Laura Gleason

Laura Gleason, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist since 2005,  based in Chicago, IL. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, later completed an orthopedic residency, and became board certified in orthopedics (OCS) in 2011. Laura enjoys treating a wide variety of diagnoses and takes pride in her individualized approach to caring for each patient.

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Laura has a special interest in treating pregnant and postpartum people and has taken extensive coursework in this area. She is passionate about helping her patients regain the strength needed for motherhood and return to activities they love. Laura is a member of the Global Pelvic Health Alliance and is a Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist. She also specializes in treating runners and is skilled with Video Gait Analysis.

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Laura’s approach to physical therapy emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based practices. She understands the unique challenges that pregnant and postpartum individuals face and is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to help them feel strong and healthy. Laura’s expertise in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy makes her a valuable resource for her patients.

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In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. She instructs fitness classes for moms and teaches small group programs to provide guidance and support to postpartum people through her company, Beyond the Bump Wellness. Laura is passionate about helping people feel strong through their pregnancy and heal completely after birth.

I love helping people navigate the perinatal period where so often they otherwise aren't given enough support or guidance.