“I came to see Laura when I was in my early 40’s. I had been experiencing neck and lower back pain since my early teenage years. Although chiropractic care had given me relief, that was only true if I got adjusted at least 3 times a week. Except for a year or so when I had the resources to participate in that level of care, I just lived with the discomfort. And I quite frankly assumed I always would. I was introduced to Laura through a mutual friend and because hope springs eternal, I made an appointment to see if she could help relieve me of these decades-long ailments. The diagnostic tests were extremely gentle and within the first session she prescribed McKenzie “movements” that made a meaningful and identifiable difference. The movements she prescribed over the course of treatment were simple and painless – there were no grueling physical therapy sessions. Everything we did made so much sense intellectually; I felt like I could oversee my own health as it related to something that had felt completely unfixable and out of my control. I met with Laura less than 10 times as we addressed first my neck pain and then my back pain. Throughout that time, it was clear that Laura was just as interested in my recovery as I was. She was thoughtful and caring. She offered to video tape movements to ensure I was doing them properly. She sincerely wanted to impart her knowledge, that I might live pain free. It was all so refreshing. And spoiler alert, it also worked. I recommend Dr. Mannering as a physician and I support the McKenzie method as a treatment modality. I have referred several people to her, and I will continue to do so.” – Katherine
”Laura is great – highly recommended. I saw her for the first time in 2016 for a “hip” issue which of course turned out to be back related. I still use the stretches she taught me.” – Richard
“I would highly recommend Dr. Mannering for anyone seeking physical therapy. I went to her because I was feeling pain in my quad area that kept me from running, and she was able to pinpoint the source of my pain and provide exercises to resolve it quickly. She is thorough, knowledgable, and made sure that she was getting at the root of my problem by the end of our first session.” – Kathleen
“I’m a physical therapist who tried to self-diagnose and treat my own symptoms for over a year. Frustrated with my limited progress, I finally went to see Laura. I came to her with a little skepticism in my heart and I left a believer. She had me back on track in 2 visits. She’s is thoughtful and thorough and I highly recommend her.” – Rich
“After unsuccessful results for back, shoulder, and arm pain through conventional physical therapy, which worsened the pain, and then chiropractic, which only gave one-day relief per session, my spouse suggest trying Laura Mannering. It took a few appointments, but through a pretty systematic program of assessments, she was able to diagnose the actual underlying problem. The movements, essentially guided stretches, cured the problem in pretty short order once i had applied them. Pain-free now for nine months. And I know what moves to do when I feel a little tweaky. Forever grateful!” – Miranda
“I’d recently moved to DC and needed help with some hip and back damage from a car accident. Having had really helpful and really unhelpful PT before, I knew I needed someone trained in the McKenzie method. (If you have ever had bad PT, it isn’t Mckenzie, which is highly specialized and requires someone who can think and diagnose in complex ways.) I couldn’t be happier w Dr. Mannering, who is extremely smart and competent. Her ability to rethink and improvise based on her expertise after seeing what works and what doesn’t is extremely impressive. She also has a really nice manner. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.” – Drew
“I found Dr. Laura Mannering after giving up hope for my upper back and neck issues. I had spent over five years going to different physical therapists, osteopaths, orthopedic surgeons, and neurologists. None of them were able to tell me what my issue was or provide a solution. Dr. Mannering saw me once and was able to quickly and confidently spot my issue, explain it, and send me home with an extremely simple exercise routine that I just could not believe. It took her approximately eight sessions to help me get my life back – I could exercise like a normal healthy person and live my life without pain after that. I cannot recommend her enough – she is a jewel in DC.” – Julianna
“Laura is amazing! With a doctorate in “traditional” PT and trained in and now practicing the McKenzie method, she is a real expert. She helped me with shoulder pain and lower back pain, and I felt improvement starting from the very first session. I have a long history of lower back and shoulder pain, and I’m used to getting a standard prescription go go to PT 2-s times a week for a month, with usually little results, so Laura’s approach using the McKenzie method was a revelation. I saw improvement in shorter time and much less time in-office, than in any of my past PT experiences. She explains everything well, and fits the treatment to the problem, tweaking based on results. Highly recommend!” – Matt
“Laura is insightful, experienced and patient. For appointments, she is punctual and provides complete focus on her client. She took the time to listen, and ask the right questions. She explained my issue, walked through my treatment plan and followed up on my progress. Laura has great energy! I will refer Laura to friends/collogues, and will only use her for PT needs going forward.” – Jenifer
“I have visited with Dr Laura over the past 2 years for numbness in my feet along with lower, left back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and a shoulder issue as a result of a fall from tripping while running. In each case, Dr Laura took the time to listen and diagnose my case to prescribe movement exercises designed to resolve the issues. I had to perform various movements each day and sure enough my pain cleared up. I continue with most of the movements these days to manage my condition and keep symptoms under control.
Dr Laura is the best and I thank her!!!” – Brian
“I have had a great experience and an extremely positive outcome with Laura Mannering. I came to her with significant hip pain and loss of use my left quadricep. Aside from the pain I was concerned about loss of function and potential need for back surgery. Laura diagnosed and designed exercise/movements to address the injury. I have had a full recovery and am now back to golf and skiing without pain or any diminished function. She is professional, knowledgeable and caring and I would strongly recommend her.” – Rich
“Laura made a dramatic difference in my life. I had been suffering with pain in my right lower back for over a year. It had gotten progressively worse with pain spreading to my right thigh and down to my knee. I was so uncomfortable I was having trouble sleeping, exercising, even just walking. I had tried stretching, yoga, massage, and ibuprofen. I had consulted my physician and was told it was probably sciatica and was prescribed antinflammatories. I was considering acupuncture when I attended a lecture by Laura. she gave me hope that there was a solution to my problem. I made an appointment and she spent a long time listening to me and evaluating my body and my complaint. She had me try one exercise and to my amazement the pain in my leg was gone! I went home and eagerly did the prescribed exercises. My condition improved daily and then one morning I woke up and realized I had slept through the whole night and I felt good!! I am extremely grateful to have met Laura and encourage anyone who has been suffering with daily pain to give her the opportunity to help you too.” – Stella
“I had a neck pain for about 12 months , I tried multiple options heat, cold, TENS, massage and stretching with very little relieve. The pain on my neck got worse with tingling on my hands , stiffness and unable to sleep so I tried a pain management MD that gave me injection on my neck and upper back after 2 days the pain was back . Had pain medication , went or X rays , MRI and Neurosurgeon consultation with only this answer to my chronic pain “surgery””surgery” “surgery “. Finally after researching more found Dr Mannering, after the first session started to feel relieve ; she gave exercises and instructions for my posture including correction of my car seat, job and during my daily activities. I have been 5 months pain free, no tingling on my hands, able to sleep and return to my exercises . Dr Mannering is an excellent Physical Therapist , knowledgeable,easy to approach, excellent person and the best of all her treatment help me with my neck pain.” – Marcela
“Laura was an outstanding physical therapist and was very kind. Her treatment fixed my nerve issue in just 3 sessions – showing she was committed to helping me rather than making money. I’d strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a physical therapist in the area.” – Gabriel
“Highly recommend! I went to Laura with hip pain one month away from my first marathon and she helped me to eliminate 80% of my pain in just a week or so. Laura definitely knows her stuff!” – Devon
“I had a siactic nerve problem for about six months. I had visited a couple of chiropractors with no relief or improvement. Dr Mannering explained what was the problem and over a small series of visits was able to resolve the concerns and eliminate the pain. She also provided excellent directions for continuing improvement and maintenance. Hopefully I will not have the concern in the future but if I do I will make a beeline to her for treatment. I fully and total recommend her and her services.” – Alfredo
“I had heel pain and numbness in my foot that was getting worse for the last few months. Dr. Laura correctly diagnosed it as a pinched nerve and prescribed set of exercises. She fine-tuned the exercises during the first two weeks and two months later I am completely pain-free! Dr. Laura has also treated my mother (who lives outside US) and mother-in-law for various back and neck problems. She is very accommodating – she agreed to work with my mom over Skype and made effective treatment plans. Dr. Laura’s sincere caring for her patients combined with her uncanny ability to zero-in on the source of the pain make her one of the best.” – S.T.
“Dr Mannering is great! Super knowledgeable, very personable. The MDT method has allowed me to recover from three separate serious injuries without surgery. Highly recommend! ” – Rick
“I am a runner who had been dealing with severe hip pain for months. I thought that my running was what was causing my pain, and with my first full marathon months away, I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to go through with it. I did some research on orthopedic Dr.s near by from my phone, and found Dr. Laura Mannering. I noticed she had great reviews, and given that I had never visited an orthopedic dr before, I decided to give it a try! I had thought that I was suffering from a serious hip injury when in fact, it wasn’t my hip at all. Dr Mannering explained that the pain was due to very simple habitual things like not paying attention to my posture and sitting all day at my desk at work. She worked with me, showing some great techniques on ways to take the stress off my lower back that had been triggering the pain in my hip. I am happy to say that I am completely healed after five appointments and completed my first full marathon, all because of her! Besides being a great doctor, Dr. Mannering is easy to talk to, and very personable. Even though I am healed and pain free, I miss her a lot! Thank you, “Dr. Laura”!” – Tiffany
“Dr. Mannering has helped me immensely! Most recently, she helped me work through a back injury. Both my husband and I have benefited from her expertise. When she was in Florida, we both worked with her for various leg and back issues (my husband plays tennis and I run, so injuries happen). She was so successful at helping us to fix the issues, we have continued to work with her now that she lives in Washington DC. Everything seems to be on Zoom or Skype these days and we find that we can have positive sessions with Dr. Mannering even remotely. So, no matter where you are in the world, if you are having a back or leg issue, I recommend connecting with Dr. Mannering as your first step in resolving the problem!” – Lesley
“Laura is pure genius. As a 5 Star Celebrity Yacht Chef, I spend a great deal of time on my feet and my legs. Other professionals have told me that my feet are the problem, however Laura has prove them wrong. Working with her has offered me a pain-free career. I am forever grateful and highly recommend her to anyone having feet pain, leg pain or hip pain. Working pain-free as possible and I’m thrilled to be able to tell you that.” – Elisa
“I had sciatica, which at times was excruciating. I was considering getting acupuncture, but then my exercise teacher recommended Laura. She said that many of her students, who had had pain for years, had gone to Laura and were now pain free. Laura was terrific! She told me from the start that I would only need 3 to 5 sessions. I ended up going 5 times. I have been pain free now for three months. Laura gave me exercises to continue on my own just to prevent a recurrence. I would highly recommend her. She is not only knowledgeable but also a great person.” – Diane
“Had a hip injury from running – Laura gave me an evaluation and exercises to do that completely solved issues! Did not even have to stop running!” – Sara
“Laura Mannering is a MIRACULOUS healer. I saw her a few months ago with a debilitating issue related to low back and hip pain . I had tried EVERYTHING from acupuncture, physical therapy, massage and finally pain management including epidurals and pharmaceutical pain killers. Nothing worked more than temporary relief followed by a recurrence of the pain (usually worse than before). I had one session with Laura and I was better. After 4 sessions I was nearly restored to complete pain free status. As of now , after only 4 sessions I am amazingly pain free (I need just one more session for Laura to give me a personally tailored maintenance routine for continuing pain free). Laura is to the point, informative and has a great way about her that empowers the person she is treating ! If you suffer any body pain – RUN to Laura !! She is by far the best and LEAST expensive of all the methods I have ever tried.” – Christopher
“After chropractic, an orthopedist, injections, massage, therapy…. Dr. Mannering worked with me for about 90 minutes and prescribed a couple of simple movements for me to repeat every few hours. A year’s worth of neck pain was gone in less than a week! There is no reason to live in pain.” – Neil
“I highly recommend Dr Laura. After trying several physical therapists and still having pain in my neck 2 years after an injury, I finally found Laura. My neck was pain free in 2 weeks and I still have no pain. Her methods really work and is different from conventional pt methods that did nothing for me!” – Lizelle
“Laura was extremely professional, thorough, and patient. I especially appreciated how she explained everything, including her diagnostic process. She also provided clear benchmarks for measuring my improvement, and realistic expectations for my recovery. Highly recommend!” – Sam
“Dr. Laura Mannering is the best physical therapist I’ve seen. Her systematic scientific approach includes a thorough review of the complaint, carefully listening to the patient, followed by evaluations and diagnostic questions. Dr. Mannering uses the latest exercises tailored to the problem and assesses progress over time, adjusting the regimen as necessary to maximize results. I have complete confidence seeking help at Laura Mannering Physical Therapy, who I recommend to friends and family members.” – Bob
“Laura Mannering is a gifted, insightful and compassionate Physical Therapist whose advanced training in the McKenzie Method enriches both her diagnostic and therapeutic approach. After suffering a serious elbow injury, I felt very fortunate to have found someone with Laura’s refined level of skill and expertise. For some, physical therapy is a job. With Laura it’s a calling. I highly recommend her professional services. You will be in good hands under her attentive care.” – Kira
“I had a great experience with Laura Mannering. I hurt the left side of my neck when I took a bad fall while skiing, but after a couple massages the pain was mostly gone and I thought the problem was resolved. Then a week later I started having serious pain in my right shoulder, like I’d gotten punched from the side. A friend of mine recommended Laura and she gave me an appointment within a day or two. We had an extended discussion about my medical history, my fall, and my symptoms, and she gave me a series of exercises (mostly bending my neck in different directions) to do at home. Within days the pain had mostly gone away. I saw her two more times (interspersed with email follow-ups) where she adjusted the exercises based on my progress, and that was it. This was my first experience with a PT who follows the McKenzie method. It surprised me a bit at first because it’s so different from “regular” PT (more discussion, less hands-on), but I am very impressed with the results. Laura is also very kind, attentive, and clearly invested in her patients’ well-being. Her fees may seem steep at first, but since I only saw her 3 times (instead of the usual 8-10 visits with other PTs), it ended up being cheaper overall. I highly recommend her.” – Greg
“I had been having a lot of pain and limited mobility in my neck and shoulder area on one side that flares up periodically after an injury over 10 years ago. Laura did a very thorough evaluation, took me through some movements and exercises, and in one visit was able to give me the knowledge I needed to be able to regain my normal range of movement and totally diminish the pain I was feeling. I am so happy to know what I need to do to keep my body moving the way I need it to without pain, and I would recommend Laura to anyone in need of an orthopedic physical therapist, especially for anything involving the spine.” – Nikki
“I had a hip/lower back injury that refused to go away , it was paining me for weeks and kept me limited from any activities and work. But thank God for Laura that helped me to fix it in no time just within a few sessions! She is a great physical therapist, very knowledgeable in her profession, attentive and a sweet person to deal with! I would def go back for future issues and I highly recommend her! Thank you Laura!” – Nadine
”I had pain in my bicep and forearm that I thought were caused by the ergonomics of my desk arrangement. I was considering seeing a surgeon who specialized in carpel tunnel conditions when someone suggested I see Dr. Mannering first. Through virtual appointments she determined that it was actually a condition in my spine that was referring pain to my arms. With a few simple exercises Dr. Mannering cleared up my condition in a matter of days. She is one of the very best medical professionals I have known. She spends the time to understand your personal situation. Dr. Mannering is very kind and professional.” – Dennis
”Super smart and caring professional. Dr. Mannering has treated me for hip and lower back pain and I have to say she knows her stuff VERY well. She has provided me with “homework” and if followed she can fix almost all ailments in a short period of time. Shes also open to all forms of communication which made it so much easier to discuss follow ups and assure I was feeling better. Dr. Mannering, great doctor, amazing woman.” – Andres
“An actual miracle worker. I hobbled in to Laura’s office on a cane after over 2 years of misdiagnoses and mistreatment from a number of specialists, in agony 24/7 and barely able to get through the day. After my first appointment with her, I could get around without a cane, and after 5 months of physical therapy, I’m fully functioning and able to do things that make me happy again. She provides the compassionate, personalized care with clear explanations that I never received from doctors. I truly cannot say enough positive things about Laura, and would recommend her to anyone and everyone having unexplained muscle/ nerve pain with “no physical cause” for a lengthy period of time.” – Malachi
“Laura is extremely professional in her work. I was having a lot of pain in my left knee. went to see a doctor found out that I have a torn meniscus and was scheduled for surgery. my insurance sent me to see Laura. went to see her and she asked a whole bunch of questions regarding my health. I told her that I have back issues for a while. She told me that my knee pain could be coming from my back, she said just about must runners have torn meniscus. So I did therapy and I’m doing the exercises that she showed me .I didn’t had surgery and I’m running ok no issues. thank you so much Laura you help me a lot.” – Gleider
“All runners dread the day when an injury stops them from the pursuing their sport of choice. This happened for me whei I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in my back. I experienced numbness in my left leg that radiated all the way down my inner thight to my knee. I also had tenderness and pain in my left hip. Daily activity became very challenging and running was competely out of the question. I saw a chiropractor (for many visits) and a spine specialist ,both who diagosed me with a pinched nerve. While I did receive some temporary releif with each doctor, neither offered me much hope about running again on a regular basis, but instead encouraged me to pursue other forms of exercise. I am so grateful that someone told me about Laura Mannering. After her intial diagnosis, Laura showed me a couple of stretches/movements that I could do to adjust my problem. With each visit she reviewed my progress and updated my routine to reflect current progress or address on-going issues. She uses the McKenzie method and it works. She told me about a lumbar cushion that I now use and she even came outside and adjusted my car seat to the proper position. Laura is patient, approachable, professional and passionate about her work. Laura is a runner herself so relates well to the desire to run again after injury. I am happy to say that after 5 visits to see Laura she has released me. I am now back to running pain free on a regular basis. I highly recommend Laura to anyone with pain issues. It is amazing the number of problems that occur anywhere in the body that begin with the spine. Through the use of the McKenzie method Laura not only adresses the problem, but more importantly teachs an movement /stretching method that you can use the rest of your life for self care and treatment.” – Pam
“Amazing. She has helped me and my wife and so many of our friends eliminate pain.” -John
“Laura Mannering was amazing. She first talked extensively with me about the neck and upper back pains I had been experiencing for 3+ weeks when I met with her. She then gave me a set of exercises which she walked me through at her office. After 1 day of doing the exercises at home, my discomfort had decreased by 25%. By the following week, I felt completely normal again and was 100% free of pain, pain which previously had been almost intolerable. I am still completely pain-free 4 weeks later. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!” – Maury
“I was suffering from neck and shoulder pain, and saw significant improvement with just the first appointment. Later when my knee acted up, Laura was able to deduce the problem and relieve the pain in just a couple of treatments. I wholeheartedly recommend her for physical therapy. And, she makes house calls.” – John
“Laura… YOU are amazing… Thank you for your kind and gentle method of helping me not suffer from my lower back pain. Thank you for showing/teaching me how to move in the correct way to help relieve my pain… and for helping me to learn how to sit properly so I have the support I need to keep the pain free back pain free…. YOU are wonderful! I’ll always recommend you with all of the confidence in the world! Thank you Laura!” – Beth
“Laura is very knowledgeable and professional. I had a partial tear in my labrum tendon and thought I might need surgery. As a massage therapist that was career threatening news. She did the evaluation and I did my part. I did the excercises recommended and I was able to return to work after 4 sessions. What a miracle, thank God I found her. I highly recommend Laura. She is about helping you heal not having you as a return client and taking your money. Now I just have to continue the exercises.” – Crystal
“For almost one year I was suffering to what I was made to believe was “plantar fasciitis”. I had completely stopped running or walking. Luckily one of my friends mentioned that I should visit Laura. Laura did a complete and thorough analysis what what exactly was happening. She recommended set of exercises (cobra stretches). I did them and within a week the pain in the foot was almost gone. Along with the exercises, some minor changes in lifestyle, like not slouching on the couch, always keeping the back straight I have been regularly waling and running again. Even now, if I don’t sit right at work, I realize it immediately and correct myself. After wasting a year, and insurance payments to several reputable orthopedic doctors and having no results, within few sessions I am completely cured, Thanks to Laura!!!” – Kev
“Dr. Laura is amazing! I had injured my shoulder and hadn’t been able to sleep on it for the past three years. I had recently re-injured it where I was in constant low level pain. Traditional PT didn’t help. After a few sessions with Dr. Laura and following her guidelines I was not only pain free but able to sleep on my side again! I highly recommend Dr. Laura Mannering!” – Pam
“Thanks to Laura my chronic back injury is healing and feels significantly better. I tried to get help from other places but she is definitely the best. Now I’m able to confidently lift heavy weights and feel secure. Having an injured back is extremely annoying and can stopped me from doing certain things like bowling and lifting challenging weights in the gym so I’m very grateful I can return back to my regular lifestyle.” – Jeremy
”I consulted with Laura because I was having some back issues that were affecting not just my running but my life in general. Not only she addressed my back issues, which is good, but in just three sessions she taught me how to take care of them myself. Now my back pain is under control and I can manage it if it flares up so I can nip it in the bud it before it becomes an issue. And I have set a 5K and half marathon PRs since I consulted with her.” – Adolfo
“I was having pain in my hip from running. Laura listened, asked great questions, and had me try different motions to accurately assess what the root issue was. She was patient and so knowledgeable. She thought the pain was actually a result of my lower back being out of whack and prescribed a few variations of cobra stretches. They did the trick and are now part of my normal running routine! What I loved most was that Laura didn’t tell me that I had to stop running (unless the pain was beyond a certain level of course). Rather, her goal was to keep me running while addressing the root cause of my pain. Laura is awesome and I would highly recommend her!” – Jess
“Laura got me back to running almost immediately! She identified that the pain I was feeling in my foot was a result of a pinched nerve in my back! I never would have thought that treating my back would relieve my foot pain. My pain was completely resolved within two weeks of doing my home exercises that Laura prescribed and trained me to do. She is extremely thorough and doesn’t waste your time with strategies that don’t work. Everything she recommended was helpful! Laura has a professional yet relaxed approach to therapy. I highly recommend Laura Mannering for all of your physical therapy needs!” – Nicole
“Laura was a God send! In a time where I had been in pain from sciatica for more than 2 months, saw a few chiropractors and an Ortho Dr., and just felt like surgery was more than likely the best solution…Laura showed up! I could not walk, stand, or sit without INTENSE pain. Laura reduced that drastically on the first visit with the Mackenzie [sic] method. By the third visit, I was completely straight again! Today, I am 100% better than I was just a month ago. Laura gave me the facts about the Mackenzie method and was honest about her approach. In fact, she was even honest about letting me know if she felt this would not work! I am glad it did! I have learned to heal myself and not rely on meds and chiropractors by self-assessing and adjusting. She is HIGHLY recommended and I encourage anyone in ANY pain at all to contact her.” – Ayana
“Laura is a blessing!!! Love the passion and dedication that she has with her patients. My backaches were gone instantly with just a few minor adjustments.” – Emy
“Laura is my new BFF!!! After limping around Disney World on a much needed long weekend….I ran during a WOD and pulled what was thought to be a hamstring. My knee was killing me and I was getting no sleep…. as it was worse at night. I was reading and trying to find out more info. My husband signed me up for a Sciatica presentation at our favorite running store where we get our cross-fit shoes. There I met my new BFF! I had two sessions with Laura. Religiously did my extension exercises and it was getting better. Kept it up and I am in no pain…Still doing the extensions when I get up and incorporate them in my day. Honesly, was thinking I needed to get knee surgery to get out of pain, and that was not an option I was even considering. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Laura! I have you on speed dial!” – Marty
”I attended Dr. Mannering’s seminar at Runner’s Depot out of pure interest and curiosity. I have to admit I was dealing with an ongoing shoulder pain and had been experiencing foot pain after long distance runs. After listening to what Laura had to say about the McKenzie method and knowing the importance of healing through movement, I called the day after and scheduled my appointment. Laura performed a very comprehensive assessment to root cause the issue. Additionally, I received an extra bonus because she also determined the source of my migraines which I had intermittently suffered from for a couple of years. After two visits, my shoulder pain was gone; I was finally able to sleep pain free and successfully resume demanding physical activities. As a student of martial arts, qi gong, and a lover of strength training and running, I am convinced about the McKenzie method and will never go back to a chiropractor for recurring treatment when I know I have the power to heal myself through movement with the guidance of McKenzie practitioners like Dr. Mannering. I have since recommended Laura and this method to my friends who have also experienced successful and fast results like I have after being in pain for years. Thank you Laura for your professionalism and passion. You certainly make a difference in the healthcare industry and the lives of your patients!” – Alejandra
“I had shooting neck pain that made dancing difficult. In just a few minutes, Dr. Mannering significantly reduced my symptoms and taught me how to take care of myself. I was dancing that night. I saw her later for what I believed to be a hip-flexor strain. She deduced that the pain was actually coming from my lumbar spine, and taught me a movement that eliminated my pain on the spot. Intelligent, efficient, and ethical, I trust Dr. Mannering with my body.” – Ariel
“I’m a very active individual teaching Zumba and Pilates. I was experiencing hip pain so I called Laura. Imagine my surprise to find it was not my hip but my back. Laura worked with me to help me correct my discomfort through a series of simple exercises and some life style changes. I’m back at 100%. If symptoms return I do my exercises and I’m back. Laura is very knowledgeable, informative and works with you to tailor your therapy. I have recommended Laura to my friends.” – Jane
“I’m so glad I went to see Dr. Mannering. As someone who works at a desk all day and often longer, my back is a precious resource, and she helped me heal from an injury and gave me a path forward to prevent injuries in the future. I’m very grateful for her expertise and recommend her wholeheartedly!” – Jeff
“I met Laura thru a Runner’s Depot seminar. I had ongoing back pain & leg pain. Decided to give her a try, best decision ever. She’s very professional & convenient: she 15comes to your house. I no longer have any pain, but if I ever do, she is just a phone call away!” – Suzanne
“I live in the Bahamas and I flew to Florida just and only to see Laura. I had neck pain for years and Laura succeed when all the other health providers failed. She gave me my life back. Laura went far and beyond out of her way to help me. Laura will do a very accurate assessment and will prescribe you with exercises to meet your needs. Having Laura giving me exercises for my specific needs instead the ‘cookie cutter’ program that PT’s usually give to their patients was like a breath of fresh air. I can only say one thing to anyone reading this review, if you want to be pain free and able to do all the activities that you are unable to do now because you are hurting, call Laura, you won’t regret it.” – Maria Luisa
“For over a year I was having chronic foot pain. Having seen several podiatrists and chiropractors without much success, I was beginning to think I’d live with this pain for the rest of my life. Someone recommended McKenzie physical therapy to me, and Laura in particular, so I made an appointment with her. In one session, she determined a few things and prescribed a lumbar cushion and an exercise to see if it would alleviate any of the pain. In a matter of days, my foot started feeling better. A few weeks after that, I went skiing. Thank you, Laura!” – Drew
“Laura Mannering has a very practical approach to physical therapy through the McKenzie method which helps clients treat themselves–none of the typical “I need to see you 3 times per week” diagnosis. She helps find the source of the pain or problem, assesses motion and teaches the client how to move and do the proper exercises or behavioral changes that can alleviate the pain or solve the problem. I still need her occasional assistance if I have a “new” pain, but using her recommended self-treatment, I have been able to maintain my own personal wellness. Isn’t that the goal of therapy?!” – Marilyn
”After being in pain for years, I decided to give Laura a try on a friend’s recommendation. And I am really glad I did because after only a few sessions, and following her recommendations, I am pain free and enjoying life. She’s very easy going, and accommodating. I would definitely recommend her services to all my friends.” – Kay
“I was led to Laura to help with pain in my foot that was diagnosed as nerve damage. I had tried many alternative therapies to help this pain subside. While I was able to find temporary relief, I could not pinpoint the cause of the pain. She diagnosed that it was stemming from my lower spine. Through a series of visits (5) where she showed me how to correct my spine alignment and posture adjustments I saw immediate improvement. Laura provided me with weekly “homework”, a specific exercise to complete on my own time. I now have no pain in my foot and am able to self-diagnose and self-treat when I feel needed. I am back to full strength! I recommend seeing Laura for any pain you have, as she can help treat and get you on the right path to being injury free!!” – Matt
“After 17 years of chronic low back pain, MRI’s, visits to doctors, different types of physical therapy, massages, modifying my exercise routines, etc. I am now pain free after working with Laura. The technique she uses coupled with my new awareness of how I do my daily routines while incorporating a McKenzie roll to the mix, have changed everything. I am able to move throughout my day completely pain free, and for the first time in years, I no longer have to modify my moves when I am exercising. She is truly amazing and such a pleasure to work with!” – Lisa
“I am 83 and had been suffering from debilitating lower back and leg aches and stiffness for several months. On my doctor’s suggestion I had an MRI which indicated severe spinal stenosis and other spinal irregularities. My doctor suggested a consult with an orthopedic surgeon. I viewed surgery as a last resort and had heard that physical therapy might be helpful. Luckily I was given a brochure about The McKenzie Method of Physical Therapy and the name of Dr. Laura Mannering, a practitioner. I saw Dr. Mannering a total of four times. She quickly determined my distress was not due to the stenosis and based on her diagnosis she developed a treatment program. The program consisted of a series of exercises I had to perform myself at home between the weekly meetings. I started feeling somewhat better after the second meeting and by the fourth meeting I was feeling decidedly better. I am so pleased with the results because I thought at my age I would probably live the rest of my life in discomfort since I was loathe to undergo risky surgery. I continue a simple exercise regimen on a daily basis in order to continue to improve and maintain my gains. Dr. Mannering I am eternally grateful for your kind, and effective treatment.” – Augusta
”Laura was so amazing to work with. I gave birth about 6 months prior to meeting with Laura for the first time, and had experienced some significant hip and lower back pain once I started back my running routine. I tried everything I could think of on my own (which admittedly, wasn’t very much) and finally caved in and realized I should see a professional for my issue. I work a distance from home and didn’t have the time during a regular work week to go into an office for regular appointments, so when I finally found Laura (thank you Yelp!), I was on board. She came to my house at times that were convenient to me and was the most down to earth and practical provider I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. She taught me how to take better care of my body with easy to use stretches that I could do at home or in my office without much difficulty. Also, she very clearly took an approach that this was time limited and that she did not believe I had to be dependent on regular appointments. To this day, I’m still doing my stretches and going strong and I’ve told many co-workers about the wonders that she can work! I’m beyond thankful!” – Courtney
“A year ago I had back surgery and my surgeon referred me to Dr. Mannering for physical therapy. WOW – she lifted the pain right out of my back and sent me home with careful exercises that continued the healing. What a gift. Thank you!” – Alexandra
“I cannot say enough about how helpful Laura is. My daughter had nagging knee pain but had never injured it. We took her to an orthopedic surgeon who could not find anything in particular on an x-ray or MRI. He gave her a note to sit out of gym class. It didn’t clear up so he prescribed physical therapy. The strengthing exercises didn’t really help either. I met Laura at a party and arranged to have her come to my house and examine my daughter. As I understand it, she said it was pressure on the nerves running from the lower back to the knee and prescribed a certain back exercise. The pain cleared up and so I had her look at my shoulder. I had also been to a surgeon who prescribed rest, cortisone shots, and physical therapy. I was still in so much pain I could not put on a shirt properly. Laura said the problem was in my neck. After doing the neck exercises she showed me, the pain began to clear up right away, ceasing altogether in about a week. We could have saved so much time and money if we know Laura earlier. In fact, we did when I convinced my husband to see Laura about his shoulder before seeing a surgeon. Everyone to whom I have recommended Laura has had their pain clear up. It’s definitely worth seeing her before seeing a surgeon.” – Heather
“Laura Mannering was my therapist for pain that I was experiencing in my shoulder blade area. I had the pain for several months and could not figure out where the pain was coming from and how to get rid of it. I tried to fix it myself by doing stretching and strengthening exercises but was unable to fix the problem. When I met Laura I really liked the idea of self treatment and not becoming dependent on a therapist. I saw Laura for two visits and in that time she tested my strength and found the root cause of the problem and taught me the correct exercises to resolve my pain. She also taught me the importance of proper posture and helped me improve my posture to prevent recurrence. Not only is Laura a knowledgeable therapist who will get you back on track very quickly, she is also a pleasure to work with. The convenience of her giving you therapy in the comfort of your own home is great, along with her flexibility and always willing to make her schedule work for you. I am very happy with the results I got from Laura Mannering and I would be happy to recommend her to anyone who is experiencing pain.” – Kourtney
“Dr Mannering treated my locked knee that I tried to sort out by myself by visiting youtube doctors but failed miserably. In addition to helping me sort my knee, she helped me discover the root cause of my locked knee, showed me the exercise routines to do and continue to do to make sure the joint pain does not happen again. If you are looking for to have sustainable resolve for your joint pains then Dr. Mannering is the real deal. Did I also mention that she focuses on the non-invasive techniques?” – T.M.
“Almost a full year after being treated by Laura Mannering, I continue to feel great and my chronic issues are no longer chronic. I had visited Ms Mannerimg after going to 4 different doctors that didn’t try to fix the cause of my pain. they only focused on treating the pain. I would recommend her to anyone because she actually listened, spoke with me and included me in my treatment decisions. she also took the time to explain what was happening and why she recommended certain a treatment/exercise.” – Jayme
“I saw Laura a couple of months ago. I had shoulder, elbow and hand pain and numbness mostly on right side and minimum discomfort on my left side. She diagnosed a neck misalignment and after 3-4 sessions, pain had 70% gone. She really deserves your consideration, without a doubt. I am a massage therapist and refer clients to her with great confidence.” – Pauline