Laura Ward

Physical Therapist

I have always loved science and knew I wanted to work in healthcare but was not sure exactly which field. Then I got in a car accident and had physical therapy which introduced me to the field and inspired me to work with patients and help them get better too.

I started my education at UCI where I earned a bachelors degrees in biology then I went to Washington University in Saint Louis and earned my doctorate in physical therapy with an emphasis on movement impairments. After graduating with my DPT I went aboard to Australia and worked in Sydney for 6 years and was able to learn additional manual techniques and broaden my scope of practice. I moved back to orange county and in 2016 took my boards to become a board certified orthopedic specialist. I love to analyze a movement and find ways to help patients move better to accomplish their specific goals. I appreciate that every person is different and I choose to treat the entire individual and work together to help them achieve their highest level of function.

What is my favorite food?

I love food so this is a difficult question for me but if I had to choose one of my favorite it would
have to be Japanese since I love sashimi, ramen and Japanese Curry is my soul food.

What did I get in trouble for when I was a kid?

When I was little I loved swimming and I would always get in trouble for not wanting to get out
the pool and making my dad stay longer then what he wanted to it was the same situation
when we went to the beach I never wanted to leave.

What is my favorite form of exercise

I love exercises outside so anything done outside like running, cycling and tennis are all my
favorite forma of exercise.

What is your favorite time of day?

My favorite time of day would be dusk because the sky is so beautiful filled with different colors
of pink and orange especially right after a beautiful sunset. It reminds me how lucky we are to
have each day

What is your favorite sound?

My favorite sound is waves crashing in fact every night I listen to crashing waves to help me
have a deep sleep.

If you won the lotto what is the first thing you would do?

I would give money to charities that are close to my heart such as the multiple sclerosis and
pediatric cancer research. Then I would travel frequently to experience other cultures. I love
culture.

What was the last movie that made you tear up?

I cry easily so the last movie I saw was Coco and I cried during that movie when the daddy
was singing “remember me” song it was so sweet and cute.