Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy

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  Board Information

The Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as set forth in the Act, i.e. Four (4) licensed physical therapist (one from each congressional district), one (1) licensed physical therapist assistant, one (1) licensed physician, and one (1) consumer at large. The purpose of the Board is the administration and interpretation of the Practice Act.

  • 1st Congressional District Representative
  • Cheryl Ware, PT. - Member
        Belden, MS [Term: 2023 - 2027]
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  • 2nd Congressional District Representative
  • Cooper Lewis, PT, Treasurer
        Sardis, MS [Term: 2021 - 2025]
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  • 3rd Congressional District Representative
  • Cris Bourn, PT - Chairman
        Flora, MS [Term: 2020 - 2024]
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  • 4th Congressional District Representative
  • Laine Murret, PT - Member
        Hattiesburg, MS [Term: 2022 - 2026]
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  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Jenny Bryan, PTA - Secretary
        Oxford, MS [Term: 2023 to 2027]
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  • Medical Practitioner
  • Robert Dews, MD - Member
        Hattiesburg, MS [Term: 2020 - 2024]
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  • Consumer
  • Dock Daniel - Consumer at Large
        Madison, MS [Term: 2022 - 2026]
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  • Attorney for the Board
  • Leyser Hayes, J.D.
        Special Assistant, Office of Attorney General
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  • How the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy differs from the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association.
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