Lee Cortez, MPT, CERT. DN

Lee Cortez, MPT, Cert. DN

Education

Masters of Physical Therapy

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Bachelor of Science

Biology
Nicholls State University

Certifications

Certified Dry Needling (Western Style of Accupunture)
Graston Technique Preferred Provider (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)

professional societies

American Physical Therapy Association
Louisiana Physical Therapy Association

experience

Lee has a special interest in treating various shoulder pathologies, pain and dysfunction in the knee, foot and pelvis from overuse injuries such as running, neck pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Advanced techniques such as spinal manipulation, dry needling, and Graston technique (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) are used when appropriate to eliminate pain and improve function.