MEET THE TEAM
JEFFREY SMITH, PT, DPT, CERT MDT
A New Orleans native, Jeff has been practicing physical therapy for 14 years. He has extensive experience in physical therapy, and is also the owner and founder of Alpha Rehabilitation Services, a company that provides home health physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for homebound patients.
He has taken numerous continuing education courses, and holds certifications in both Integrated Systemic Dry Needling and the world renowned McKenzie Method. He is one of only a handful of physical therapists in the state of Louisiana to be certified in the McKenzie Method, which provides a reliable and effective way to treat spine and extremity pain and empowers patients to take control of their own condition.
Jeff attended Brother Martin High School where he was a state champion wrestler, and does a yearly career day presentation for students considering physical therapy as a profession. In his spare time Jeff enjoys running, exercising, gardening, and spending time with his wife Stephanie and their 4 children. Jeff currently resides in Lakeview and is very enthusiastic about bringing high quality care for patients in the Greater New Orleans area.
KYLE GERVAIS, PTA
Kyle Gervais is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who has been involved in the field of physical therapy since 2013. Kyle was raised in Chalmette and is a proud alumnus of Holy Cross High School. He earned his degree in Applied Science and Physical Therapy from Delgado Community College in 2019.
He trained with the McKenzie Institute to specialize in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. The McKenzie Method is a resourceful way to treat spine and extremity pain, giving the patient the skills needed to help treat themselves. Kyle also has extensive experience with manual therapy techniques, including Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM) and cupping therapy. In addition to working in the clinic, Kyle also works for Alpha Rehabilitation Services, LLC to provide physical therapy services to homebound patients.
Outside of work, Kyle lives with his wife Ashley, their son Parker, and their two dogs. In his spare time he enjoys exercising, gardening, and cooking. He is also a member of the Hupigs BBQ team, proudly participating in Hogs for the Cause. Kyle is thrilled to be given the opportunity to provide personalized care to the residents of Lakeview and the greater New Orleans area.
FRAN KIPKER
Fran is our office manager, she has been with us since January 2020. She is your patient resource for scheduling, billing and insurance questions. She currently resides in Lakeview with her husband and son.