Laura opened her Pasadena practice in 2012, after twelve of years working in Los Angeles and Pasadena based clinics as a Manual Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Therapist. Laura’s post-graduate study continues to focus on female and male pelvic floor dysfunctions, pregnancy, and post-partum patient care. She views each patient case holistically, and integrates manual therapy techniques with traditional therapeutic and Pilates-based exercise to tailor individualized treatment plans. Her personal experience with two pregnancies and raising her boys (now 13 and 15) gave her invaluable insight into the pregnancy and post-partum issues encountered and often misunderstood by many women. This experience has led her to develop unique rehab programs for busy moms.
Laura has had the good fortune and initiative, driven by her passion for the field, to work with various multi-disciplinary teams throughout Southern California, addressing pelvic floor dysfunction and women’s health needs. As former adjunct faculty at Mount St. Mary’s College DPT program, Laura has lectured and advised research in Pilates rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunctions, and pre and post natal conditions. She is tireless in her efforts to pass on her knowledge to others working in Women’s Wellness and Fitness. As an advocate for the work, she has addressed local community centers, cancer support groups, and fitness studios.
Degrees and Certificates
License Number
CA PT 25906
1158 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, California 91106
United States
tel. 323.314.3415 (day)
fax. 323.982.9018
Hours of operation / Fees
Our patient coordinator is available for scheduling and questions regarding the practice during the following hours:Mondays: 9am-5pm
Wednesdays: 9am-1:30pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm
We are a Medicare provider, and accept all PPO insurance plans as an out of network provider.
Driving directions
Location: We are located within Body Insight Wellness Center/ARC at 1158 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91106. The entrance to the clinic is in the back of the building through the parking lot, on the left side of the building and up wheelchair ramp. Look for the Body Insight sign.
Parking: Parking is ample and free. As you enter the parking area, park to the left, along the chain link fence, in space marked ARC or Body Insight. Please avoid parking in the dry cleaner or nail salon parking.
Directions to the clinic:
From the 134 Fwy/210 E: Exit Lake Ave and turn right at end of ramp. Turn left on Colorado Blvd, then right on Michigan. Turn right into the second driveway, and park in the lot to the left.
From the 210 Fwy heading West: Exit Hill Ave and turn left at end of ramp. Turn right onto Colorado, and left onto Michigan. Turn right into the second driveway, and park in the lot to the left.
From the 110 Fwy to Pasadena: Exit Arroyo Blvd. Turn left at exit ramp onto Arroyo Blvd. Turn right onto Colorado Blvd, pass Lake Ave and turn right onto Michigan Blvd. Turn right into the second driveway, and park in the lot to the left.
My skills
Laura specializes in female and male pelvic floor dysfunctions including pelvic pain (vaginismus, vulvodynia, testicular pain, anal/rectal pain, coccyx pain, interstial cystitis), bowel dysfunctions (fecal incontinence, incomplete evacuation, constipation), bladder dysfunctions (urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, urinary retention), and pelvic organ prolapse. She integrates visceral mobilization and craniosacral therapy with traditional physical therapy assessments and modalities to guide her patients towards a life of health, harmony, and balance.Articles & Books Written
Published Research:
Diastasis Recti Abdominis: Physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques used in clinical practice for postpartum women. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, Volume 36, Number 3, September/December 2012
Professional Associations / Memberships
Orthopedic and Women’s Health Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association, California Physical Therapy Association, American Urogynocological Society, International Pelvic Pain Society.