Personalized Physical Therapy in Boulder
Get back to moving confidently—and doing the things you love outside.
Dr. Laura Schmonsees, DPT, combines orthopedic manual therapy, functional dry needling, and individualized movement-based care to help active people recover from injury, manage pain, and return to their sport.
As a former professional mountain guide and AMGA rock guide who worked with NOLS and Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, Laura understands the demands of climbing, skiing, and life in the mountains—not just the mechanics of an injury.
Boulder, Colorado · One-on-one physical therapy
Thoughtful, Individualized Care
Your treatment should reflect your body, your goals, and the activities you want to get back to.
Hands-On Treatment
Orthopedic manual therapy, myofascial techniques, muscle scraping, cupping, and joint mobilization can help address pain, tenderness, stiffness, and movement limitations.
Functional Dry Needling
When appropriate, dry needling can be part of a broader plan to address muscular pain and sensitivity, improve comfort with movement, and support your rehabilitation.
Movement, Exercise & Return to Activity
Exercise, movement retraining, and practical guidance help translate progress in the clinic into confidence in everyday life, work, recreation, and sport.
Built Around the Person Behind the Injury
Whether you’re dealing with a climbing-related shoulder injury, persistent tendon pain, back or neck symptoms, or a loss of mobility, care starts with understanding what matters to you. Laura takes time to listen, assess how you move, explain what may be contributing to your symptoms, and build a plan around your goals.
Appointments are one-on-one, allowing treatment to adapt to your needs—not a preset routine. Hands-on care is paired with practical exercise and education so you can keep building capacity between visits.
How I Can Help
Physical therapy for a range of orthopedic and movement-related concerns, including:
- Climbing and other outdoor-sport injuries
- Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain
- Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain
- Chronic overuse injuries and tendinopathies
- Neck and back pain
- Joint stiffness and mobility limitations
- Muscular and myofascial pain
- Nerve-related pain, numbness, or tingling
- Headaches and jaw pain
Laura also works with complex and persistent conditions. If you’re unsure whether physical therapy is appropriate for your concern, get in touch to discuss your goals.
What Patients Say
“Laura is a fantastic PT, who is well versed in treating sports injuries. I first saw her after having ruptured my disc and was in so much pain. She was able to get me on a solid path of recovery, and kept me from having to have surgery.”
Vicki S.
“Laura is an awesome PT! She has been helping me for the past 5 years with shoulder injuries related to climbing. Though dry needling, manual muscle work, strengthening exercises, and stretching, she has helped me continue to climb and overcome injuries. I highly recommend her for any physical therapy needs!”
Craig Weinhold
“Laura is a gifted PT. Both my husband and I have been patients and she has worked miracles over the years. After two serious accidents over a decade ago, Laura helped my husband recover from a broken back, serious nerve damage and scar tissue in his legs, and neck pain. He now runs miles every day. She has helped with plantar fasciitis recovery. I see her regularly for chronic jaw pain and migraine. Laura is a rare gem.”
Rachel Mentz
Ready to Get Back to What You Love?
Schedule a one-on-one physical therapy appointment with Laura in Boulder.
Appointments in Boulder at Well & Boulder. For Buena Vista appointments, please contact Laura directly.
