Staff

Wade Baskin, PT, DPT, RRT
(Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Wade Baskin, PT, DPT, RRT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been practicing Physical Therapy since graduation, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1991. Prior to that he was licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and he has been involved in direct patient care since 1986. Having been awarded the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association's Distinguished Service Award in 1991, he has since been involved in Association Leadership both at the state and national levels. Moreover, he is a former World Champion in martial arts and understands what it takes to excel at the highest levels in both practice and sport.

At this time he is involved with practice leadership, development, and expansion of new programs. He served as an elected officer in the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Private Practice Section from 1999-2009, and he currently serves as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor for the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He has been in private practice since 1993 when he established GT Physical Therapy (then known as Golden Triangle Rehabilitation). Having worked in hospital-run settings as a therapist and director, Wade quickly decided that private practice was the best way to deliver premium physical therapy to patients without overriding bureaucratic concerns. Wade found that patients experienced quicker results (got better faster) and incurred much less overall cost. Since then, he has been an ardent proponent of Physical Therapist owned operations as the best way to deliver PT to the public.

Having been published in both text books and professional periodicals, Wade continues to be actively involved in traveling, learning, and developing new and innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes in the out-patient setting. Utilizing cutting edge technology, hands-on techniques and the latest evidence, GT Physical Therapy has achieved an excellent reputation as a results-based practice where physicians and patients know that they are accessing the best physical therapy available.

Kory White, PT, DPT
(Doctor of Physical Therapy)

GT Physical Therapy would like to announce Louisville's newest doctor of physical therapy Kory White, PT, DPT. Originally from Magee, MS, Kory and his wife Leah have recently relocated to Louisville.

Kory is a 2003 high school graduate of Simpson County Academy. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa at Copiah-Lincoln Community College where he received his associate's degree in 2005. Kory attained his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University, and graduated Cum Laude in 2007. In May, Kory earned his Doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee.

Having experienced most physical therapy settings, Kory chose to work with GT Physical Therapy in Louisville due to their fast results with patients using their unique brand of physical therapy. Kory has a special interest in helping people with spine related problems, shoulder problems, and balance/dizziness disorders.

Mary Margaret Crowson, PT, DPT
(Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Mary Margaret Crowson has been involved as a patient of GT Physical Therapy, a student intern, a physical therapy technician, a student physical therapist, and now as a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Mary Margaret graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Doctor of Physical Therapy program in May 2011, at which time she and her husband returned to their hometown. Mary Margaret excelled in the DPT program, serving as group leader for several research projects as well as being inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society for allied health professionals.

Prior to UMC, she graduated from Winston Academy as Valedictorian followed by achieving her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science-Pre-PT from Mississippi University for Women Summa cum Laude in addition to divisional honors.

Since her first experience with physical therapy (at our clinic) when she was 13 years old, she has aspired to become a physical therapist and is excited to be returning to GTPT as a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Her passion is helping people get out of pain and get moving pain-free ASAP so they can enjoy their life, sport, or work. Mary Margaret's areas of interest and specialty are shoulder and spine (neck, mid back, and low back) problems.

Leah White

Originally from Pinola, MS, Leah White relocated to Louisville with her husband Kory White, PT, DPT in the spring of 2010. While in Louisville for a little over a year, she successfully completed Administrative Training at GT Physical Therapy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a background in youth ministry. Instrumental in establishing our new clinic in Richland, MS, Leah is the Administrative Assistant for GT Physical Therapy and the Clinical Administrator of GTPT in Richland, MS. “I want to ensure that each patient is well taken care of and that they have a great experience with us first and foremost.”

Lisa Simpson-Luke, Administrator

Lisa has been with GT Physical Therapy since 1994, and she currently serves to ensure that all patients are well taken care of in the area of insurance. Moreover, having been a patient before, she will be first to attest that we are providing the best PT services available. Lisa has been instrumental in developing GT Physical Therapy's systems that provide a convenient and comfortable method of patient processing. She works hard to make the paperwork convenient and comfortable for all patients so that they can focus on getting the most from their therapy. Both Lisa and Lori work to keep you informed about your insurance up front so there are no surprises. Lisa has been in the medical field since 1983, and she has been a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, Director of Respiratory Services, and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation. She is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Private Practice Section, and she has participated in numerous committees and projects.

Becca Cummins

Marcella Lee, Front Desk Manager

Marcella is our latest addition to our Louisville staff and holds the position of Front Desk Manager. Marcella will be the first person you encounter when calling or coming into our clinic. Not only has she been a patient of ours, but she has also worked in many other aspects of the medical field  since 1982. She handles reception duties, patient scheduling, record keeping, and patient file management. Marcella's desire is to ensure that every patient has a good experience while under our care.