Meet the Physical Therapy Team

Danielle began her journey with TLC in the spring of 2021. She was born and raised in New Orleans. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and has been a practicing pediatric physical therapist in the Baton Rouge area for over 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, NICU, Early Steps and the school system. She has experience with a wide variety of diagnoses such as developmental delay, torticollis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, low muscle tone, autism spectrum disorder, toe-walking, balance and coordination disorders and numerous neurological and orthopedic conditions. She is NDT trained and certified in infant massage. She treats part-time at our Elmwood clinic. Danielle’s husband was recently transferred to New Orleans and Danielle is happy to have returned home! They have 4 grown children (all in college) and are enjoying their new empty nest in “The Big Easy”!

Rachel received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management and Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has practical experience in acute, school-based, and outpatient pediatric settings. Originally from Alabama, Rachel moved to New Orleans as a student and began working as a physical therapist soon after she graduated in December 2023. Rachel is passionate about working with the pediatric population and loves working with kids of all ages. She enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends in her free time. She is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with service in multiple leadership roles and is currently the host of the APTA Pediatrics Podcast where she interviews accomplished pediatric physical therapists from a variety of settings across the country.