OUR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ARE MORE THAN JUST YOUR PROVIDER. THEY EDUCATE, MENTOR, AND SUPPORT YOU, TOO.

DR. BLAKE barbera

  • Hometown: Thibodaux, LA
  • Education:
    • E.D. White Catholic High School
    • Nicholls State University: Bachelors of Science
    • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
  • Clinical/Fitness Experience
    • 12+ years as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist
    • 8+ Years in CrossFit
    • Completed first Marathon in 2023
  • Certifications/Specialized Coursework
    • Certified Dry Needling
    • Certified in Graston Technique
    • Certified in Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
    • Spinal and Extremity Manipulation
    • Myofascial Decompression Cupping
  • Who do I love to work with? 
    • There’s nothing more that I enjoy doing than working with people who are as invested in themselves as I am. Whether they are starting a fitness journey or have  experience as a  CrossFitter, Runner, Golfer or Weightlifter. If they want to learn more, understand their body better, and seek improvement/relief from pain or injury. 
  • What do I enjoy doing in my free time? 
    • I’m a sports and fitness enthusiast.There’s not a whole bunch of things that I don’t enjoy doing from: Golf, weightlifting, Crossfitting, running, biking, or participating in sports. Currently my time is spent between golf, the gym, and spending family time with Kate and our son Lincoln.

DR. Alex Bourgeois

  • Hometown: Cut Off, LA
  • Education:
    • South Lafourche High School
    • Nicholls State University: Bachelors of Allied Health Pre-Professional
    • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
  • Clinical/Fitness Experience:
    • 3 years as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist
    • 12+ years in CrossFit
    • Completed First 70.3 IRONMAN Triathlon May 2024
  • Certifications/Specialized Coursework
    • Certified Dry Needling
    • Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling
    • Spinal and Extremity Manipulation
    • CrossFit Level 1
    • DBC Level 1 & 2
  • Who do I love to work with?
    • I enjoy working with CrossFitters, Powerlifters, Olympic Lifters, and everyday gym goers struggling with acute or chronic nagging injuries.
  • What do I enjoy doing in my free time?
    • Overall, I would categorize myself as a fitness enthusiast, when I am not in the gym or training I enjoy spending time with family and friends relaxing in Grand Isle.