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Taylor Fontenot, Owner and Clinic Director

Taylor graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine in Austin, Texas. His undergraduate degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology is from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He began practicing as a physical therapist in 2016, treating a variety of conditions with patients from diverse backgrounds in Austin, TX before returning to Lafayette to join the team at BPTWI. He is certified in trigger point dry needling and has completed an orthopedic residency program for further education and training in treating orthopedic conditions. He is also a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).  

He chose the field of physical therapy after his experiences recovering from sports injuries. He says, “I know how it feels to be injured or hurting and the negative emotions that come with it. The recovery journey is much quicker and less stressful when you have an expert who cares guiding you through it.” He treats all regions but his areas of specialty are treating the TMJ, neck, low back, and shoulders.

Taylor is originally from Opelousas. He lives in Lafayette with his wife, Morgan who is a nurse. Together they have a daughter, Lucia. He enjoys traveling, hunting, camping, and mountain biking. He is a longtime fan of LSU football, ULL, and the Saints.