Board Members
Current Members of the Board
Lucien "Danny" Lewy, PT
Chairman
Danny Lewy was appointed on June 7, 2024 by Governor Jeff Landry. Danny graduated from LSU HSC - New Orleans and has been practicing physical therapy since 1992. He co-owns Lewy Physical Therapy, which was established in 2001 with the intent of providing the highest quality of physical therapy for patients in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and the surrounding areas. Danny started his clinic with a passion to ensure that each location offered the best hours in the area and also offered customized aquatic to land-based therapy programs in order to provide the best solution for reduced pain and quicker recovery. Danny is thrilled to serve on the Board and gain leadership experience as the Board Chairman.
Term Expires June 6, 2027
Oday Lavergne, Jr, PT
Secretary/Treasurer
Oday Lavergne, Jr. was reappointed to the board on July 17, 2023 by Governor John Bel Edwards. Oday graduated from the Physical Therapy program at Louisiana State University, New Orleans and has been a licensed PT in the state of Louisiana since 1978. He holds certification in functional nutrition for chronic pain. He is the founder and CEO of Agilus Health, an outpatient clinic that customizes individual recovery plans, using the most state-of-the-art technology and practices to get patients performing better than ever. Oday is eager to serve as a board member of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
Term Expires July 16, 2026
Phillip Page, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, FACSM
Board Member
Dr. Page is a full professor and director of research in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Fran U) in Baton Rouge. He has a Master's degree in exercise physiology and a doctorate in Kinesiology from LSU. In addition to his physical therapy background, he is also a certified athletic trainer, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Page also has a faculty appointments at Tulane University and Tulane Medical School. His clinical and research interests include biomechanical markers of pathology and performance, as well as quantitative musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Page is a senior editor of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. He has received the Lifetime Excellence in Education and Hall of Fame/ Lifetime Achievement awards from the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy as well as the Dave Warner Service Award from the Louisiana Chapter of the APTA.
Dr. Page has served as a board member for the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board since his first appointment in 2018. He was reappointed for a second term in 2021. He has assisted the Board with the analysis of the initial results (2021-2022) of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) survey and continues to help analyze future results in order to provide a picture of the evolving physical therapy workforce.
Term Expires September 17, 2024
Lee Rielly, PT, DPT, PhD
Board Member
Lee Rielly was appointed on March 22, 2024 by Governor Jeff Landry. Dr. Rielly is a licensed physical therapist with a 28 year career in physical therapy and rehabilitation. He received a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1996; a Master of Education in Exercise Science from LSU in 2002; and a PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. He is an instructor for Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as the Program Leader for the Willis Knighton Spine Institute in Shreveport, Louisiana from 1998 to 2017.
In 2017, Dr. Rielly assumed a new leadership role as the Team Leader of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services for the Willis Knighton Rehabilitation Institute in Shreveport, Louisiana. In August 2018, he assumed an expanded leadership role as the Assistant Director for Outpatient Services in the Willis Knighton Health Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Rielly has a passion for teaching, promoting, and practicing a patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery that integrates evidence-based standards of care with patient values, preferences, and expectations to develop cost-efficient and clinically effective rehabilitation programs for the persons served.
Term Expires March 21, 2027
Adam York, PTA
Board Member
Adam York was appointed on June 7, 2024 by Governor Jeff Landry. Adam is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. He graduated from Bossier Parish Community College and gained Physical Therapist Assistant license in 2007. In his 17 years as a PTA he has experience in Outpatient clinics as a treating PTA, Rehab/LTAC facilities as a treating PTA and management role, Home Health as treating PTA and Manager/Owner/Operator role, and Skilled Nursing with 16 years of experience in multiple roles of treating PTA, Director or Rehab, and Regional Management. Along with working with rehabilitating patients physically, Adam has spent years working extensively with wound care under multiple Physical Therapists and years working with and learning from Wound Care Specialists around the state, along with training Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and nurses to ensure best collaboration of care. Adam brings a prospective, from his many years in Skilled Nursing, wound care, and management, that could offer an insight to questions or concerns in those areas from years of experience.
Term Expires June 6, 2027
Dr. Matthew D. Williams, MD
Board Member
Matthew D. Williams, MD is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He is nationally and internationally trained in shoulder replacement surgery and is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements (the treatment of painful or failed shoulder replacements).
Dr. Williams completed his residency training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He obtained his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Williams is academically active and has authored articles and book chapters on shoulder replacement, shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, and shoulder stiffness. He has presented scientific papers at national and international meetings. In 2008 The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons recognized Dr. Williams with the Mel Post research award for research concerning reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery for the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans and takes an active role in educating current orthopedic surgery residents at UMC in Lafayette. Dr. Williams serves with his partners as team physicians for the University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns.
Term Expires August 1, 2027
Claude Tremblay, PT
Board Member
Dr. Claude Tremblay was appointed on October 11, 2024 by Governor Jeff Landry. Born and raised in Quebec, Canada, Dr. Tremblay began his professional journey at McGill University in Montreal, where he studied biochemistry before
pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. In 1995, he was recruited to join West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, laying the groundwork for his impactful career in the state.
In 1997, Dr. Tremblay joined RehabXcel in New Iberia, becoming a co-owner in 1999 and eventually the sole owner. Alongside his clinic work, he served as a Sports Medicine clinician for over 15 years, supporting both local high school athletes and professional teams, including a position as rinkside clinician for the Louisiana IceGators hockey team from 1997 to 2000.
Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, he returned to academia in 2000, earning his Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) in 2002. Shortly after, he successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, achieving a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a specialization in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Further enhancing his therapeutic skill set, Dr. Tremblay obtained Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN), broadening the scope of his
care.
Fluent in both French and English, Dr. Tremblay values his bilingual abilities in serving South Louisiana’s diverse communities. His commitment to his profession, dedication to community service, and lifelong pursuit of excellence will serve him well as a member of the Board.
Term Expires October 10, 2027
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