I have a true passion for health and wellness, which led me to my career in Physical Therapy & Wellness. I love helping individuals learn how to move and return to what they love using evidence based practice and clinical knowledge. I especially enjoy working with CrossFit athletes and runners as well as orthopedic conditions, teaching each person how to use correct mechanics to rehab and prevent future injury. I enjoy traveling and exercising, but most important, spending time with my husband Jake and my sons Jude and Van.
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Physical Therapy isn't just a job for me, it is truly a passion. I love helping people enjoy the life they want to live without any limitations, and teaching people that there is a life worth living even though it’s not a life they had initially envisioned! It brings me such joy seeing patients overcome the obstacles that used to limit them. I've had extensive training to provide specialized treatment with patients who have been diagnosed with Scoliosis which lead to my certification in being a Pilates instructor. I also have training to provide specialized treatment for patients who have experienced an amputation with the need of prosthesis training. When I'm not practicing as a physical therapist, I enjoy playing sports (volleyball, softball, etc..) reading, group fitness classes and hanging out with my husband Zach and family/friends.
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With over 20 years of experience, I enjoy working with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to meet each patient's needs and functional goals. Danni Jones Physical Therapy has provided me with an environment that allows me to work closely with each patient to provide personalized treatment through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. During my free time, I enjoy fishing and spending time with my wife Tonya and our two children, Kamryn and Turner.
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With more than 30 years of experience as a physical therapist- and over 40 years in the fields of health, fitness, and movement- I bring a lifelong passion for helping people build stronger, healthier bodies. These experiences have shaped a whole-person approach to care that focuses not just on treating symptoms, but on restoring healthy movement by determining the cause of the symptoms, and restoring function with closely supervised, proper training techniques. This philosophy has led me to become certified in a program called Onera.
ONERO is a bone-building program developed in Australia, that focuses on improving bone density, balance and function. I am excited to offer this evidence-based program to patients looking to strengthen both bone and muscle and support lifelong mobility and independence.
Outside the clinic, my passion for healthy living continues at home. I have been married for over 40 years and enjoy eating locally grown food, caring for our horses and dogs, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.
I am a physical therapist with four years of experience helping patients move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they enjoy most. I earned my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana Tech University, where I also played soccer for the university, before completing my Doctor of Physical Therapy at UT Southwestern Medical Center. I am certified in dry needling and am currently working toward my Pelvic Health Certification.
Before returning to Ruston, I spent several years working as a travel physical therapist across the country, gaining experience treating a wide variety of patients and conditions. After welcoming my first child in 2025, I was excited to return home and feel grateful for the opportunity to invest in and serve the Ruston community.
I chose physical therapy because I enjoy building relationships with my patients and helping them regain confidence in their movement. I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where patients feel encouraged throughout their recovery and empowered to reach their personal goals.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time outdoors, trail running, baking sweet treats, and being with my family. I especially love spending time with my daughter, Josie, who joined our family in September of 2025.
I am a CPA performing accountant and billing duties for over 7 years at DJPT. I enjoy being part of this work family. The funny thing about this position is that being exposed to the other employees who are passionate about fitness has affected my health. Running and trying to work out is now a daily desire for me. Pursuing an active lifestyle has made it easier for me to perform the accountant duties that require many hours of sitting each day.
On the personal side, I have one son, Jacob, who is a sophomore at Cedar Creek. I love working out, spending time with family and friends, and I look forward to the adventures life has in store for me.
I have worked for DJPT for 3 years, first as a technician and then moving eventually to office manager and biller. I am a certified personal trainer through ACSM. Passionate about fitness, I love personal training clients to meet their goals. Possessing a master's degree in sports administration and a bachelor's degree in kinesiology has contributed to my ability to competently perform these administrative and fitness duties. I have loved the opportunities that DJPT has afforded me to grow in my skills and subsequently develop relationships with a variety of people in the local community.
I have been with DJPT since October 2023. I graduated from Downsville High School and attended LA Tech for two years, where I studied business.
Working at DJPT has been the most rewarding place I have ever worked. I truly value the relationships I have built with my work family and especially with our patients.
I have three daughters: Macy, Megan and Malarie. I am also a proud grandmother to two granddaughters, Emersyn and Ellis, and I have a grandson, Hogan, on the way.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, attending sporting events and especially watching my granddaughters play softball.
