Physical therapists for the Greater New Orleans Region

Our professionals are committed to excellence through open communication, active literature review, and continuing educational programs.

Our professionals include Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers, Ideal Protein Coaches, and Pilates Instructors who provide the unique opportunity for better health, in a supportive environment that promotes confidence, wellness, and achievement. Our team works together to guide you in your health care decisions, and our proven methods reach a large population of individuals with unsurpassed dependability.

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Physical Therapists

Richard E. Baudry is a New Orleans native who resides in Metairie with his wife (also a native) and three young children. Rich is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a B.S. in Psychology. He is also a graduate of LSUHSC in New Orleans with a B.S. in Physical Therapy (’93), and of the Ola Grimsby Institute with a D.P.T. (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) (’04)

After working at Ochsner Foundation as a physical therapy technician, and a year as a staff physical therapist, Rich worked in outpatient physical therapy in New Orleans with a private practice group, from 1994 through 2005. Over these 11 years he developed his skills as a physical therapist, clinic director, associate, and finally as a partner. Since 2006, Rich has been CEO and Director of clinical operations at Wellness Physical Therapy in Slidell. Rich founded Baudry Therapy Center in August of 2008.

Professionally, Rich has been recognized as an OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) by the American Physical Therapy Association, and he has completed a post-graduate program in manual physical therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He is well known and respected in the New Orleans’ medical community for his professional expertise.

Taryn Cohn is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a Masters in Physical Therapy, and she received her certification in manual therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2005. Taryn is a certified Pilates instructor in both mat and equipment training through the Physical Mind Institute. She developed her interest in Pilates based rehab while majoring in dance at Butler University.

During her classical ballet training and professional dance career, Pilates became an integral part of her personal conditioning and injury prevention program. Taryn has been teaching Pilates since 2000 and frequently integrates this philosophy into the treatment and rehabilitation of her Physical Therapy patients.

Kevin P. Dessauer is a New Orleans native and graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School (‘03), where he excelled in basketball, baseball, golf, and tennis.  He continued his athletic career at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, as a member of the LSU tennis team.  At LSU, Kevin earned All-American and All-SEC honors as well as earning a University Medal graduating with a B.S. in Kinesiology (‘08).  He continued his education at LSUHSC in New Orleans, where he graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (‘11).  Kevin has gained a wide variety of knowledge and experience through his clinical affiliations at LSUHSC, particularly in neurologic, orthopedic, and sports physical therapy.

Kevin’s passion for tennis and skills as a physical therapist has allowed him to begin a tennis-specific training program that focuses on improving sport performance and preventing injury.  He also enjoys coaching some of the top junior tennis players in the city at Capitano’s Tennis and Athletic Club.  He currently resides in Kenner with his wife, Michelle.

Pilates Instructors

Kathy Koehl has been a student of movement most of her life. She began her training in classical ballet as a child and later became a dance instructor. She holds certifications in group exercise and personal training though AAFA as well as additional certifications in spin and resist a ball.

Kathy completed her Pilates Instructor Certification through Polestar in 2002. She has been employed as a manager in mind/body programming at Franco’s and currently supervises training in the Pilates program at The Woman’s Center for Wellness in Baton Rouge.

In 2008, Kathy completed her yoga alliance certification and is listed as a Registered Yoga Teacher. Her goal is to bring postural awareness and efficient biomechanics to all that she trains. More recently Kathy has trained and is an Ideal Protein coach here at Baudry Therapy Center.

Donna Brown has been a Pilates Instructor for 8 years. She is certified in mat, standing Pilates, and equipment through the Physical Mind Institute. Donna continues her training frequently studying with master teacher Alyce Wise. Donna brings a smooth and comforting style which is supportive and effective.

Suzy Lamore discovered the power of Pilates in 2003 in Portland, Oregon, where she was introduced to the classic Pilates method by a dear friend who had been a Pilates devotee for several years.  Moving to New Orleans in late 2006 was the ideal time to change career direction from corporate and real estate to pursue an education in Pilates, and her beloved physical fitness hobby of Pilates has turned out to be a life-changing practice.  She feels fortunate to have studied under the top teacher-trainers in the Romana’s True Pilates organization, learning from master trainers in New York, Seattle, Portland, Princeton and New Orleans, and became a Pilates Instructor after completing the 700 hour intensive program early 2009.

She states, “One of the main reasons I wanted to become a certified Romana’s True Pilates instructor is because it is a discipline that can benefit EVERYONE, regardless of age or fitness level.  I have the highest respect for the system that Joseph Pilates developed, and I am thrilled to be part of preserving that by deepening my own knowledge and practice of the Pilates program and encouraging others through high-quality education and inspirational instruction.  Pilates truly maximizes each person’s potential to be fit, strong and flexible.”  She continues to build upon her knowledge of the method, attending workshops and seminars around the country as often as possible.

Suzy is excited to be a Pilates Instructor at Baudry Therapy Center and welcomes everyone to   – “Come join us in building a strong core to support a healthy, supple spine!”

Personal Trainers

Garrett Bludau is a personal trainer certified through the America Council on Exercise (ACE). As a high school and college athlete, Garrett developed a strong understanding of the importance of athletic training. After being sidelined by injuries, he has continued to pursue his own fitness goals and cultivated a desire to work with athletes. Upon graduation from college, he served as an assistant football and developed the strength and conditioning program at Sacred Heart High School. Garrett has worked as a Manager on Duty/ Personal Trainer at The Hills Health Club and Wellness Center in Austin, Texas, where he worked with a diverse group of clients ranging in age from twelve to ninety-three. His strengths are in his ability to communicate and inspire clients to train with good form and purpose. He brings with him a wealth of training experience and a passion for helping others to their personal goals here at Baudry Therapy Center.

Chaz Caiado is a personal trainer certified through the World Instructor Training School (W.I.T.S.).  Chaz is a resident of Louisiana, spending most of his time between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  Since the age of 15, when he took up running, Chaz has been intrigued by fitness and health.  He has a strong focus on training runners and performance based athletes.  His background includes coaching sprints and middle distance runners at Archbishop Shaw High School, where he graduated in 2003.  Chaz has worked with several post-graduate athletes in the New Orleans area.  His training style focuses on quality running, eliminating unnecessary training, and keeping athletes’ injury free through proper strength training.