Laura grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Centre College in Danville, KY. In 2013 she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in Durham, NC. Since graduating, she has gained extensive experience in concussion and vestibular management after first serving as an assistant program lead for a multi-disciplinary concussion treatment team in Richmond, VA, and since providing high quality physical therapy services to the Central Oregon communities since moving to Bend in 2019. She has also served as an educator for clinicians by teaching concussion continuing education coursework.

Laura is passionate about treating each patient with an individualized approach and caring for the whole person. She strongly believes in the benefits of patient education and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to achieve the best rehabilitative outcome possible. She strives to provide each individual with the most up to date, evidence-based treatments.

When Laura is not in the clinic, she enjoys taking advantage of the tremendous options for outdoor recreation in Central Oregon. She loves trail running, Nordic skiing, and hiking. You can find her walking with her husband, son, and dog every evening after work!