About Laura

“Laura was amazing during my pregnancy pelvic floor appointment. I was further along in my pregnancy, so she gave me lots of information on breathing through labor, how to relieve pregnancy back pain, and how to heal my pelvic floor after baby. I plan to continue seeing her throughout my postpartum journey. She made me feel extremely comfortable during my session. Highly recommend!”
— Morgan P.

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Dr. Laura Giles Velasquez PT, DPT

Dr. Laura Giles Velasquez is an experienced physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor, perinatal, and orthopedic rehabilitation. She holds her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and Her B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia. Laura has over 6 years experience working as a physical therapist with the majority of her time as a pelvic health physical therapist. She is passionate about demystifying pelvic health and normalizing pelvic health as a priority for all people at all stages of life.

Dr. Giles has completed extensive pelvic floor mentorship, advanced coursework through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute and Pelvic PT Rising, as well as advanced training on interstitial cystitis, perinatal care, pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise, and pelvic floor dry needling.

Laura’s clinical expertise is rooted in the fundamentals of orthopedic physical therapy with focused training in the pelvic floor. She believes that taking a holistic approach to the pelvic floor, with understanding of how it interacts with other aspects of your body, is key to a successful treatment plan. Laura aims to empower her clients beyond their appointments through a genuine individualized relationship that prioritizes results, education & prevention. She focuses her practice on compassionate care, with an emphasis on the total well-being of her patients, and deeply values the trust all her patients place in her. Lastly, she focuses heavily on research, mentorship, and continuing education. She seeks to constantly integrate the latest evidence within her own clinical practice.

A native Chattanoogan, Laura now lives in Smyrna with her husband, her infant son, and their two dogs, Max and Archie. In her free time, you can find her running the Silver Comet Trail, weightlifting, reading novels, watching Bravo, playing with her dogs, or crocheting baby blankets. Laura is a huge fan of the Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs!

Conditions Laura specializes in treating:

  • Prenatal Care

  • Birth Preparation

  • Postpartum Recovery

  • Return to Exercise Postpartum

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Urinary Dysfunction

  • Bowel Dysfunction

  • Pelvic & Abdominal Pain

  • Sexual Pain & Dysfunction

  • Vaginismus

  • Pre & Post Surgical Rehab

  • Orthopedic Conditions (including joint pain, running injuries, weightlifting injuries)

  • Injury Prevention