Laura is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 16 years of experience in high-performance environments including US Special Forces and Cirque du Soleil. Laura's innovative and multi-disciplinary approach to patient care blends sports medicine, polyvagal theory, somatic practices, parts work, and trauma-informed care to create practical, person‑centered treatment plans that address both tissue healing and nervous system regulation. Her holistic approach helps you work with the natural rhythms of your body so you gain control of your healing experiences and navigate challenges with ease. When you work with Laura, you get clear education about what’s happening in your body, realistic treatment goals, and immediately-actionable strategies to feel better and move with more confidence.

Laura's treatments emphasize manual therapy and functional exercises. Her clinical skills include dry needling, fascial manipulation, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization ("scraping"), and cupping.

Laura is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Performance Medicine, where she empowers athletes, performers, tactical personnel, and other active individuals around the world to understand and partner with their nervous system to live a happier, more aligned life. More information about Hummingbird's services, like Coaching and Workshops, are at https://www.HummingbirdPerformanceMedicine.com.
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