Laura Wenger | PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy

Laura has been at Tomsic PT since she moved to Durango in Fall of 2014. She is a graduate of a Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency program at the University of Utah, where she spent her first year as a PT in focused clinical practice, didactics, and teaching roles to expand her knowledge in orthopaedic care of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Through her residency training, she was eligible to become a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, which she accomplished in 2015. Laura also completed Evidence in Motion's Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship in April of 2019 to join Ellen as the second fellowship-trained PT in the Durango area. Laura’s completion of this optional advanced training demonstrates her dedication to the profession and to her patients. Laura is currently furthering her studies with a teaching and research focus with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, anticipating graduation in December 2023. Along with being an Associate Instructor at the University of Utah's Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program, she enjoys teaching students in the clinic to help to instill inquisitiveness and clinical reasoning as a strong basis for physical therapists. She is passionate about teaching people to move with better quality in order to achieve their goals, however small or big they may seem, and is enthusiastic about furthering her education and experiences within the exciting field of physical therapy.

Laura was raised in a Spanish bilingual family and community can speak conversational Spanish.

Laura's previous training, experiences, and education includes:

  • Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications (TV Production), University of Florida, 2006
  • Completion of undergraduate courses for physical therapy prerequisites, University of Washington, 2009-2010
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Utah, 2013
  • Residency Graduate of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, University of Utah, 2014
  • Fellowship Graduate of Evidence in Motion's Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, 2019
  • Student of Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Bellin College, Anticipated Graduation December 2023
  • Lab instructor for doctorate-level physical therapy examination course, University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy, 2013
  • Associated Faculty for Doctor of Physical Therapy musculoskeletal and advanced patient management courses, Baylor University Department of Physical Therapy, 2020 to 2022
  • Associate Instructor for Doctor of Physical Therapy pathokinesiology, diagnostic test and imaging, and musculoskeletal courses, University of Utah Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, 2022 to Present
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) member since 2015 and Fellow since 2019, member of Diversity Network Committee since 2021
  • APTA member since 2010, Orthopaedic section member
  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA, 2014
  • Orthopaedic Certified Specialist, ABPTS, 2015
  • One week volunteer trip as a PT student to provide training for Rehab Technicians in Jacmel, Haiti through Helping Hands for Haiti, 2012
  • Winter Park Ski Patrol 2007-2008

Laura is originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, but has stayed in the western part of the United States since her first move to Colorado in 2006. She quickly fell in love with the people, mountains, and lifestyle of the west, and has had the opportunity to be a resident of the beautiful states of Colorado, Washington, and Utah along her journeys. She, along with her husband, Patrick, son Silas, and daughter Esmé are very happy to call Durango, CO home and are looking forward to their continual explorations of everything in the area. In her free time, Laura enjoys hiking, trail running, alpine skiing and touring, yoga, as well as surfing when she gets the opportunity to head to the ocean.

  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Laura Wenger - Doctor of Physical Therapy in Durango CO at Tomsic Physical Therapy