Laura Higgins is a physical therapist with a special interest in orthopedics, chronic pain, and working with older adults. She earned her bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 2001. In 2012, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado.

Laura has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedics. She received a certification in Therapeutic Pain in 2019, which allows her to more effectively educate and treat patients affected by complications of pain. The multidisciplinary specialty certification equips Laura with evidence-based therapeutic approaches to treat the millions of patients who suffer from persistent pain.

Before working as a physical therapist, she worked as an engineer and enjoys the overlap of problem-solving skills she can still use on a day-to-day basis in the PT clinic. In her free time, Laura enjoys camping and hiking with her friends and family. She is also proficient in Spanish.