Dr. KYLE CARTER

Dr. Kyle Carter

PT, DPT

I was born and raised in Lake Charles and attended AM Barbe High School. I went to LSU – Baton Rouge for my undergraduate degree and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Next, I attended LSU Health Science Center for my physical therapy degree, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.



I chose PT because I enjoy problem solving and the human body is the most complex puzzle.

Core Values: Perseverance & personal achievement

“The best currency, the most valuable of all, is gratitude. When you’re dead, you’re dead, but you’re not quite so dead if you contribute something.”

– John Dunsworth

I enjoy specializing in jaw and headache therapy but at this point I am moving more into sports therapy. I enjoy the act of specialization so I can progress my understanding and perfect my treatment plans so my patients improve just as much as I do.


I enjoy working at Thrive because of the autonomy I have to treat my patients the way I feel is appropriate. Working at Thrive is not so much like going to a regular job because each day is something new and with my incredible coworkers I get to enjoy each day helping others Thrive.


Kyle’s Favorites:


Movies: Anything horror and mystery

TV Shows: Falling Skies

Author: Darcy Coates

On my off days, I am usually running, swimming, or cycling, training for local races or a few Ironman triathlons. If I’m not training, I’m either working on my house or preparing my garden for the summer or winter season.

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