Myopain Certified in advanced Trigger point Dry needling

AMGA certified Rock Guide

Laura Schmonsees graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Summa Cum Laude, from Northern Arizona University in 2011. She embarked on her second career in Physical Therapy after many years as a mountain guide at Jackson Hole Mountain Guides and NOLS.  Laura specializes in Orthopaedic-based Manual Therapy, and many patients see her for IASTM and Trigger Point Dry Needling.  Laura is also the founder or Wave Tools Therapy http://wavetoolstherapy.com   Her continuing education has also included:

  • Running analysis
  • Foot biomechanics
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Chronic pain
  • Spinal manipulation
  • Evidence In Motion Seminars
  • Postural analysis

Areas of Specialization

Laura enjoys working with all Orthopaedic conditions, from the head to the toe. She specializes in:

  • Neck and back pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Shoulder and knee pain
  • Chronic overuse injuries of outdoor athletes
  • climbing specific injuries

Physical Therapy Services for the Outdoor Enthusiast

As a climbing professional, as well as having 30 plus years of experience with kayaking, canoeing, back country skiing, mountain biking, skate skiing, and backpacking, Laura can use her knowledge of the biomechanics of the sports and activities you love, and help guide you to use more proper form in order to help you stay injury free.

In her free time, you will likely find her somewhere outside – hiking with her dog, climbing a rock face, mountain biking our local trails, or backcountry skiing.

Please contact Laura at laura.dpt.73@gmail.com if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment at her office, conveniently located on Arapahoe and 55th in east Boulder.