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Troy Bourgeois, PT, DPT / Founder (All locations)

Troy Bourgeois is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from De La Salle High School and later attended Christian Brother’s University in Memphis, TN where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, followed by his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University. He attended Northwestern University in Chicago, IL for pedorthic certificate coursework. His internship for Motion Analysis was completed at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He returned to New Orleans to begin practice in 2001. He founded the Movement Science Center in 2004 as a facility for advanced evaluation and treatment of neuromuscularskeletal disorders.

Troy has treated many professional athletes including athletes from the NFL,NBA, MLB, UFC, ATP, AVP, MLS, NWSL, as well as members from our U.S. Olympic Team. Troy has been adjunct faculty for LSU medical school and physical therapy school for the departments of neurology and orthopedics. His certifications include dry needling level I, II, and III, SFMA, CrossFit Level I, and holds multiple manual therapy certificates. He has been a course instructor and presenter for the American Physical Therapy Association, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, and the Louisiana Medical Association. His publications have been included in Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine as well as Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Troy is a loving husband and a father of 3 beautiful girls. He enjoys serving the community that he has grown up in. His goal was to develop a center where the world’s latest advancements in evaluating and treating human movement disorders could be provided where his family and friends reside. As a New Orleans native, his drive and passion has been flavored by the diverse culture here. In an effort to give back to New Orleans, Troy has dedicated this facility to improving the quality of life of this community.
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Randy Hernandez, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Clinical Director (Metairie)

Randy Hernandez graduated from Brother Martin High School and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Tulane University. He then attended the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida where his received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy Certification. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and certified in Functional Dry Needling. Randy has been the clinical director of the Movement Science Center, Metairie location for over 10 years. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and cervical spine dysfunction. Randy lectures at LSU physical therapy school and LSU dental school and has also appeared on WWL radio discussing the benefits of physical therapy within the New Orleans community. Randy enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and two boys.
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Louis Haar, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinical Director (Covington)

Louis Haar, a Metairie native, graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School. He attended LSU and graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology. Louis then went on to The University of South Alabama where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. After graduating from physical therapy school, Louis lived in Las Vegas for two years while he practiced in an outpatient setting. He is certified in Functional Dry Needling, is a board certified Orthopedic Specialist, and is the Clinical Director at our Covington location. He is an active member of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Louis enjoys staying active, golfing, and traveling with his wife and children.
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Jonathan Bonfiglio, PT, DPT, OCS, CF-LI, Clinical Director (Mandeville)

Jonathan Bonfiglio is from Hammond, LA. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas and went on to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University where he received his degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In 2012, Jonathan received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist with certifications in functional dry needling, SFMA, and CrossFit level I. Jonathan is the clinical director for the Mandeville clinic. He enjoys doing Crossfit, coaching soccer, and spending time with his wife and kids.
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Eric Cedor, PT, DPT, ScD, COMT (Covington)

Eric Cedor grew up in Covington, LA where he attended St. Paul's School. Eric graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio where he received his Bachelors of Humanities and Catholic Culture. He then returned to the South to complete his Masters of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Science Center of New Orleans, his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University Medical Center in Jackson, MS, and his Doctorate of Science from Texas Tech HSC. Eric's certifications include Level I, II, and III Dry Needling, Orthopedic Manual Therapy of the Complete Spine, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Eric is currently adjunct faculty for the physical therapy schools at LSU, Missouri State University, Emory, and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge. He additionally offers special topics lectures to the LSU Dental School with a focus on the physical therapy management of TMD. Eric loves to stay active with his family; he enjoys playing golf, guitar, and piano.
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Brian Sholl, PT, DPT (Mandeville)

Brian Sholl is a Maryland native. He attended the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA for his undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and his Masters of Physical Therapy. Brian worked in Washington, DC for 7 years before moving to New Orleans in 2008. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2012 while continuing to work in an outpatient physical therapy environment. He has received his manual therapy certification from the University of St. Augustine and is certified in dry needling in Louisiana. Brian enjoys live music, watching football, cheering for the Baltimore Orioles, and spending time with his wife and four children.
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Lauren Chappetta King, PT, DPT (Mandeville)

Lauren Chappetta King grew up in Mandeville, La where she graduated from Fontainebleau High School in 2004. She attended Louisiana State University graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. Lauren later received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2011. Upon graduating physical therapy school she returned to Baton Rouge, La working in skilled nursing facilities. In 2013 after marrying her college sweetheart and relocating to New Orleans, La she began working in outpatient orthopedics for a local hospital. Upon treating a variety of conditions she noticed an increase of complaints related to pelvic floor dysfunction. Through the APTA’s Section of Women’s Health she became specialized in Pelvic Health and developed a pelvic floor program. Lauren is certified in APTA’s Pelvic Health Level I and II, SFMA, Graston Level I, as well as multiple manual therapy certifications from The University of Saint Augustine. She is passionate about Women’s Health and addressing the misconception that men and women have to suffer with signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Lauren enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her husband and kids.
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Matthew Farnet, PT, DPT, OCS (Metairie)

Matt Farnet, a Kenner native, graduated from Jesuit High School. He attended LSU and graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. Matt then went on to the University of St Augustine in Austin, TX where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017. After graduating from physical therapy school, Matt moved back to the New Orleans area to begin working for the Movement Science Center where he is completing a residency program to become a board certified orthopedic specialist. He is also certified in level I Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and therapeutic dry needling. He is an active member of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Matt is an avid LSU sports fan and a New Orleans Saints and Pelicans fan. He enjoys staying active and playing intramural sports through Play Nola.
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Beau Moore, PT, DPT (Metairie)

Beau Moore graduated from HL Bourgeois High School in Houma, LA and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology- Exercise Science from Southeastern Louisiana University. He then attended Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He is certified in Functional Dry Needling and is currently preparing to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Beau enjoys officiating football, playing volleyball, and kayaking.
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Rachel Slaughter, PT, DPT (Metairie and Mandeville)

Rachel Slaughter is from Kenner, Louisiana and graduated from Mount Carmel Academy. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she was also a member of the UL cheerleading team her freshman year. Rachel attended the University of St. Augustine in Austin, where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Rachel completed her orthopaedic residency program through Evidence In Motion with additional certifications in Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Level I and II therapeutic dry needling, and Pelvic Floor Level I. Rachel enjoys hiking, live music, and spending time with her dog Rae.
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Charlotte Garma, PT, DPT (Covington)

Charlotte grew up in Mandville, Louisiana. Charlotte had a unique double major, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography from Towson University. While in Baltimore, she worked at Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Program for Performing Artists and assisted a member of the adjunct faculty with research on dance injuries. She then spent time in New York City as a personal trainer and yoga instructor before returning home to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Charlotte specializes in Pelvic Floor physical therapy, she is passionate about dispelling the common myths of what “normal” bowel, bladder, and sexual function should be after injury, illness, pregnancy, surgery, or due to aging. She strives to help patients function at a level that is truly normal. When she is not treating patients she enjoys spending time with her family, boating on the river, and Cajun dancing.

 

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