Meet Our Staff

	Helen Balzli: Physical Therapist EDUCATION: 1976-1979 Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond, LA) 1979-1982 Louisiana State University (New Orleans, LA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2001-Present: OWNER of Central Rehab Clinic, Inc. DBA: Central Physical Therapy. Responsibility for direct supervision of clinical and clerical staff Responsibility for quality care of patients Responsibility for community relations Responsibility for professional relations Licensed WorkSTEPS Provider Consultant for 9 years to Villa Geriatric Hospital for state of Louisiana 1982-2001 Central Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Supervisor Responsible for day to day operations Direct supervisors of clinical and clerical staff PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: APTA - American Physical Therapy Association Member Louisiana Chapter Member Private Practice Section COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Central Chamber of Congress Board of Directors Cookin' for Our Kids Member of St. Alphonsus Church Past head of Steering Committee for Head Injury Foundation of BR
	Tom Coplin: Administrator, Physical Therapist, Consultant Physical Therapist 1969-PRESENT Certified Athletic Trainer 1969-1998 Bachelor or Arts- Macalester College 1966 Bachelor of Science- University of Minnesota 1969 Owner and Operator of 8 Private Practice Outpatient clinics. Experience working with Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Physical Therapist for Minnesota North Stars (NHL) - 10 years, Consultant and Physical Therapist for Minnesota Twins (MLB) - 15 years Coplin Management, Inc- Consultant specializing in Physical Therapy and Occupational Health Expertise in Laser & Fall Prevention. Responsible for Administration of Business and Financial Operations of Central Physical Therapy
	Erik Strahan: DPT, ATC Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer Bachelor of Science- Louisiana State University 2003 Doctorate in Physical Therapy- University of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences 2007 Experience working with several Baton Rouge and Central area High Schools, college and professional athletes.
	Van Lipscomb: Physical Therapist Assistant Graduated from Our Lady of the Lake College May 1998 10 Years experence in outpatient therapy Certification in Work Steps Pre- empoyment screening DOT Drug screening Breath achohol testing
	Vonda Ferguson: Billing Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LSU. Continuing Education from APTA on billing and documentaion.
	Vicky Dartez: Office Manager