About Us
Dutch Physical Therapy was so named because owners Philippe Veeters and Mirjam Maassen, who founded the clinic, are both from the Netherlands. Both Philippe and Mirjam are graduates of H.I.G.O. in the Netherlands. H.I.G.O is a Higher Institute for Health Education, a division and private school in the Netherlands, formerly known as the Koolen Institute for Manual and Fysiotherapy. After working in the Netherlands, Germany, and then here, Philippe is now an international mentor for physical therapy students and lectures nationwide on back and neck pain and SI-joint dysfunction. Since her Dutch training, Maassen has received strong post-graduate training in all major mechanical diagnosis and treatment techniques and specializes in their use, with certification also in biofeedback and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Our physical therapists are specialized in disc-related problems of the spine including posture conditions (i.e. kyfosis and scoliosis), as well as providing treatment for other nervous system related problems (i.e. CVA, neuropathy, and Bells Palsy). We are also specialized in treating sports-related injuries, particularly football, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, ballet, and martial arts.
We at Dutch Physical Therapy feel that it is important to give back to our patients and the community. Our patients leave with a greater understanding of how their body works and the ability to self-treat themselves. Education is the key to the success of our patients. In keeping with their love of giving education, Dutch Physical Therapy will host, in coordination with local physicians, a series of free seminars in the coming months that will help to educate the community about ways to improve their quality of living. Another way that Dutch Physical Therapy will be giving back is they will begin a Saturday morning Free Football Clinic.
*** For more information about any of the above listed events, please contact us (click here)
Our Physical Therapists and Staff
>Philippe Veeters, Owner/PT
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Philippe Veeters
Education:
H.I.G.O. Institute for Physical Therapy**
** H.I.G.O. is a Higher Institute for Health Education. A private university in the Netherlands of the Koolen Institute
Educational Courses:
Mulligan
Maitland
Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Course
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part A: Lumbar Spine
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part B: Cervical and Thoracic Spine
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part C: Problem Solving
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part D: Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical Workshop
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part F: Special Session Problem Solving and Clinical Skills
Memberships:
Baton Rouge Area Chamber
Denham Springs Chamber of Commerce
American Physical Therapy Association
United State Tennis Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
Han Mu Do
Bocage Racquet Club
Country Club of Louisiana
Hobbies:
Fishing, Hunting, Tennis, Golf, Han Mu Do, Skiing
Presentations:
Back / Neck
SI Joint
Back School for Fire Department
PT Throwing Injuries
Injury Prevention Martial Arts
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>Mirjam Maassen, Owner/PT
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Mirjam
Maassen
Education:
H.I.G.O. Institute for Physical Therapy, graduated in 1989**
Certified in Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy in 2001
** H.I.G.O. is a Higher Institute for Health Education. A private university in the Netherlands of the Koolen Institute
Educational Courses:
Mulligan
Maitland
McConnell treatment and taping methods
Cyriax Orthopedic Medicine Course
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part A: Lumbar Spine
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part B: Cervical and Thoracic Spine
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part C: Problem Solving
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part D: Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical Workshop
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part E: Extremity Treatment
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part F: Special Session Problem Solving and Clinical Skills
Memberships:
Baton Rouge Area Chamber
Denham Springs Chamber of Commerce
American Physical Therapy Association
United State Tennis Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bocage Racquet Club
Country Club of Louisiana
Hobbies:
Tennis, Skiing, Walking, kids, yard work and taking care of 3 dogs
Presentations:
Back in Action and assisted in all power point presentations for Dutch Physical Therapy
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>Rachel Ortigo Jilson, MPT
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Rachel Ortigo
Education:
Louisiana State University 12/2002
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology; Minor in Sociology
University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas, Allied Health Sciences Center, 5/2005
Master of Physical Therapy
Continuing Ed:
Orthopedic Management of the Lumbopelvic Region
DFW Sports Medicine Symposium: Current Concepts in Sports Medicine
New Manual Treatment Approaches to Back Stabilization
Orthopedic Management of the Cervicothoracic Region
The Evidence for Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Knee
Hobbies:
Triathlon, travel, camping/hiking,cycling
Memberships:
USA Triathlon
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>Jennifer Daigrepont, MPT
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Jennifer Daigrepont
Education:
Master of Science in Physical Therapy – University of South Alabama (2005)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Louisiana State University (2002)
Educational Courses:
The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Part A: Lumbar Spine
WorkSaver Systems: Preplacement Functional Screening
Functional Manual Therapy for the Upper Quarter, Alan Weismantel
Functional Manual Therapy for the Lower Quarter, Alan Weismantel
Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation, Stanley Paris
Memberships:
Amercian Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – 2004- present
American College of Sports Medicine- 2004-2005
Louisiana Arthritis Foundation
Hobbies:
Kayaking, amateur photography, traveling, LSU Football
Publications:
Running Injuries, Sophisticated Woman, April 2006
Sciatica, Sophisticated Woman, June 2006
Physical Therapy after Mastectomy, Sophisticated Woman, October 2006
Cervical Headaches, Sophisticated Woman, January 2007
Back Pain & Gardening, Sophisticated Woman, March 2007
Wii-Elbow, Sophisticated Woman, August 2007
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>Christopher Fussell, DPT
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Christopher Fussell, DPT
Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of South Florida (2009)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Florida State University
Hobbies:
Volleyball, triathlons, golf, disc golf
Memberships:
USA Trialthlon
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>Amy McCoy, Marketing Manager
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Amy McCoy- Marketing Manager
Education:
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (2003)
Minor: Photography
Educational Courses:
Survival Strategies: PR and Marketing
LSU Continuing Education: Dreamweaver CS3 Essentials
Memberships:
Denham Spring Chamber of Commerce: Public Relations Committee
Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Grand Opening Committee
Associated Builders and Contractors: Programs and Events Committee
Louisiana Arthritis Foundation- Gala Committee
Public Relations Association of Louisiana
Hobbies:
Mountain Biking, Running, Beach Volleyball, & Photography |
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