About Laura

I graduated from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland California in 1994 and then began my career at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington D.C. after a six month internship there. My focus became outpatient orthopedics and I transitioned to NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation in McLean, Virginia where I worked for the next three years. After gaining clinical and managerial experience I went on to partner with U.S. Physical Therapy and opened Physical Therapy Connection of McLean where I co-owned and managed a larger staff in three different clinics in Northern Virginia for the next seven years.

Bodyworks Physical Therapy was founded in February of 2008 from the desire to offer a more personalized and holistic evaluation and treatment of the body. My mission and passion is to provide outstanding care in a way that incorporates the entire body and educates the patient so they can continue to move toward peak mobility and function.

I like to stay active outside of my business by spending time with my family, practicing taekwondo,  running and trying to train my two jack russell terriers.  I am a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.   www.apta.org

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Second Pre-Test Completed

Laura completed her second pre-test on June 13, 2010 and Jonathan completed his on June 24th.

They are one step closer to earning their blackbelts in taekwondo!

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The President’s Cup Taekwondo Challenge

Laura and Jonathan will compete in The President’s Cup Taekwondo Challenge coming up on June 5th at George Mason University.  Events will include forms, board breaking and sparring.  Wish them luck!

Laura’s Race Car Debut

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Lucky Number Seven

On Saturday May 15th I had a chance to drive a Nascar!  This was a Christmas gift given to me by my husband, something I had always wanted to do!  After learning the laws of the track and being suited up for driving, I had a chance to drive eight laps!  It was a total blast.  The only question is when I can do it again.

Next Blackbelt Pre-test Scheduled

On their way to earning the blackbelt, Laura and Jonathan will participate in their next pre-test on June 13th!

Latest Continuing Education Accomplishments

Laura recently traveled to Sedona, AZ where she completed a class titled Myofascial Unwinding given by John Barnes.  This was her third class in the myofascial release curriculum.  Myofascial release is a hands-on technique that helps release deep tissue restrictions in the body.

Laura also completed “Impingement and Instability”, a class given by Ron Hruska, the founder of the Postural Restoration Institute.  This was the fourth class taken by Laura in this curriculum which focuses on balancing the asymmetries in the musculoskeletal system of the body.

Laura will race in the Backyard Burn

Racers will navigate a 5 or 10 mile course of trails in Fairfax Station, VA on Sunday March 28th.  The race is one in a series of four events that are put on over the Spring season. 

Find all the race info at www.ex2adventures.com

First Blackbelt Pre-test Completed!

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Jonathan finished his three hour test on 11/21/09.  He broke his board with a back kick!

Laura finished her four hour test on 1/16/10.  She broke two boards with a jump side kick and one board with a jump back kick.

How to contact Us

QUESTIONS? CALL TODAY AND SPEAK WITH ME!

7618 Carteret Road
Bethesda, MD  20817

For Laura:
phone (240)328-6073

fax (240)328-6074

Cell (703)915-3653

Email  bodyworkspt@comcast.net

Location:
Bodyworks is in my home, one mile off of the River Road exit from the beltway.