Woman in Business: Nicky McKeon

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Dr. Nicky McKeon wears her career heart on her scrubs’ sleeves.

“I love learning about the human body,” she said. “It amazes me. I love getting to know my patients, and it’s a huge satisfaction when I help someone get better. It’s a massive reward to help people get back to their lives.”

The physical therapist was educated abroad, and first came to the Tri-parish area in 1995 to practice physical therapy at Terrebonne General Medical Center. After working at the hospital for a brief time, McKeon traveled the country, working in different states. Eventually, she decided to return to TGMC before opening a practice with fellow physical therapist Drew Rice.


“If you want to be a physical therapist, make sure you like working with people,” she said. “If you can’t get along with people, it will be a difficult career. And don’t think that you know everything. I learn something new every day. To be a physical therapist, you truly have to care about people.”

McKeon was born with an advantage in her field: she’s female.

“Post clinical therapy is a slightly more female-driven industry, but there are certainly more males in the medical profession,” she said.


According to McKeon, she learns something new every day, whether it’s from treating a patient, attending a seminar or doing a little reading. Having an open mind helps keep her at the top of her game.

“I read up on something if I am struggling with it,” McKeon explained. “I’m not set in my ways. I make changes and move on if something is not helping a patient. I see all patients differently and check them out from top to bottom. I don’t isolate their problem to one issue, like a back or knee problem. I look at the whole body and get to know more about them.”

By offering holistic treatment and connecting with patients, McKeon is able to develop a good relationship with clients, and her enthusiasm, empathy and listening skills also help her treat others.


“I love physical therapy. I would not want to do anything else,” McKeon said. “I get a little better at it at the end of every day. It’s hands-on with us – no electronics or sitting in a corner for physical therapy. It’s quite a privilege when people trust you with their health.”

Dr. Nicky McKeon