Laura began her career as a Physical Therapy Assistant, providing PTA services in North County, STL. She soon realized a desire to support clients in more ways, leading her to pursue her degree in physical therapy. During this time, she continued to work in North County as a Physical Therapist and Rehab Coordinator for 11 years.

As her family grew, Laura opted to work closer to home (Metro East) to raise her family. She provided physical therapy services in a variety of treatment settings, including in-patient supports, out-patient services, rehab, and home health. Later in her career, Laura joined the physical therapy team of a small hospital in rural Illinois, treating all ages and varied diagnoses, until she retired in 2023. Following her retirement as a Physical Therapist, Laura joined the CACTS Counseling support-team, assisting in insurance billing.

During her work as a PT, Laura had experience incorporating "yoga/developmental sequence" in her treatment plans with patients. She was able to see the benefits of YOGA for "resetting the nervous system", which lead her to further explore opportunities to become a Certified Yoga Teacher. Laura is excited to share her Yoga knowledge and practice with CACTS Counseling!