Who are we?


“We understand the importance of giving personalized care. When you come to Affiliated Therapy Services, we’ll take the time to learn about your concerns and fully explain your condition and treatment options to you. Then we’ll teach you what you can do to improve your quality of life and prevent future injury.”

Marilyn Kovar, MPH, PT

MPH: Public Health, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
BS: Physical Therapy, University of Texas, Galveston, TX
Licensure: Louisiana
Certifications: Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation, CPR,
American Red Cross
Member: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Orthopedic and Private Practice Sections, Louisiana Chapter of the APTA, Physical Therapy Provider Network, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists, American Cancer Society


Cheryl Busby, PT

BS: Physical Therapy, Academie Fysiotherapie Hogeschool, Enschede, the Netherlands
BS: Biology, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Licensure: Louisiana
Certifications: McConnell Taping for Patellofemoral Dysfunction, Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation, The ASTYM™ System, WorkSteps for Pre-Employment Screening, CPR, American Red Cross
Member: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Louisiana Chapter of the APTA, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Sections
 

Hayley Morris, Fitness/Wellness Coordinator

BS: Exercise Science/Health Promotion
Certifications: Aquatic Fitness Instructor - Fit Tour
Yoga Instructor – Yoga Fit
Lifeguard Training & First Aid – American Red Cross
Arthritis Aquatic Instructor – Arthritis Foundation
Member: American College of Sports Medicine
Arthritis Foundation

Deborah Turner Starring, MS, PT, OCS
MS: Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1985
BS: Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 1980
Licensure: Louisiana
Certifications: Orthopedic certified specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists, The ASTYM System
CPR, American Red Cross

Jill Himel, PTA
AS:Physical Therapist Assistant, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
Licensure: Louisiana
Member: Louisiana Chapter of the APTA