Hand Therapy

Our hand therapy services are provided by an experienced, skilled, Certified Occupational Therapist. Our therapist works one-on-one with patients using compassion, creativity, and advanced therapy techniques, in a comfortable environment, to help patients achieve their goals and restore function. Individually designed therapy programs are carefully developed for patients with injuries and/or medical conditions related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and digits.

Services may include the following:

• Wound Care
• Edema Management
• Scar & Pain Management
• Therapeutic Exercise/Retraining
• Activity of DAILY Retraining
• Multi Modalities, Thermal & Non-Thermal
• Orthotics
• Injury Prevention Programs
• Kinetic Taping
• Manual Therapy Desensitization
• Customized Home Exercise Program

Meet Your Hand Therapists

Jean Puissegur Thomas,LOTR, CHT

Jean graduated from Louisiana State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and has over 35 years of experience in Upper Extremity and Hand Rehabilitation. She received her National Certification as a Certified Hand Therapist in 1991. She has extensive experience working in various outpatient clinical settings including working closely with several local Board Certified Hand Surgeons in the region. She is a longstanding active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. Jean also received her certification as a Health and Wellness coach in April 2019 through the school of Wellcoaches in partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jean has been married to her husband Mark for 30 years and they have one daughter named Elise. Mark is an internationally certified Biomedical Electronic Technician and works for a medical manufacturer. Jean loves spending her free time with her family and volunteering at the Tulane Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine. She enjoys cooking and gardening.

Jean and the team at City Park Physical Therapy are an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. Not only are they experts in their field, but they also have a genuine passion for helping others. Their knowledge and expertise shine through in every interaction, and I couldn't be more grateful for their guidance during this pivotal time in my life. If you're looking for a place that not only excels at what they do but also genuinely cares about your well-being, look no further than City Park Physical Therapy. They've been a crucial part of my journey to getting my life back on track, and I can't thank them enough!

From Katherine T

Denise Gravois,LOTR, CHT

Denise graduated from Louisiana State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Denise has specialized in the treatment of upper extremity pathologies and injuries since 1992 when she completed all the necessary requirements to become a Certified Hand Therapist. She has worked exclusively with Board Certified Hand Surgeons for the past 30 years. Outside of work, Denise enjoys spending time with family, which includes her husband, 3 children, their spouses and a growing number of grandchildren, traveling and playing golf.