James Wilbert Marcantel Jr.
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
I grew up in Pickering, Louisiana. I played football and track. I attended McNeese State University and competed in the Decathlon for the McNeese Track and Field team. I attend graduate school at LSU-Health Scoences Center in New Orleans and received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017. I have worked at Hope Therapy Center since 2018. I treat a variety of diagnoses, but I am most thankful to be able to work with patients with neurological injuries.
Credentials & Experience
Doctor of physical therapy, certified LSVT,
Conditions Dr. James Enjoys Treating
I really love helping patients with neurological injuries re-learn how to walk.
I primarily do neuro physical therapy, but I enjoy working with a variety of patients.
Stroke, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
Why Dr. James Loves Working at Hope Therapy Center
I really like the friendly environment of all my co-workers
Core Values:
I try to see Jesus in everyone
Favorite Quote:
“Do small things with great love”
What is Dr. James Reading, Watching, or Listening To?
I don’t really have a favorite show. Whatever my wife wants to watch!
Outside the Clinic
I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and making music.
The Water Therapy is so helpful and amazing. It helps so much with balance, strength and pain. The kindest most efficient wonderful therapy. Everyone is amazing! Everyone listens and treats you like you are special. Jim has been so helpful, patient, and informative. Could not ask for better therapy!!!
Jim- helped me to get back to where I was before the major wreck. Helped me walk up right. And look at me now. Running 6miles?? Nobody better than HOPE
I went for therapy for my arthritis and was treated with the utmost respect. Staff was so helpful and friendly. My therapist, Jim Marcantel, was so kind and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. I felt like I had known him for years. I look forward to going back. Thanks to Jim and the entire staff, for your professionalism and dedication to your work.