Gonzales, Louisiana Baton Rouge Physical Therapy Lake
Address & Contact
1227 East Highway 30Gonzales, LA
70737 Get Directions phone: (225) 647-2060 fax: (225) 647-2062
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Ready to get started with physical therapy?
We understand how frustrating it is to feel trapped by pain and limitations. Our team is here to listen to you and create a treatment plan to get you back to the life you love. Take your first step toward living a pain-free life.
Services Offered at This Location
- ASTYM
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Certified Hand Therapy
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion Management
- Lymphedema
- Orthopedics/Manual Therapy
- Podiatry Issues
- Post-COVID Therapy
- Senior Exercises
- Sports Physical Therapy
- TMJ Disorder
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Balance & Fall Prevention
- Workplace Injuries
For physical therapy in Ascension Parish, visit the Gonzales BRPT location! The Gonzalez location is near Houmas House and Gardens and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital. Our team of expert physical therapists is here to help you recover from surgery, reduce joint and muscle pain, and get back to all of the activities you love!
Convenient Physical & Occupational Therapy in Gonzales, Louisiana
At BRPT we are committed to maintaining an encouraging therapeutic community as an important part of healing and recovery. Our physical therapists at the Gonzales location aim to make the recovery process smooth and convenient, which we accomplish by placing our clinics in the center of communities where they can be easily accessed. This location is in Ascension Parish, close to Our Lady of the Lake Ascension. Our clinic is also conveniently located close to Houmas House and Gardens. The ideal location and full staff of expert therapists are just some of the many things we love about the Gonzales BRPT clinic!
Specialized Treatments and Services Offered at Gonzales
Our group of highly trained professionals are ready to help you on your road to recovery! We know that your therapy needs are as unique as you are! That’s why our team brings a wide range of knowledge and years of patient care experience. We provide a myriad of evidence-based treatments including joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue massage, manual stretching techniques, dry needling, and Astym®. For clients seeking treatment options for cervical radiculopathy, TMJ disorder, certified hand therapy, balance and fall prevention, chronic pain, or lymphedema, we have experts who can help with each of these conditions. Our clinicians are highly educated and experienced, but also approachable with any concerns you may have throughout your therapy journey. Not only are we a top-performing clinic, but we aim to make the rehabilitation process fun and exciting. We will work one-on-one with you to develop a plan to address your goals and your specific needs. We welcome your feedback and input because you know your body the best and we would like to incorporate your concerns into our plan of care.
Our Team of Physical Therapists at Gonzales
When you start physical therapy at the Gonzales clinic, we make sure that there is a staff member there to help you with every step. Our friendly and highly organized business managers and front desk associates will schedule your appointments, manage insurance concerns, and provide you with any information you will need. Our physical therapists (PT, DPT) have a doctorate level education and are primarily responsible for your treatment and plan of care. During your first visit, the physical therapist will ask questions, take measurements, and discuss your priorities and goals for therapy. After your first visit, you will be treated by a physical therapist (PT, DPT) or a physical therapist assistant (PTA) who will guide you through exercises and interventions designed specifically to address your goals and guide you towards a healthy and pain-free life!
Meet the Staff
Gus graduated from the Louisiana State University, School of Allied Health, in 1986. Eight years later, he completed the Gulf Coast Graduate Institute of Manual Therapy Residency Program, focusing on advanced evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions with the use of mobilization and manipulative techniques. After completing the 18-month program, Gus received certification as a Level 2 Manual Therapist. He has earned the prestigious Fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and received his Orthopedic Certified Specialization distinction in 1994, with recertifications in 2004, and then again in 2014. In 2010, Gus received his DPT from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he has treated a variety of high school, collegiate and professional athletes. He has used Astym® treatment since 2001 on a wide variety of orthopedic patients and has been a national instructor for this treatment since 2003. Gus has completed level I and II training in Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT) or Dry Needling through Kinetacore, in addition to Kinesiology Taping and is an Active Release Technique practitioner for the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. Dr. Gutierrez has enjoyed working with athletes and athletic trainers over his career and currently serves as the team therapist for a number of high schools as well as an LSU Track and Field physical therapist. He has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1986.
Dr. Sorgee is a native of Sulphur, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from McNeese State University. He later received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Mr. Demsky is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies from Millsaps College in 2013, and his Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2016. He joined Baton Rouge Physical Therapy Lake in 2016.
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Ms. Martin is a native of Gonzales, Louisiana and is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the LSU School of Allied Health Professions in New Orleans in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Ms. Martin is a certified ASTYM system and ART provider. Her interest is in the treatment of orthopedic patients, particularly workers’ compensation and sports medicine. She also performs functional capacity evaluations and does pre-placement screens. Ms. Martin has been practicing physical therapy with BRPT-Lake since 1997.
Mr. Brunet is a native of LaPlace Louisiana. He received his Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from Delgado Community College in 1999. Mr. Brunet has been a clinical instructor for Delgado’s PTA program since 2011. He has received advanced proficiency rating from the APTA in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in 2010. Mr. Brunet is also the recipient of the 2011 LPTA Distinguished Service Award. He now resides with his family in Gonzales and joined BRPT in 2018.
Hear what other BRPT patients have to say.
My pain was so bad it was impacting my running and making my training very difficult and painful. With their help I was able to achieve my goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon! I am so thankful to all the staff for all they did for me and making me feel like I was…

This place is amazing. The people are outstanding. I love the way they explain what to do and why and will remind you when you forget. They are kind and realize you may be hurting. They are always timely and friendly. I thank all of you.

Best place ever. I had at least 4 separate injuries/surgeries where I needed therapy for my knee and back. Each time Tyler, Seth and crew got me back on track. You can’t beat their personal attention to your specific needs.
