Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Slidell
Wellness Physical Therapy is dedicated to enhancing community health through personalized, high-quality physical therapy. Our mission centers on individualized care, utilizing a collaborative approach to optimize movement and improve wellness. With expertise in aquatic therapy, sports medicine, and neurological rehabilitation, our team combines advanced techniques like ASTYM, dry needling, and LSVT Big to address diverse conditions.We prioritize empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based practices, serving patients from pediatric to geriatric ages. Our commitment to community wellness extends to fall prevention, post-COVID recovery, and chronic pain management, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Services
Aquatic Therapy
Sports Medicine
Dry Needling
Vestibular Rehab
LSVT Big Program
Manual Therapy
Fall Prevention
Post-COVID Recovery
Scar Tissue Management
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized aquatic therapy, the only indoor program in Slidell.
- Our therapists are certified in LSVT Big for Parkinson's treatment.
- We combine manual therapy with advanced techniques like ASTYM and dry needling.
- Our team provides individualized care for patients from pediatric to geriatric ages.
- We address both musculoskeletal and neurological conditions under one roof.
What people say
Exceptional personalized care
Only indoor aquatics program
Effective chronic pain management
Knowledgeable staff
Specialized Parkinson's treatment
Services
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes water's buoyancy and resistance to reduce joint pressure while improving mobility, strength, and balance. This specialized treatment benefits patients with chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, or weight-bearing limitations. Our heated indoor pools allow non-swimmers to participate safely in rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
LSVT Big Program
LSVT Big is a research-backed program addressing movement disorders in Parkinson's patients. Through high-intensity, amplitude-focused exercises, it retrains the brain to produce normal movement patterns. Certified therapists deliver this protocol-driven treatment that improves gait, balance, and functional mobility regardless of disease severity.
Dry Needling
Dry needling uses fine needles to target muscle trigger points, reducing pain and inflammation. This technique enhances healing by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and improving tissue flexibility. It effectively treats chronic muscle pain, tendonopathies, and post-injury rehabilitation when combined with traditional physical therapy.
Vestibular Rehab
Vestibular rehabilitation addresses dizziness and balance disorders through specialized interventions. The program includes Epley maneuvers for BPPV, gaze stabilization exercises, and balance training. Customized treatment plans reduce fall risk and improve functional independence for patients with inner ear dysfunction or neurological conditions.
Scar Tissue Management
Scar tissue management combines ASTYM tools and manual techniques to break down restrictive adhesions. This treatment restores tissue mobility, reduces pain, and improves function for post-surgical scars or traumatic injuries. Therapists use targeted mobilization to regenerate healthy soft tissue structure and elasticity.
People
Rayme B. Pullen
Partner and Clinical Director
Dr. Pullen specializes in orthopedic physical therapy with advanced certification in dry needling. As Clinical Director, she oversees evidence-based treatment protocols and ensures high-quality patient care at the Slidell location.
Ashlen Bissell
Partner and Clinical Director
Dr. Bissell leads the Diamondhead team with expertise in sports rehabilitation and manual therapy. Her focus on patient-centered care ensures personalized treatment plans that address both acute injuries and chronic conditions.
Ethan Loftin
Physical Therapist
Dr. Loftin specializes in post-surgical rehabilitation and uses a combination of manual techniques and therapeutic exercise to restore function. He emphasizes patient education to promote long-term recovery and injury prevention.
Melissa Rasberry
Physical Therapist Assistant
Melissa supports treatment plans with hands-on care, focusing on therapeutic exercises and modalities. She works closely with patients to ensure proper technique execution and monitors progress during rehabilitation sessions.
Jeri Barron
Office Manager
Jeri manages administrative operations while ensuring smooth patient communication. Her role combines business development with maintaining the clinic's patient-centric environment that aligns with the company's core values.
Questions
Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
Louisiana doesn't require referrals, but insurance may. Mississippi requires referrals unless diagnosed within 180 days.
Can I choose any physical therapy clinic?
Yes, you have the right to choose Wellness Physical Therapy even if your provider recommends another facility.
Will physical therapy hurt?
Our goal is pain reduction, though some soreness may occur. We adjust treatments to ensure your comfort.
Do you treat balance disorders?
Yes, we offer vestibular rehab for dizziness and balance issues using evidence-based interventions like Epley maneuvers.
What insurance do you accept?
We work with most major insurers. Contact us for specific verification and benefits review.
Do you offer aquatic therapy?
Yes, we have Slidell's only indoor aquatic therapy program using heated pools for low-impact rehabilitation.
