Laura was born and raised in Dubuque and graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 2009.

She attended St. Ambrose University for both her undergraduate and graduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2013 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014. She completed a one year orthopedic residency program in the Quad Cities with St. Ambrose and Rock Valley Physical Therapy which enabled her to sit for her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist exam. She is now a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Manual Therapist.

She and her husband moved to Colorado for 2.5 years where she continued to practice in outpatient orthopedics during the week and played in the mountains each weekend. She and her husband moved back to Dubuque to be closer to family and start their own family. They have two kids and two fur babies. When she isn’t working, she enjoys all outdoor activities including hiking, running, and gardening.

Laura is level 1 and 2 certified in Functional Dry Needling, has taken several classes for the treatment of chronic and complex pain, and has published research in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Laura uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education to help her patients reach their goals. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, but especially enjoys working with high school and adult athletes. She joined the Dubuque Physical Therapy team in 2018.