Gretchen Torres

About

Gretchen is a Physical Therapy graduate from the School of Allied Health Professions at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. She graduated first in her Physical Therapy class with a 4.0 GPA. She received an award for Academic Excellence in Physical Therapy. Prior to attending Physical Therapy school, she received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology/Human Movement Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Gretchen has been practicing physical therapy for over 18 years. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including acute care (Orthopedics, Neurology, Wound Care, Long-Term Care, Behavioral Psych, and Burn Care), inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation day program, nursing home, aquatics therapy, and private practice outpatients. She has spent over 13 years in an outpatient setting, primarily treating patients with orthopedic injuries or disorders of the spine or extremities, but also treating patients with neurological involvement or a wide array of general medical conditions. She has served as a Rehabilitation Team Leader, a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students, and a supervisor to new physical therapy graduates.

Gretchen is very passionate about her work as a physical therapist. She loves the one on one contact that she has with her patients, and she makes it her goal to achieve the best possible results with all of her patients. She has been with Wellness Professionals for a total of 5 years. She is excited about the positive results that she and Dr. Dickerson achieve with the combination of chiropractic care and physical therapy together or on a stand alone service.