Laurie Gribschaw, DPT, ATC/L, PRC, PN-1, CF-L1, Cert. DN – Physical Therapist
Laurie is an orthopedic physical therapist and athletic trainer who has practiced in the Puget Sound region since 2011. She combines the study of biomechanics, evidence-based practice, and individualized manual therapy/exercise programs to accelerate the return to functional activities all while viewing the body as a holistic, interrelated system. In addition to her background as a former collegiate soccer player, Laurie has worked with several professional athletes and performers while serving outreach care to the Seattle Reign, 5th Avenue Theater and The Paramount in her past. While she enjoys treating all spinal and peripheral injuries, Laurie has a specific interest in lumbopelvic dysfunction including mechanical low back pain that has been persistent or mysterious in nature. Laurie has an immense passion for continued education and multidisciplinary learning via the treatment of the human body as an integrated unit and has worked alongside MDs, naturopaths, dentists, optometrists, strength coaches, and nutritionists. In her quest to treat the entire system, she completed her Level 1 coaching certification through Precision Nutrition, is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach, and is one of approximately 250 clinicians in the world holding the Postural Restoration Certification. Laurie is also involved in teaching through statewide organizations to expand the education of other bodyworkers and movement practitioners. She works to empower her clients through education and refinement of movement patterns to promote a long and healthy life.
Specialties/Credentials:
- Manual therapy including assorted soft tissue techniques:
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- Active-release technique (ART), and Graston technique
- Certified in Dry Needling through AAMT: American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Osteopathic Manual work: Visceral manipulation (through VM4)
- Kettlebell (trained through StrongFirst) and CrossFit Medicine
- Weightlifting: Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting technique
- System-wide issues and Autonomic Nervous System regulation
- Upper Airway Evaluation and Sleep Coaching
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Functional Evaluation and Strengthening
- Scoliosis treatment and sport-specific modifications for optimal spinal health
- Running Evaluation & re-training
- Sport-specific performance optimization
Education & Professional Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Science, Manchester University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, University of Indianapolis 2011
- Postural Restoration Certification 2017
- Level 1 Precision Nutrition Certified Coach 2018-Present
- Level 1 Coach CrossFit (2022)
- Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer (WA)
- Licensed Physical Therapist with intramuscular dry needling endorsement (WA)
Professional Affiliations
- APTA-American Physical Therapy Association since 2007
- PTWA-Physical Therapy Association of Washington since 2011
- American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry since 2
Personal Interest
Laurie’s hobbies include anything active! CrossFit, weightlifting, tennis, golf, and taking Ziggy (her dog) on hiking adventures just to name a few. She also enjoys traveling around the world and nerding out with a voracious appetite for reading about nutrition, psychology, and human behavior; life-long learning! You can find her trying new healthy recipes in the kitchen and cheering on her hometown Pittsburgh sports teams during some additional relaxation time; don’t be surprised if you hear a ‘yinz’ during your treatment session.
