Physical Therapy Services & Treatment
Individualized care that combines hands-on treatment, movement, and education to help you move with greater comfort and confidence.
There is no single technique that works for everyone. Your treatment plan is based on your symptoms, your goals, and what your body needs.
Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Manual therapy uses skilled, hands-on techniques to address pain, stiffness, and limitations in movement. Treatment is selected based on your assessment and may include soft-tissue techniques, myofascial release, and joint mobilization or manipulation when appropriate.
Manual therapy can be one part of a broader rehabilitation plan, helping you move more comfortably and participate in the exercises and activities that support longer-term progress.
Functional Dry Needling
Dry needling uses a thin, solid filament needle applied to selected muscles and soft tissues. It may be used to address muscular pain, sensitivity, and movement-related symptoms as part of an individualized physical therapy plan.
Laura has advanced training in functional dry needling and integrates it with hands-on care and active rehabilitation when it is appropriate for the person and their goals.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
IASTM uses specialized tools to apply controlled pressure and movement to soft tissues. Often called muscle scraping, this technique may be used to address areas of tenderness, muscle tension, and restricted movement. It is tailored to your tolerance and is not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses silicone cups to create gentle suction on the skin. It can be incorporated into a treatment session to address soft-tissue sensitivity and provide another option for hands-on care. The amount of suction and treatment time are adjusted to your comfort.
Joint Mobilization & Movement Restoration
Joint mobilization uses specific, graded movements to address joint stiffness and help improve comfortable mobility. Techniques are selected according to your examination findings, symptoms, and preferences.
Exercise, Movement & Rehabilitation
Hands-on treatment is only one part of physical therapy. Targeted exercise, movement retraining, and practical guidance help build strength, mobility, coordination, and confidence for the activities that matter to you.
Your program is designed around your needs and can be adapted as you progress—whether your goal is to manage everyday discomfort, return to work or recreation, or get back to climbing, running, skiing, and other sports.
A Multimodal Approach, Tailored to You
These techniques are not competing treatments or a checklist that everyone receives. They are tools that can be combined when useful. Your care may include manual therapy, dry needling, IASTM, cupping, and exercise in different proportions depending on your presentation and response.
The first step is understanding what is contributing to your symptoms and what you want to accomplish. From there, Laura works with you to develop a thoughtful, practical plan and adjust it as you make progress.
Not Sure Which Treatment Is Right for You?
You don’t need to know which technique you need before you come in. Your evaluation helps determine what approach makes sense for your body, symptoms, and goals.
