APTA Louisiana, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

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APTA Louisiana exists to optimize the health and quality of life of people in Louisiana by advancing the profession of physical therapy and serving through education, membership, payment, and advocacy.

The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session delivered real wins for physical therapy patients and providers.From AI transpare...
07/22/2026

The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session delivered real wins for physical therapy patients and providers.

From AI transparency in the exam room to faster workers' comp payments and protections for patients with acquired brain injuries, these new laws move Louisiana healthcare forward. And the fight for a modernized fee schedule isn't over. We're already gearing up for 2027.

Swipe through to see what changed.

Save this for the next PT who asks what changed, or send it to a coworker who missed the session. Want to get involved in advocacy? Reach out to the APTA Louisiana Government Affairs Committee. Link in bio.

Proudly representing Louisiana at the APTA House of Delegates!Thank you to our delegates for their leadership, service, ...
07/14/2026

Proudly representing Louisiana at the APTA House of Delegates!

Thank you to our delegates for their leadership, service, and commitment to the physical therapy profession. 👏💙

🌟Meet APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker - Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, MA, FAAOMPT🌟Presenting: STAY: The Career Longe...
07/06/2026

🌟Meet APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker - Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, MA, FAAOMPT🌟

Presenting: STAY: The Career Longevity Performance Lab

Dr. Lisa Flexner, PT, DPT, MA, FAAOMPT, is a workplace strategist and the founder of FlexHealth Consulting, where she helps healthcare leaders solve the staffing crisis. Lisa brings the strategic lens of a Chief Wellbeing Officer to healthcare organizations, providing the strategic advising that helps them optimize their culture and secure their bottom line.

With over 30 years of experience across healthcare, education, and organizational strategy, Lisa understands that most clinical leaders are doing the best they can with the resources they have. Through FlexHealth, she helps leaders and organizations identify and close difficult-to-diagnose profit leaks caused by turnover and disengagement, turning recruitment and retention into a competitive advantage.

Using FlexHealth’s proprietary framework, Lisa treats organizational culture with the rigor of a clinical diagnosis to identify and close these financial drains. She holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Washington and has held faculty roles at institutions including Oregon State University and Tufts. Lisa partners with leaders to transform their culture into a competitive advantage, ensuring they have the leadership pipeline and stable workforce necessary to thrive in modern healthcare.

📣Register today at www.aptala.org!

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day from APTA Louisiana! 💙🤍❤️As we celebrate our nation's freedom, we extend our gratitude to th...
07/04/2026

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day from APTA Louisiana! 💙🤍❤️

As we celebrate our nation's freedom, we extend our gratitude to the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and healthcare professionals who work every day to improve the health and well-being of our communities.

Wishing you a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and celebration.

🏆 Award Nominations for the 2026 APTA Louisiana Annual Meeting Are Still Open!Help us recognize the outstanding individu...
07/03/2026

🏆 Award Nominations for the 2026 APTA Louisiana Annual Meeting Are Still Open!

Help us recognize the outstanding individuals and advocates who have made significant contributions to the physical therapy profession and our association.

Nominations are currently being accepted for:
• Dave Warner Distinguished Service Award
• PTA Distinguished Service Award
• Friend of Physical Therapy Award
• APTA Louisiana Hall of Fame
• Legislator of the Year Award
• Dave Pariser Student Service Award

Do you know someone deserving of recognition? We encourage you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate excellence, service, leadership, and dedication within our profession.

📧 For nomination information or to submit a nomination, contact the APTA Louisiana office at [email protected] or (225) 922-4614.

🏅 Award recipients will be recognized during the 2026 APTA Louisiana Annual Meeting.

⭐Get to know your Vice President, McKenzie L. Tyson, PT, DPT, OCS! ⭐McKenzie L. Tyson, PT, DPT, OCS, currently practices...
07/02/2026

⭐Get to know your Vice President, McKenzie L. Tyson, PT, DPT, OCS! ⭐

McKenzie L. Tyson, PT, DPT, OCS, currently practices as a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from LSU Health Shreveport and obtained Louisiana licensure in 2022. In 2024, she became board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

McKenzie enjoys working with PT and PTA students and has a passion for helping develop the next generation of professionals. She has served as a clinical instructor for three years and assists with teaching dry needling courses at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge. She has a special interest in prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation, as well as post-operative orthopedic care and the treatment of chronic spinal pain.

Professionally, McKenzie serves as Vice President of APTA Louisiana. She previously served as Nominations Committee Chair and Student Special Interest Group Chair for APTA Louisiana. During physical therapy school, she served as Vice President of the national APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors, where she built connections with future therapists from across the country. McKenzie enjoys volunteering with APTA Louisiana because it allows her to advocate for the growth of the profession and contribute to meaningful change that improves patient care.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, McKenzie enjoys traveling with her husband, Brennan, and maintaining an active lifestyle through long-distance running. She can often be found exploring new coffee shops, although her favorite drink will always be a cappuccino. A fun fact about McKenzie: she and Brennan are expecting their first baby this August!

🌟Meet APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker - Kevin E. Wilk, DPT, PT, FAPTA🌟Presenting: Recent Advances in the Eval...
06/24/2026

🌟Meet APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker - Kevin E. Wilk, DPT, PT, FAPTA🌟

Presenting: Recent Advances in the Evaluation & Treatment of Knee & Hip Disorders: What’s New with Surgery, Rehabilitation & Return to Activities.

Dr. Kevin Wilk has lead a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 34+ years, as a leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. He has been significant contributions to rehabilitation research, laboratory research, bio-mechanical research and clinical outcome studies.

Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for over 34 years. Kevin is currently Associate Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine (a Select Medical Facility) in Birmingham, AL. In addition, he is the Director of Rehabilitative Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Kevin has been involve with the Tampa Bay Rays’ Baseball Team, and has worked with the Rays for 19 years. Kevin has worked with professional baseball for 29 years, and with the Rays since the organization started. Dr Wilk received his physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL., and his DPT from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of HealthCare Professions in Boston, MA.

Dr. Wilk has been fortunate to work side by side with Dr. James R Andrews in Birmingham, AL for the past 28 yrs. In addition, he has been equally fortunate to work with Dr. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas and Dr. Benton Emblom and all the orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, AL.

📣Register today at www.aptala.org!

⭐Get to know your Alexandria District Chair, Tessa Robicheaux, PT, DPT! ⭐Tessa Robicheaux is a Doctor of Physical Therap...
06/22/2026

⭐Get to know your Alexandria District Chair, Tessa Robicheaux, PT, DPT! ⭐

Tessa Robicheaux is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Agilus Health, specializing in orthopedic and pelvic health. With four years of clinical experience, she provides targeted care in orthopedic rehabilitation, dry needling, joint manipulation, and pelvic health.

At Agilus, Tessa leads pelvic health services within the women’s health initiative, delivering evidence-based treatment that improves mobility, function, and overall quality of life. She is recognized for her expertise in pelvic health, treating both men and women with a results-driven, patient-centered approach.

Tessa earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas. She is committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that helps patients return to the activities they value most.
Outside the clinic, Tessa enjoys weightlifting, running, hiking and traveling internationally with her husband.

"My involvement with APTA Louisiana began from a genuine passion for the physical therapy profession and a desire to contribute beyond direct patient care. I wanted to become more involved in advocating for our profession, supporting fellow clinicians, and helping shape the future of physical therapy in Louisiana.
I am passionate about driving meaningful change, promoting progress within the profession, and ensuring that physical therapists continue to have a strong voice in healthcare. Through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, I hope to help advance our profession while creating opportunities for growth, innovation, and improved patient care for the communities we serve."

⭐Get to know your PTA Council Representative, Raven S. Lyons, MBA, MSHCM, PTA! ⭐Raven S. Lyons, MBA, MSHCM, PTA is a Lic...
06/17/2026

⭐Get to know your PTA Council Representative, Raven S. Lyons, MBA, MSHCM, PTA! ⭐

Raven S. Lyons, MBA, MSHCM, PTA is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, graduate of the class of 2020 at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA, who currently serves as the Licensing Manager at LCMC Health. She provided comprehensive outpatient care, treating a wide range of conditions including orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, and sports-related injuries to persons of all ages in the greater New Orleans area. A champion of empathy and empowerment, Raven believed that an informed patient is an empowered patient — a philosophy that continues to guide her work today. A proud product of higher education with five college degrees, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and healthcare leadership to everything she does.

"I've been connected to this association since 2019 as a student member, and it has been a cornerstone of my professional journey ever since. From being elected to the board in 2021 to serving as the PTA member on the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board — appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards — and most recently being reelected as PTA Council Representative in 2024 with a term through 2027, this work fuels me. What I love most is being at the table, advocating for the interests of PTAs here in Louisiana and across the country through APTA. Representation matters, and I'm committed to making sure our voices are heard."

📣 Register today for the APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting! 📣💡 Discover engaging speakers📚 Gain valuable insights from ...
06/16/2026

📣 Register today for the APTA Louisiana 2026 Annual Meeting! 📣

💡 Discover engaging speakers
📚 Gain valuable insights from educational sessions
🤝 Connect with fellow professionals

Learn more and register today: www.aptala.org

Need assistance? We’re here to help - - contact the APTA Louisiana Office at [email protected].

We can’t wait to see you in August!

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Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12259224614

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