Meet Laura Ward
A PT With a Passion for Learning
Growing up, Laura loved science and planned to become a vet, dentist, or forensic scientist. But when she got rear-ended
To be an effective physical therapist, it takes more than genuine care for the patients you serve. The job requires a dedication to staying abreast of the continuously shifting PT field, expanding your toolbox, and leveraging your expertise to provide patients with solutions to escape pain and return to the things they love. Laura Ward, the latest physical therapist to join the Focus PT team, is a prime example of this intelligent, inquisitive approach to treatment. From the start of her long career as a physical therapist, Laura has committed herself to learning all she can across a variety of PT disciplines. From studying at UC Irvine and Washington University — two of the top schools in the U.S. for PT — and honing her manual therapy techniques during a stint overseas in Australia to earning an intensive postgraduate orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) certification and working years in the field, Laura is truly a boon for her patients. “As a movement specialist, I love the educational process,” she says. “To be able to guide people through therapy and to have them realize, ‘Oh! Now I’ve learned something new that allows me to live without pain!’ — it never gets old.”
and experienced serious whiplash, she found herself in physical therapy treatment. “I experienced the benefits firsthand,” she says. “I loved the way I was able to develop that one-on-one rapport with my therapist and how they were able to make a real impact on my lifestyle. That was the first time I realized PT could be such a rewarding career.” Soon after, she took her first step into the field and never looked back. Outside of Focus, Laura has her hands full with her 14-month-old son Zion, introducing him to as many outdoor activities as she can. She’s always searching for new things to learn and new interests to explore. Laura joined Focus Physical Therapy at the end of January, and she immediately fit right into the forward-thinking, personal-development atmosphere of the clinic. In just a few short months, she already feels like part of the family. We’re honored to have her on the team, and we are excited to see what she accomplishes next!
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SHRIMP SAUSAGE SKEWERS
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons paprika • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder • 1/4 tablespoon dried oregano • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme Creole Seasoning Ingredients
• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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Directions
1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
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