FOHC Staff

Laura Rivera, DPT

Laura Rivera, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified

Specialties

  • Orthopedics and Sports Injuries

Education

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Florida International University – 2011
  • Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy, Florida International University – 2008
  • Associate in Arts, Miami -Dade College – 2006

Professional Experience

  • Florida Occupational Healthcare, Physical Therapist – 2004- Present
  • U.C.C.E.ED in Learning, Physical Therapist – Jan 2018 – Present
  • Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center, Physical Therapist – 2012-2017

Licensure

  • Physical Therapist, Board Certified by the State of FL, Sports Experience
  • True North Classical Academy, Medical Staff, 2021-Present
  • Battle Axe Gym, Medical Staff, 2015-Present
  • Nicaragua Tae Kwon Do Association
  • Medical Staff, Sep 2013- Present
  • Paradise Gym, Medical Staff, 2012-Present
  • Columbus Baseball Team, Medical Staff, 2012- Present
  • USA Flag Football Team, Medical Staff, 2017-Present
  • IFAF World Championship Flag Football, Medical Staff, 2016
  • Beast of East, Philadelphia, Medical Staff, 2015-2019
  • NFL Flag Regionals and NFL Flag National Championships, Medical Staff, 2013-2020
  • USFTL National Championships, Medical Staff, 2013-2016
  • USA Daedo Truescore Olympic Tae Kwon Do, Medical Staff, October 2013
  • Pan American Games, Queretaro, Mexico, Medical Staff, 2013
  • Games4u, Crossfit Games, Medical Staff, 2013
  • Velos Sport Bicycle Events, Medical Staff, 2013
  • Summer Olympics, Medical Staff, 2012
  • Crossfit Summer Crush II Games, Medical Staff, 2012
  • Wounded Warriors, Medical Staff, 2012
  • Mueller’s Baseball Academy, Medical Staff, 2010-2012

Clinical Professor

  • Florida International University
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Praxis Institute
  • Concorde Career Institute
  • South University
  • Florida National University
  • SABER College
  • Miami-Dade College – Medical Campus

Professional Societies

  • American Physical Therapy Association 2009-Present

Certification

  • Pediatric Massage Therapist – CPMT
  • APTA Clinical Instructor

No matter whether your condition was caused by a sport,
work accident or otherwise, we welcome the chance to serve you