Staff:.Karl Kaufman, PT Name: Karl Kaufman, PT Degree: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1995 University: Louisiana State University Medical Center - Shreveport, LA Family: Karl and his family reside in West Monroe, LA. Karl and his wife, Lori Ann, are raising two delightful children Gary and BritniAnn. Karl is an avid runner and has been instrumental in supporting the St. Jude Marathon in memory of Jake (Melanie's nephew - see his site at www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen). Karl and his family enjoy discipleship and sharing in the Lord's word. MMPT: Karl's vision for MMPT was to incorporate the IMOT protocol "Intensive Model of Therapy". The dream of IMOT quickly grew from a 1 to an IMOT team of 4. Under Karl's direction our clinic has now become a trainig site for this protocol and his initiative and desire to see this program grow is now taking him throughout the United States. A great word to describe Karl is "confident". Karl has a quiet confidence personally, but mainly for the confidence that he creates in those around him, co-workers and parents alike. Karl's ability not only shines as a therapist but as a leader too. It is evident where his strength and gift come from. . .Karl's life verse of 1 Peter 4:10 is evident in his life and in his treatment: "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." Continuing Education: "Interactive Metronome Certification - Baton Rouge, LA "Total Motion Release I" - Atlanta, GA "Intensive Model of Therapy" (Levels 1-4) - Atlanta, GA "Myofascial Mobilization" - Jackson, MS Hippotherapy Gait disorders Sensory Integration Management of Seizure Disorders Medicare Reimbursement Kin Com Basic Training Spinal Cord Injury Aquatic Rehabilitation Domestic Violence Management of the Individual with Pain "Biomechanical and Sensory Strategies to Improve Movement Control in Neuromotor Deficits" "Spasticity Management: Focus on Rehabilitation" H.E.L.P. Assessment Other Trainings include: Karl's serves as a pediatric therapist as well. For more info on Karl as a pediatric PT please check out our pediatric site. Trainer for NeuroSuit for therapist in Intensive Model of Therapy and for Parent Trainings for NeuroSuit uses Trained in use of Adeli Suit Student Athletic Trainer for 6 years Trained in NICU for feedings, positioning, and handling Participated in an Aquatic Therapy program at Christus Schumpert Health Systems for 7 years Performed Developmental Assessments for a NICU follow up clinic at Christus Schumpert Health Systems for 2 years