TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Laura’s Commitment to Her Patients
RATATOUILLE
Inspired by Bon Appétit
Ingredients
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1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
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1 eggplant, peeled and chopped 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 pints cherry tomatoes
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2 tsp salt
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
5 sprigs thyme
23 courses. 50 hours of lab assisting. 150-plus hours studying. 552 hours of coursework.
Directions
oil, and cook onion, pepper, garlic, and thyme for 8–10 minutes.
1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. In a colander, toss
Sound a little daunting? These numbers represent the commitment our physical therapist Laura Clever has made to improving and building upon her practice. Laura is currently studying to become a certified functional manual therapist through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), a discipline of hands-on physical therapy that focuses on engaging the nervous system and myofascial system more efficiently for a deep and lasting response. “At the heart of it is helping people to be more mobile and to have control over that mobility,” Laura explains of the philosophy. Laura earned her degree in physical therapy in 2001, and she’s been part of the PT Pro family for the past nine years. She says Maureen’s philosophy of one-on-one care and strong focus on continuing education made this the right place for her to practice. Wanting to get better at her role, Laura began taking continuing education courses through the IPA before jumping into the certified functional manual therapist (CFMT) program. She’s already seen the impact the approach has had on her patients, particularly those suffering from chronic pain who hadn’t found success with other treatments. “When I started learning the techniques and philosophy, I began to see better results in my patients,” Laura says. She knows the benefits of functional manual therapy will only continue to grow as she continues to master the techniques, and we’re excited to have another team member trained in this effective approach. Laura plans to complete the coursework and go through two full days of testing to be certified this August. Outside of work, Laura likes to stay fit through doing Pilates, skiing when she can get to the mountains, and hiking and walking with her husband and rescue dog. Right now, though, life is pretty focused on studying for the CFMT.
eggplant, zucchini, and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes and pat dry.
6. Add half the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 7. Stir in original eggplant and zucchini mixture and top with remaining tomatoes. Do not stir. 8. Transfer pot to oven and bake mixture for 15–20 minutes. 9. Remove pot from oven and remove thyme bundle before serving.
3. In an ovenproof pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil. Add half of eggplant mixture, stirring constantly for
5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pot.
4. Tie thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine.
5. In the same pot, heat
remaining 1/4 cup olive
Please send Laura positive thoughts and energy over the next several months as she continues to work towards her CFMT certification!
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