ABOUT
Lotus Flower Physio
THE LOTUS FLOWER APPROACH
Lotus Flower Physio goes beyond traditional pelvic physical therapy, bringing in extensive experience and diverse pelvic focused health & wellness treatments for the entire center (not only the pelvic floor) blended with somatic and energetic therapies because our true body wisdom and capacity for healing lies within the body’s center. Through healing from your root with custom shaping of diverse holistic therapies, what can emerge is a whole new way of being at home in your body.
From the muddy waters, we can guide deep healing while rebuilding a strong foundation, and with steady nurturing & growth, the lotus flower blooms: grounded in it’s own beauty, balanced and centered.
Our center is a primary source of our inner strength, overall health (from gut function, to hormonal regulation, to core muscle support), and shapes the vitality of generations to come through it’s profound nurturing and reproductive impact. With our healing services and education, we are here to bring this reality to light, and provide transformative healing in ourselves and our community, sharing what it truly means to live from your center.
“I envision a shift in culture where pelvic health is not only understood, but prioritized as a foundational anchor in our life.”— Laura Flood, PT, DPT, RYT
Laura Food, PT, DPT, RYT is an Australian-born physical therapist, yoga instructor, and the founder of Lotus Flower Physio. With a lifelong passion for movement and the human body, Laura blends deep clinical expertise with compassionate, holistic care. Her journey from elite athletics to academic research, solo global travel, and motherhood all shapes her unique approach to overall women’s and pelvic health. Based in Bend since 2013, Laura specializes in pre and postnatal care, guiding others to heal fully and live vibrantly through every phase of life.
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2003 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, Deakin University, Melbourne (Honors)
2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy, Regis University
2013 The Running Course: Biomechanics, Analysis, Rehabilitation and Training
2014 Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, 200 hours with Rolf Gates
2015 Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment (Level 1), Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
2016 Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient
2017 Physical Therapy Treatment of Abdominal Scars, Adhesions and Abdominal Cutaneous Nerve Entrapments
2018 Holistic Treatment of the Post Partum Body, The Institute for Birth Healing
2019 Spinning Babies workshop
2019 Sports Performance for the Pregnant and Postpartum Female Athlete
2019 Intrapartum topics of Obstetric Physical Therapy, APTA Section on Women’s Health
2021 Trauma Awareness for The Pelvic Therapist, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
2021 Holistic Pelvic Care, Level 1, with Tami Lynn Kent, MSPT
2023 Unique Considerations for the Female Barbell Athlete, Barbell Rehab
2023 Activate Your Inner Jaguar: On Love and Relationships and Women’s Health - Kimberly Ann Johnson, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
2023 Integrated Visceral Techniques 1, Moving Mountain Institute, Portland, OR
2023-2024 Evolution: Nervous system expansion and training for leaders, visionaries and facilitators, Elisha Tichelle
2024 Pelvic Function Level 2A, Colorectal Pelvic Health, Pudendal Neuralgia and Coccyx Pain, Herman And Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
2025 Holistic Pelvic Care, Level 2: The Energetics of Creativity, with Tami Lynn Kent, MSPT
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“I cannot say enough about Laura and her practice. Her calm demeanor and incredible knowledge made her the perfect provider in my search for Pelvic Floor PT. I came in as a new mom, struggling with many pelvic floor issues, and over a few months of work, I saw significant improvement. I also appreciate that Laura doesn't drag on the PT experience, like many providers I've seen in the past.
My main goal of working with Laura was that my weak pelvic floor wouldn't inhibit me from doing all the fun activities with my daughter, and I can say that today, I jumped on the trampoline with her! Moms, you know how big of a deal this is!!
Thank you, Laura, for everything!!”
— Sarah P.
Let’s connect!
Book a complimentary 1:1 video or phone consultation with Laura Flood, PT. An opportunity to ask all of your questions, learn more about our treatment approaches, and determine the best plan for your body’s healing and restoration.