Laura Lando

Laura started playing soccer at the age of seven while growing up in Brampton, Ontario. By the age of ten, she was playing competitively and she never looked back. She was selected for Team Ontario, and advanced to participate with the National Training Centre of Ontario. A member of the Team Canada U-17 Training Camp, Laura’s soccer career led her to a full scholarship at Fordham University in NY, NY. She excelled on the soccer field, as well as in the classroom. Her passion for sport, her positive experiences in physiotherapy, and her love of health and wellness led her to a career in physiotherapy. Laura received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Columbia University in NY, NY. After working as a staff PT, she opened and managed a successful new clinic for her employer SPEAR Physical Therapy.

Laura’s postgraduate studies include courses in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Mulligan Concept,Functional Range Mobility Specialist Certification (FRCms),> NAIOMT, Kevin Wilk’s Treatment of the Shoulder & Knee, The McKenzie Institute, as well as training in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Treatment. She is a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Laura caught the triathlon bug from Jared, and has completed multiple triathlons including her first Half-Ironman distance in 2014. Laura truly believes that “exercise is medicine” and can provide numerous health benefits both physically and emotionally. She believes there are ways for everyone to exercise and achieve personal fitness. She enjoys helping people figure out what works best for their lifestyle, understanding that seasons change. Laura has been involved with the Up & Running Program in Guelph as a coach, and continues to try to support the program through fundraising initiatives. In her free time, Laura enjoys reading historical fiction, exercising outdoors, strength training, and spending quality time with her beautiful family.