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Stephanie A. Boyer, PT, DPT

Veterans Location

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL May 2007

Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis on Exercise Science, University of Louisiana at Monroe, May 2002

Experience:

• Just joined the pediatric outpatient rehab team in March 2011.
• Specializes in neurological diseases/injuries not limited to cerebral palsy, torticollis, genetic disorders, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, spina bifida, IVH, hydrocephalus, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay.
• Special interest in Early Intervention.
• Advanced education in PNF techniques, toe walking, and behavioral issues.

Molly M. McNeill, MCD, CCC-SLP

Veterans and Lapalco Location

Master of Communication Disorders, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA May 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, May 2005

Experience:

• Just joined the pediatric outpatient rehab team in October 2011.
• 4 years experience working with the pediatric population.
• Pediatric experience includes:
  • Evaluating patients in the areas of speech, language, and dysphagia
  • Providing individual therapy to pediatric patients (toddler through school-aged) with speech, language, and feeding difficulties in the home and clinic setting
  • Assisting patients with communication disorders ranging from receptive and expressive language delays and disorders, articulation deficits, hearing impairments, fluency impairments, and cleft palates. Medical diagnoses have included, but are not limited to autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and developmental delays.
  • Assisting individuals with feeding difficulties secondary to delayed motor skills and/or feeding skills secondary to medical disorders and sensory processing disorders

AnnMarie W. Dunn, OTR/L

Veterans and Lapalco Locations

Bachelor of Science, Central Connecticut State University, Occupational Therapy certification, Quinnipiac University.

• 17 years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Specialized in pediatrics the majority of her career
• Obtained her Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Certification
• Infant Massage parent Educator Certification
• Therapeutic Listening Program provider.
• Has worked in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, homes, Short term rehabilitation and hospitals.

Louise B. Zimmermann, MPT

Lapalco Location

Master of Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University Medical School of Allied Health, August 1999

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Louisiana State University, August 1996

Experience:

• 12 yrs experience working as a Physical Therapist with the pediatric population (0-20 yrs) at Ochsner in New Orleans.
• Diagnoses include but not limited to genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, sensory integration deficits, orthopedic LE anomalies and fractures, autism, CVA, TBI, CP, spina bifida, IVH, hydrocephalus, torticollis, arthrogryposis, JRA, Down's Syndrome, developmental delay, Muscular Dystrophy, spinal cord injury, spondololysis , spondololysthesis, and neuro/ortho conditions of the spine. 
• Evaluation and treatment of pediatric and neonatal ICU, outpatient pediatrics, school system, early intervention, and program development.

Erica G. Kinler, PT, DPT

Lapalco Location

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, August 2008

Master of Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, August 2003

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med Biology, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, May 2001

Lapalco Location

Experience:

• 8 yrs experience working as an Physical Therapist with the pediatric population (0-21 yrs) at Ochsner
• Pediatric practice includes evaluation and treatment of patients with the following diagnosis: cererbal palsy, hydrocephaly, developmental delay, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, autistic spectrum disorders, torticollis, SCI, TBI, JRA, various orthopedic injuries of the lower extremity and spine, various sports injuries, scoliosis, spondylolithesis
• Has managed patients status post surgical interventions for various orthopedics and neurologic conditions; managed patients with spasticity s/p Botox and phenol injections
• Research experience includes a Master's thesis on The Concurrent Validity of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale II (PDMS) as well as a comprehensive literature review on the role of strength training with patients diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.