is a native of Baton Rouge. She attended USL of Lafayette and received her PTA license in 1993.
She joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy-Lake in 1972.
Our CEO, Seth Kaplan has been spending his vacation time at Camp Dream Street since 1982. It's one of the most rewarding weeks of his life. Dream Street is a five-day, four-night camping program for children with physical disabilities. The camp is held on the grounds of URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS and is sponsored by the North American Foundation of Temple Youth's Southern Region. For more information, please visit 
Brittany Drive Clinic Director, Greg LeBlanc, receives an award recognizing his 3 years of service as President of the LPTA from former President, David Qualls.
Welcome to our next newly hired therapist, Michelle Jones, PT, DPT. Ms. Jones is a native of Ruston. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in May of 2008. In May 2011, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Luke is a native of Baton Rouge. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Loyola University in New Orleans, where he played basketball for the Wolfpack. He is also a graduate of LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2011.
