JOB TITLE

Clinical Program Leader

CLINICAL SPECIALTY

• Orthopedics
• Sports medicine
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• Neurological rehabilitation

CERTIFICATIONS

• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
• Graston Technique

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• Forest Grove Rehabilitation Services

Languages

English

 

CLINICAL FOCUS

Outpatient orthopedics and women’s health/pelvic floor

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Laura believes a physical therapist should be a teacher, however that also means that the patient has to put in some effort to practice/learn the skills they are taught. Her goal is to work with the patient so that they understand their condition, and the types of tools they can use in order to manage current issues and prevent future occurrences as much as possible.

BIOGRAPHY

Laura was raised in Vernonia, Oregon, and has spent most of her life in the Pacific Northwest. She joined Hillsboro Medical Center in 2013. Laura’s clinical focus is in Outpatient Orthopedics with a primary focus on the correction of movement dysfunction to aid in full return to function. She also practices Women’s Health Physical Therapy, with an increased interest in management of urinary incontinence and prolapse, and care of the pregnant and postpartum patient. In Laura’s downtime you will find her working out, camping and hiking, and spending time with her family.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, MO