Pain and Movement Specialist

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

University of Southern California, 2010

Dr. Laura Elko PT, DPT is the CEO and co-founder of Mobility Specialists,  which specializes in functional approaches to clinical rehabilitation. She is a pain and movement specialist who graduated from the #1 Physical Therapy program at University of Southern California in 2010. Prior to opening her clinic in 2018 she worked with the collegiate athletes at the University of Southern California. When she returned to PA she worked at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Outpatient clinic. 

Dr. Laura holds multiple certifications including: EIM functional dry needling, Grey Cook’s functional movement system (functional movement screen, selective functional movement assessment, and fundamental capacity screen),  cupping, balanced athlete, blood flow restriction and various manual techniques to maximize clinical outcomes and enhance efficiency in care. 

Dr. Laura uses the most up-to-date technology in her clinic to assist in her mission of creating the most efficient, effective, progressive and long-standing results. 

Dr. Laura’s life journey has allowed her to possess a very unique and effective approach.  She combines both hands on techniques and functional movement patterns in a precise manner to achieve client goals.  She understands the fundamental importance of living an active, pain-free life and strives to achieve that for all of her clients. 

 She is now joining efforts and conducting research with Dr. Asare Chrisitan MD, MPH to create the most innovative and progressive treatments for chronic pain. They are approaching it from both angles, the cellular level and physical level. The main goal is to target the most complex human condition affecting millions in a more simplistic, effective and progressive manner.

CONTACT: Laura@mobilityspecialist.org