Laura Smith PT, DPT, OCS
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistLaura Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, is the Monroe East Clinic Director and has been working as a physical therapist since 2020. Laura received both her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at Sacred Heart University and is an ABPTS Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
Having an OCS certification has allowed Laura to use her clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes related to pain management, injury prevention, and post-operative rehabilitation. Laura treats patients ranging from the pediatric to geriatric population, and she is passionate about working with athletes of all abilities. Her individualized treatment approach combined with research on return to sport allows each patient to achieve their goals and improve athletic performance.
Beyond her clinical work at MOTION Sports Medicine, Laura is an active medical volunteer with the New York Road Runners. She has completed two TCS New York City Marathons, along with numerous local races across various distances. Her dual perspective as both a competitive runner and medical professional uniquely positions her to support runners through all phases of training, competition, and recovery.