About Us

“Be humble, hungry and the hardest worker in the room.” This ‘secret’ recipe for success as explained by Dwayne Johnson charts the course of life for Sarah. A married mother of two, she comes to us from within the fitness industry where she is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a personal trainer and a fitness nutrition specialist and by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a sports performance enhancement specialist and a stretch and flexibility coach. A native of New Orleans, Sarah graduated from Dominican High School and has degrees from Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans. She works out five days a week using a combination of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), strength training and spin techniques. In additional to traveling with her husband, Sarah enjoys reading, supporting local restaurants and raising her children. Oh, and glittery nail polish.

As the first face you see when you walk in our doors, Lori is the proud mother of two daughters, one of whom works in the NICU and the other in post partum.  A homegrown graduate of St. Catherine of Siena and Archbishop Chapelle High School, she attended Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans where she earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies with concentrations in education, business and sociology. No stranger to office administration, she has worked in banking, management, human resources and healthcare. Lori enjoys reading, vacationing with family and spending time with her dog McKenzie. Always on board for anything, her sunny disposition can be demonstrated in the words of Jake, the optimistic cartoon and spokesperson for the American apparel company “Life is good.”

Ashley’s approach to life can be summed up in her favorite quote: “Do or do not. There is no try.” Earning her B.S. in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science from Belhaven University, Ashley played on the collegiate Women’s Soccer Team serving as captain for three years as well as on the Women’s Premier Soccer League in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a defensive specialist. After spending a year working as a personal trainer and perfecting her brigadeiro recipe in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she has returned home to the Southshore family. Having worked here previously for five years, Ashley fits in swimmingly on the clinic floor. She is studying radiology to pursue a career as an ultrasound technician. Devoted to living a healthy lifestyle, Ashley runs and trains in her home gym daily but her favorite way to keep fit is taking walks with her dog, Lucy.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” These inspirational words, penned by author Vivian Greene, have certainly turned the tides for Kacy. Recently rerouting her future career path from nursing school to physical therapy, she plans to pursue her doctorate at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. A graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and a New Orleans native, Kacy is currently a student at the University of New Orleans where she is working on her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit by bike riding, walking, running and playing cabbage ball or softball as well as chilling with a good book or television show.

Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Olivia earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Louisiana State University. She is now pursuing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Loyola to earn her LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) accreditation for the state of Louisiana. In addition to running and training for half marathons and 10Ks to stay fit, Olivia also enjoys reading and hanging out with family and friends. Her favorite quote, spoken by celebrated author J. K. Rowling, perfectly embodies the balance of life by which she steers her ship. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all — in which case, you fail by default.”

A native New Orleanian and alumna of Mount Carmel Academy, Vivien graduated from LSU where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. To hone her skills in online media marketing, she is certified in several digital platforms including Google Analytics, Google Ads and Hubspot. In her spare time, Vivien enjoys spending time with friends, family and her two adorable cats, Stevie and Twyla. With a background in musical theater, Vivien loves to sing and has performed on stages around the city. She likes chatting with and getting to know our patients. Her favorite quote, spoken by Eleanor Roosevelt, represents the words she uses to navigate life. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Fun fact: Vivien was named the National American Miss Louisiana Teen in 2020.

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” These insightful words by renown scholar Omar Khayyam represent the sink or swim perspective that inspires Maddie to live in the moment and enjoy every day. An alum of the University of New Orleans where she earned her B.S. in exercise physiology, she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in kinesiology at Louisiana State University with plans to attend PT school after graduation. When she’s not at Southshore, Maddie enjoys working out, watching true crime shows and hanging out with her dog, Luca. In addition to coaching club soccer at JPSA in Metairie, she is certified in Rock Steady Boxing, a rehabilitative program that utilizes boxing-based exercises to improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients.

A graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School, Sami earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology from Louisiana State University. She plans to pursue her advanced degree in physical therapy. Citing the encouraging atmosphere as one of her favorite things about Southshore, she said she’s excited to come to work every day to witness our patients’ improvements and assist them in reaching their end goals. A competitive dancer for 12 years, Sami said she works out twice a day and likes cooking new and healthy foods to fuel her body. She also enjoys movies of all kinds, creating new artwork and furthering her dance education and abilities.  Never one to bury her head in the sand, she lives her life by her favorite quote … “Anything worth having is worth fighting for.”

Now approaching graduation at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Olivia plans to wear the purple and gold at Louisiana State University next fall to begin her pre-med curriculum. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, she hopes to make nursing school the next stop on her voyage at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Sounds like she’s really following the path dictate by her favorite quote: “Be who you want to be and you will set the world on fire!” In her spare time, Olivia loves staying active and on her feet, baking, coaching volleyball, spending time with friends and, of course, working at Southshore PT! Fun fact: Olivia is a triplet!

Not to be confused with another bubbly staff member, Kasey has a twin sister named Natalie who also works as a technician at Southshore Physical Therapy. A graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School in Metairie, Kasey currently attends Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond where she is following a curriculum in health sciences. She enjoys taking life one day at time and living in the present as she stays active, eats healthfully, paints, crafts and plays both tennis and pickleball. Doing all she can to steer her life’s direction on the right path, she is inspired by the words of Pope Benedict XVI, “You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”

No, you’re not seeing double. Natalie has a twin sister named Kasey who is also a technician at Southshore PT. Following her graduation from Archbishop Chapelle High School, Natalie rode the wave to Southeastern Louisiana University to study health sciences. When asked what she likes best about working here, she said all the smiling faces and fun conversations make it a great environment to spend your day. When she’s not at Southshore PT, Natalie enjoys baking, movies, hunting, fishing, being outdoors exercising and hanging with family and friends. Fun Fact: Natalie goes by “Tan” because she accidentally wrote her nickname (Nat) backwards when she was learning to write … and the nickname stuck!

“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” Bradley’s favorite quote perfectly exemplifies her solid work ethic since she dove in headfirst at the clinic. An LHSAA state champion soccer player, she first came to us when she and her teammates participated in our performance training classes together. Bradley is a big fan of the Southshore culture and all of its happy people. Born in New Orleans, she attended St. Dominic School and St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Headed to Baton Rouge this fall, Bradley is attending Louisiana State University to study a pre-physical therapy curriculum. She enjoys kicking the ball around every chance she gets as well as working out, cooking, Mexican food, hanging out with friends and, last but not least, pickles.

A graduate of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Brooke Couret (no, that’s not a coincidence!) is attending Louisiana State University to study kinesiology. After earning her undergraduate degree, she plans to follow in her father’s footsteps by pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy. A healthy eater who enjoys working out and shopping, she played volleyball throughout high school, serving as captain of the varsity team for her junior and senior years. Led by Brooke and her fellow captains, this exceptional group of athletes won Dominican’s first-ever state championship title for the Division I Louisiana High School Athletic Association in 2020. In 2021, they made it back-to-back championships by going home with the distinction again. Not surprisingly, her favorite quote is “You can do anything you set your mind to.” Way to be your own lighthouse, Brooke!

As set forth by screen legend Audrey Hepburn, “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” This famous adage represents words to live by says Madison, an LSU student majoring in kinesiology with plans to attend graduate school for physical therapy at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. With a daily commitment to physical fitness, she likes to spend at least two days of each week exercising outdoors in the nice New Orleans weather. In her free time, Madison enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, playing soccer, watching Bridgerton and caring for her Siberian Husky and her Lionhead Rabbit. While getting her sea legs at Southshore, she said she couldn’t help but notice how much fun the staff members have together and loves seeing the patients match their energy.

Coming to us all the way from Florida International University in Miami, Emily is pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in rehabilitation and recreational therapy. With future plans to set sail for graduate school in physical therapy, her favorite quote is “Be the energy you want to attract.” So, it’s no surprise that she enjoys working and learning about her chosen field at Southshore where she says she really appreciates the feeling of community and being part of our family. A New Orleans native who graduated from Mount Carmel Academy, Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as playing on the FIU beach volleyball team. Fun fact: Her favorite animal is the pig.

A graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School, Emily earned her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology at the University of New Orleans. She is now pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at LSUHSC. Bringing organization and efficiency to a whole new level here at Southshore, Emily served as the first ever scribe at the clinic and has also assisted with administrative duties, office inventory, employee and volunteer scheduling, new hire training and social media accounts. Fully dedicated to physical fitness, Emily works out four times a week, regularly attending our Southshore Performance Training classes at 5:30am! Patients have literally tried to hire her away from us, but she would never abandon ship. As her mother tells her, “Be the reason someone smiles today.” Mission accomplished, Emily.

Another patient-turned-crew-member, Vejon first came to us six years ago with an athletic injury from his years on the Brother Martin High School football and basketball teams. Following graduation, he attended Houston Baptist University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology: Wellness Management. With plans to become a physical therapist in the future, Vejon is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a personal trainer. He says he loves learning the ropes around here and getting to know all the patients. To keep fit, Vejon likes to work out as well as play football and basketball. When not on the field or court himself, he’s a very devoted fan of the NBA. Living his life by his favorite quote (“Some days you have to create your own sunshine”), he also enjoys singing.

“Mental toughness is a lifestyle.” Spoken by retired Navy SEAL David Goggins, these words inspire Sarah to turn the tides in her life and push past a hearing impairment to pursue a career helping others overcoming personal and physical obstacles. A graduate of the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, she earned her Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and is now working to earn her advanced degree in physical therapy at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. In addition to Pilates classes and her daily workouts, Sarah enjoys cooking and spending time at the pool. She loves her co-workers … and that there is always a scented candle burning at the clinic.

As the youngest member of our team, Bailey Couret (there’s that name again!) was born in Room 242 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana. (We’ll take your word for it, Bailey.) She currently attends Dominican High School where she is a member of the varsity teams for tennis and volleyball. An accomplished taco-making-ologist, her future plans include pursuing a degree in kinesiology to follow the career path of her father in becoming a physical therapist. Living life by the famous words of Walt Whitman (“Do anything, but let it produce joy”), she hopes one day to have a big family and drop anchor in Australia so she can cultivate the native accent. And speaking of joy, she says her favorite things in the world are her dogs (Beignet and Sugah) and her siblings … in that order.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Carmen’s favorite quote from Jeremiah 29:11 is reflected perfectly in what lies ahead for her academically and professionally. Entering Louisiana State University as a freshman this fall, she hopes to attend graduate school in physical therapy following the completion of her bachelor’s degree. A graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School, Carmen enjoys staying active and being outside to play volleyball or go for a run as much as possible. So, it’s no surprise that summer is her favorite season. When asked what she has liked best since jumping aboard at Southshore, she says she loves how welcoming the staff is … and that everyone has a sense of humor!