ABOUT US
Mobile Clinic
Journey WEll is a mobile physical therapy practice. This means that I come to you. Instead of taking time out of your day to drive to a clinic, receive physical therapy from the comfort of your own home or office. I bring all my equipment with me.
Dr. Laura West
PT, DPT
Dr. Laura West has spent the last 15 years becoming a true movement expert. What started as a desire to find a restorative activity to compliment her love for running, lead her to becoming a certified yoga instructor, obtaining a Bachelors degree in Clinical Exercise Science from the University of Texas in Arlington, and obtaining her doctorate in physical therapy from South College in Knoxville, tn. After working as a physical therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating an array of orthopedic and neurological conditions, she decided to start Journey Well Physical Therapy in order to deliver more high-quality care to all of her patients.
Laura is also a wife and mother of 2 young girls. She is an experienced marathon runner and credits her orthopedic health to the regular practice of ashtanga inspired yoga as well as yin yoga. She enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and has a passion for working with neurodivergent communities, as her brothers and her oldest daughter are autistic..
Why holistic PT
Recognizes that pain and dysfunction in one area of the body is often influenced by the whole body and all of its systems
Treats the whole body instead of one body part in isolation
Focuses on finding the root of the problem instead of symptom management.
Recognizes the importance of mental well-being and its influence on the body
Focuses on prevention with education of influencing factors in order to help you gain more independence with your physical journey
Extremely personalized care that takes lifestyle, nutritional habits, hobbies and interests into account as all of these things have a great impact on posture and developing bodies throughout the lifespan
keeps you motivated and interested in your rehabilitation because mood and happiness have a huge impact on physical well being