Well Within Reach

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with Ellen DeValcourt and Charlie Caruthers. Ellen is a 2002 graduate of the LSU Health Science Center-Shreveport and was voted the Outstanding Student of the School of Allied Health Sciences class of 2002. She is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor for education of physical therapy students for P.T. programs from LSU – New Orleans and Shr

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with Dr. Sharon Dunn, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) President and Dean of School of Allied Health Professions for LSU Health Shreveport.In this episode, Dr. Dunn discusses her role as APTA president, the importance of being involved in your professional organization, and how collaborations throughout multiple healthcare professions

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with Al Patin, the Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lafayette General Medical Center.In this episode, Al discusses his educational and work experiences; the most significant event that he has experienced that affects the way he treats people today; the biggest challenge and innovation during this COVID-19 pandemic; the biggest ac

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with Joseph Marino, a dual credentialed physical therapist and athletic trainer that works at the Youngsville location of MTS Physical Therapy. In this episode, Joe discusses the dangers kids face when consistently carrying too heavy of a backpack. He describes how to calculate the appropriate weight of your child’s backpack and offers simple t

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with JP Boullion (Sacred Heart-Ville Platte), Jamie Calais (Cecilia High School), and Theo Sliman (Louisiana Golf). Each of these individuals describe the role that they play as a coach to assist athletes in their development. In part two of this two-part episode, these three coaches discuss:· Their response to the COVID-19 pandemic· The often-

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with JP Boullion (Sacred Heart-Ville Platte), Jamie Calais (Cecilia High School), and Theo Sliman (Louisiana Golf). Each of these individuals describe the role that they play as a coach to assist athletes in their development. In part one of a two-part episode, these three coaches discuss:· The role of a coach in developing the entire athlete·

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with four current doctoral physical therapy students from LSU Health-Shreveport. Leah Angelle, Matthew Fleming, Kailey Lejeune, and Emily Navarre recently completed a 6-week PT clinical rotation at an MTS Therapy and Wellness outpatient clinic. Each student shares their experiences and favorite aspect of their current rotation. In addition, each

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with James Heathers, Chief Scientific Officer of Cipher Skin. James has 15 years of experience in physiology, biosignal methodology, signal analysis, and wearable device design. He managed a biosignal lab during his Ph.D. on heart rate variability methodology (USYD, '15), then spent four years offloading, processing and interpreting biosigna

On this episode JD Boudreaux speaks with Mike Sheffield. Mike graduated from LSU School of Allied Health Sciences- New Orleans in 1978. He has over 40 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings including hospital acute care, outpatient, sports medicine, home health and skilled nursing care. Mike specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, joint replac

On this episode JD Boudreaux is joined by co-host Brian Soignier, as the duo visits with one of Brian’s mentors, Dr. Gary Gray. Gary received his initial education as a physical therapist in the mid-1970s. He immediately pursued additional training as an athletic trainer, personal trainer, and as a strength and conditioning coach. Realizing the common thread of creating transform